2011-06-19

Burn

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Skirt? h&m (old) Shirt? Gap Shoes? Cole Haan, consignment Necklace? Flea market


What you can't see in these pictures are the odd sun burn patches on my body. I'm ashamed of them because if you have ever had the pleasure (or punishment) of working with me, you will know that I am the sunscreen dictator. Working outside does give me a tan in the summer months but I am always yapping to everyone about wearing hats and sunscreen. In fact, any of my co-workers have probably heard the 'this is the only skin you were given, take care of it' speech as often as you have heard Rolling in the Deep. The radio in my truck got stolen months ago and I still hear that song too much... it was good the first 437 times though.


We took advantage of the fact that we actually had free time this Saturday and went to the beach, where I made the classic mistake of missing little sections of my body with the sunscreen... Hence the patchy burn. That was the bad part though. The good part was relaxing on the beach and ignoring the 'to do' list and reading a trashy novel instead. Reading weak literature on the beach makes you smarter... try it.

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32 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    really love the sequin detailing on the sleeves! and as for the sunburn, i don't even see it--all i see is a nice glow :)

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  2. myeditJune 19, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    @Anna Jane
    Yup, can't see the burn... the burn patches are two triangles on my butt and a line right along the top and bottom of my bandeau bikini top.

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  3. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Admiring the skirt! Hope the burn doesn't make for a difficult night.

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  4. .June 19, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I don't think I've ever actually felt discouraged from getting dressed after looking at a style blog until now. Seriously how I am supposed to be happy with anything in my closet now that I there are white tee's with sequin sleeves and cute little flouncy skirts out there yet so not in my possession? At least I have non patchy burned skin to look forward to waking up to....?!!?!?

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  5. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I see no burn patches, just a lovely lady wearing a gorgeous necklace!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  6. HalleJune 20, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Lovely blouse! You always make me want to go out and find a sequin top. Or maybe I should just dig up my old show choir dresses. . .

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  7. Marie June 20, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    You look wonderful in that fun skirt! I hate it when I get sunburned, I am mad at myself for days. I heart aloe vera.

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  8. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Such a fun skirt! Potato juice helps when you get sunburns.

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  9. Frannie PantzJune 20, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Dang girlie! I'm sorry about the sunburn. Those stink! I love the sleeves on this top! Also, my boss has listened to Rolling in the Deep approximately 428 times, so I might have barely beat you on that strike. ;-)

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  10. From Suns To MoonsJune 20, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Your necklace has inspired me to hit a flea market pronto.

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  11. The Purse-a-holicJune 20, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Gorgeou outfit, ooops on the sunburn. Saturday was beautiful, we also ventured to the beach and the bbq and brew fest...oh yea

    A Girl's Next Best Friend

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  12. NadineJune 20, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Beautiful.

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  13. BlueJune 20, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I love the skirt, and I love the shirt even more. And I totally understandy our sunscreen dictatorship, I'm like that too. Whenever I do get burnt, I am so embarrassed, because it is prevented so easily.... I always say I refuse to die of skin cancer and then put on some more sunscreen...

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  14. Michelle's Style FileJune 20, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love it- the style of your skirt is so fun. AND great smile : )

    x
    Michelle
    www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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  15. FiresparxJune 20, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Skirt is adorable! Not sold on the sequin top though, but you wear it very well. But who are we kidding, you would wear a paper bag and still look fabulous!

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  16. LauraJune 20, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I would totally trade with you -- the outfit is worth the sunburn. But yes, sunscreen is sooo important! Growing up in Florida, that was a lesson that I learned at a young age.

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  17. GennyJune 20, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    "reading weak literature on the beach makes you smarter" - LOVE IT! I am totally stealing that the next time I am mocked for reading chick lit at the beach. :)

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  18. Secondhand StellaJune 20, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love the necklace!!!!

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  19. Grace, Money Smart FashionJune 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    This top looks great on you! I saw it a gap and contemplated buying it but I wasn't sure if I could pull off the sequin sleeves.

    You did it wonderfully though!

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  20. kelsey williamsJune 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I, too, had a horrible burn on my chest after spending all day at a golf outing in a strapless dress and leaving clear fingerprints all over myself. Ugh! The worst...

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  21. shortsale222June 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Everything in this blog is completely true! In addition you’ve created an excellent blog post

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  22. Ms. FalconJune 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    amazing shoes! are they red or pink?!

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  23. amyJune 20, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    The gold trim adds a little magic to the simple colors. I adore how you've pieced this together Miss!


    sweetness xx
    hope to hear from you*!
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  24. Lovers, Saints & SailorsJune 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I am so addicted to that song! I don't listen to the radio so I've been saved from saturation luckily.

    Love the sleeves on that shirt.

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  25. Healthy and HomemadeJune 20, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    What a fabulous outfit! Love the skirt and that top is fantastic. Gold sequins make everything better.

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  26. SantinaJune 20, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Ummmm is that a white tee with sequined sleeves? I love white tees and am definitely now obsessed with finding one with embellished sleeves. That shirt is amazing!

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  27. Lisa - Archives VintageJune 20, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    i SO feel you, my fellow fair-skinned friend. ive walked around with enough burnt tops of my earlobes, scalp, behind my knees and that patch of skin right where my arm and back meet to have learned my lesson. but it still happens! :/

    hope you have an aloe plant :)

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  28. SWF_TerraJune 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Stupid patchy burns. It sounds like it was worth it though. And when you say trashy novel, what do you mean? Like Danielle Steel trashy or Candace Bushnell trashy? I guess some people wouldn't see a difference in the two... hmm.

    Also, I want that necklace. WANT. I will now use my jedi mind trick to get you to come to Pittsburgh and give it to me. *waves hand*

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  29. Sweet LaundryJune 21, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    oooohhhh Cole Haan footwear...it's a new weakness of mine. Sorry to hear about the sunburn, but at least it's not visible. Like the tan lines I would have from my socks when I was little. So embarassing...

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  30. TheDayleighJune 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Great shirt and that second to last picture is AMAZING! Looks like something from an anthro mag!

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  31. Melanie "Meme" BurrisJune 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I am a sucker for those sequins!

    http://wonderwallphoto.blogspot.com/

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  32. SJune 29, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    really love this necklace!!!

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