Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Hello California








(Bikini and Cover-up c/o Tigerlily, Pour la Victoire sandals, Milor Italy ring, LowLuv ring, Vanessa Mooney bracelet)

So I'm back in California and loving every minute of it! And check out my TAN. ohemgee right? Well, it's totally fake. For the second time in my life, I got a spray tan, but only because I had a summer photoshoot and needed to get rid of my vampyness. I was terrified to be honest. All I could think was "OMG I'M GONNA LOOK LIKE SNOOKI AND CAN'T LEAVE THE HOUSE FOR A WEEK" Anyways, it was a lot more pleasant than I thought. I went in, was given a disposable thong...imagine, a DISPOSABLE THONG...I nearly laughed out loud when I saw it, but the spray tan was soon over with, and yes, I got to take the darn thing home. WIN. Just kidding. Anyways, I'm kind of liking this look! It actually looks really good on the beach and in my bikini! I've suddenly got some definition in my legs! Anyways, I spent my afternoon at Newport Beach. I was in the area, working on a very special project that (which I'll tell you about very soon!) The weather couldn't have been more perfect. I definitely missed the cool, breezy air of the California coast while I was in NYC. A bikini and beach coverup can easily become my daily outfit here! I'm obsessed with the laid back beach culture and so this afternoon was perfect. Only weird part of the day? Getting approached by these young boys who traveled here from Oregon for the first time. They wanted to take a photo with me...which was TOTALLY AWKWARD, but they turned out to be pretty cool dudes just overly excited to be in Cali and see a girl with a pretty rad spray tan :)

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154 comments:

It's on with Victoria said...

SO BEAUTIFUL ! I LOVE YOUR BEACH OUTFIT ! :D

xx
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kcomekarolina said...

STUNNING STUNNING STUNNING!!!
love all the pics!




xoxo from rome
K.
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PiruletadeGato said...

Love love love your bikini!

xo

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Sugarfree said...

I love the second picture, model like :)

STYLEBARO said...

So pretty, my darling! <3

fashion nightmare said...

wow :) great pictures !

xx,
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Alicia said...

BEAUTIFUL photos, you look AMAZING!

Kristen Leotsakou said...

stop being so gorgeous Natalie!!! <3 love the bikini!

libby said...

love that bikini!

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Rochelle Fox said...

hahah i adore you so much trust me you dnt look like snookie you look great!! loving these pics your exuding happiness :) keep smiling xx A Fox That Meows ♥

RAYNE said...

Amazing bikini + cover-up!!

xx
www.lluviaforallseasons.com

Camilla said...

Your lucky it was a group of cute young guys haha, I swear whenever I do a shoot for the blog I end up having 15 photos with some italian 60 year old guy who has had more than 1 spray tan, so embarrasing.
Anyway, wow you look amazing- I have so so much love for your bikini


xo Camilla

www.intothefoldfashion.com

Style of a Fashionista said...

You look amazing hun and the spray tan suits you, sounds like you are having an awesome time slightly jealous as I look out the window too the grey skies of the UK have a wonderful time xoxo

Christine of Fash n Chips said...

Amazing photos! Your look is so extremely cool here, love it :) x

The Fancy Teacup said...

The post made me laugh so much :) You look gorgeous in the retro swimsuit (adore the kaftan, too!) and the spray tan looks flawless on you. You are a gorgeous beach babe!

♥, Jamie
www.TheFancyTeacup.com

Vasilieva said...

love that floral high waist bikini on you, it's absolutely stunning, such a nice pick

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x

Xoxo ☺ said...

I love that cover-up! I was laughing when you said snookie & yes girl there's no place like Cali! Xo

Failien said...

WoW!!!! Amazing bikini;)))))


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LBVieVintage said...

hahahaha, you're killing me with this snookie spray tan Natalie!

No really, you look great..instant definition? Damn, maybe a spray tan is the trick!

Loves!
<3 ASHLEY

yOka said...

In love whith your bikini


xx


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Francesca Felix said...

haha those boys probably thought u were so hot!! because you are looking amazing! that bikini is so flattering on you! Im from newport beach but live in SD now.. Hope you enjoy it!!!! Cali is happy to have you natalie :)
ps.. love the disposable thong story haha
xo
francesca
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Peaches said...

I love your beach outfit, and your tan is amazing

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xxx Peaches

lisa signorini said...

love your dress and the second pic!!!

have a great time in California!!!
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Bows and Brooches said...

Lovely photos :) Looks like you had a nice day.

xx Dinah

Kawtar said...

Love this summer outfit ! I'ms so jealous of your tan !!!


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Julie Khuu said...

Hello gorgeous!

They don't raise em here like you Nat...no wonder those little boys were crushing...you look marvelous!

xo-Julie
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The Headless Mannequin said...

I was wondering who the guys were...I thought at first that they might be your younger (and older) brothers :) That bikini is gorgeous..I love the high waist on the bottoms. And the tan is lovely on you - even more so because it came risk free!

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madzia said...

nice place and your dress? ;)

menina elegante said...

I just adore your coverup. :) x

The PvdH Journal said...

A little green with envy here hehe that you are not already layering up !!! That said, I LOVE your coverup as well. You look beautiful

PvdH

www.ThePvdHJournal.com

THE said...

Beautiful dress

XO Charlotte
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Isi, Wake up &amp; smell the azahar said...

I've always distrust fake tan, but yours seems pretty good. It suits you.

Chelsea Lane said...

eep oregon boys are the BEST! (err, the older ones anyway) haha you are looking so cute girl. you pull off that fake tan like nobody's bizniisss!

xoxo

Liliana said...

Such Great photos!
You look amazing!
xx
Lili
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lucia m said...

LOVE YOUR OUTFIT!!!! AMAZING!!

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Cinderella's Closet said...

Those Pour la Victoire sandals rock!

xoxo

Cinderella's Closet NYC

Neysa Bové said...

LOL love this!!! <3 i'm afraid of spray tans as well... can't say I've tried it, looks great on you xxo -nb

Julie said...

Welcome back to California! Cute cover up.

http://iheartpinksunshine.blogspot.com

Fashiable said...

Your swimwear is a-ma-zing!

Fashiable

fashionmix said...

great accessories <3

Inside my head and wardrobe said...

love the bikini! its amazing!

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Kaitlin Mattingly said...

so that bathing suit...is AMAZING!
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xo kait

Collections said...

Love your swimsuit and accessories.

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Alba said...

hey, love your bikini! so cute
and i love you ♥
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Aarabesque said...

you look amazing in this retro bikini, but the most beautiful thing is your floral kaftan - I love it ;)
xoxo

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patrycja2407 said...

Wonderful photos!:)
I envy you the figure, You're perfect.
greetings

Copper Etiquette said...

Nice!
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Mónica C. Welton said...

baby you look so damn good!

Love,
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Pauline said...

Your bikini is amazing :-O
Love the cu and the print. Simply perfect.

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Ana Magdalena said...

I went to Newport beach for the first time last summer. Oh boy, it was love at first sight.

The serial shopper said...

gorgeous dress !!

xx

Meelena

www.TheSerialShopper.blogspot.com

Isabel said...

Amazing shots, amazing outfit!
I love it :)

xx Isabel

http://sommermorgenwolkenband.blogspot.com/

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

your bathing suit is beautiful natalie!

<3 steffy
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styledigger said...

Third photo is amazing!!

Rhiannon said...

love love that bikini!

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Clara Turbay said...

You look fab!.

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Lolek said...

SO BEAUTIFUL ! I LOVE YOUR BEACH OUTFIT

shanice said...

I'm so jealous of you right now :( x

nickiswell said...

Love seeing the Tigerlily mixed in. One of our stylist's favorite brands to work with!

India said...

STUNNING!

ASH said...

Hey lady, you look mint! loving the bikini, it's so retro. x

Jules said...

LOVE THIS on you my natalie!!!!!!
Especially the bikini, wowsers!!!!!! Super adorbs!!!!

cant wait to see my blogger bestie!
xx

sincerely
jules

The little world of fashion said...

Love this swimwear and your dress!
xx

TatiannaMaria said...

Such a pretty beach outfit, I love it!
The photos are amazing :)
Oh the boys thing must have been quite funny. Did they knew you were a blogger and a model or they were just randomly asking to take photos besides not knowing you?

xx, TatiannaMaria
http://hairsinthewind.blogspot.com

PinkOrchids said...

so pretty!!!

Julia said...

That is the cutest suit I have ever seen!

xo Julia
galmeetsglam.com

briannelee said...

Love the jewelry!

lifeisamaze said...

Amazing photos ! You look stunning !
:)

Michelle said...

amazing dress!
very pretty pictures!
xo
goldbehind-therainbow.blogspot.com

tonia fashion tour said...

great photos!!
and your suit is adorable!!

xxx

Eda. said...

Well Natalie your post just put a well needed smile on my face! You look beautiful and that 2 piece swimwear is lovely! Hope you're enjoying Cali, go you for getting a spray tan - I've had one once and it was a disaster (black armpits - not a good look)


Eda ♥

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Audrey said...

So gorg! Welcome back to CA! www.casualglamorous.com

dominika said...

that bikini!!! pure awesomeness! love it, absolutely

Cara said...

Beyond Stunning photos, you look amazing in that cover-up, love that you shared action shots to show how wonderfully it moves. Such a cute bikini too...you look beautiful!
xo Cara
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

dodatki nastolatki said...

Nice bikini <3

Mary M. said...

Probably one of the most amazing bathing suits I have seen this summer...and this is such a weird thing, to see it literally in THE LAST day of summer! You look AMAZING ,as always your looks are flawless! :)

Mary from http://teenfashiondiary.blogspot.com/

Vilette said...

Love your sandals and jewelry!

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amalie said...

great look! i loove your bikini xx

Cristiana Nunes said...

I love the shoes!

Flight To Style said...

cool outfits! I soo love the setting!

xxx

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Manon H. said...

Gorgeous dress ! Fantastic tan :)

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raindropsofsapphire.com said...

I just found your blog and I love it :D I hope you like mine too!

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Hanna said...

Great Beachoutfit ;).

sunny day, hanna.
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Kimberly said...

great dress really love it and cute bathing suit! so funny about those boys!

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Bani said...

I loooooove your coverup! I don't usually like patterns but your bathing suit is so cute

Sofía said...

LOVE your outift, as always. You are so awesomeeeeee!

Natalya's Closet said...

Stunning photos! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

Vanessa, Take only Memories said...

Amazing cover up! Love the print! Looks like you had a blast!

Eva said...

Gorgeous shots, Natalie! xoxo

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Sarah said...

stunning as always!

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x

Lianna J said...

great look! looks like you had fun :)

Ask Erena said...

I love all pictures! You look gorgeous!
hugs,
xx
Ask Erena
http://askerena.blogspot.com/

Sara Drazba said...

#3 is the best by far. that sun spot and swim suit capture our sunny state so well.
<3 theseunitedstatesofamericans

VALERIE WANG said...

i heart your tan color!!!g!rgeous1

her persona said...

amazing!! love it!!

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charity @ c'est la belle vie said...

such a cute suit!

sara tee said...

these are beautiful, especially the action shot :D and i love the pattern of your bathing suit! so sad we won't be able to go swimming much anymore,with the colder weather comin

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Maria Bastida said...

the swimsuit is amazing!! :D
xx

http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

sight said...

Great tan......very anti-Snookie!!!!

Jana Lopez said...

Gorgeous outfit! That bikini is gorgeous! :D

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annette tang said...

love the coverup.. looks so perfect!

x0
annette
www.theversastyle.blogspot.com

Natashia said...

Ah I have the same sandals, just yet to wear them - waiting for summer in Australia :)

Jackie said...

Ahhh you look great Nat... good to see your enjoying Cali. You look awesome in that bikini and with your tan ;)

Have a great week!

xx,
Jackie

www.fashionationstreet.com

ellie estrada (noelle) said...

pretty!!! love love love your bikini by the way! Seriously. Amusing adventure of you in CA <3

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songbird said...

the awkward story's so cute!

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Andrea said...

Incredible! I love your swimsuit and that dress is so cool. Love this so much.

alessandra nitti said...

OMG I have to go to California! ;-) great styling dear...

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Double Breasted Tuxedos said...

Love it not just only the place and the dress that you wear but also the swim suit outfit.


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rahelita said...

one of the best bikinis I´ve ever seen! beautiful.


greetings from Berlin

la tiquismiquis said...

perfect beachoutfit! the dress is simply wonderful! :)

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the nyanzi report said...

cool beach outfit. enjoy sunny carli.

Dark Blue Stripes said...

Great bikini. Looks good paired with the sandals.

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♥Run With Fashion♥ said...

OH WOOOOOW!!
LOOOVE THE 3RD PIC!
I looove your bikini, very cute!
Love your sandals too!
OMGOD @ DISPOSABLE THONG!! LOL! Didn't know they existed. O.o I learn somethin every day from blogs. :D lol
Whoaaaa, yea, I bet @ totally awkward! O.o

-Eliza

allthatshewants said...

you are amazingggg!!!! :)
xx

cherie said...

adorable bikini!! love the pics

LouBehr said...

you look stunning !!!!

Love the 2nd picture so much !!! gorgeous !!!!!!

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Gina Michele said...
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Gina Michele said...

Love your bikini! The spray tan looks so natural. I'm surprised! I've seen some that were orange and looked terrible.
ps- you totally made those boys' day!

♥ Gina Michele
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Emmy said...

How adorable is that pic with you and the boys:)

Hillary said...

I love that cover-up and your bracelet! I'm glad to see you're back California!

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AlvianaKalin said...

my museeee!!!!!
you have an amazing body :)

xx,
Alviana

The Foolish Aesthete said...

What a great outfit to spend on the beach with. LOVE that second dancing photo!

Highheels and Nothingtowear said...

Very beautiful pics!! XO Dianne

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Everyone loves fashion said...

whooooooooooooaa you look so so cool! i love your swimsuit, it's that i need! im so jealous of you.. the sea, beaches, heat... seems there is still summer! :)

Michelle Lee said...

love your sandals :)

xoxo, Michelle
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makeascene said...

Why do you always look absolutely beautiful in every outfit!?! I also love this poncho like dress! x

Katie said...

That is such a fun bathing suit! The bright colors look great on you!

Thanks again for your comment on my blog! You looked great in that Volcom ad in Elle!


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SAMANTHA said...

hahah that's awesome these random boys wanted a photo op. well you look INCREDIBLE. i love the bikini and how it's high wasted... and the cover up could be turned into a night dress too! love

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Nicole said...

This is such a cute look! I love that cover-up and your sandals!

Eve said...

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Basilia said...

ohheemmgee! Don't worry you don't look like snooki at all. Its only your 2nd spray tan in your life, maybe on your 3rd you might achieve that 'I'm-as-ripe-as-an-orange' look that snooki goes for! haha totally kidding.

xo Baz, blogging from "down under"

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Karina said...

That swimsuit is DIVINE!!

pinkmate said...

fabulous cover-up and sexy swimsuit!!! Totally rockin' it!

Vanessa

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Mey said...

Lovely, the pictures are awesome <3

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moded'amour said...

Beautiful photos! and cute bikini!!

sadie d. love said...

love the post, the beach outfit and the tan ;)

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Belle Armed said...

wow, you look GREAT!

Lauren said...

I absolutely love your blog! And love that bikini some more. So cute.

Flashes of Style said...

You are a goddess!!! Haha miss you and love you!!

xoxo,

Bonnie

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sooz said...

BEAUTIFUL photos! love your bikini, and dress!

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romwe said...

That is a seriously stunning outfit! And that looks just perfect! really love your fashion style, i enjoy reading your posts as well. Your fashion sense is very inspiring.

Superblondeep said...

hi! thanx for your comment darling!you look fabulous!xoxo

RA said...

you look superamazing, wow! <3

Abi said...

very pretty!

Lydia said...

You look gorg! I love this cover-up. Thanks for visiting my blog, I really appreciate the comment!!

Emilie said...

ONE WORD: GORGEOUS!
Love the photos!

il était une fois... said...

S T U N N I N G!! in love with the bikinis!! x

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Julia Rambaud said...

I adore the dress and LOVE your swimming suit!
Xxx

[n][i][c][o][l][e] said...

love your bikini, do you know what season it is/was? I live in Australia and it seems like they have different collections to the US...

x

Michelle said...

super cute bikini! and that spray tan looks so natural!

AM said...

Dream swim suit! You've inspired me to go take photos at Newport Beach this weekend.

C o r a l - G a r r e t t said...

Bikini + jewellery = Superb

Shasie said...

That's an amazing cover-up
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