PARADISE FOUND

PARADISE FOUND :)

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MY INABILITY TO BUILD A SANDCASTLE MADE ME DO THIS.... HEHEHEHE. R.I.P. TITO.

Last week I told you guys about this beach that I went to, which seemed like my private beach, but I totally forgot to show you the pics. Luckily, Hunny, now a beach bum convert asked me if it would a good idea for us to head to the beach last weekend.

The current was quite strong, making it hard to swim but it felt great to just lie on the shore and feel the sea wash away the worries of the week that was :)

Hope you guys had a fantastic weekend and here's wishing everyone an eventful week :)

FAR AND AWAY......

FROM THE SEA SHORE TO THE CENTRE TABLE.

SHELL PICKING

TAKE ME DOWN TO THIS PARADISE IN THE CITY!

When you love the mall, you are called the mall rat and when you love the beach, you are called a beach bum. Well, I am a certified BEACH BUM! hehehe.

I normally head to Jumeirah Beach Park but this time I went to this beach, which I discovered during the swimsuit catalogue shoot. It was like my own private beach! No one was there. The water was clear, the shore was clean.... ahhhhhh Paradise in the City!

Whenever I need solace there is only one place I think of going to and its the beach. Seeing the blueness of the water and being in the water is totally liberating, makes me forget about the daily worries of adult life. Feeling the sand on my feet, the rays of the sun makes me even more grateful for everything that I have and truly appreciate the more simple things in life. :)

WARDROBE MUST HAVES - THE BIKINI

SHINE BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN IN NEON.

Bikini: New Look

Aviators: MANGO

HAVE FUN IN THE SUN WITH PRINTS

Bikini: Gucci

FEELING SELF CONCIOUS? HAVE A WRAP OR TOP ON HAND

Bikini: New Look

Lacy Top: Forever 21

Bangle: Splash

* Photo courtesy of Michael Velasco

GO CLASSIC WITH A BLACK ONE.

Bikini: New Look

Hoop Earrings: New Look

* Photo courtesy of Jit Sangalang

With the wonderful beaches surrounding you over here in Dubai, who can resist buying a bikini or a maillot?

Iam sea lover and I grab every opportunity that I have to relax by the beach. Its like I am in my own element..... IAM PISCES!!!! hehehehe. I literally, get lost, lose track of time when I am at the beach... One time I fell asleep and when I got home my friends told me that I looked like I worked at a construction site..... But did I digress..... hehehehe. Yes, i did.

Wearing a bikini can make any confident woman insecure.... I sure feel that but I am a mom already so I proudly wear my mama fats with my bikini - proudly. :)

If a bikini is too much perhaps a sexy maillot with cut outs is something that you may want to try out.

But no matter what you choose to wear this bikini season, remember this, that you are at the beach to relax, unwind and enjoy nature, not to be judged. :)

Fright Night

Not only are Mary-Kate Olsen's gold gown and oversized fur stole too large but the dark eye makeup only serves to make her look ghoulish. And f.y.i. ribs should be for eating not showing.

Yea or Nay?

One of my co-workers wore a strapless dress with a crisp white shirt underneath and I thought it was such a cute look that I wanted to profile it.

This is the actual dress that she wore (sans belt) with cranberry tights and shoes. (A fashionista herself, my co-worker and I have a mutual admiration society going on.)

So what are your thoughts, is this a look that you would try?

Fashion forecast - Shirtdresses

One of the quickest ways to get work ready and still look polished is the shirtdress and it is making its comeback with colorful graphics and details. Borrowing touches from a man's shirt like a collar, button front or cuffed sleeves, this style from the boys is still 100% girl. Because of its looser fit with waist definition, the shirtdress is flattering on most bodies.

Urban Outfitters Penguin Pill Bottle Shirtdress $198; Bette vintage inspired shirtdress $148 at J. Crew

Lux Picnic shirtdress $58 (Love the detailing!) from Urban Outfitters

Just Cavalli belted shirtdress $750 from Neiman Marcus; Semantiks sateen shirtdress $98 at Nordstrom

I was immediately drawn to this J. Crew San Remo dress when I first saw it but I am not sure how flattering it would be because the print is so busy. Apparently other women were drawn to it as well because they are currently sold out of the dress but you can call 800 562-0258 and they will notify you when the dress will become available.

Delia's Nancy dress $39.50 and Tracy Reese Crimson Sweet shirtdress $440

I love the back of this St. Martin's 40's inspired emboidered shirtdress from asos ($75.08.) I would change the belt that comes with the dress to a wide leather belt, pop the collar and keep the yellow shoes that the model is wearing in the pic. Fabulous!

Espadrilles Excitement

Victoria's Secret caftan dress $65 on sale


E dress me Scallop Eyelet Dresse by Tibi $350

I am responding to "anonymous" who wants to know what to wear with espadrilles. I think that espadrilles are best worn with skirts or dresses. Because of the strap around the ankle if I was of smaller stature (i.e. short) I would not wear them with cropped pants or capris because the strap will cut you off at the ankles. If you are shorter, try wedge sandals instead for a comfy cute look.


Ravinstyle Christina K wrap dress $200 (on sale)


Anthropologie Watchtower dress $138


Delia's Carmen dress $34.50 (Great deal!)

Baker's Rasha wedge $59.95; Carlos Santana wedge $97.99 at Shoes.com

Item of the Day: Espadrilles

I saw these over at The Cheap Chica's site and had to post them. (These are great for a day of shopping for me since I seldom wear flats.)

Mossimo "Patty" espadrilles $24.99 @ Target (also in white and black and available up to size 11) (Gonna go search for them this weekend!)

A few more Globe pics...

Kerry Washington looking gorgeous

Mary J. Blige and Garcelle Beauvais

And the night's greatest winner: Jennifer Hudson!

I think that Jada Pinkett Smith gets it right consistently when it comes to fashion. She is petite but always manages to look fabulous and not overwhelm her frame. Here she is at the Golden Globes looking wonderful:

WTH?

WHAT would possess Vanessa Williams to willingly go out of the house with her hair looking like this? *She was just joking, right? huh? Not a joke?* Damn Damn Damn!!!

Golden Globes Fashion

The fashion winners (and losers) at the Golden Globes:

Jennifer Love Hewitt (To the Ghost Whisperer star: *psst* this ain't working) and America (Not so Ugly Betty) Ferrera

I don't know who this chick is, she was in Babel wth Brad Pitt and I must say that this ensemble leaves me speechless

Sienna Miller a.k.a. "Heidi" and Jessica *remember to stick my booty out* Biel (She looks great though)

Nicolette Sheridan who never looks polished to me and Eva Longoria (styled by Robert Verdi, looking not so Desperate)

Jennifer Garner (I think she looks okay) and *yawn* Beyonce (I am so tired of this look on her)

Cameron Diaz (Notice her skin and hair match her dress) *Hated it!* and Hilary Swank(She always looks amazing on the red carpet)

Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon; Both are going thru breakups, their exes are kicking themselves

Salma "Put those puppies away for once" Hayek and Jennifer Lopez (Does she look this fab because she left Marc"Skeletor" at home?)

What do YOU think?