Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Life's a Beach

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outfit: top -- brandy melville; skirt -- j crew; hat -- thrifted; belt -- cotton on; sandals -- uo

Hello!
So as you can see...I indeed did make it to the beach during my spring break off of work. We took these photos on Friday (I'm so behind on posting!). This was such a lovely, relaxed way to end my time off before the weekend flew by with silly errands and family time. Robert picked up our lunch to go; I brought the blanket and we set off for Corona Del Mar Beach. It was the perfect day to go too: 75-degrees; not too crowded; and easy parking. Robert and I both agreed to have these picnic lunches at the beach more often and to bring books next time. With the beach so close to us, how could we not make use of it?

Last week during my week-long shopping spree, I found a store called Brandy Melville had opened up near me. I oggled at this store every time we went to Santa Monica/LA, but now it's more accessible and doesn't make me endure LA traffic to get to it! It's a store that totally screams me with lots of stripes and lots of florals, and is totally within my budget. The unique thing about them is that their store only carries one-size-fits-all clothes. It makes shopping so much easier. I know where I'm getting my next giveaway item now. This top is from that store. I wanted to try out one of their tops first before I invest my money (and soul) into the store. So far I like it, but it has yet to be tested by the washing machine and time. I really hate how most floral tops in stores are tanks, so finding floral printed t-shirts is like finding gold for me since I don't like to show my arms. Posting these photos almost a week later makes me miss the beach that much more. I'll always be a California girl.

Until next post,
Jasmine
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23 comments:

  1. kate maggieApril 27, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Oh my goodness! You look so beautiful. I love these photos of you and this outfit is perfect. I love everything about it! Especially the hat! You and Robert are too cute..I really really want to hang out with you guys. I need to make it a reality (fast!) So glad you bought this top, it suits you so well. Love ya girl. xo

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  2. JacquelineApril 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    i love the tee shirt pattern - hope it holds up well in the wash for you!

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  3. Heather, 29 SkirtsApril 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I love everything about this outfit! The muted primary colors palette is great, and your hat is super cute. I live in Southern California, too, and haven't gotten to the beach yet this year. I'm hoping to get myself there by the end of this week! The beach is calling!

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  4. RaquelApril 27, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I'm so jealous of you for being able to go to the beach! I really miss summer!
    And you're looking sweet and cute as always :)

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  5. JazmineKarissApril 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    That is the PERFECT beach outfit, looks like you had a good time!
    and I know what you mean, even if I ever move out of state I'll always be Cali at heart :)
    -Jaz
    http://www.fluffyfashioncents.blogspot.com

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  6. maggeygraceApril 27, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    You are the most beautiful girl EVER Jasmine, did you know that?? In and out. I love it. That top is GORGEOUS. I hope it withstands time and the wash for you:)

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  7. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Aww the hat is so adorable! And these cute shoes and this belt...aww I love all the little details of your look!

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  8. Chloe MarieApril 27, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I'm extremely jealous you get to hang out at the beach. Sounds like the perfect lunch time you had! Love this outfit too, adorable and perfect for summer fun. Love all the colours together, you knocked it out of the park yet again! x

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  9. EllieApril 27, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I love your hat! It perfectly completes the look and screams summer picnic! Adorable!

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  10. The Semi SweetApril 27, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    What a happy day that was!! Nothing sounds more relaxing really. I guess I should go to the beach sometime soon too:)

    And you look so pretty! I love your hat:)

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  11. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I'll tell you...Huntington Beach was not that blue! That is so beautiful.

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  12. MargaretApril 27, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Looking at your photos really, really makes me want to go to the beach. Brighton Beach is okay, but it can't be compared to California's beaches!

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  13. MelApril 27, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I'm so jealous that you got to go to the beach! AND of the weather in SoCal! Love the floral top and that chambray skirt, plus your straw hat is adorable! Haha how do you keep it from flying away at the beach?!

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  14. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    These photos are all so stunning Jasmine! I would love to be able to go to the beach and wear an adorable summer outfit like this, but alas, it's still a bit too chilly!

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  15. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Love your hat and belt :) You look lovely.

    I used to live really close to the beach (albeit a cold and grey one in Northern England) and it is shocking how little time I spent there :) This looks like a gorgeous place to get into a good book!

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  16. Jen HsiehApril 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Please take me to the beach! I wish it was so much easier to visit each other. I could hop on over to CA, spend a day at the beach with you, then we'll hop on to the east coast for some nyc shopping. :)

    I love this outfit though, it's honestly the sweetest thing in the world.

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  17. Erin and CarolineApril 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oh yeah! I heard lots of good things about that store and along the same lines as what you said- affordable and cute. I shall need to head on over and check it out. And lovely outfit as usual, especially for the beach. I heard that we're going to get a small little heat wave. You gotta love being in So Cal. =)

    -Erin (keepcalmandstyleon.blogspot.com)

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  18. bestieApril 28, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Such a sweet, sweet look! Florals + chambray = perfect beach outfit. I am loving your straw hat more and more Jasmine! It seriously goes with everything. (:

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  19. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    SO JEALOUS! You're on a beach and it's WARM! You look adorable in your chambray skirt and straw hat! Perfect Jasmine look. That is so neat you found a new and cute boutique! I always love that sort of find.

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  20. Jess ♡April 29, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    AOIHWOGIHWEOIGHO. Beach. That looks amazing, I'm so jealous! I'm glad that you got to relax and have some "me time" :) I can't wait to see some more of these buys of yours. Come on Jasmine, stop the torture! You look superduper adorable, can't get more spring/summery than this!

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  21. SteviaApril 29, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I always ♥ beachy pics!

    Gave you an award!
    Please come and pick it up!

    <3
    http://escapesweetest.blogspot.com/

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  22. LittleMissLeeApril 30, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    love you outfit, very jealous of your beach pictures! especially as I'm stuck at work! boooo

    http://blogoftheprettythings.blogspot.com/

    xxx

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  23. KRISTYMay 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Great sandals! I love wearing yellow for summer. And it compliments the blue skirt perfectly (yellow and blue, can it get more summer than that?!) :D Seeing you taking photos on the beach makes me want to go on a vacation. I NEED A BREAK! :(

    www.monochromachic.com

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