Last Updated on January 30, 2013
1. Stripe top. I can't get away from varieties of sailor chic at the seaside, probably because it doesn't require any complex renditions. The city inspires (challenges, provokes ...) me to dress up, seaside not so much. I think the secret of sailor chic really is that it's so versatile, it doesn't look out of place on the beach nor when you're out on the town in the evening. It saves you when you don't want to spend too much time getting dolled up in the heat, but you still want to look nice. And it's neutral enough to suit everyone, though it's up to you to decide whether that's good or not.
2. Books. I've read more than 200 books in the past 2 months for university, but after I had taken my last exam, I went straight to the library to borrow more. Summer vacation is always the perfect opportunity to catch up on those books you didn't have time to read through the year. Currently on the menu: The Picture of Dorian Gray for the nth time.
3. Sunglasses. My love for sunglasses stems from the fact that you can use them for so many occasions, out of which their primary purpose - protecting your eyes from sun - is actually the most boring. Sunglasses are for when you don't want attention, when you want a ton of attention, when you want to cover up the consequences of last night's partying, when you're too lazy to put on make-up, when you'd prefer somebody doesn't find out you've had your eyes on them all day, when you feel like a celebrity and wear sunglasses indoors.
With this particular Alain Mikli pair, the uninitiated always tease me I'm wearing them upside down.
books books books (at least 1 for each day of the stay at the seaside), as few clothes as possible, no swimming costume if at all possible :-)
The last would be ideal, that is, if I had a private beach (or island, one can dream, right?)! But "unfortunately" the one I go to is filled with for the most part eccentric locals, and I don't feel like being naked in their presence. D:
One book for each day is my norm as well. What else would you do?
I have an almost private beach on a 'public' island and no locals come there (as it is in the uncivilised part of the island (i.e. no bar, restaurant etc).
I sometimes start reading the second book by the evening (and then I feel like, maybe I am overdoing it a bit, but there are so many books to read and so little time...
I wish no locals came to "my" beach! :) Locals or anyone, for that matter. The rest is annoying tourists who bring food, CD players, cigarettes and their dogs to the beach. The horror!
I've finished only two books in the 4 days I've been here, can you imagine? I don't know what's wrong with me.
Just a perfect top 3 for the holidays! I'd add also a nice pair of flats, it's incredible how the right footwear can change the whole look. Whether you are wearing a ultra casual one-tone dress or shorts with a tee, jewelery flats can make miracles and add that extra touch of elegance. This is definitely what I've learned from italian women. ;)
Greets from Rome,
Merilin.
Merilin, I agree so much about pretty flats, I think it's crucial not to ruin your summer look with flip-flops unless you're at the beach. And thanks for the awesome idea, one day I shall do a post about what I've learned from Italian women style-wise!
I've always wanted to read The Picture of Dorian Gray and you've prompted me to go pick it up today. You've also prompted me to get some nautical stripes. They are everywhere this season and I admire them--so European and versatile.
I've never thought of nautical stripes as European, probably because I am European and therefore very used to them. :) Please let me know how (if) you like the book! I keep reading it in English and Slovenian and somehow it's perfect even translated.
well, it depends on the number of the pages of your books :-)
took me almost three days do read 800 pages long Shantaram last year, and I was literally reading from dawn to dusk
We usually visit a city or two during our annual outdoor summer holiday, which means I need to take along some clothes that aren't too outdorsy or touristy (even though this is Scandinavia and many people wear practical things, I wouldn't want to miss out on showing at least a bit of style).
Obviously, I need some H&M or similar for that purpose - who would want to carry expensive clothes in a bag for weeks? Usually, I spend much time choosing nice colours - this year, my favourites were green and purple (for tops/T-shirts/jackets). Luckily, I had had enough time to think everything through, so I did feel good in Helsinki in the end. But ...
After having seen the photos at home I realized one of the outfits I had chosen and felt VERY confident in made me look much too fat (for real, not imaginary fat - after all, I am a big girl) ... I still think it was a good idea to have worn it with such confidence (born out of theoretical assumptions about the beauty of it all while still at home and lack of mirrors during holiday), I really do. It would have been much worse to cringe all the time ... But I need to try things out next time, I guess :-D
The Picture of Dorian Gray is seriously the best book ever written.
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