Afternoons in Train Stations
Trina Turk Dress, Rory Beca Skirt (gifted), Handmade Necklaces, Vintage Bracelets, Free People Sunglasses, Coach Bag, Steve Madden Platforms
In college I spent many hours at Union Station (it’s also when I discovered this street) while traveling up and down the Southern California coast. It feels like you’re back in an entirely different era and the architecture alone is worth the trip. This past weekend, after a day spent at museums, we headed over to Union Station to stock up on magazines, buy ice cream sandwiches and people watch. Since the weather was gray and muggy, I wore what’s usually my poolside cover-up and my new tiered skirt in the brightest of pinks.
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You look like you just stepped out of the set of Mad Men!
Love it! Happy week darling!
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Great pics.. Last one is my favorite!!
People watching in train stations is the best!xx
You look fabulous! This set of photos look like something straight out of a magazine. I love it.
I love this tiered skirt! Great location
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I love the scenery and your outfit is lovely and bright!!
I love watching trains….It’s so relaxing! Your outfit is beautiful and that skirt is so cute:)
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Ps; Now I am in a mood for an ice-cram:)
love the sunglasses and the bright pink skirt!!
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Utterly fabulous! You look just like a Barbie in the best of sense!!
And kudos to the photographer — the photos look like a magazine editorial!
Great place for photos!! Lovely outfit!
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i love this post. my love for train stations runs deep,too, as i spent my childhood summers on those magestic trains.
and who could not love this stellar dress? love!
xo,
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Pink lady!
Beautiful)))
my goodness, you look lovely!
i want those shoes and your legs and your hair
pretty much everything
x
Love the pretty bubblegum color of your skirt.
That train station looks great, almost like a law-firm office’s lobby (or even a hotel lobby). A far cry from the train stations we have where I’m from.
U look gorgeous
The pics are stunning. The train station gives a special touch to the pics 
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gorgeous you and gorgeous outfit!
nice outfit and nice pics! the train station is a good contrast to your bright clothes. I like it!
loving your skirt!!
xoxo
Paired with your amazing tan this shade of pink suits you really well! Plus, I can never get enough of tiered items!
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You look great in these pictures! I love train stations–at least the well-preserved historic ones. haha but who doesn’t?
Gorgeous!
-Jane @ Brunch at the Beach
Argh I hate hanging out in train stations…! However your styling for these pics is gorgeous.
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Wow these are some of the best photos I’ve seen on your site in awhile (well since those awesome ones in your bedroom!). Love it!
I love that skirt!! its stunning!! Thank-you Emily! Looking at your blog always puts a smile on my face!!
You are so creative!
what a wonderful setting to a photoshoot!
Wouaw beautiful pictures !! I love your outfit !
How gorgeous are you! I love these pics looks like a magazine spread!
Stunning pics! You look lovely.
I love the color of your platforms. And everything else, of course:)
That last pic is gorgeous!
You look super pretty.
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I read somewhere earlier in a q&a that you went to scripps. I go to scripps currently and have spent more time than I’d like to admit at union station. I love this outfit, you look amazing!
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I love how you pop against the background! You’re right, the architecture is gorgeous
By the way, the outfit looks like Cali’s brightly-colored version of a corporate look, no?
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LOVE this outfit you look amazing xoxo
such a great setting i love the contrast with your super bright outfit!XXX
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Very nice photos. Love the skirt.
Is there anyway we can get a close-up of the coach bag. Don’t believe I’ve seen that one before.
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this feminine look is a darling and adult look while not appearing bubblegum cheap middle schooler… not an easy feat! Looks great.
Pink is so pretty on you and I didn’t get to mention how much I loved every photo from your planet blue lookbook, what a cool opportunity, I’ve always thought you could sell clothes!!!
amazing outfit! love the shoes
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I always find train stations incredibly romantic.
You look really beautiful my dear. The warm pinky tones look so pretty on you. Such a perfect look for summer.
I adore the shoes.
Love
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that last photo is fantastic!
Love the pinks! Great for a dreary day<3
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Wow those shoes! I can’t wait for spring / summer to hit Australia!
The dress/skirt combo here is ingenious. I love the styling! And that train station is too gorgeous…
xoxo Hannah
Amazing styling for these pictures!
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Amazing styling for these pictures!
xx M
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I wish the train stations I’ve been to looked that nice!
In first and last pics you are very attractive and beautiful!!
Your looks are ever hit!!!
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Great setting for a photo shoot! Awesome pics, and awesome outfit!
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Never been to that train station, but I definitely feel the same way about Grand Central. It is simply amazing!
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Great juxtaposition! Urban street meets poolside chic
You always inspire…Happy Monday!
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Pink on Pink…you pulled it off well…love the skirt
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love the skirt….sounds like you had a good weekend.
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pink on pink…you made it work..and i love the cte skirt
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You look so glamourous! This is one of my favorite posts, by far!
You look fabulous in pink!
So classy! It totally reminds me of another era.
i LOVE all the pink in this outfit!!! so pretty!!!
Love the outfit! It’s so bright and fun!
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This should be an editorial in Vogue.
xx
Nikki
Every shot is fab.
I would have never guessed that’s a swimsuit cover-up!
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What a neat old building. Places of travel like train stations and air ports are always so fascinating.
I like the way the pink is juxtaposed against the classic architecture
We have a Union station in Toronto as well. I cant tell you how many times I was in and out of that building
Oh gah, I LOVE this!
xx
Jen
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Perfect color for a muggy day! (I have a yellow and white striped rain coat from Target that always cheers me up on grey days!)
The Union Station in D.C. features the same sort of architecture that makes me feel as if I’m living in the 50s or something…until I see the food court and stores. Yet, for a gleeming moment, I’m in an era I’ll never really get to experience.
-Kayla
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Love the detailing on those dress sleeves.
Love the location for these photos!
I love the outfit and your hair looks great!!!
I wish it were cooler in D.C. so I could wear sleeves … I miss sleeves.
Such a gorgeous outfit!!
How beautiful is your outfit!!!
Love your little mini photoshoot!
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oh, the thrill of train stations.
great post! really like the last picture! Nice legs!
xox
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Great post! Really like the last picture.
Great legs.
xox
Nice shoes!!!
xoxo
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What a perfect outfit. And the setting is practically European.
One of my favorite looks on you yet!…..Is the skirt still available in stores??? Would love to track it down…..
I have my new rainy day sport! People watching at the train station…and in NYC there are plenty of spots to choose from!
Andrea
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Something about train stations to me is so nostalgic. Whether it be Grand Central, South Station, or Atocha, I feel as though I should be wearing a mink and carrying a wooden suitcase!
Becca
Love how you wore the pool cover up here. Such a beautiful color and print!
i simply adore your skirt and your blog as well.
your blog is amazing.
LOVE this. Very 1960′s and Pucci esq too.
I’m going through something of pink kick as well lately.
Ps. Good to see you again at the Coach store.
Karen x
Moody and Sweet, Modern and Old-Fashioned all at the same time! These are such theatrical photographs – very inspiring!
x
love the photoshoot!
i think this is my favorite outfit ever! you are too cute
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love that blouse!
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LURVE the pink.
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I have a love/hate relationship with train stations. I’ve spent far too much time in them during my commuting days when I first graduated college. But, I love going to the big newsstands, picking out my magazines, and grabbing a snack for the ride. It’s the one location I’m ALWAYS on time for, because not having these items—or, worse, getting stuck in a bad seat on the train—is unbearable.
I love the nastagia of train stations. The Union Square here in Denver is pretty cool too. And I would have never known you were wearing a pool cover up. The colors are just beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.
Janice (Couture and Crayons)
i am in LOVE with that skirt!!!
i love your skirt! it’s definitely gorgeous!
Oh my goodness, Emily, you look BEAUTIFUL! These vivid colors look amazing on you, and I’m so in love with that skirt. What a fun shape and gorgeous color! Plus, of course, your legs look a million miles long. Positively stunning.
xo Josie
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Gorgeous! I second the kudos to your photographer!
I got so excited when I saw your tweet… Your posts always bring a little sunshine to my day.
love that you tucked the usual pool cover up into that adorable skirt!
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the outfit is really cute on you xx
Seriously, Can you get any more gorgeous. Has Glamour Magazine not called you yet to hire you full time for their regular DO ANYTHING BETTER GUID. And, you inspired me to create my own summer top 10 things to do list, and I intend to accomplish every one. (I stole your “attend an outdoor concert one) Thanks.
The last pic is my favorite!
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Well you certainly brightened up the place!
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you wear color so well!! that blouse is beautiful.
That’s a great location.
love tina turk! she is like lilly pulitzer’s edgier big sister!
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Love this colorful outfit!
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You look amazing in front of the Information desk! Great shoot, and outfit choice.
It’s amazing how well you pull of your outfits. I live in Florida and I still don’t even think I could pull this off. LOVE all of your Steve Madden shoes.
Killer location for a shoot!
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That skirt is super cute!
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fabulous pics!! loving the setting.. looks like a magazine shoot. xo- karrie
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Beautiful shoes!
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So bright and playful! I love that you’re wearing your bathing suit cover up!
Love the tiers on the skirt.
You look amazing!
That look is sooo cute! I get what you mean about train stations!!!
I love nude shoes! What a great choice for such a statement outfit.
I’m loving the bright pink!
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Soooo ladylike!
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pink and orange and miu miu – perfect combination! Actually just posted a pink/orange look myself!
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Love your look!
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amazing pictures!!!
The colors are great. Very retro 1960′s -ish. Great location to shoot too! Fab fab…
xx
Such a beautiful and happy outfit…I love how you accessorized it as well!
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I am in love with your tiered pink skirt!!! So adorable on you!
wow!!!!! simply perfect photos!
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Still one of my all time favorite places in LA, even when it is filled with mumbling, sketchy people. There’s something about the air of anticipation of travel, but without all the horrible airport security.
Emily, you look amazing in pink!! Love your outfit!! Trina Turk is perfect for you, I love her bright and bold dresses.
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Lovely top : )
Gorgeous, love your platforms.:)SarahD
What a fun outfit! And what seirously fun photos!
Such quaint architecture .
The pink looked gorgeous and very summery.
Robbie xox
I wouldn’t mind waiting in a train station with a skirt like that!
LOVE this outfit! its so bright and summery! really really pretty photos as well!
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Love the pink outfit! And you make hanging out at the train staion very glamorous!
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Gorgeous photos! I love how feminine your outfit is!
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wow! I love the location and your outfit. You look amazing!
So fabulous!
The last time I was in Union Station was actually after a day walking around downtown last summer – all the way from Pershing Square to Olvera Street (a friend duped us into thinking it was walkable!). It was super hot and sticky out so I’m amazed how composed you look despite the blazing sun. Lovely as always.
xo
I love how you pair your bright pink with the nude shoes. Your outfit is fantastic and it looks like you had a great day!
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Hannah
My favorite look of yours to date. I have those same platforms, aren’t they AMAZING? Love the pink+orange. These shots have such a 70′s plus Candies advertisement feel to them!
Gorgeous!! Love the pink!
I love this outfit Emily
It’s so girly and cute! I especially love the skirt and platforms, they are gorgeous!! I love your blog so much 
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I love to people watch… what a great outfit on a gloomy day! Love
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great outfit !
loved the atmosphere of the photos
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such a bright & lovely outfit! gorgeous! =)
love the bright colors!
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this is my favorite look and setting yet! i’ll be featuring you in my friday finds post at the end of the week
thank you for the inspiration!
Pretty in pink! Union Station is always so photogenic
Wow, gorgeous, love this
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So pretty! I love going through 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. I love airports and train stations. Watching people coming and going. Love.
Your outfit is so retro-chic! I love it.
xo
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Gorgeous photos! My BFF did her engagement pics there – it’s truly a wonderful place for photo ops! Love the bright pinks!
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luv the pics…u look amazing
The skirt is absolutely fabulous!
This is a great set of photos. The pink is so cute and you are rock’n the look. I love it!
xo Jen
great location, great photography and great outfit. girl– you have talent!
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it really is worth of the trip, i LOVE the place !
such a cute outfit! and ooh, icecream sandwiches sound yumm
You look gorgeous! I was at Union Station this weekend too and I love the area..MOCA, Walt Disney Hall, Olvera, Chinatown, etc. The only thing I hate are the one way streets, haha.
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Love these photos!
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Are those shoes a recent purchase? They’re super adaptable to so many outfits!!!
omg, if you showed me these 2 pieces of clothing i’d say they should not be worn together.
but on you it just looks AMAZING!!!!! wow
Gorgeous! I love your shoes, although you have legs long enough to pull them off – on me, they’d just look clunky.
OMG! You’re perfect with this look! Love the colors so much! Well done! <3<3<3
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i love how retro and yet so modern this look is. perfect for summer!
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PINK IS LOVELY!! and you do it soo well.. <3
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i am loving the skirt.
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<3 the whole look, so pretty. & what a fun train station!
Very cute skirt. I’d go for a less bright top, though.
Regards!
so polished and pretty. i love how the color pops against the classic architecture of the station.
Beautiful photos! I love the backdrop of the train station
LOVE that outfit!
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right in the middle of a rustic setting you look like a bright flower with your colourful attire
I’m not understanding–you put a skirt over a dress? I’ve ony done that w/a long tunic or swim cover-up! LOL! I adore those glasses too!
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i think this might possibly be my favorite look to date!! pairing the tunic and the skirt is brilliant, you cant even tell!
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You’re quite possibly the cutest thing ever.
And you’re right, what a great backdrop for pics.
That cover up is gorgeous! And I can see why you’re drawn to that place.
XO Piper
Love the pop colors. I feel that so many bloggers are featuring nudes and subtle tones; this post is so refreshing!
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Beautiful! Trina Turk is one of my favorites!
Aww, sweetie! That color looks darling on you. I love your entire outfit, and the bright vibrant color is so, so, SO luscious.
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LOVE this look! It’s retro and vintage and new all at the same time. Great pix!!
Love everything about this – it has a very Mad Men feel to it yet very forward. Great sunglasses too!
i love train stations too and i love this post!
I love this skirt on you, and there’s something rather old-fashioned and romantic about grand train stations, I think. Great setting!
Miss B xx
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beautiful blouse!!
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You’re such an inspiration!
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How Bold!! I really like the tiered skirt. I’ve been hooked on Persona Charms since spring so for some reason when I saw your gold bracelet I thought: Persona Charms! Haha you should check them out! Who made your bag btw?
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There’s SOO much power in color. It always makes me happy
Especially seeing pleasing combos.
I love the look and smell of train stations. I can sense it’s history. To me, they’re like time machines.
LOVE the outfit! Haute!
Work it girl!
such a cute outfit!
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I love the colors of this outfit juxtaposed the neutral background!
I love this spring look!
I love this outfit!!!
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