12 January 2010

hello sunshine!

 

this is the only time i love the sun -- when i'm at the beach. went with old co-workers and harry to a local beach resort last sunday to just unwind and hang out. there were good laughs and good food.
(i had this whole write-up prepared but my mood today just isn't letting me want to talk too much)

just wanted to show you guys this skirt that we thrifted years back. it's an original united colors of benetton vintage which still has a "made in italy" tag. most clothes (or stuff even) today are mostly made in china. not that i'm hating it...hehe. i wore this once to a company party 3 years ago and was awarded one of the best dressed for the night. wore the skirt as a dress and belted it. (don't be shocked with how dark i am... i was still playing flag football then...haha!) damn, i miss my collarbones...and by arms... fast forward to 2010 and look what losing exercise can do to you...

4th of july party at vudu (2007)


white tank top - metro kids dept
pink swimsuit - props
printed maxi skirt - UCB (thrifted)
flip-flops - havaianas
bangles - various: props | manalili
heart necklace - ???
sunnies - thrifted

40 comments:

  1. it look sooo warm over there ! how jealous i am : ( im so sick of snow

    xx lue

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  2. Hello Gizelle!

    Hello sunshine indeed! Love the pattern on that skirt of yours. I remember getting a pair of similar patterned pants from Benetton (most probable from the same season) years ago and just giving it away to the nearby Elsie Gaches Village because I just wasn't paying attention to it anymore. After seeing your fab skirt ... I'm missing it again and kicking myself in the butt like anything!

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  3. two thumbs up for this summery look !
    thanks for dropping by at my blog !
    glisters and blisters :D
    dont forget to check out my latest post on my vlog DIY Tutorial of my Patchwork Jeans !

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  4. i envy you, you are enjoying in the sun, and im freezing in europe.

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  5. i love your skirt gizelle! it's lovely! this post makes me want to go to the beach soon.. :s
    our crazy weather is killing me! haha!

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  6. Lovely skirt, it goes oh so well with the gorgeous climate you seem to have where you are. Thanks for bringing some sunshine to my grey day!

    jeniwren.com

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  7. BEAUTIFUL photos - i love this summery look and that skirt is absolutely terrific.

    xo.
    princesspolitico

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  8. Hey again!
    Thank you so much for you lovely comment! (L)
    Oh, and these are gorgeous. :)
    The maxi is killer, lovvve!
    Panda xx

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  9. what a great find! the printed skirt is perfect for your tropical pics :) love your hair girly

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  10. So so pretty!! Makes me want summer!


    xo, C.
    http://owl-wings.blogspot.com

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  11. whata pretty skirt

    www.Nubiasnonsense.com

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  12. that benetton piece is gorgeous. they make such beautiful things.

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  13. Can I just say, with certainty, that I hate you? You get to see the beach and have a cool vintage skirt, and I'm freezing in a hoodie in the cold!! Ahh, jealousy.

    Love the outfit, though for real, such a cute skirt. ANd I love both the ways you wore it. And pshh you look fine now!

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  14. i'd love the trade links!
    added you already :)

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  15. Gizelle, can't wait for summer. I want to go to the beach too.

    PS... I'll miss Sinulog this year. I go to Cebu every year pag Sinulog festival. I've been doing it for 10 years na. Kaso I have shoots dito sa US until February kaya absent muna ako. Next year, when I go there, let's meet ha.

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  16. Hi Gizelle!

    I wish I can hop on a plane right now and meet you already!?

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  17. Your hair looks great! I love this skirt too. I'm jealous of the warm weather you are having!

    freshbrownies

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  18. awesome print skirt and i'm lovin' it's colors!! I'm so missing the beach right now :)

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  19. Love the skirt! So adorable! :)
    Xx

    Confession: I saw your comment on another blog and clicked on your profile just because I have always wanted to known someone called Gizelle.
    Is that creepy? Ohmygod. I sound like a stalker, don't I? But I'm totally not. I swear. Okay. I'm going to stop.

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  20. Thanks! And thanks for visiting!

    Posted today a new look, go there to check!

    Kisses!

    www.bibimademoiselle.blogspot.com

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  21. ang gorgeous naman talaga.

    tama ka ang lapit na ng summer. Am not kung ready na ako. Hello ang mga bilbil ko buhay na buhay. hihihi.

    i love that versatile tube dress. Looks so cute on you.

    I am Denise Katipunera

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  22. Oh!!!It looks so beautiful there.I miss summer so much.Your skirt is amazing,just perfect for beach day!

    Nuheila

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  23. I am officially jealous! I want to be at the beach so bad, but I'm landlocked in freezing cold temps! You look just lovely. :)

    P.S. You should try the braids! You would look beautiful in them and it's so easy to do!

    xoxoxo

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  24. I love the skirt!! You look so beautiful in it.

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  25. I'm so jealous of the beautiful weather you're having over there! it's all gray and super ugh here :( love that skirt!

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  26. cute pics! love the skirt <3

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  27. ah so gorgeous!

    lovelove, M.
    http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

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  28. How jealous I am those gorgeous sunshine pictures.
    Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you soon.

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  29. that's a gorgeous skirt! i'm so jealous of other peoples' thrifted items because i can never seem to find anything good! i also love that it was made in italy

    http://steampunkdolls.blogspot.com/

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  30. love the earthiness of the skirt. its gorgeous! btw giz, what do you gals plan to do for sinulog? hope to see you around then!

    <3
    eden

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  31. totally lets exchange! and I'm following you now too!

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  32. i love the skirt!!! =D the hat finishes it beautifully...

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  33. that skirt is stunning!

    thanks for your comment on my blog!

    xox

    lowra

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  34. wow! I love the grey dress, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!!!
    what's the label?

    I have to have it! pls help!
    ; )
    Olivia
    http://longuette.blogspot.com

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  35. That skirt is gorgeous! :) You have such a unique style, it's so refreshing. Loving your blog. I followed. xxxx

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