Wednesday, May 11, 2011

we'll get there fast & then we'll take it slow



What I'm wearing:
*J.Crew "Piazza" Sweater Jacket in Navy (similar here)
*Zara Pink/Orange Striped Knit Dress
*Enzo Angiolini "Maylie" Peep Toe Pumps in Yellow Patent Croc
*anthropologie "Mint Drop" Necklace (similar here)
*Chanel Sunglasses

Back from my trip to Aruba... which was everything I needed: lots of relaxing by the pool and the beach. Of course I got majorly sunburned, and I'm peeling a bit (ugh) which is gross, but I'm still happy I got some color and was able to have a great time.


This outfit was inspired by this photo. I loved the preppy look and remembered that I had the Piazza jacket in navy blue. The bright stripes make me happy and have eased the transition back into the real world a little bit better.


Who doesn't love pink and orange stripes? This knit dress is so easy and comfortable to wear, I'm sure I'll reach for it a lot this summer. Today it is doing its job of covering up the peeling that is covering my chest. =(


I got these awesome Chanel sunglasses for a great deal through a work event. I haven't splurged on designer shades in a very long time (normally I toss in a pair of $5 F21s into my purse) but I loved the slight cat-eye look of these, and of course the signature Chanel camellias on the side.

I've decided that yellow shoes go with just about everything. 

I wish I took some more photos in Aruba... but here are a few that I wanted to share. It was such a beautiful place to be, I love the beach and laying out in the sun (even if I have to pay the price later). 

Wearing a Tibi dress on the balcony.

The daily view from my palapa.

More photos after the jump!


Palapas.

The pool area.

Last day in Aruba.

The hotel I stayed at was the Aruba Marriot Resort & Stellaris Casino. It was a great time, everyone at the hotel is extremely helpful and welcoming, and I couldn't have asked for a nicer vacation! 

Now it's back to the grind.... 

14 comments:

  1. When did you hair get so long?! It looks great, and what a fantastic outfit to go with the tan!

    Glad you had a fantastic time on vacay!

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  2. I love all the bright colors - you look amazing! I need some yellow shoes, because I agree w/you - they go with everything. I have wedges and flats, but need some heels.

    Your Aruba trip looks amazing!

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  3. That Zara dress is amazing! I need it now!

    Looks like you had a fantastic and much needed vacation! Welcome back to the real world :)

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  4. I agree with you -- yellow shoes DO go with everything! I like how you still have some of that tropical vacation vibe left with your tan and pink-and-orange shift dress. You look amazing! And woooooow, the blue skies and blue water and sandy beaches of Aruba are just calling out to me.... siiiiiiiiigh....

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  5. That dress is beautiful and your trip sounds divine! You are totally right about yellow shoes going with everything!

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  6. what a fabulous striped dress! you look gorgeous!

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  7. your ootd looks like an extension of your vacation made work-friendly. it's funny: in that first photo you look like you are next to a big ship on a dock! the last photo is beautiful too -- you look so happy and relaxed. i haven't taken a beach vacay in years... need one!

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  8. Such lovely pics, now I need to plan a trip to Aruba!! Love your outfit too, the yellow shoes add such a great little pop of color!

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  9. I adore your Zara dress! You look beautiful :) Your trip looks like it was fabulous!

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  10. off to buy that dress. praying they have it in my size!!

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  11. I love this dress...so adorable! Glad to hear you had a relaxing time on your vacation...I so need one of them!

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  12. Sounds like a fun trip! Also, I need to know what lip color you're wearing in the OOTD pics!

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  13. Looks like heaven. You look relaxed, perfectly sunkissed, and stylish as ever. I love that Anthro necklace with the punchy striped dress.

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