Travels; 24 Hours in Aruba

The nice thing of living in the A,B,C Islands is the possibility to Island-hop. Passed week I spent one day in Aruba. One of my friends was there and I could not stand not seeing her. Besides quality time with my friend, it was like a real (one day) mini vacation. 

and we did quite a lot!

What to do.....

1. I stayed at my friends, close to baby beach (east of the island).

In the AM do some kind of water sport. We Kayaked, swam and snorkeled. 

2. For lunch we stopped at Charlie's bar in San Nicholas, It was delicious. We snacked on conch fritters with wedge potato and a shrimp seviché. The potato wedge had the perfect crunch to it and the seviché has wonderful flavor with a little kick to it. 

3. While driving, sight see. Instead of driving on the main road, drive along the coast passed the local beaches like Mangel Halto and Spaans Lagoen. 

4. Take a coffee break before heading to the city "Playa" Coffee House Aruba. Had the best iced latte yet. and the prices are very decant. It feels like a European coffee house (in the tropics!).

5. After roaming the city for a little while, continue onwards to the beaches passed the hotel chain. We took a walk at Malmok Beach and Arachi Beach, where you will see the light house at the tip of the island. 

6. Right before sun-down we made it to Palm Beach and had a drink at Pelican's Nest.

Although it rained earlier that day, we had an amazing sunset. And I had a wonderful mini vacation.

Big thanks to my friend for taking me around and showing me a good time!!

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DIY Rope Bracelets

These beauties are perfect for summer accessorizing and you can make them yourself! Make them in different color combo's and in varieties of ropes.

Together with my crafty bestie we made these awesome bracelets; check out her Pinterest and get inspired by her creative inspiration! 

 What you'll need;
- Rope (thick)
- String
- Big clasp
- Washi tape, scissors, crazy glue

1. Measure the rope to your wrist
2. Tape each end of the rope to the middle, with the clasp at each side
3. Wrap your thinner string around the middle and secure with some crazy glue 

 Et Voila! Ready to rock your summer accessories!

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Gold Cuffed

Winter...aaawh...The season for the chunky knits. Accessorize your chunky knit with cuff bracelets cuffing your sleeves. This way you will show off your jewelry, they will keep your sleeves from rising (too much) and they will keep the cold from coming in ;)

Bracelets; H&M (set of 2 "here" on sale now!), rings; H&M, Necklace; Forever21 

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Laid Back Sequin

I love "The Sequin Tee", It's a new statement piece. After a long search for a good stripe sequined one, I scored this one at F21. However you could DIY one of course. 

Have you seen the Marc Jacobs Resort 2013 collection? If you have not, check it immediately "here"!

~Happy Saturday~

 Sequin Tee; Forever21, Boyfriend Jeans; Banana Republic, Oxfords; H&M (similar "here"), Necklaces & bracelets(minus neon one); DIY 

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New in; Beauty Fix

Just wanted to share my latest beauty (and accessory) splurges for the summer. A few multi purpose products, which are easy to take with, for those long spontaneous days in the city or at the beach.

 Nuxe multi purpose dry oil with gold shimmer (also available without), for Face, body and hair. With 6 precious oils and Vitamin E.

MAC - Saint Germain

Available in various colors at Poshlocket.com, shipping might take a while

Multi Purpose cream palette for eyes, cheeks and lips. Becca - Anniversary Palette in Vintage Jewel

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DIY; Drawstring Bracelets

Some easy DIY bracelets, of which you don't need anybody's help getting them on! Make one in every color!!

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DIY - Rope bracelets

You should be able to get all the supplies at a bead or craft store.  Hope you liked this tutorial and the bracelets. If you happen to make one I'd love to see them :) 

XO