summer nights

4 June 2011 by Carolina Engman

SUMMER NIGHTS. Say what you want about our cold, dark, never ending winters, but you simply can’t beat Swedish summer! These long, warm, bright days that never seem to turn into night is what makes me survive the long cold winters. The fact that summer is only here for such a short time makes it even more special.

Last night was one of those magical Swedish summer nights when the sun doesn’t want to go to bed, so I decided to throw on one of my most treasured dresses by swedish designer Ida Sjöstedt. I managed to snag one of the last pieces over at 30 Cancan (who by the way have a great selection of Swedish designers), and it’s everything I hoped for and more. You can’t really see the delicate detailing on these pictures, but close up it’s breathtakingly beautiful!
Ok, enough of the Swedish propaganda, I’ll let the pictures below speak for themselves ;)

Ida Sjöstedt lace dress. Jessica Simpson platforms. Botkier bag. Pucci Sunnies.

125 thoughts on “summer nights”

Mallika on 4 June 2011 at 20:45 said:

Absolutely love this look! I want your sunnies! xx

Mallika
http://becauseitsfashion.blogspot.com
Inside my head and wardrobe on 4 June 2011 at 20:56 said:

really really love that dresss ! and love your shoes with it!
fashion suicides on 4 June 2011 at 21:00 said:

This dress is lovely, really. The details are breathtaking. And I still have a big crush on your sunglasses :D

FASHION SUICIDES
tiff on 4 June 2011 at 21:03 said:

Everything, the shoes, the dress, the hair and the sunglasses, they go all together so well like a perfect puzzle piece.
ladorian on 4 June 2011 at 21:03 said:

I love this outfit aswell. I want your shoes!!!! they are fab. http://www.ladorian.blogspot.com
Tali on 4 June 2011 at 21:04 said:

During nights like these you wish you didn’t have to sleep for a week)) Loved the Swedish propaganda part! I might go to Sweden this month, so it was a very interesting to read.
And it’s a beautiful dress, so delicate.

xx
Tali for Fetishist’s Notes
Julia on 4 June 2011 at 21:05 said:

I love your dress! I’ve been looking for similar dress a while.

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welovefure on 4 June 2011 at 21:10 said:

Very beautiful photos!
kisses from your follower â™¡

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With love Little Sable
sandra on 4 June 2011 at 21:17 said:

love the lace on dress and that 70’s feeling :)
mml mag on 4 June 2011 at 21:21 said:

so lovely…. love the dress ;D

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Ashley on 4 June 2011 at 21:24 said:

I love ur dress. i just want to fill my closet with lace dresses

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Marta on 4 June 2011 at 21:29 said:

The dress is absolutely breathtaking and matches perfectly with Jessica Simpsons’ sandals!
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Bianca on 4 June 2011 at 21:30 said:

That dress is to die for!

Bianca

http://fabfashion-bianca.blogspot.com/

http://fabfashion-bianca.blogspot.com/

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DNA (designers+artists) on 4 June 2011 at 21:34 said:

I am going nuts for those Pucci sunglasses!

http://www.designers-artists.com
allegra on 4 June 2011 at 21:37 said:

I went to Stockholm some summers ago and I was soooo fascinated by everything! def wanna go back there as soon as possible!
ChloÃ© Vioz: Just one More on 4 June 2011 at 21:38 said:

Wouhaouuu! This pictures of you are so gorgeous…And this dress is fabulous!
xxx
C.
Jessie on 4 June 2011 at 21:42 said:

love your animation type images. very cool my lady.
xx, http://wordbyjessie.com
GawgusThings on 4 June 2011 at 21:50 said:

These really are beautiful photos. I love your sunnies and the movin photos! XX
Rayne on 4 June 2011 at 21:54 said:

Wow that is a beautiful dress!

xx
http://www.lluviaforallseasons.com
E on 4 June 2011 at 22:09 said:

var i stockholm bor du? då menar jag inte att jag vill veta din adress utan mer vilket område : )
monkeyshines on 4 June 2011 at 22:09 said:

dandy lace dress!

http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
Shen on 4 June 2011 at 22:17 said:

The lace hem on that dress is beautiful…

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Joana on 4 June 2011 at 22:27 said:

Oh my gosh! Your dress is so beautiful…!
Very inspiring post! :)
Suzanne on 4 June 2011 at 22:30 said:

probably the most amazing sun glasses i’ve ever seen!
Jasmin on 4 June 2011 at 22:30 said:

Beautiful outfit!! Love the dress…

http://www.fashion-martini.blogspot.com
Miriam on 4 June 2011 at 22:40 said:

Great dress…it is fantastic!!! I like it!!! You are a very beautiful girl!!!
A big kiss…Miriam

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EugÃ©nie on 4 June 2011 at 22:40 said:

This dress is simply like a dream…
I really love your bag and your sunglasses are amazing!
Gorgeous outfit!
:)
Eugénie
http://inblogwitheugeniebaby.blogspot.com/
R'Ella on 4 June 2011 at 22:42 said:

How beautiful you areee, omg! Kisses
Coralie on 4 June 2011 at 22:44 said:

So simple and pretty ! I want the same outfit !!!!!

xx

http://www.coralieslooks.com – FRENCH FASHION BLOG
Emma on 4 June 2011 at 22:53 said:

Incredibly beautiful!
Sabrina on 4 June 2011 at 22:55 said:

OMG!!! I love your dress… and your pictures ;o)
Vanessa on 4 June 2011 at 22:56 said:

så snyggt igen :)
ediot on 4 June 2011 at 22:57 said:

håller med. just att det är så kallt o regnigt/snöigt så mycket gör att man verkligen njuter när solen och värmen är här!
underbar GIF!
Stephanie on 4 June 2011 at 23:02 said:

That dress is absolutely stunning!!! And those sunglasses! Love!
Katie Brown on 4 June 2011 at 23:07 said:

I lovee your loooksss!!! :)

http://trendyandtipsy.blogspot.com/
La Petite Olga on 4 June 2011 at 23:08 said:

Just stunning and this dress is beautiful!!

xx Olga
La Petite Olga
Demisdays on 4 June 2011 at 23:31 said:

Love, love, love lace. I love to combine romantic lacy dresses or shirts with leather jackets or tough jeans and boots!
oliwka on 4 June 2011 at 23:35 said:

gif is amazing!
Madeleine on 4 June 2011 at 23:43 said:

love that dress! & have a similar one ^^

http://themadeleinewhirl.wordpress.com/
Sarah on 5 June 2011 at 0:03 said:

I love the dress! And by the way, have you ever been to Spain? You shuold try our summers too! You’d love them! =)
monkey + pig on 5 June 2011 at 0:06 said:

absolutely in love with this dress!

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KD on 5 June 2011 at 0:09 said:

can’t believe i just discovered your blog! this is purdy :)
MissLauraHueto on 5 June 2011 at 0:16 said:

Dandelions have always been my favourite flower, this pic is so lovely!! :) And that dress is absolutely beautiful, you look great!
Cecilia on 5 June 2011 at 0:29 said:

The dress looks absolutely lovely on you :) It’s about time summer finally arrived eh? ;)

Cecilia
mew mew
Lo on 5 June 2011 at 0:39 said:

your dress is magnificent!
Yamina B on 5 June 2011 at 2:08 said:

the dress is cute

Yamina
Jasmin on 5 June 2011 at 2:18 said:

How funny that Carolina and Alix (Cherry Blossom Girl) wore the exact same outfit ;)

http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/even-if-i-could/13640/

Who wore it best? XX
Desiree on 5 June 2011 at 2:21 said:

Gorgeous dress!

Desiree
http://theimpossiblegirl.blogspot.com
S on 5 June 2011 at 2:32 said:

The Cherry Blossom Girl just posted on her blog the same outfit: same dress and shoes!
Dorothee on 5 June 2011 at 2:46 said:

Am so obsessed with Swedish designers !!! Love Ida Sjöstedt
Nice photographs

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Ylenia CuÃ©llar on 5 June 2011 at 2:51 said:

wow itÂ¿s as if you and Alix from the Cherry Blossom Girl had set to dress exactly the same :O and you uploaded the outfit on the exact same day ^^ http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/even-if-i-could/13640/
you both look amazing
mari on 5 June 2011 at 3:19 said:

this dress is true lace perfection.
i’m seriously lovestruck!
xx

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Raspberry Jam on 5 June 2011 at 3:28 said:

Beautiful dress!

Love it!

http://sweetraspberryjam.blogspot.com/

xoxo
Hope on 5 June 2011 at 5:56 said:

You are absolutely FABULOUS!!! Love this look so so much and the first moving pic is awesome!
Hollawa on 5 June 2011 at 6:30 said:

http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/even-if-i-could/13640/#comment-86159
Olya Chess on 5 June 2011 at 7:09 said:

u look so adorable, carolina !! love ur lace dress !!
xo

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Grace on 5 June 2011 at 7:15 said:

Just stumbled across your blog! Love the pictures, you look beautiful and the lighting is perfect! Of course, my favorite is the first moving picture. I look forward to continuing to follow your posts.

Grace – Wrinkled Chiffon
Taylor B. on 5 June 2011 at 7:27 said:

Lace, white and Spring-time. I hope it doesn’t end!
The Fancy Teacup on 5 June 2011 at 7:47 said:

What a lovely, romantic dress! You look remarkable.

http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
lippylash on 5 June 2011 at 7:48 said:

Love this outfit! You should check out the cherry blossom girl she has just the same outfit on :) funny!! Love those shoes and that lace dress
Michelle | GOLD-HEARTED GIRL on 5 June 2011 at 8:20 said:

What a gorgeous dress! I’m definitely looking forward to summer nights…

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vasilieva on 5 June 2011 at 8:24 said:

the pictures are great, loving the dress, absolutely spectacular shots

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x
Aniita on 5 June 2011 at 8:25 said:

you look absolutely beautiful, from what detailing i can see on the dress its damn emaculate, and you paired it so well with the bag and the shoes!
xx http://highwaiisted.blogspot.com
Lisa Marie Diary on 5 June 2011 at 8:47 said:

TrÃ¨s trÃ¨s jolies photos
bisous
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nana on 5 June 2011 at 9:00 said:

If I have the chance to visit sweden, I’ll remember to make it a point to go in summer! Your dress is so pretty, loving the lace details!!

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Lisa on 5 June 2011 at 9:12 said:

Love your dress!!

I would like to invite you to visit my Blog :-)
Sophie Loloi on 5 June 2011 at 9:39 said:

omg this post is just so beautiful! the pictures are just perfect and so is your outfit! Wow I just I absolutely love these photos.

xx

http://www.theparalleluniversee.blogspot.com
Annika on 5 June 2011 at 9:46 said:

Not only does The Cherry Blossom Girl wear the same dress, she wears the SAME SHOES with it. Freaky…
ana on 5 June 2011 at 10:45 said:

lovely pix! I love your blog! and I agree on your opinion about swedish summers. they’re great :)
Hanna on 5 June 2011 at 10:51 said:

you look amazing! so in love with your dress!

♥
Katie on 5 June 2011 at 10:55 said:

Beautiful…Summer really is special, i agree!

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Krizia on 5 June 2011 at 10:56 said:

Loving the dress and the sunglasses!

x Krizia

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Daniela on 5 June 2011 at 11:07 said:

I am in LOVE with lace dresses recently , I just bought one very similar to yours some days ago and I wore it last night <3 ! I like the way you matched it with those heels and black bag .
Have a nice day , here it is cold too so don't feel bad about it :)
Dubravka on 5 June 2011 at 11:17 said:

so beautiful! like a fairy :)
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Riki on 5 June 2011 at 12:04 said:

cute outfit!
you’re wearing the exact same thing as Alix too!
http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/even-if-i-could/13640/
Daria on 5 June 2011 at 12:11 said:

qute <3
Lexie on 5 June 2011 at 12:15 said:

Lovely dress ! I like how you and Alix wore them in a slightly different way.
la tiquismiquis on 5 June 2011 at 13:07 said:

oooohhhh carolina. best outfit of today! hippie meets 21 century. i love it.

la tiquismiquis
http://tqsm.blogspot.com
Raspberry & Rouge on 5 June 2011 at 14:09 said:

The dress and sunnies are amazing! Love it!! You look so pretty! XO Rebecca

http://raspberry-rouge.com
Susie on 5 June 2011 at 14:56 said:

Such a cute dress and I love the animated pic–adorable!
Jerrica on 5 June 2011 at 15:11 said:

Lovely. I agree the fact that the summer is short makes me embrace it that much more.

Dearest,
Fashion Nostalgia
The Tailored Two on 5 June 2011 at 16:24 said:

The combination of laces in this dress is perfect. So romantic.
Cristiana Nunes on 5 June 2011 at 16:32 said:

I love the first photo! Your sunglasses are impressive!
Emilie on 5 June 2011 at 16:34 said:

Love these photos, you look wonderful!!!
Fahiontryo on 5 June 2011 at 16:40 said:

Love your sunnies!

http://fashiontryo.blogspot.com
FashionFreak on 5 June 2011 at 16:44 said:

You’re stunning!

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jenaly on 5 June 2011 at 17:28 said:

this is such a lovely summer look. im happy that we can start to wear things like that now! yay

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Jessica on 5 June 2011 at 17:32 said:

Lovely photo’s!
Elouise on 5 June 2011 at 18:57 said:

Stunning dress, just fell in love with it!
The whole outfit is great actually;)
Eline on 5 June 2011 at 20:28 said:

wow.
You look a-do-ra-ble.
federica R on 5 June 2011 at 20:54 said:

only word:beautiful ;)
love all your outfits :)

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Isabella Smulders on 5 June 2011 at 21:54 said:

Wauuuuuw, this look is amazing!
I want to wear this whole outfit, everything is just right :)
Devina on 5 June 2011 at 22:00 said:

I love your dress, and Jessica Simpson has actually really good shoe-taste :)
Mariona on 5 June 2011 at 23:36 said:

the 70 have touched us all, I’ll take your glasses at different
Sophia on 6 June 2011 at 2:56 said:

Your shoe collection amazes me, as does your blog! I made sure to remain an up to date follower by adding you on my “TopSites”… Next to you is – http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com – and to my surprise I found the exact same outfit (including shoes)! I guess this look is a targeted MUST! xx
Talisa on 6 June 2011 at 4:09 said:

I def could not pull off those sunglasses but you do perfectly!!

Talisa

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Cindy @ AlienBabyBlog on 6 June 2011 at 4:30 said:

Channeling 70s goddess! What a beautiful pictorial!
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francesca on 6 June 2011 at 6:48 said:

this is just adorable!!! absolutely love this.
the first picture is so cute
francesca
http://www.frankvinyl.com
melissa on 6 June 2011 at 9:20 said:

OMG! u’re a dream! That lace dress is adorable and those sunglasses are so cool!

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Bethany Anne on 6 June 2011 at 9:29 said:

That dress is truly incredible, it really is beautiful! I like your shoes as well they look so nice! Everyone seems to always manage to wear high heels all the time yet I never do, hehe! But the dress is definitely beautiful I’m so keeping my eye out for more stuff by her!
Alice on 6 June 2011 at 11:30 said:

The first picture moves! So beautiful!!
fashionablecollections on 6 June 2011 at 15:10 said:

Love the dress!

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Marianne on 6 June 2011 at 18:10 said:

wow this comment isnt even anything to do with the clothes that first moving image is just so beautiful. like so so nice and beautiful
Franzi on 6 June 2011 at 18:22 said:

So pretty and 70’s!!!!

Franzi
xx

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Hayley McCartney on 6 June 2011 at 21:46 said:

Fantastic Pucci Sunnies & sky high platforms!

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Anki on 6 June 2011 at 22:24 said:

Beautiful pictures!
Love Sweden <3
Catarina on 6 June 2011 at 22:35 said:

Love the outfit, it’s so angelic. x
Dress and Dish on 7 June 2011 at 0:24 said:

How cute are you?! Ha ha Love the changing photo! You are so beautiful!

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Kimberly on 7 June 2011 at 4:39 said:

love these photos the dress is beautiful!!

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augusto on 7 June 2011 at 18:01 said:

you are the number one fashion blogger!ciao bella ……smack
mzk on 7 June 2011 at 19:50 said:

http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/even-if-i-could/13640/
You have styled the derss almost the same way:D
David on 8 June 2011 at 8:14 said:

Carolina loved the style of the pictures,
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Nynke on 8 June 2011 at 11:02 said:

I have fallen in love with your dress. It is amazing.
I have been feeling I must come to Sweden for a while now, today I might actually go
and book a ticket after all this advertising.

http://insearchofaprotagonist.blogspot.com/
Karen on 8 June 2011 at 21:04 said:

I love your sunnies!
Kisses
Karen
herfashioncloset
yingsaran on 9 June 2011 at 18:56 said:

awww! i love your dress
looks amazing

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thehybridize on 10 June 2011 at 8:39 said:

Amazing!! :) I love the dress!!
M on 10 June 2011 at 21:15 said:

Gorgeous dress. Love the platforms too, killer.
2gitanas on 10 June 2011 at 22:15 said:

Retro Yes!
CÃ©line KG on 12 June 2011 at 12:25 said:

Oh you have the same dress that Alix have … (:

xoxo, Céline
areyouincorrect.blogspot.com
Lainey on 16 June 2011 at 5:22 said:

That lace dress is magical. I wish I can find something comparable to that here in LA.
Rachel Elizabeth on 25 June 2011 at 6:41 said:

~Such a gorgeous dress! And those sunnies are pretty amazing as well.
Alinne's Style on 25 June 2011 at 22:41 said:

OMG! this is a very special dress, formidable! in love with it!
Kisses, Alinne

http://www.alinnestyle.com

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Min bydel on 4 July 2011 at 11:47 said:

Nice girl and nice dress.
Fashion auctions on 4 July 2011 at 11:49 said:

Beautiful dress on beautiful girl. Look at my fashion auctions site to see more beautiful things!
Very good blog.
fashionsac on 6 June 2012 at 5:34 said:

Beautiful and unique! I’m already adoring your sunglasses by now and the top looks gorgeous on you!

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