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My hairstyle today was inspired by the vintage pinup looks & other looks from the 50's- 60's. I added my own touch to a more up to date & everyday wear with a handband. Besides, I love handbands & I have a whole collection of them. You can wear this look for causal or formal. You can use a fancy clip instead of a handband if you want. I sported this look with a causal laid back outfit & a simple pair of sandals. This made it easy to run some errands today without putting too much hurt on my feet with heels.

Crimson is ready for his close up

Eskimo Kiss!

Sunset at the seawall

Artwork at the seawall

Playful

Hairstyle inspired by Vintage Pinup Looks

Add a handband from a touch of modern

Shorts from Aeropostale
Tunic from Hollister Co.
Cami Tank from Hollister Co.

Sandals from NY & Co.
Green Feather Handband from a Japanese store

Love, Marian 

Sunshiny Tips

So we all know Summer come after Spring & that means a lot more sun, beach & hot weather. (I hope Rebecca Black doesn't make a song on the seasons now) Here are some tips on how Okinawans still cool & refresh during hot Spring months right into Summer. 

1. Drink a full glass of water before bed. This helps improved your complexion a ton! Plus, your eyes are more awake looking in the morning too, and less red.
2. Drink another full glass of water when you wake up (before or after you brush your teeth). Not only will it help you feel reinvigorated, it also helps curb early morning sugar cravings. But also, remember to keep hydrated throughout the day. Water, Vitamin water, Gatorade, Podwerade etc. Try to still alway from sodas and sugary drinks.
3. Before apply make up on, use a facal moisturizer with SPF 15+. This will help protect your face from the sun's harmful rays. Also a apply sunblock or body lotion with SPF+ on your arms & legs to provent sunspots. Do this even when it doesn't look like there will be sunshine. The ray's still shine throught on cloudy days.
4. Sport a stylish hat or an umbrella when heading out into the sun. This look is great for the beach or shopping outdoors. It will protect you head/ hair from the heat of the sun.

Spent the day folding laundry & out with my friend Stephanie at Sunset Beach shopping area. Went into Village House but didn't get anything. Then walked into Pishposh & I had to get them in silver with purple! (picture below) I love the color purple. This afternoon, I got Crimson for a walk along the seawall. Met this photograghy, Mr. Miyagi, he took lots of picture of Crimson playing on the wall. Then pictures of the both of us playing with the sunset & the ocean in the background. He thought I was Japanese! To his surprise, I'm Vietnamese. He told me that I'm the first Vietnamese he has met. Now, I feel surprise. tehehehe Then a bunch of girls came up & started petting Crimson. I have to give my puppy props. He is a magnet for photograghy & chicks!

Rocking out the Natural Bude Polish & a clutch purse



Shorts are from a department shop back in the States
Purple tank & Fringe vest  from Tappity by Zyzzy (Japanese brand)



Purple pumps from Pishposh



Hat from Village House
Charm necklace from a local store on Okinawa
Floral bracelet from Tappity
Clutch purse from Target



Another pair of heels
I am obsessed with heels & Pishposh



Crimson on the seawall looking out into the ocean



My pup & I

Love, Marian 

Painter today, Painter tomorrow

Today I was busy painting someone's house on base. They are PCSing soon & needed help. Guess I'll be there again tomorrow. Hopefully that's the last of it. Spa day Saturday? That sounds good to me! Got a new hair dry to to match my Conair stuff.

My new hair dryer

My matching Conair collection

Crimson playing hide 'n seek with me 

Love, Marian 

What a Day!

Today proved to be long & exhausting but FUN! Got to sleep in a little. When I woke up I thought I was late picking up my friend for her appointments. We had some down time so we decided to take Crimson (my puppy) to the beach near by. He had a great time playing with seaweed, sand & water. He kept on digging a BIG hole where my friend was sitting. Everytime she moved away from the hole, Crimson dug the hole alittle bigger to her. LoL It was a cute moment. Tonight was the first night of the Fashion Show practice. Let me say this "I have been to more organized ones before!" It was a complete MESS! Some didn't know what to do, where to stand & pose. No one had there unique style. Everyone pretty much copied off each other. Let's get something going here people! Hopefully the next one goes better. 



Meet Crimson

See Crimson dig

Crimson napping after a long day of fun

My yummy Cajun Turkey Panini  

Love, Marian