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(Amber and Thomas Bikini, Shona Joy Shirt Dress, George Jensen x Red Cross Bracelet, Ray Ban Aviators)

Is it just me or is finding nice clothes to wear at the beach or poolside a lot harder than you thought? I often steer clear of denim shorts and singlets but living so close to the beach makes it hard to find pieces I can just throw over my bikini when I'm running out the door. So when I found this maxi shirt dress by Shona Joy I couldn't stop layering it over all of my beach attire, nor could I stop twirling beside the pool in it too. Perfect to wear buttoned up as a light, summery maxi dress or unbuttoned as a cool addition to throw over your beachside bikini. The thigh high splits also make you feel sexier than you should when you're sitting alone by the pool... which is something I seem to be doing a lot of lately (sitting by the pool, that is. Can't say that I ever feel sexy) as I'm officially stuck in holiday mode. It's the summer that I never want to end.

This is just a sneak peek so head over to Harper's Bazaar Style Network to see my latest post HERE.

Photos by Luke Shadbolt.
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84 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    wow, wow, wow! such an amazing and PERFECT piece for the beach or pool! you look stunning and I'm obvs jealous of that view, pool and beautiful sun!!!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  2. Monse FuentesJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    gorgeous pictures!




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  3. SAMANTHAJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    that shirt dress is amazinggg and so are these photos! making me crave the summertime, i love wearing a loose dress to the pool/beach - a lot easier to throw on than shorts. Xo



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  4. David DiazJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    So perfect! :D

    xo

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  5. Natalia/ShandreseJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    lovely post! I really like how you used the shirt dress as a swimsuit cover.

    http://sincerelyrenay.blogspot.com/

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  6. Sarah VosperJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Love the shirt dress!

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  7. Julie Khuu | Haute KhuutureJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Amazing! So gorgeous...these shots look like an ad for the hotel Nicole! You look splendid in white...the perfect beachy piece!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture.com

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    love it! x
    http://chiffonanddenim.blogspot.com

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  9. lacoquettedelamodeJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Wow that scenery and the red lipstick are absolutely lovely :)

    XX Kathryn

    http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/

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  10. The Fancy TeacupJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    You are an absolute beach babe, makes me miss the summer so much! That dress is quite a gem. x

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  11. katecrackpotJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    WHITE is wonderful on your skin! :)
    This would be the perfect summer-"dress" for me!

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  12. BrigadeiroJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    That maxi shirt dress is gold! Absolutely love it!

    xx

    http://brigadeirochoc.blogspot.com
    http://www.peutetremagazine.com

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  13. stephJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    i hope we're talking abt the same summer in sydney - i'm still waiting for proper beach weather! love this maxi shirt dress, such a great alternative to shorts and singlets. you look amazing as always.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    perfect beach wear and scenery! please come check out my blog sometime!

    http://tidbitsofaddiction.blogspot.com

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  15. RoryJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    that shirt dress couldnt be perfecter!
    <3
    Rory
    www.WearAboutsBlog.com
    CHICTOPIA

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  16. Jackie SteenJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Love this shirt!

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  17. AngelaJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Your photos are always such a delightful treat. Glad you're having a good time by the pool :)

    Angela
    angeladissected.blogspot.com

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  18. style me with sugarJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Absolutely stunning!! x

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  19. CAT WRANGLERJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    cute puppy! nice top!

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  20. JaegerJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Love these images!!

    http://youngandimpressionablee.blogspot.com/

    xx

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  21. BridgJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    LOVE the shirt dress, you look gorgeous! :) the view from your pool is incredible, how lucky!

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  22. EmilyJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    gorgeous, this is just what i've been looking for xx
    Moloko + Honey

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  23. jasJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    love the dress

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  24. chicquaJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    ur amzing!!love the maxi:)
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  25. BRUNETTE BRAIDJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Lovely pictures as always! :D

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  26. missdanbeeJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    LOVEEEE that maxi shirt dress! it's absolutely gorgeous!

    missdanbee.blogspot.com

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Nothing like a bit of luxurious overswim as opposed to the standard denim shorts. I just did a post on my zimmermann overswim that I can't seem to not live in these days! x

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  28. Her PersonaJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    cute bikini. love the dress

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  29. She Wears, She SharesJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    just lovely!

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  30. NataliJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    The first photo is so dreamy! It's so cold now where I'm living, can't wait for the Summer time, for the pool time, for the beach time and everything else that Summer brings :)

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

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  31. ftashionJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    This is such a pretty outfit for a day at the beach! And your place with the seaview looks breathtaking!

    Fang Ting
    ftashion

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  32. ImsuJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    You look so pretty!

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  33. LRBJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Love the print of the bikini top..

    http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I agree with steering clear of singlets and I love the idea of a maxi shirt dress as being multifunctional as both a bathing suit cover up and a lovely summer dress. Great new purchase and I hope you have a good rest of the week! xx

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  35. AnastasiosJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Oh, I love that first photo! Just like from an editorial :)
    Enjoy dear!!!!
    xoxoxo

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  36. Inspiration existsJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    The dress is perfect for the beach! Gorgeous pics, beauty!

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  37. Dark Blue StripesJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Love the shirt dress. Great staple beach piece.

    Christie

    Dark Blue Stripes

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  38. Suzi MaynardJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    You look tres chic!! Glad you are enjoying your holidays. I'm also on holidays and go back to work in a couple of weeks! I'm savouring every moment, but it's going by so fast!!
    Suzi x
    For the Love of Audrey

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  39. ZuzankitaJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    love your dress!

    Kisses from Slovakia:

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  40. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    How gorgeous! Both you and the photos :)

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  41. Leila MekhdiyevaJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    you're so beautiful! pictures look great

    xx Leila

    http://leilabellz.blogspot.com

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  42. kathyJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    wow you look gorgeous!
    i love the bikini
    and the shirt dress is amazing :)
    xxx

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  43. CindyJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    This is absolutely amazing! You look incredibly gorgeous :)

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  44. Call me MJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Oh I love this shirt dress! Perfect for the beach! I always have trouble finding the right clothes to wear.

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  45. Rosalinda TjioeJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    You're just PERFECT <3 <3 X

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  46. Jain FiorellaJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    love the post!!! you look amazing!

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  47. Sweet HarmonieJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    wow your photos are amazing.. greeting from Spain.!!

    http://martabeautyblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/paris-vintage.html

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  48. Ahka VintageJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    It flows so nicely! Love a good summer maxi that's versatile!

    Ahka Vintage SHOP
    Ahka Vintage BLOG

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  49. GiuliaC_Sparkly FashionJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    These pictures are amazing.... you look always so perfect! Nice bikini :)
    xoxo

    http://sparklyfashion.blogspot.com/

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  50. CarissaJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Your shirt dress! Damn. I'm in love!

    xx,
    CARISSA

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  51. Lola JaroJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    so pretty. great idea



    Style by Lola Jaro
    http://stylelolajaro.blogspot.com/

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  52. teresweetstyleJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    incredible post, i really love all the photos
    !
    xx

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  53. JaynertanJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    beautifullllll :)

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  54. Kim - Blonde SuburbiaJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    So nice to hear your in holiday mode Nicole! You deserve a little time of relaxtion! Shona joy is amazing and that piece looks incredible on you! I hope your well love and I am loving all these posts you've been whipping up lately a Holiday is just what you needed!

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  55. duckaliciousJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    "Is it just me or is finding nice clothes to wear at the beach or poolside a lot harder than you thought?"

    yes, it is! I never know what to wear to keep it stylish, yet not too fancy. last summer, I found a perfect semi-sheer oversized vintage shirt in a lovely mint color and I'm sticking with it (paired with a bikini underneath it and a big floppy hat on my head).

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    These photos are beautiful, you can almost feel the sunshine on your skin whilst looking at them :) x

    Spinning Arrow

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  57. ErikaJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Such great photos! Love your cover-up and bikini is so cute! Where were you in these photos? Looks gorgeous!!

    EF xo

    http://theboudoirmemoirs.blogspot.com/

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  58. helenaJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    the shirt is like a dream... fallen angel or something! Amazing with the dark hair too!
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    helena

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  59. CyliaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    holy freakin moly. these are stunning..

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  60. Joana CaldeiraJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Absolutely love these pictures!

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    Giveaway - LOVE dress

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  61. Trou, .ma petite cherieJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Gorgeous shirt dress! I just love the way it billows in the wind.

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  62. Kavita @ She Wears Fashion - UK style and fashion blogJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    The dress is TO DIE FOR! Your blog is one of my absolute favourites - always stunning and so inspiring!

    Kavita @ http://www.shewearsfashion.com
    <33

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  63. CatalinaJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Im in love with the first picture <3<3<3

    -cata


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  64. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    LOVE YOUR PHOTOS AND YOUR BLOG! AMAZING OUTFITS!
    XOXO,
    FASHIONHYPNOTISED GIRL

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  65. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Love the dress!!!
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  66. Gary Pepper VintageJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Oh thank you girls. I wasn't too sure about this post so these comments make me realise I need to stop worrying so much!

    x

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  67. MihaelaJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    ahh your blog is amazing

    I'd love you to join my giveaway^^
    GIVEAWAY♥mfashionfreak

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  68. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I love the dramatic feel of the images...you and your boyfriend are such a good team! Congratulations!

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  69. trouble.in.paradiseJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    your house looks so amazing! gorgeous photos

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  70. Dylana SuarezJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Super lovely blog!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  71. AnnaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Can you please tell me where your lipstick is from. It's absolutely gorgeous! Thanks!

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  72. Catherine LiemJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Aaa!! Nicole you look like a fab. korean celebrity ;) on a summer holiday. or more like...a relaxing and long morning break - chilling out with your adorableee friend :D
    wat's his/her name??
    your sunnies defs. make you look sexy~

    Style Hostess

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  73. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    You always look so beautiful. Would lve to see you in one of our designs Gary. xxx

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  74. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    You look fabulous!! I love your blog!

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  75. Gaby de ModacapitalJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    amazing pictures! :)

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  76. Ana Lucia GutierrezJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    By far you and Jessica are my favorite bloggers. Your pictuers are amazing and needless to say, the maxi dress. Simplicity goes a long way!

    http://thebigbrowneyes.blogspot.com

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  77. Marloes | The Style SandwichJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    The first photo is incredible. Love the movement of the dress!

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  78. sugarhoneybabyJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Really nice photos:)

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  79. Andie BottrellJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Oh my god... amazing.

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  80. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    where is this??

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  81. Jay WenJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    I need a vacation, especially after seeing these photos.

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  82. JADE EMILYJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    love these pictures, cute dog!

    JADE EMILY
    x

    - Up coming Australian online clothing store -
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  83. LouieJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    what an awesome functional piece, love the slits and looks great with the swimsuit!

    xoxo louie

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