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Aug 30 2012
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Fashion, Travel

OPEN FIELDS

(Photos by: TR)(Dress: self made with vintage fabric, Top: Trouvé, Sandals: Martin Margiela, Clutch: Samudra, Jewelry: Hinu Jewelry)

So we traveled all the way out to the East Coast for a wedding and I decided to bring a little bit of Hawaii with my outfit. Everything down to the shell rings! Except maybe the top which was my attempt at being conservative. Needless to say that thing came off right when the music started and didn’t go back on my shoulders until the end of the night! Thankfully we got our luggage less than 48 hours after we arrived so I could actually wear my planned wedding outfit!! Haha. Yes, it was a premeditated outfit.. something I rarely do. But in all honestly I find that dressing for weddings is probably one of the hardest [fashion] things to do. I don’t always have a really nice dress [warranted for the occasion] hanging in my closet. Maybe I need to work on that..

But like I said before, this is one of the most fun weddings I have ever been to. Not only did the wedding last from Friday evening to Sunday morning but I literally danced the whole night of the [actual] wedding. I think I stopped for 5 minutes to scarf down some dessert but as long as the music was playing everyone was dancing!! It was set at The Quechee Inn [this beautiful bed and breakfast nestled between a sleepy lake and picturesque trees] and everything you imagine from a quaint little Inn. You can tell by the photos how gorgeous this place was. I’m pretty sure it is what made my outfit look even better in the photos. Nature was my arm candy… or better yet.. nature is just absolutely gorgeous it makes anything else glow! Corny, I know. But kind of true. Nothing like frolicking in open fields to get to warmed up for a night of wedding festivities!

Fashion and open fields.

x

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Aug 28 2012
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Fashion, Travel

IN WOODSTOCK

(Photos by: TR)(Top: Samudra, Shorts: 7 for All Mankind, Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Shoes: gift from India)

Wednesday to Thursday [last week]. 27 hours, 6 cities, 5 plane rides, and 1 rental car drive later we finally made it to Vermont! I’ve had better connections to the other side of the world let alone the East Coast!! And you wouldn’t believe what happened to our luggage when we got off that last [somewhat excruciating] plane ride.. it didn’t show up!! Thankfully we packed an extra pair of clothing in our carry-on and were able to survive the following day. Personally and for bloggings sake I would have opted for a different outfit [so pardon the repetition in my poorly planned outfits] but it was all I got.

I probably sound like such a whiner but really.. it wasn’t that bad. It’s all just a part of traveling process. You know?? We even scored a mini shopping spree thanks to TR’s travel insurance purchase! And the weekend and last couple of days have made it completely worth it. I have gotten to know some of the coolest, most talented and unique people and went to one of the most fun weddings I have ever been to!!

Anyway, on one of our first days in Vermont we headed over the quaint [and somewhat ritzy] town of Woodstock. It was a quickie but I really appreciated their attention to preserving that old town charm and especially appreciated this wooden bridge. I really loved the geometry of it and sometimes wish I didn’t always have to be the one in front of the camera to execute photo ideas. But a beautiful bridge nonetheless and..

..a lovely stop in Woodstock.

x

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Aug 27 2012
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Travel

A RESTLESS TRANSPLANT

(Photos from: here)

This is probably old news to some but A Restless Transplant has become one of my new obsessions. Take a super creative and talented city guy, put him in the VW Vanagon, and watch him travel all over the continental US?? I envy. You had me at Vanagon. It is an incredibly inspirational lead-up and equally rad photos [to keep you updated on his recent adventures.] This kind of life is possible?! I can go from design to the road?! Where do I sign up? Or maybe sign off. This has been a dream of mine for years and I’m think it might need to happen soon!

I love people who look like they have been places and have really good stories to tell. This guy looks like one of them. Can you imagine the kinds of shenanigans he’s been through? The kinds of people he has met on the road??  You can get a slight idea by some of his excerpts.. but to experience for yourself? Real life gems.

Dreaming of being a restless transplant..

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On another note, there is been a real lack of updates due in part to east coast travels. Take this as a good sign because it means I am having an awesome time and haven’t had a single moment to spend on the internet. But I’ve finally loaded all my photos and am ready to show you my perspective of Vermont and New Hampshire. It’s a doozy!

Stay posted!

x

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Aug 21 2012
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Fashion

SUMMER HEAT

(Photos by: TR) (Top: Urban Outfitters, Shorts: Quiksilver, Jewelry: Dezso by Sara Beltran & Hinu Jewelry)

The August summer heat has been killing me. It may say it is the end of summer on a calendar but the heat is definitely telling me otherwise. Not to mention that I got the gnarliest sunburn from a 4-hour surf session over the weekend. Times 2. I did it twice.. I obviously didn’t learn the first day so I had to paddle out the next day and really take my skin for a test drive. You can probably tell from the photos that I am baked. My eyes too. I had a little freak out and thought I had developed Pterygium from only two days in the water. Rest assured.. it hasn’t happened yet. But I’ve definitely learned my lesson. I’m actually considering being completely covered the next time I paddle out. Long sleeve, leggings, hat. Goggles or sunglasses too.

The sun got me pretty fried. After a couple of days I am still trying to nurse the redness off. Combine that with being in a constant state of sweatiness and we’ve got problems. Dressing for these special weather occasions can be difficult. Indeed a special occasion. You don’t want to sweat all over your cute clothes but you don’t want to go prancing around naked (I actually would but it’s illegal.) I also had to keep my sunburn in mind. Even the slightest touch set off a small whimper from my mouth.

Luckily, I had these old threads laying far in the back of my closet. I don’t usually wear strapless tops or dresses but this was definitely a special occasion. It may seem strange but this little outfit helped me ward off any additional pain and my sweat glands from overworking. And it turned into a nice little number for the day. I loooove my Quiksilver corduroy shorts. It reminds me of my dads old OP ones he used to rock when I was younger. They are so incredibly comfortable and the color remind me of watermelons. Which I should be eating right now to ward of any additional moisture on my body..

..oh this summer heat!

x

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Aug 20 2012
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Fashion

ROAD TRIPPIN’

(Photos from: here)

Net-a-Porter recently launched a Vacation section to their website tempting us (and maybe even mocking us lesser fortunate folk) to take a vacation. All the time: one big constant vacation. But I clearly need to do some shopping. I thought the Road Trip look book was the most tempting. I could wear just about everything. If I could afford it I would buy it all.

I am road trippin’.

x

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Aug 16 2012
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Fashion, Life, Travel

HOTEL LOUNGEWEAR

(Top: Free People, Pants: Anokhi, Jewelry: Various finds, gifts, etc.)

I decided I might not be a fashionable person. At all. I’m sure this is already obvious to most people. But more times than not I will dress for comfort more than a fashion statement. I’ll opt for a drop-crotch pant over skin-tight jeans any day. And forget high heels.. where are my flats? I’m probably one pair of shoes shy from being a hippie. Somebody get me a pair of Birkenstocks already!!

So why do I even have fashion section to my blog at all?? Hah! Who knows. But let me tell you.. I get a good run out of all my clothes. All of them. I had this realization today while I was wearing a basic white t-shirt. I will wear on a regular basis [even out to dinner or a night on the town] and out in the water surfing. And My drop-crotch Anokhi pants acted as pajamas and my outfit out to dinner [on my weekend getaway.]

I’m not really sure if I’m fashionable or if any one actually identifies with me as a fashion-know kinda girl. But I’ve decided living in loungewear is my thing. And who cares if that isn’t fashion??

Hotel loungewear is my wear.

x

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Aug 14 2012
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Travel, Waves

INTO THE PACIFIC BLUE

I found that the best times to get into the ocean are early in the morning. Tourists sleep in, residents have to work, lazy people don’t get up before 10am.. But more importantly, the water is most clear and the winds are usually very light. It’s a dream.

This was the best part about staying on Hapuna beach. We had the whole beach to ourselves in the morning. It felt like we had the whole pacific ocean to ourselves too. No one in sight. The beach and ocean looked untouched. The sand still had neatly layered ripples.. undisturbed by human feet. It was the most beautiful thing to see. All I wanted to do was lay at the surface and let the oceans tide ripple passed me. All day.

I want get lost in the pacific blue.

x

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Aug 13 2012
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Life, Travel

VACATION GLIMPSE

I got to spend this past weekend on the Kona Coast soaking up the sun and enjoying some down time with family. Every time I go back to the Big Island I wish I never had to leave. Hanging out on Hapuna Beach was especially nice. It reminded me of childhood minus all the sunburn and incredibly large hole digging sessions. The beach seemed a lot bigger back then. But the water was just as clear and the sun just as bright.

My dad said he thinks people should be allowed to go on vacation every weekend to unwind and relax. I think he’s right. I’m all for it. I’m still hoping to retire at 30 but if we could check into a hotel at the end of each week I wouldn’t mind waiting until I’m 40. Hahhha. (; Unfortunately, we’re dreamers and instead we all just need to find our own glimpses of vacation.. even if it doesn’t include room service.

And so my weekends vacation glimpse.

x

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Aug 11 2012
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Life, Travel

SADDLE ROADIE

Drives across Saddle Road are beautiful. I love the contrast between the dry, harsh desert and bright blue sky. I appreciate its still and vast quality. It reminds me how big the world is and how small I really am. I am in a very humbled place right now.

I am a saddle roadie.

x

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Aug 10 2012
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Life, Travel, Waves

HOME SWEET HONOLI’I

There’s nothing like going home and surfing your home break. You get to surf waves you’ve grown up knowing, see familiar [and usually unchanged] faces, and go back in time a little bit [when life was a little simpler.]

I got to hang out with my rad Hawaiian-Aussie sisters and surf fun.. and I mean fun Honoli’i waves. And barely any one out! I don’t really have a board back home [transporting can be quite pricy and I don't really see the point in leaving a perfectly good log where it barely gets used] so the lifeguards let me borrow one of their wavestorms. My bread and butter! Hahha. Top off the day with a smoothie and Lilikoi cheesecake from Island Naturals and you’ve got yourself typical day in Hilo!

It is so nice to go home and get a refresher.. get back to what’s real.. feel grounded. There is something very special about that place. Will I ever move back?? Who knows. But spontaneous, weekend getaways are just enough to keep me motivated for the other weeks spent elsewhere.

Home sweet Honoli’i. Where the waves are fun and the rain reigns.

x

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