Florida Fashion and Sarasota Sunshine Style

Florida fashion and the Sarasota sunshine stole my time, attention, and heart over the past few days (hence the lack of blog posts).  I had every intention of blogging away on the beach, but when I laid eyes on the pristine white sandy shore and the blue green ocean, well let's just say my resolve quickly dissolved.

Although I didn't spend my vacation actively writing, I was conducting intensive fashion field research (otherwise known as people watching) that resulted in some fun Florida fashion findings to share with you.  Sarasota style was punctuated by bright prints and colors (think flamingo pink, tangerine orange, and clear bright sky blue).  There was a lot of 60's inspired print on print action going on with tropical prints in candy colored hues parading through the resort and along the streets.  Florida fashion walks a fine line between bright seaside fun and tacky town and I love it!

These pieces remind me of Florida fashion and everything I adored about my vacation - the southern hospitality and charm, sunshine and palm trees, walking along the beach collecting seashells, mother/daughter qt, morning kayaking adventures, and complete and utter laid back relaxation.  

This is Florida fashion at it's finest, with a price tag to prove it:

Paradise Found Florida Hawaiian Shirt - laid back tropical cool with a trendy tie waist.


Jonathan Saunders Boyfriend T-shirt in Bright Paisley - paisley has never looked so funky and fresh.


Equipment Silk Daddy Shirt in Fruit Print - fruit party.


Just Cavalli Tropical-Print Silk-Chiffon Top - bring botanical beauty to the beach with this top.


Alice + Olivia Sunflower-Print Silk-Blend Shorts - a powerful print amps up simple basics.


Carven Striped High-Waisted Jacquard Shorts - sometimes more is more.


Roberto Cavalli Printed Straight-Leg Pants - you are in for some Florida fun in these bad boys.


Roksanda Ilinsic Remy Color-Block Wool-Crepe Gown - color blocked babe.


Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Marghi Printed Cotton Dress - lunchtime with the ladies.


Tucker Printed Silk Shirt Dress - who knew a shirt dress could be so snazzy?


Christopher Kane Rainbow Dress - doesn't this make you want a bag of Skittles?


Joseph Cubas Stretch-Crepe Jumpsuit - my fave (of course).

Start saving for your next vacation and still have some fun donning this trend with these less expensive Sarasota inspired pieces:

Forever 21 Abstract Sweetheart Bandeau - the bandeau makes for the perfect sunny day top.


ASOS Embellished Shell with Palm Trees - nothing screams tropical get away like the palm tree.


ASOS Bright Zig Zag Print Top - pair this with some funked up jeans for a bold look!


Forever 21 Striped Linen-Blend Shorts - candy stripers would be so proud.


ASOS Denim Short in Hawaiian Print - head turners!


h.i.p. Cutout Lace Hem Shorts - feminine shorts sure to bring out your inner fashionista.


Forever 21 Pleated Flutter Sleeve Dress - sunshiny day compatible.


Mimi Chica Sleeveless Printed Surplice Dress - purr worthy.


Mimi Chica Ruffle Strapless Maxi Dress - cover up chic.


ASOS Mini Dress in Bright Floral Print - ready for some shopping.


ASOS Summer Dress in Florida Print - Florida fashion at its finest.


ASOS Jumpsuit - perfect for biking around town (and my second fave - surprise surprise).

Florida fashion is bright and bold, it is welcoming, it is relaxing and comfortable, and most of all, it is playful.  Whether life imitates art or vice versa, Florida fashion is the aesthetic reflection of the people of Florida, the natural beauty, and the way a trip there will make you feel.  I am hoping to head back to Sarasota in a couple years, but until then I will be living vicariously through this Florida inspired fashion to bring a little bit of tropical paradise into my everyday life.

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C

Images courtesy of ASOS, Nordstrom, Net-a-porter, and Forever 21.