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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.

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COUNTRY CRUISING

(Photos by: Cassandra Rull) (Tank: T by Alexander Wang, Shorts: Urban Outfitters, Clutch: Samudra, Bracelets: Dezso by Sara Beltran, Necklace: Tucson Native American Shop, Sunnies: Chloé)

We’re on the country cruise in an effort to support Endless Summer 2012! Hah, just kidding. But not really. Today was one of those lazy days. The waves have come and gone, the wind is a bit too wispy for our liking, and our bellies are full from Sunday eatery sessions [so much for working on my "blogger trying to be a model" body. haha.] We made a quick stop to the beach to check out the wave situation and potential sun-soaking spot and snapped these quickies.

Lately, I have been all about comfy basics. T by Alexander Wang is my go-to brand. He makes the most amazing basics and you just can’t go wrong. I’ve decided that it is way more worth it to spend money on every-day pieces instead of occasion dressings. I’m trying to think economically: the more bang for my buck because I wear it more often. You know? Don’t get me wrong.. I love purchasing a killer going-out dress. But I only wear it once or twice. I’d rather spend a littler more money on everyday wear and feel good about myself on a daily basis.

And this has been a fashion update from your country-living fashion bumpkin. Two things that can co-exist!!

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