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20th June 2009

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Jacket Zara | Top Uniqlo | Pants Gmarket | Sheos ALDO | Bag Alphabetbags.com | Sunnies ASOS | “Bodychain” DIY

Took a train down to Portsmouth with Ellen to visit the D-Day museum and spend a day at the beach. The weather was a bit too chilly to relax on the pebbles but we did windsurf on the boardwalk. The wind literally pushed us down the far side of the beach where we had to refuel ourselves with cotton candy and icecream to propel back against the monster. I must say, something about cotton candy makes you feel like you have an extra limb and wheels on your toes, or was that just us high on sugar.

British seaside is so lovable, the colours and the smell… feels so good taking a break from the city.

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  1. daria&willow
    June 20, 2009 at 7:08 am

    love that dash of turquoise in your outfit and your shoes are great!!
    is that a yellow bus stop?

  2. denise
    June 20, 2009 at 7:19 am

    your photos are always sooo nice. Love your seafoam top. I always thought it was funny that alot of the beaches in england are pebble-filled…must be painful to lie on no?

  3. baśka
    June 20, 2009 at 8:13 am

    przepiękny żakiet <3
    jak ja Ci zazdroszczę wypadu na plażę :) teeeeż bym chciała ;D

  4. C
    June 20, 2009 at 8:22 am

    i love your jacket!! and the shoes are rad.

  5. Faridah
    June 20, 2009 at 8:27 am

    You always have such beautiful pieces. Each item you wear tells its own story. Basically, you have a wonderful sense of style. xx

  6. Josephine
    June 20, 2009 at 8:33 am

    Those shoes… <3

  7. cindrellaundertheumbrella
    June 20, 2009 at 8:39 am

    i love the jacket it looks perfect on you… xoxo

  8. Mona
    June 20, 2009 at 8:39 am

    I’ve got the same pair of glasses but I just broke mine :'( Ah, I miss the beach. Great photos.
    xx

  9. Alice
    June 20, 2009 at 8:44 am

    gorgeous photos! i love the smell of the beach, too. something so comfortable and relaxing which you would’ve never guessed from the saltiness and the seaweed smell.

  10. Sindy
    June 20, 2009 at 9:15 am

    the colors of your outfit and the British bus stop are excellent!

  11. Shini
    June 20, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    Owwh it’s not a bus stop, it’s just a…fancy bench :P

  12. Georgia
    June 20, 2009 at 9:18 am

    I love the jacket! However, I’m going to have to disagree with you about British beaches; as a resident of Britain, they all seem to hate me. It’s rather rude actually, sun goes in, rain clouds loom over and sea swallows the beach.
    I.e. I’ve had some bad experiences there.

    It would be mine

  13. Punkie
    June 20, 2009 at 9:29 am

    great look! this jacket is so gorgeous!

  14. Hanna P
    June 20, 2009 at 9:52 am

    wow these photos are really great, and that jacket! wow!

  15. Julia
    June 20, 2009 at 10:07 am

    Hey Shini, I couldn’t answer your last e-mail because I had been on a trip with my school class and I forgot to tell you ! sorry !! I’ve answered you last week, but perhaps you didn’t find my mail.

    And Im love your jacket !!

  16. Hiroko
    June 20, 2009 at 10:25 am

    i LOVE your shoes and your jacket is just wonderful.
    it makes me a little sad though that the british sea sides are all rocks, i’d like some sand too :(

  17. Lorraine.
    June 20, 2009 at 10:36 am

    Your jacket is so amazinggg!!
    ohh, I know that same smell, colors and wind!
    There are the same beaches on the north shores of france. And I hate those pebbles they’re so hurtful for my feet D:

    Ohh, I almost didn’t spotted out the bodychain! It’s amazing actually. Love it!

  18. Alison
    June 20, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Lovely photos, and jacket! Cotton candy is the cure for almost anything (well….for some things).

  19. tailorstitch
    June 20, 2009 at 11:08 am

    the blue top is lovely…i cant wait till the weather gets better so i can head down to Brighton

  20. mikyscloset
    June 20, 2009 at 11:15 am

    this is like my fvourite look of yours… you realy look osom

  21. Tom Tuttle from Tacoma
    June 20, 2009 at 11:26 am

    lovely pics and nice getup. i like the ampersand bag.

  22. c.
    June 20, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    love the bag! looks like something i could use for school :) can it hold a good amount of stuff?

  23. Shini
    June 20, 2009 at 4:36 pm

    Oh towwwtally, it’s very sturdy canvas too, I’m hoping it’ll last a Loooong time :D would be perfect as a schoolbag, except don’t load it with too many heavy textbooks!

  24. Annie
    June 20, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    your jacket is AMAZING.

  25. Carmen
    June 20, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    Love your jacket!

  26. royal
    June 20, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Cotton Candy is my one true food addiction… if you can really call it food.

  27. daisychain
    June 20, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    Ohh I love the jacket.

  28. chicfaced
    June 20, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    just discovered your blog recently–your photographs are always so beautiful! love the outfit and the seaside scenery.

  29. Sylvia
    June 20, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    That top is just so incredibly gorgeous. And cotton candy sounds amazing!

  30. stefanie
    June 20, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    seems like such a nice getaway :)
    and that is indeed a VERY fancy bench! haha ^-^

  31. Faith
    June 20, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    So lovely, and your outfit is perfect in everyway, especially those shows… yum!

    ~F

  32. sexyinthecity
    June 20, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Lovely blog and lovely style ;)
    Adore the jacket and the shoes, I love them!!

    I let you my blog if you want to visit it: http://www.sexyinthecity.es

    xx

  33. Jozee
    June 20, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Love the photos and I have the same jacket :D.. it’s one of those Zara gems and loved it the moment I laid eyes on it last year.

    Alas, it is too warm to wear it where I am right now :3

  34. Yasemin
    June 20, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    lovely outfit, esp the background looks great
    the yellow of the bench is fab.!

  35. betsy
    June 20, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    the british seaside is gorgeous according to your photos they are lovely. i really need to get out of my little town and go travel around europe

  36. Isa
    June 20, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    I love being at the seaside, coming clean at it´s best.
    like brushing teeth mentally.
    <3
    I

  37. Marianne
    June 21, 2009 at 12:08 am

    lovely jacket :)

  38. Shin
    June 21, 2009 at 1:44 am

    Very sweet sweater indeed! Cotton candy is the best! xxoxoxo

  39. karoline
    June 21, 2009 at 10:10 am

    So cozy pics! And loving your sandals.

  40. Jan
    June 21, 2009 at 11:13 am

    Southsea :)

    I’m a Portmouth lass

  41. The Minx
    June 21, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    That sea green/aqua color is so so gorgeous on you. And perfect for the seaside :)

  42. a.
    June 21, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    your shoes are the best.

  43. Elizabeth Victoria C
    June 21, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    absolutely love the colour of your top and those rad rad rad shoes.

  44. D
    June 21, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    perfect colors. that jacket! and your photos too. beauty.

  45. Fem
    June 21, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    I’m loving those last three pictures. Gorgeous. And it sounds like you guys had a nice time ♥

  46. luxirare
    June 21, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    The jacket is quite nice with the aqua blue!
    I was reading through one of your DIY tutorials (the one on making a good blog/website) and I am going to redesign my blog and you make some really good points that I’m going to keep in mind while I design my blog.

  47. fashion roadkill
    June 22, 2009 at 12:07 am

    Amazing jacket and shoes! The bodychain looks like lowluv by Erin Wasson.

    http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com

  48. Frickys
    June 22, 2009 at 4:57 am

    Oh, Portsmouth… used to be a student down there… lot’s of good memories.
    Loving your shoes by the way :)

  49. Lara
    June 22, 2009 at 6:05 am

    amazing blog. love your style and clothes. wow
    exchange links? would be happy if you answer :)
    love lara

  50. indigotangerine
    June 22, 2009 at 6:09 am

    lovely pictures. It reminds me of Washington beaches, rocky, chilly gray and yet beautiful. That jacket is gorgeous, as are your pictures, as usual.
    -indigo

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    June 22, 2009 at 7:03 am

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    Do you mind if I feature you in my blog?
    You can take a look at http://kokokoreano.com

    Do reply by emailing me at loveonacarousel@gmail.com or leave a comment at http://kokokoreano.com

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  52. Lidia Luna
    June 22, 2009 at 7:24 am

    Beautiful jacket! I know about the sugar…I tried a bunch of Macarons this weekend and went crazy climbing stairs and hills in San Francisco…lol

  53. Isabel
    June 22, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    I love those shoes. I saw them on the Aldo website and damn, they’re on sale now! Can’t resist.

  54. Tereza
    June 22, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    the place remiondes me of my beloved Brighton so much! and I totally love your jacket

  55. Milzy
    June 22, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I want to live on that cute bench ( that doesn’t really sound right).
    It is just soooo pretty

  56. Sara/Style Magnet
    June 22, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    I just stumbled upon your blog recently and I am absolutely in LOVE with everything about it… from the layout to your gorgeous detail shots & inspiring outfits – I love it all!

  57. felicjaa
    June 22, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    COOL!:)

  58. Gotham Hipster
    June 22, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    Shini, blue looks fabulous on you. I wish I was there at that yellow paradise. It’s eerie and yet perfect. As always your photos are crisp to perfection, and your outfits stay true to your effortlessly chic nature.
    Keep it up girly!
    XOXO Gotham Hipster
    http://gothamhipster.blogspot.com/

  59. Anika
    June 23, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    What a wonderful outfit set. I particularly like how the colours in your outfit act as the perfect offset to the background. And you’ve just swayed me when it comes to the beauty of British beaches. Who knew!

  60. Nadia
    June 23, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    Amazing jacket and boots.

    I just discovered your blog and like the stalker I appear to be, went through several pages of it. I shan’t freak you out further, but I do love your blog :)

    – nadia

  61. In the Neighborhood-Shoreditch
    June 23, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    We love this fantastic jacket and all your photographs!

    Thanks

    http://intheneighborhoodshoreditch.blogspot.com/

    x

  62. Laura
    June 23, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    I love the jacket. I’m not sure what I love about it but I do.

    :)

    The shoes are awesome. Love aldo.

    http://aforteforfashion.blogspot.com/

  63. Bryana
    June 23, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    i lovelovelove your pictures!
    your aldo shoes and sunglasses are my favorite.

    http://www.makeandandbelieve.blogspot.com

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  65. shila
    June 24, 2009 at 3:15 am

    whoa I love your shoes!

  66. E
    June 24, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    Oh my gosh, i love, love love love love the hint of aqua!

  67. Snapshot Fashion
    June 24, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    love that top! such a pretty color :)

  68. xs
    June 25, 2009 at 4:12 am

    it looks incredibly beautiful. i envy you! those shoes are incredibly fyi.

  69. Nicole Then
    June 25, 2009 at 10:41 am

    love the jacket, cute ;)

  70. LoveMore
    June 25, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    hey hottie!!!
    loooooooove your SHOES! AHmazing! and those pics are fab – you are such a talent!

    hope all is well stylish lass :)

    xxxxxxxxxxxxx bel

  71. Grace
    June 25, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    I love your shoes.

    Love Grace.

  72. Christine
    June 26, 2009 at 8:43 am

    I love ur outfit. It’s so pretty!

  73. mayk
    June 26, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    amazing color on you

  74. Emily
    June 27, 2009 at 3:44 am

    Dude, I follow about 70 blogs, though am never bothered to comment any of them…

    except I really just want to tell you that this is seriously one of the most phenomenal outfits I’ve seen

    You look so brilliant, if I saw you on the street I’d probably scream a little bit

  75. rachel kara
    June 29, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    those shoes are so wonderfully intriguing and im actually semi drooling over them.
    likewise your last 2 photos…

    x

  76. cecile/detour2mode
    July 1, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    WOW your jacket is just what i need,when did you buy it!! you look gorgeous. I just found out about your blog thanks to foley’s blog and it’s just brilliant!

  77. Podszewka
    July 7, 2009 at 11:30 am

    This jacket is amazing ;-)

  78. Sasha
    July 31, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Those shoes are lovely! I’ve sat there :)

  79. Simona
    November 30, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    What a beautiful contrast between the shirt and the jacket !
    Good job with this blog!