Saturday, June 23, 2012

In the Heat

 I'm pretty stoked to have traded in NYC's sticky heat for Chicago's cool breeze...even if it is just for 3 days! Our hotel is right on the water, overlooking Lake Michigan, and I'm in complete summer mode (luckily all I packed were denim cut-offs and tiny dresses). The more people I see out and about with their tanned legs and beach towels, the closer I am to running to the nearest swim shop and buying that bikini I completely forgot to pack. I've got this Saturday off and I plan on hitting Navy Pier and showering my evening with grunge over in Wicker Park. I like it here.

Currently sharing bits of my adventure here on Twitter and Instagram (natalieoffduty)!

68 comments:

Lisa said...

Gorgeous pics!
Enjoy.
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Marian said...

inspirational pictures.

Marian.

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Monse Fuentes said...

Great post!



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Ksenia said...

Wonderful photos.

Annika said...

these photos are so beautiful.
truly inspirational.

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Marie said...

Great photos!
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Théa Unknown said...

Great photographies!



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ItsMeChelle said...

You are so beautiful! :)

Patricia said...

I love this pictures!!
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Alexia Mickens said...

Lovely photos!

Xx, alexia in the meantime

Krissy ~ said...

amazing!

Stamina said...

Lovely inspiration!!

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monkeyshines ♥ said...

inspiring!

Bises,
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Christina Wonsbeck said...

i love the white outfit sooooo much.

Paula said...

totally loved pics 2,4 and 6 :D!
great inspiration... it's winter here but today it's 23°C!

THEA AAE said...

Cool inspiration!
I'm really amazed by your style!

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Sabina said...

Hey--Glad you got to get away from the heat for a few days. It's pretty brutal in NYC at the moment.

Raspberry Blonde said...

that first shot is gorgeous
x,
Natalie

Moda said...

Bellissime!!!

Natali said...

Inspiring photos, thanks for sharing!

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Lippylash said...

I'm gonna be in NY in 2 weeks! ANd I have heard about the heat wave going on. Hope it will "cool down" a bit before I come. but not to much as here in Belgium it is cool enough, always! Enjoy the coolness ;)

Coralie said...

Love love love the inspiration ! Thank you for sharing !






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Amazing photots- I think some of the sexiest looks are the most laid back. Love this post

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Raslett said...

feeling inspired after this xx

Mira said...

Great photos :D
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miss annie said...

these photos are perfectly chosen and the ideal source for summer inspiration!

xx,
miss annie

Sylvie said...

nice photos :) and forgetting swimsuit when travelling to spend some time by the sea seem to be quite a common thing:)

garde said...

cool pics!
kisses
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Mia said...

Amazing pics, so inspiring :D




With love,Mia

Seeking Style said...

So much inspiration!

xo Jennifer

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Jenna Hughes said...

hope you are having a blast! love the inspiration

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Jade said...

Great collection of summer outfit shots! Oh how frustrating about forgetting your bikini! Hope you have a great mini-break xx

Mica said...

Great pics! Enjoy your trip :)

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Emmy said...

These photos are just perfect, considering the heat wave we've been having here in North America:P

BunnyFuFu said...

love this post!

Meganne said...

Chicago sounds great, I love the subtle colorful sexuallity of these photos!
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Ella said...

Amazing and inspiring pictures! So ready for summer!

xx
E

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Diva In Me said...

Like all the pics! Inspirational indeed =)

Render Sublime said...

Amazing inspiration! Its all so YOU!!!!

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AlejandraIsa said...

I loved that picture with the vintage camera!!

BERTHA NATASHA said...

so inspiring!

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BERTHA NATASHA

Lizzie said...

Great summer inspiration! Have fun in Chicago pretty lady :)

xo
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Theadorabletwo said...

Beautiful Inspiration Pictures!!
Love them all!

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Zweiteiler said...

amazing impressions! I love everyone of these photos!

crystal

Jaeger said...

awesome collection of pictures

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xx

None Diamonds said...

lovely inspiration!
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GOLDEN CHALLENGE said...

GREAT PHOTOS♥

Emily Ulrich said...

Enjoy every ounce of sun and air you can! I know Chicago can be deemed pretty brutal in the winter, but I can only imagine how lovely it translates in the summer.

Katie Frank said...

WOW, cool pix <3<3 really like them! especially that first one <3
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Avia Dinda Larasati said...

amazing pics, nice inspiration

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Ms.Fashionista said...

So jealz that you're enjoying life in Chicago on a lake unlike dying in the NYC heat! I love summer inspiration shots that look somewhat organic and like they are polaroids. Even better then professionals.

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xo

Marta said...

1st, 2nd and 6th- amazing. I love the vintage photos x

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Kristel Louisa said...

These pictures are so inspiring. I've always admired summer looks!

x
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far and wild jewelry said...

babes and summer, is there a cooler combination? glad you're having a great time!

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Chelsea Lane said...

these are all so cute!

xoxo

Snow Black said...

Love the ripped denim skirt !

Catie said...

I love your style and blog, always chek it out!

xoxo

Savannah said...

Lovely! I always love your posts!

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Nava said...

have fun in chicago, nat!

Fabrizia said...

Amazing and inspiring photos!

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the dreamer said...

I'm loving Bambi in all white!

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Alba said...

I love the pictures
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Renata V. said...

I love the pictures, they're so creative!
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REDVELOURS said...

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Lauren said...

Always love seeing your inspo posts!! xo

-Lauren

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