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Running - Keys 100 Race Prep

Yes, I have signed up for an ultra marathon. 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West. But I won't have to do it on my own - we are a team of six. I am the only girl. Girl's gotta look good even when torturing herself by running 17 miles through the glazing Florida sun. Here is what I just picked up for the upcoming race weekend (Old Navy tote $15; Surferstyle Lightweight Sweatshirt $12, Watch $10).
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Lulu's :)

Wearing today: Old World vs. New World

Looking back at some pics of last year, I gotta say, I almost miss the Old World... European weather usually allows for seasons, that means going from boots to ballerinas to flipflops.

boots: lacoste / stretch denim jeans, scarf and longshirt: h&m / vest: old navy / winter jacket: hollister / sunnies: fake bans :)

....Then again, this is April in the New World:

barefoot / shorts: hollister / top: random latino store :)

I think I'm just fine here :)

Subscribed: Coastal Living

Being a lover of all things beach I recently subscribed to Coastal Living Magazine. Not that I am planning, or for that matter, able to afford to buy a beach house and decorate  according to my own taste anytime soon, but I do love it as an inspiration and a source for future dreams. :) So far I like it. Click here for a free trial issue.

Spring Break in Miami - Latest Buys...

My newest buys... Glad to be back shopping in the US :) and ready for Spring Break night and day. Ok, only on the weekends, but in Miami Beach!!

Forever 21 dress - Love 21 Collection.

beach dresses/ casual t-shirts/ bikini/ tank/ skirt/ water bottle: Old Navy

So I finally splurged on this AA watercolor tank I blogged about here. It looks great with grey or navy shorts or jeans. Can't wait for the next Spring Break weekend at Miami Beach!

My life in Miami

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first shop stop in the US

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Alright, so sequins are the best party outfit addition, they glam up any outfit. And since I'm gonna be partying a lot in Miami I thought this would be great for hot dancing nights in tropical Miami! Or in the Bahamas (below :))

I'm moving to Miami!!

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Yes, that's right. I'm moving to a beachy place! It all happened pretty quickly and I haven't even realized what it all means...  for example: beach days, pretty ocean pictures, amazing party locations and shopping at all those store I haven't had access to in Europe. I am SO excited. A new chapter of my life on another continent, my first "real" job, my first apartment without a roommate (so I hope), my first car that's not technically owned by mommy or daddy. Exciting times. Stay tuned...

Rocking the Harley with Balenciaga

After falling in love with their motorcycle bag I could not wait until Balenciaga came out with their motor cycle leather jacket. It looks really nice and it must be so soft (it's 100% lambskin), but to be honest, I was expecting something a bit more extraordinary.

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Balenciaga Biker Jacket $2595

Looks like for now, I'll stick to my H&M cheap chic version which sports the same kind of asymmetric zipper, but has ruffled shoulders.

image: own

boots: zara / leggings: topshop / scarf, faux leather jacket, shirtdress: H&M

Fly fly away

End of the weekend: I just came back from another trip to Poland, to visit my family AND I just booked another flight ticket... leaving next week. Pictures will be posted soon :)

 

image via airliners.net

Where is YOUR next trip taking you?

Around the World: I amsterdam

Today I'd like to finally start on my series of blog posts about travel destinations "Around the world". I'm not sure whether I should include my dream destinations - places I'd like to visit in the future - what do you think? For now I'll stick to sharing my experiences, photos and memories of places I've actually been. Obviously I will include many beaches - my favorite place! :)

Traveling literally means the world to me. Since I was little I always loved going on trips and luckily enough my parents already gave me the opportunity to see a lot of places across Europe when I was a kid. When I turned 15, nothing could stop me from pursuing my dream to go to the US for a year - my American dream. And this year, being young and away from friends and family, has not stopped my hunger for more and more travel adventures. I've made new friends, no matter where I went and although I'm not one to experiment much with foreign cuisine, I do appreciate all other facets of foreign cultures so much. In fact, it is my - maybe silly sounding but at least ambitious - goal to see every country in the world during my life. What can I say, little girl, big dreams: that's me!

A as in ..... Amsterdam.

After this intro to my destination series I'd like to share impressions from my latest trip: I just got back from sunny Amsterdam!

  

 

All images: own

My favorite things to do and see in Amsterdam:

• Van Gogh museum
• Current exhibition of elephants all over the city
  
• Bikes everywhere
• Barhopping around Rembrandt Square
• Walking around the whole city by foot across thousands of beautiful bridges over the canals
• Shopping at Bershka (part of the Zara empire, hasn't made it to Germany yet)
  
• Going to see Anouk live in concert (she's Dutch and my favorite singer, you MUST check her music out if you don't know her already!)
• Walking by all the little flower shops und buying some beautiful tulips
  
• Park&Ride - ecofriendly & fresh air!

Milan & Fall Smiles

Another simple and chic outfit. It's so casual yet so sophisticated. Amazing! Need to get myself a pair of black converse shoes to dress down an outfit including my boyfriend blazer which would otherwise be too dressy for some occasions.

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Rachel & Fall

Fall outfit of the day: slouchy boyfriend blazer, black jeans and sleek grayish boots.

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Rachel, I want your Jane Mayle boots!