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♥ me some Bongo

♥ me some Bongo

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! I’ve always loved the idea of summer, and sun, and all things hot. In North Dakota, we looked forward to summer all year long. But now that I live in Texas, I know of a new kind of summer. A summer that’s hot, really hot, and that looms over each year like a descending fireball. I wouldn’t dare wear jeans so shorts have been on repeat. I love this blouse from BONGO. It’s so light, and airy . Love the fabric and color. The world’s best top for a woman of a certain age. Comfort and sex appeal all wrapped into one and oh the color choices! Love it! Washes well, and hasn’t shrunk hardly at all. 

Anywho, at the of your first Texas summer, you’ll be older, wiser, tanner and mosquito-scabbled. But you’ll also have earned the right to roll you eyes when your coastal friends talk about a hot week they live through. “Hot? Let me tell you about hot.” LOL!!! Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!

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Top: Bongo Junior’s Wrap Top & Necklace ( ON SALE– for under 20$) / Citizens of Humanity Chloe High Waist Shorts similar style (here) / Sunnies: Ray Ban c/o Nordstrom / Necklace c/o Charlotte Russe 

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86 Comments

    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 27, 2015 / 4:57 PM

      Layla, thank you! Have a great day! 🙂

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  2. Rebecca P. Cate
    July 27, 2015 / 4:36 PM

    So Stunning! Why simple clothes look so well on you? You are very talented in FASHION 🙂 I like your hair, red lipstick looks trendy and freshly.
    https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.p.cate.9

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 27, 2015 / 4:56 PM

      Thanks Becca! Happy Monday! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Charlotte Francisco
    July 27, 2015 / 4:37 PM

    FABULOUS go to hot weather look.. your photos are always stunning! Gorgeous legs 🙂

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 27, 2015 / 4:56 PM

      Thanks dear! Have a wonderful day! 🙂

      Reply
  5. annie lee
    July 27, 2015 / 5:56 PM

    oh my i can’t take my eyes off your bag!!

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  10. yvonne
    July 27, 2015 / 10:06 PM

    I love the page and your outfit! I like that you balanced the proportions with the long sleeved blouse and the shorts. Also beautiful bag and heels. Anyway I live in Texas too and I understand when you stress how hot it is. When others long for summer, I dread it and wish for fall/winter so yea I get it haha
    http://www.yvonnesloves.com

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  11. Tiffany
    July 27, 2015 / 10:42 PM

    Hi I adore this look! I also love the coin necklace..reminds me of my belt I wear for belly dancing..very beautiful look!

    Http:// tinytiffs.blogspot.com

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 10:36 PM

      Thanks Insta friend, Tiffany!! :=)

      Reply
  13. Raysa Garcia
    July 28, 2015 / 12:09 AM

    You look stunning!!! Your bag is just gorgeous like you!! And i love that quote, i totally agree with that. Xo

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 5:43 PM

      So are you, Raysa dear! 🙂

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 2:11 AM

      Hi Danielle! I would love to go shopping with you. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Elle
    July 28, 2015 / 2:44 AM

    You look so stunning in the shorts and blue blouse! You make the blue color come alive. You wear cut offs so well- i do envy that! You are right about the weather, it is really hot there. I can not complain. You look gorgeous and cool !
    Love the shoes, too!
    xx, Elle
    Happy new week
    http://mydailycostume.com

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  24. Milly
    July 28, 2015 / 10:12 AM

    Woww! I can’t get enough of how beautiful you are! And as you are dreading the heat, here in Europe we are dreading the rains and chilly weather! The weather here sucks so bad!,I can’t even explain.
    I love today’s outfit! Just perfect for your kind of weather. And thank you so much for dropping by on the blog. That was kind of you! Much blessings dear and jeep on the good work.

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 1:35 AM

      Thanks Milly! Love your blog! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Tara
    July 28, 2015 / 2:17 PM

    Such a cute look! Love your bag and those shoes!

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 2:09 AM

      Thanks Tara! I love your latest outfit post!

      Reply
  27. Sierra
    July 28, 2015 / 6:05 PM

    I love this look! Your shorts are perfect! Beautiful blog 🙂

    sierradanielle.com

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 5:37 AM

      Thanks! I love your make up tutorials. Great blog! 🙂

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 5:43 PM

      Thanks for stopping by!!! :=)

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  34. Kelly Madera
    July 29, 2015 / 5:25 PM

    Exceptional! Once again. Those shoes are gorgeous and I love how the contrasting blues of the blouse and the purse compliment each other so well. Beautiful.

    XO K
    http://www.kellmenow.com

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 5:42 PM

      Aww thanks Kelly dear! 🙂

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  35. ivana split
    July 29, 2015 / 6:16 PM

    Has anyone ever told you that you have a winning smile? You really do! This is such a feminine and chic summer combination. I really like your lipstick…you look utterly beautiful my dear!

    http://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/

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  38. Imke
    July 29, 2015 / 8:30 PM

    Here in Belgium there’s no reason to complain about the weather, rain all day and sometimes some sun. But oh well, could be worse 😉 Love your outfit, you look so beautiful! Perfect summer gear, those colours are gorgeous!
    XO IMKE | Pastellics

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 29, 2015 / 10:35 PM

      That’s good to know. Luck you! Thanks for stopping by!!!! 🙂

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  43. Oh Hey! blog
    July 30, 2015 / 12:09 PM

    I love when you find a great shirt that can breathe in the heat…. perfect balance with shorts. You nailed it lady 🙂

    Megan || http://www.ohheyblog.com

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 30, 2015 / 4:31 PM

      Your blog is stunning! Love your photos! 🙂

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  44. Ines Klara
    July 30, 2015 / 2:26 PM

    I just found about your blog and I am loving it! You have great sence of style <3

    Kisses from Serbia!

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      July 30, 2015 / 4:29 PM

      Thanks Laura! Nice meeting you here! 🙂

      Reply
  49. Emmanuelle
    July 30, 2015 / 8:41 PM

    Amazing outfits, you look fab 🙂

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  52. Ali
    July 31, 2015 / 4:06 AM

    Love the look, denim shorts+blouse are on my top of combinations!!
    kisses…

    v

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  53. Tania Franco
    July 31, 2015 / 6:36 AM

    I know what you mean about hot, I live in L.A. Typical weather 80″s to 100+! Lovely look you have on, looks fabulous on you. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment recently. Following you from now on through G+.

    xx,
    Tania
    http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com/

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    • Len Parent
      Author
      August 20, 2015 / 12:05 PM

      Thanks dear! Have a great day!

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  56. Huyen
    August 18, 2015 / 9:01 AM

    Love the color!

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