Sunday, July 25, 2010

inception, ritas, and a fun day in general

___Had a really lovely day out with some school friends who I haven't seen in a while! After teaching private lessons in the morning (and of course working out! Tracey Anderson's routines are my favorites. I mix them in with my dry land workouts and cardio routines), I met with Chelsea & Ardelle to see Inception, which was amazing, and then out to Ritas for a large Swedish Fish Gelati (amazing!). Here are some shots of my outfit, nothing insanely groundbreaking. But it's the first time I've dressed in something other than t-shirts or shorts in a while. Plus my hair hasn't been dry in forever!
___And yes I really am that tan. Despite my best efforts with spf 30, I am somehow darker than some of my African-American friends. Welcome to the life of a lifeguard and swimmer--tan skin, light hair, cracked feet, and a lot of sweat... Not to mention the inability to find time or energy to get a proper hair cut (my poor bangs are all over the place!). Perhaps next summer I can fulfill my dream of traveling to Taiwan to intern and study Mandarin? Here's to dreaming!!
Top from American Eagle, Shorts are DIY cut offs, Shoes from American Eagle, and Bracelet is a gift from Trinidad

36 comments:

  1. you look amazing and of course keep dreaming because dreams come true! :)

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  2. So cute! And you HAVE to go to Taiwan. Taiwan is very awesome. I've been to Taipei to visit family. There's always a lot to see and do, and the night life is amazing.

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  3. I wish I could tan a bit: I just burn. But the whole outfit is so cute, especially the top.
    I've been dying to see Inception! All my friends have seen it and are saying it's amazing.

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  4. I love Inception, I LOVE Ritas and I love your gorgeous outfit! And you ARE darker than me and I am black hahahaha

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  5. Such a cute outfit and I'm so jealous of your tan :) I'm dying to see inception!

    Kisses,
    Stephanie

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  6. I really like the lace panel on the top! And you are sooooooo tan, I love it :)

    Leia

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  7. Lovely summer outfit:))

    http://minnja.blogspot.com/

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  8. Sweetie, you look so tanned and healthy!

    Swedish Fish Gelati? What is that?

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  9. i love the shorts...i need a pair like that!

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  10. Sorry your summer job is taking it's toll on you, but you are looking amazing! I saw inception and LOVED it, great film! :D

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  11. I think you have the perfect hair cut, it looks dreamy and naturally fabulous from here!

    I want to see Inception so bad! But the tickets keep getting sold out:P

    xx

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  12. i love your distressed shorts!

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  13. lol, I'm putting so much sunscreen on too, i picked the strongest SPF i could find in store. and wasn't inception such a great movie?! Joseph Gordon Levitt has turned from a little kid on 3rd rock from the sun and 10 things i hate aboout you into this hot man!!!

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  14. You might not like it, but I love your summer skin and hair!
    And I've been hearing lots of good things about Inception. xo

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  15. Wow, stunning. Really, don't worry about your tan or your bangs because you look great.
    I know, I couldn't believe Ren died in a car accident, I was so shocked, stupid paparazzi. What impressed me was that he wanted to protect his hands in the crash, after all without them he couldn't play.
    Ai Yazawa, please get well soon so we can find out what happens next with Nana.

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  16. I miss my school friends!!
    You look lovely

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  17. so so tan! jealous :) you look perfectly summery-- i love your bracelet very much. & im dying to try out Tracy Anderson's workout!

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  18. I think you look fabulous! And I'm a huge fan of tans myself :)

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  19. I really like the white top, denim shorts look. It's so classic and chic.

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  20. wait, um...did you say swedish fish gelati?

    O. M. G.

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  21. I love your denim shorts -- absolute cutoff perfection.
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  22. Lovely and casual chic!! I can tell you work out! Nice legs! I'm as pale as ever and in summer and in Hawaii! I'll stop before I embarass myself. xxooxoxxoo

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  23. Love this look, darling!
    Fabulous blouse!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  24. Inception was so mind-blowing and its just like a wow in the end! Anw I love your tan and the details on your top! I can feel the summer breeze here and hope ur dream comes true for ur next year's summer holiday! XO,BarbieJunk

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  25. you're so fresh, chic, and simple!
    really like your short dear...nice!
    LOVE

    ladiesblacknwhite.blogspot.com

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  26. Ooh, I LOVE your top and bracelet - such a cute look!! :)

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  27. Really cute top!
    I've been wanting to see Inception, hopefully soon!

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  28. Sounds like a fun time! Great outfit...I love your top!

    Thanks for your question from last week. I'll be answering it in a post soon!

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  29. You look very good tan! :) And I love the embroidery on your top! :)

    By the way, I totally thought I was following but I realized I wasn't so no worries, I am now! :)

    Love,
    Erin :)

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  30. Tan jealousy... And perfect summer shorts!
    x

    PS. Stop by and enter my Marc Jacobs giveaway !

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  31. That a beautiful dream and I am sure it will come true :) You look so gorgeous and chic!

    -Marta

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