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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 07 2012
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Fashion, Life

OLD SUITS ME

(Photos by: Virgi P.)(Swimsuit: Milly, Shorts: 7 For All Mankind, Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Flower Crown: DIY!)

I know it could seem incredibly redundant to share photos of the same sunglasses and DIY flower crown within a couple days of each other but I couldn’t help myself! We decided to go on a little beach excursion [that involved some form of work mind you] and I decided to throw on my Milly one-piece swimsuit. Last minute I put the crown on my head and slipped my sunnies over my eyes as I headed out the door. Suddenly, everything I was wearing felt brand new. I had randomly put together a little beach going outfit that suited me just fine!

So, I have had this Milly suit for years. Years. I can still remember standing in the store deciding whether I should buy it or not. I was on a very tight budget in college and a purchase like that was tremendous! Maybe that’s why it is so valuable to me. I’m sure any other person would have gotten rid of it by now. But I have this thing about holding onto bikini’s and swimsuits until they haven’t any stretch left in them. This suit has stood the test of fashion time. It has gone in and out of trend numerous times. But who cares, right?? I will love it forever and probably make a pillow out of it once it loses all its elasticity. From my college days making irrational fashion purchases to days spent lounging on the beach.. no matter how old it will always be that one-piece swimsuit.

And so I guess the old suits me just fine.

x

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Dec 29 2011
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Fashion

MOTHER MAY I


(Photos from: here)

I have been obsessed with Mother Denim ever since they hit retail stores. I always thought I belonged in the 70′s and their denim is just another way to feel like it. It has a dated quality that makes the feel and look of the denim nostalgic like they’ve seen a few road trippin’ summers and rock shows. So here’s the low down: Having previously worked for Citizens of Humanity and 7 For All Man-Kind, Co-designers Tim Kaeding and Lela Tillem got together to create a more personal, fresh, and iconic denim brand separated from jeans mainstream. It’s a brand for that edgy girl looking to be a little rocker but still feel feminine. You know?  And all the denim is hand made in the good ol’ USA!!! All the more reason to love.

When I came across these paradise of a pant I think my eyes dilated a little bit. How appropriate for the island loving, statement -piece wearing fashion girl?! And it’s just the right amount of color and print to clear the tacky category. It’s also a great alternative to a lot of the spring runway with island-ish inspired prints (e.g. Stella McCartney for an arm and a leg.) You can check out more denim delights on the Mother Denim website.

And until these bad boys hit the retail stores, oh boy oh brother oh mother.. I’ll be waiting!!

x

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Dec 19 2011
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Fashion, Waves

DESTINATION BEACH


(Top: Surf Bazaar, Shorts: 7 for all mankind, Sunglasses: Chloé, Jewelry: Hinu)

Even though the weather is chilly and wet it is always worth a try at the beach. You know? I don’t know what else to do on the weekends anyway?! Strong trade winds, showers pending, peek-a-boo sun, on again off again. The weather was teasing us all weekend. It really makes me appreciate those rare winter days with dead winds and sunny skies.. especially at night when the air is still and the moon is full. When will we ever get those this winter?! I still appreciate my time at the beach though. Digging my toes into the wet sand, watching people try to battle the wind-blasted waves, running across the beach to “get the shot” of a random rainbow, snacking on deeeeelicious spicy edamame and coco water, good conversation with friends. You can’t really complain.

Rain or shine the weekends are meant to be spent at the beach. In Hawaii anyway.

x

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Nov 27 2011
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Fashion, Travel

AWAY, ON THE ROAD


(Top: T by Alexander Wang, Shorts: 7 For All Mankind, Flats: Cynthia Vincent)

Got to hop off the island for the long Thanksgiving weekend and hit the desert road. I shoved a pair of shorts in my luggage right before I left for the airport and so glad I did! I guess it never occurred to me that the desert is an exception to the seasonal rule. I’m loving that I don’t need to wear a coat!! I’m down south enough that it doesn’t really call for it. Hello, me… Drrr.

So I decided I like spending the holidays away from home. It makes it really feel like a vacation. It’s so nice feeling like you have absolutely nothing to do. It’ll make it hard to go back to some responsibility. Eeek! But for now, I’m going to enjoy some nice canyon hikes, attempt to do some rock climbing, and keep driving down that dusty travel road!!

Gonna keep roooollin’!!

x

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