my inspiration place

Growing up in a country with over 7,107 islands makes it inevitable to have visited beaches countless times. Yes, you're hearing it from me - I've been to so many beaches so many times for so many reasons.  The shoreline is my best friend, the saltiness of the sea is now a remedy, I battle waves, I bring bread in the ocean to feed fish that stay hidden in the corals, I refuse to wear life vests {dangerous, i know. but the salt water carries me and i can swim against the soft current so the stubborn girl will have to learn} and the buzzing engine of a boat has become a melody that I don't mind hearing all the time.

The beach is my inspiration place. There's something about it that makes me want to sit and contemplate about my life - there's something about it that tells me to snap all the photos I want to before the sun goes down. There's something about it that makes me want to be alone - forever.

Where is your inspiration place? xx

I love Fridays: Going out

It's a rainy summer, {poo} however with this Friday's set, I'd love to pretend it's not.

• I am so in love with these {less than $6} China Glazed nail polishes! However quite vibrant, I love how the tones sort of lean more into on the pastel shade. They {oh so} totally want me to go out on a picnic with some friends.

• A cross stitch case for the iPhone 4 - so crafty, it makes me swoon. If you had this case, how would you design it? I'm thinking of the image of a sunset, or vintage stamps, or my favorite cartoon character, Finn! {That's right! I still watch cartoons, you mad?:) }

• I was frisking on Currently Obsessed the other day {you so gotta check it out} and I came across this little lovely straw hat from Nordstrom and I found it so darling! Wouldn't it look so cute with a navy blue or light chocolate colored party dress? Plus, summer's set to be {doesn't mean it is} sort of hot so this hat would definitely keep my face in good condition before school starts.

• These peach ruby sunglasses from Models Own would be so adorable to wear along with that straw hat from Nordstorm. I found another pair that looks somewhat like it, although I found the color a bit too pale. {It was ranging around the beige shade.} Of course, I was looking for a pair that looked beeeyoootifull with the straw hat I chose - I just thought that the peach ruby colored ones had a prettier contrasting color! :)

• Customized for Anthropologie, {Guess who went shopping there in SoHo? :) } Bowery Lane Bicycles specialize in constructing stylish, vintage inspired bicycles that look extremely dreamy and beautiful. That crate in the back of the bike? So close to be called the prettiest thing in the world. No kidding. Can you imagine me on that bike going around the neighborhood? I can...until I finally get to figure out the price! 

• Aubin & Wills when will I ever forget you and your Aireshire printed sweatshirt? I love that print. Nooooo kidding. Perfect to wear with the current weather - it's quite humid but it's also cool. {Why does my summer have to be a wet one!?}

• Okay I couldn't help myself when I found this party site a few days ago and came across these milk bottles. The idea is I swooned over Lindsey's picnic photoshoot - with how they had the vintage milk bottles and all. It was totally beyond cuteness. And  what's the vintage look without the striped straws? And maybe popcorn bags? {Too cute}

Have you joined the Shabby Chic giveaway? You should!

Have a happy weekend!

Shabby Apple Gift Card Giveaway!

Hey everybody, great news!! You, my dear reader, have been given the chance to win a

$75 GIFT CARD 

from one of my favorite online boutiques SHABBY APPLE! Yep, you read that right! Seventy-five dollars! Isn't that that a dainty summer treat? Now if you're unfamiliar about it, Shabby Apple is an online shop that sells some high quality, vintage inspired and cute clothes!!! Their dresses are the most adorable. {Like really - super.}

See what I mean? These totally make you look so classy! And in a way, everyone's a winner because Shabby Apple was so kind to give all of you guys a free code to shop with 10% off your bill! If you're ready to shop, here's the code you can use:

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Giveaway Requirements

1. You must have a USA shipping address to enter.

(Sorry to those who don't, especially my blogger friends!)

2. You should be a reader of my blog!

3. The winner will be chosen randomly by Rafflecopter.

4. The winner will be personally emailed by me not after 48 hours after the giveaway ends

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Have a lovely week!