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01 June 2010

summer of one-oh! ocean series: island love



 some people are allergic to the beach --- some by conscious choice, while others really break out and have rashes. if i were either, i would rather die. i love and live by the beach. this is our farewell to summer.

on may 29 and 30, my family and i headed north west to the island of bantayan. while my sisters and i have been there 3 or 4 times on different occassions, it was my mom and dad's first time there. both of them having recently reached 60, they have resolved to travel as much as they can. that was one of the big pushes for our hongkong trip last november 2009 and for our upcoming bangkok trip this august 2010. 

we stayed at marlin's resort. ironically, just a day before our trip, it was on the news that sea walls in Region 7 beaches are to be destroyed as they are badly affecting the environment.  they change the course of waves. in my perspective, they ought to be destroyed too.  long stretches of beach looks much better and natural for me. the destruction was taking place right when we arrived so the first day was a chillout day. aimee and i came from our night shifts (aimee being a nurse) so we were pretty tired. my big sister just simply doesn't function well during the day...so she says she was tired too...buhu. we just stayed in, most of the afternoon, munching on chips deluxe (yum!), cheetos and popcorn, watching tv and laughing with mom and dad. swimming was only later in the afternoon when the workers left for day. for dinner, we had pizza at balikbayan restaurant -- just 2 blocks away from our resort. definitely a must-try when you're in bantayan!

more of day two on the next post!

on me:
floral bikini - props (yes, props is a store in SM)
white embroidered dress - thrifted
brown wooden bangles - raw materials from manalili
purple wooden bangle - props
faux gold bangles - a gift from india
brown sunnies - thrifted at carbon

on aimee:
white tank top - metro kids' section
striped jumper - thrifted
yellow sunnies - thrifted at carbon


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21 comments:

Pinch of thoughts said...

u are really a good dresser. love your bangles! have a nice "byebye summer!"

Kara said...

perfect summer outfits!!
and so jealous of your mini-vacay to such a beautiful beach!! :)

dred said...

i am jealous you've been practically to every must-go-to beach this summer! love the boho white dress.and the bangles too.:)

but what i love most is you get to travel and bond with your family. awww so sweet. :)

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Jennifer said...

love the wooden bangles and the wayfarers! They really add a warm organic touch to your outfit and is the perfect compliment to the surroundings!

www.majormusthaves.com said...

These pics are beautiful...

Anonymous said...

aww so sweet u in the outfit.:)

and the beach so so so beatiful......

loves,
shatirah,D'STATION

Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION said...

"Some people are allergic to the beach" - what a wonderful words as they 100% describe my parents! WOWZA. They're always the dorks hiding indoors and bathing in sunscreen and novels. Haha!

Definitely looks and sounds like you had an amazing time!

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Vera said...

this is such a perfect summery outfit :) the beach looks absolutely beautiful. i'm so jealous!

Meream said...

Oh hey, we were there!!!!! We stayed at Sugar Beach :)

kristiyana shinta said...

what a beautiful beach,,
so clean and shining :)
love that view,

looovveecuppss
shinta

Holly said...

wow the beach looks absolutley stunning and so do you! im gonna be in bangkok this july/august too :)

Audrey Allure said...

I wish I lived by the beach, such beautiful photos & I love the white dress!

Jess said...

the beach, lounging and eating. gawwwdd looks and sounds PERFECT!

Marta said...

i wish i lived near the beach! you are so lucky! great photos - they are full of energy!

Anonymous said...

now this post makes me miss Cebu Gizelle, arrgghh that is the great thing about living on our beautiful island...(heavy sigh) anyways, love the white dress/cover up...the beach looks very tempting arrrghhh!!!

how's your shoulder???

take care
much love,
Sweet
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Anonymous said...

heart your sunnies!

Castor Pollux

Gillian Uang said...

pretty much jealous of your life!

DIANA said...

You look wonderful don’t really know a person that could pull off bright colors like you do hun!…………am so glad
You had fun!
Talk to you soon♥

julianne. said...

that beach looks unbelievable,
but not as unbelievably gorgeous as you.<3

Denise said...

hi! nice beach and white dress! I am recovering now, and I think and feel i AM GETTING BETTER. About the jeggings? Do you have pictures of it? I am really looking for one ksi hehe :)

Jen Hsieh said...

aww that last shot is absolutely gorgeous! that white dress/cover-up is perfect for the summer and the beach. :)

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