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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Goodbye Summer, Come Back Soon!

Goodbye summer! It's been a great few months of sunshine, laughter, toes in the sand, happiness, bikinis, warm evenings outside, trips to the beach, bbqs, sitting outside for dinner, salty skin, beach hair, crystal clear water... I'm gonna miss you. Come back soon!

Project Runway Surfstyle Challenge

This week's Project Runway (Season 6) episode totally hit the right spot with me - 1) their challenge was to create a California surf inspired look 2) Rachel Bilson was the guest judge! Oh, and Tim Gunn actually wore flipflops and raybans.


Whereas I don't always "get" what the designers make of their challenges, I'm always truly impressed with how quickly they pull of to sow together some uniquely beautiful garments. Here are some shots from this challenge. I especially adore the poofy dress with the zipper detail and the colors of the fabric on the flowy dress.

images via mylifetime.com

P.S. Is it just me or do the models look extra-bored?

Ocean at Home

We all know my love for the beach, beach themed decoration (without being cheesy!) and clothing in ocean colors. As a late Mother's Day gift I decided to pick up a few goodies and make a nice little eye-catching decoration for my mother. Tadaaaa!

It's fairly easy and cheap to accomplish. Buy floating candles (these here are scented, blueberry and, of course, ocean breeze), get a big round vase, preferably no bulgy shape and arrange shells and stones from the beach on the bottom. Add water, then cautiously put the candles in (don't get them wet, they might get tough to lite) and pick some flowers right by the end of the stem so they can float in the water. I will try and take pics at night, it looks beautiful because the flames are mirrored in the glass.

Edit: here are the by night pictures (sorry for the bad quality - only had my cell cam available)