surflookandholiday

Well this post was supposed to be published last week :) however I could not find time to update the blog during or before vacation.
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As I have been counting down to our first holiday of the season in Alaçatı,this is all in my mind lately :) We will be in Alaçatı for 4 days this week hoping to do surfing as well. I am hoping because I really have some issues with cold water. But at least I will lie on the beach, get some sunshine, enjoy beautiful Alaçatı and food and welcome summer with our friends.

I have always loved the Californian beach/surf look, short shorts, rush guards with messy hair and lots of sun tan. In fact I have bought my B&B salty Surf Spray almost 2 years ago at times when it was not so popular to look like that (like Olsen twins). Lately this spray and similars have been used in Spring/Summer shows (see Michael Kors) to create the beachy look together with bronze powders and pink creamy blushes.




This year Isabel Marant has been an inspiration to me for summer. The collection is not something different or new but brought back the classic beach looks with beautiful colors and combinations. I would love to pack such a luggage for our short vacation.











Zara TRF also had similar pieces this season. I want to buy a pair of pink shorties from Zara to wear with sweaters.





Following Vogue editorial is from last summer (I am still keeping that issue) It is amazing how the Manhattan it girl Serena turned in to a Californian girl. Love it!

nailsnailsnails

I really like this nail polish (well combination of these nail polishes) Garance has posted. Since then it was in my mind.




Today I dared to try it, yep it's a workday and I get some reactions :) But isn't it also fun to lighten up a workday with such small things.

sunnies

It was lots of sunshine this weekend (finally) which reminded me of colorful sunnies I want to wear this season. Fendi sunglasses are iconic for sure but probably out of my range. So here are several other alternatives I found in Vogue Paris.



















I ♥ sunshine :)

pastels

I love these soft pastel combinations by Hanneli and Gwyneth Paltrow. The looks are so calming... Will go over my wardrobe to create such a look.

lookalikes

You remember my inspiration post (muse) of Christine Centenera ( fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar Australia) last summer. One major thing I missed was the beautiful studded Givenchy boots.





However I could not find something similar. Lately I have seen the Sam Edelman studded peep-toes which remind me of these boots.




I would love to own a pair of these peep-toes either in blue or light denim. Givenchy is definitely the winner comparing the details however Sam Edelman is a quiet beautiful pricey alternative.

I also like these Giuseppe Zanotti ankle strap studded sandals. Aren't they beautiful too?



Happy weekends!

thismonthincovers

Some of this months covers... I like Vogue Turkey's Liv Tyler cover and Elle Mexico's Olivia Palerma cover in a red dress.The winner of this months seems to be again Kate Moss.