Dress: ASOS // Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters (in the color “tortoise”) // Bracelets: H&M & H&M
For as long as I can remember, the 4th of July has always been one of my absolute favorite holidays, and definitely a day that holds a special place in my heart. An entire weekend for having barbecues, s’mores, yummy drinks, the beach, and time spent with friends, family, and loved ones. What’s not to love?! But of course, the day holds so much more meaning than just bonfires and burgers. With all the madness in the world, I’ve been feeling extra appreciative, thankful, and glad to call the United States my home. The fact that we’re able to wake up in a safe place where we’re also able to chase our wildest dreams is something I never want to take for granted. It’s something that a large amount of people in the world do not have the luxury of. While it’s true that we are nowhere near perfect and always have room to grow, I hope you were able to take a few moments over the holiday to reflect on what it means to live in such a wonderful place. We are truly so much more blessed than we even realize!
I had such an amazing long weekend spent on the Cape with Geoff and one of our favorite couples. Their parents have a house in Dennis and it’s a three minute drive from the beach. They were nice enough to let us join them for the weekend. We spent the weekend hitting up the beach (I have insanely red, patchy sunburn spots all over my body as you can tell from the photos), grilling, having one too many drinks, relaxing, and enjoying the beautiful weather. If you follow me on Snapchat (@mnmurphy1223) you know that Geoff found his old iPod (1st generation style lol) so we spent a good majority of the weekend laughing, rapping, singing, and reminiscing over our favorite 90’s jams. There were so many classics I just wish we had found it sooner haha.
I bought this dress a while back for my trip to St. John (read more about that trip here), but never got around to actually taking photos of it till I re-wore it this past holiday weekend. I love wearing red because I feel that it looks great with my coloring, but there’s just something about red that makes you feel confident and gives you that it-factor… am I right ladies? Below, I’ve linked some of my favorite red dresses as of lately. I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend!!
4th of July really is the best holiday!! You look so fab in red, love the length of this dress!
Xx, K
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I totally agree!! I love how it’s a much less stressful holiday compared to some others. Thanks so much, and thanks for reading 🙂 xo
Love the dress! Sounds like a wonderful weekend.
xO – Steph
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Thank you so much, Steph!! xo
so cute! love the whole look- especially your bare feet lol so Cape Cod! 😛
xo, Ingrid
Thank you, Ingrid!! I love being barefoot whenever I get the chance! xo
I love Cape Cod! And your red dress; you’re stunning!
Thank you so much Emily!! Love Cape Cod as well. I wish I could make it out there more!!
I’ve always loved the fourth of july. I LOVE living in America. I am blessed to have spent my life here. 🙂 Your outfit is so cute!!!!
Isn’t it the best?! Probably my favorite holiday. Thanks so much, Taylor!! 🙂
love your dress!! Glad you had a great fourth!!
Thank you so much, Angela!! Hope you had a great holiday weekend.
You wear red wonderfully! And can I just state that I love the fact that you shot this entire look barefoot? So friggin cute! Sounds like you had a great weekend!
Stephanie | drunkonvogue.com
Aw thank you so much, Stephanie!! I love being barefoot whenever I get the chance. I think I was the majority of my weekend 🙂 Thanks for reading!!
Cute dress! Love ASOS!
xo Jessica
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Thank you, Jessica! Me too!! So many great finds. xo
That looks like such a comfortable dress — perfect for the 4th 🙂
Thanks so much Lora!! It is super comfortable. On the other hand, the crazy sunburn I have… not so comfortable haha. Thanks for reading!
That is the perfect dress!! And it looks so comfortable!
xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com
Thanks so much Chelsea!! It’s very comfortable xo
That dress looks so beautiful on you, Mackenzie! It’s perfect for those laid back, so much fun nights. I loveee the second dress you linked! Red definitely is a color that’s missing from my wardrobe!
-Emily
http://darlingdearestblog.com
Thanks so much Emily!!! I know, I’m obsessed with that second dress too. So cute. Thanks for reading 🙂 xo
You look great in red! Looks like it was an awesome weekend-so nice when friends have vacation homes and share!
-Lauren
http://www.ivorytowerchic.com
Thanks so much Lauren!! I know, isn’t it the best?! Our friends have invited us the past two years in a row, and it’s been such a fun way to celebrate the 4th. Thanks for reading 🙂 xo
First of all, you are gorgeous! I love the red on you. And this post is so true. I think too many people focus on Fourth of July being fun for the wrong reasons. We are so extremely blessed to live here! Your weekend sounded fun! 90’s jams are the best 🙂
Aw thank you so much Nicole!! 🙂 xo
Sounds like you had a lot of fun! Cute dress! xo ~Anna http://www.pepperedinstyle.com
Thanks so much Anna!! Hope you had a great holiday weekend xo
Red looks so great on you! Love the festive look xx
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Thank you so much Nikki!! Thanks for stopping by xoxo
This post is making me miss Cape Cod like crazy. Such a cute dress babe!
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Isn’t it the absolute best?! Love going there. Thanks girly!! xo
The perfect fourth of July look! ASOS Is my Jam!!! xo
Thanks so much Ruthie!!! Isn’t Asos awesome?! xoxo
Very cute photos! So glad you had a fun holiday!
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Thank you so much Caitlin!! Hope you had a great holiday weekend!! xoxo
Now I need to go to Cape Cod!! You are so darling in that red dress! Xo, Roselyn
Such a pretty dress! Have a great week!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com