Monday, March 19, 2012

Postcard :: Daytona Beach FL

Hi everyone!
On the drive back to Savannah we took a detour and stopped into Daytona Beach. Located on Florida's Atlantic coast, the beautiful Daytona has an endless stretch of coarse sand that is hard enough to drive on.
Upon close inspection the sand contained a high percentage of crushed and worn coquina shells that gives it an almost orange appearance. It was amazingly beautiful and feels so nice to walk on! 
In keeping with the beauty and vigor of the colorful sand I decided to wear my equally colorful dress to blend in with the astonishingly rich palette of this shoreline.
But after seeing my kids have so much fun in the water I had to change into my bathing suit to join them =)

[Outfit]
Dress :: H&M (similiar here)
Sunglasses :: Arden B (similiar here)
Bathing Suit :: Material Girls via Macy's (similiar here)

Thanks for reading!
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71 comments:

  1. Mary AnnMarch 19, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Amazing pics! - I'd love to be at the beach right now ::sigh::

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  2. StephieBMarch 20, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    It looks amazing - your dress matches perfectly! I hope you enjoyed having fun in the water with your kids - they look so cute!

    Hugs, Stephie x

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  3. Aurelia March 20, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    beautiful lady in red
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  4. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    You look gorgeous in that coral dress! Looks like you had fun in the water with the kids, too. :)

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  5. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    That coral dress literally pops! Glad to see you had an awesome time at the beach!

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  6. Sydney's Fashion DiaryMarch 20, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    You're still on vacation? Jealous!!! Looks like you and your kids had a blast. The beach is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy the rest of your time.

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  7. Kara ReneeMarch 20, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    So great! I want a trip to the beach so badly!

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  8. TheTinyHeartMarch 20, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    That beach looks gorgeous with that orange-y sand! Your bright dress matches it perfectly! I love seeing your trip photos with all the big smiles on your faces :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  9. MalwinaMarch 20, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I love your coral dress :) You look great!

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  10. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    So cute! It makes me want to go somewhere with a beach!!!!!

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  11. A Very Sweet BlogMarch 20, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Super cute dress Thu! Love the pics on the beach.
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  12. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    These pictures are gorgeous. It makes me want to go on holiday as England never gets that hot, booooo!

    B xxx
    backfortea.blogspot.com

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  13. LorenMarch 20, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    The beach looks amazing! You are gorgeous girl!

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  14. JuneliMarch 20, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    You look lovely in orange and seems like you had so much fun! That beach makes me crave for a vacation!!

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  15. yummychunkletMarch 20, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Looks like such a fun time!

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  16. Ashley KMarch 20, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Great pictures! I wish it would warm up here so I could hang out at the beach for a bit. Nothing is like the water down in Fl tho :)

    -Ash
    Beauty Flawed

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  17. Chocolate Cookies & CandiesMarch 20, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    It's lovely to see a photo of kids looking so happy! I'm envious of the warm weather you're enjoying.

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  18. Chocolate Cookies & CandiesMarch 20, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    What a lovely photo of you and the kids! You guys look like you're having a wonderful time at the beach.

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  19. TeddiMarch 20, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    looking like you're living life to the fullest, :) with your children, colorful dress, & joining in the fun!

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  20. MimiMarch 20, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    awwww, these photos are so cute! i love impromptu detours to the beach. ;)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/
    Fashion To Figure Giveaway

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  21. Miss Funny FaceMarch 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Nice dress!! Those shots are lovely :D

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  22. Fashion-ishaMarch 20, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    You look amazing and the beach looks so much fun. Can't wait to go to the beach! Thanks for stopping by!
    xo
    Sharon

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  23. TengMarch 20, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    amazing FL! makes me crave for a beach vecay once more. Lovely blog :) I would love to see much of your post! I hope we could follow each other.

    Let me know once you followed me in google friend connect and I will follow right back.

    -xoxo-
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  24. Caitlin C.March 20, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Cute dress! I loveee the bright color. And this beach is beauuutiful!

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  25. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Thank you for your comment on my blog! I am now following yours :)
    I hope you will follow mine :)

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    xx

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  26. MandyMarch 20, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I love how vibrant that tangerine dress is on you! Absolutely gorgeous! You look like you're having so much fun at the beach. :) Wishing I could be lounging around at the beach as well rather than indoors studying right now!

    Thank you for your lovely comment - following you now, you have such a lovely blog. :)

    Hope you'll pop back in soon and send some love. <3

    <3 Mandy xx
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  27. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    You guys look like you are having so much fun :) Loving the red dress!!

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  28. Felicia YohanaMarch 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    LOVE YOUR BLOG <33
    i'm following you
    mind to follow back? :)

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  29. QUEENIE G.March 20, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    love you red dress and your kids, so so cute:)

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  30. UnAMarch 20, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Awww thanks for being so sweet. Your dress is so pretty.And beautiful pictur as always.

    <3 Una

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  31. aminaMarch 20, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    One of the reasons I wish I could move abroad, the weather!
    Lovely pictures. :)

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  32. Chelsea FinnMarch 20, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    These are great pictures! It looks like you guys are having a great time!

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

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  33. Angie | Pandaphilia.comMarch 20, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    you look glam at the beach! that punchy coral colour suits you and your family is so cute! thanks for visiting my blog, thu!

    pandaphilia style

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  34. sonia // daring cocoMarch 20, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Awesome post! That beach looks soooo inviting!!!

    Thanks for visiting my blog! :o)
    xoxo
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  35. Girl LilikoiMarch 20, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Ohhh this is lovely. Love the color of your dress. And you have such a beautiful family!' ❤ what a stylish mum :)

    Thank you for dropping by dear. I love your blog, style and travelogue. Want to follow each other? In following via GFC
    xoxo

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  36. littlemissandreaMarch 20, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Thuuuu! I love that last picture of you and your daughter. So candid and absolutely adorable!

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  37. BlairBeautyBloggerMarch 20, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    Aww! So pretty! The photo of your family is so sweet:)

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  38. LisaMarch 21, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Hey Thu! Thanks for visiting my page! That was so sweet of you! I love these photos! It makes me so happy that Spring is finally here! Your kids are sooo adorable!

    -Lisa
    The Lovely Memoir

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  39. jenny michelleMarch 21, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    these pictures look so happy! i love the beach scene :)

    xxxo,
    jenny

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  40. love_ambamMarch 21, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    your blog is amazing! and the pictures are great they make me jealous, im glad you and your family had fun. Thanks for visitng and commenting on my blog!

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  41. my thrifty closetMarch 21, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    these are such fun and lovely shots at the beach! Everyone looks so happy! The coral dress looks gorgeous on you, so simple yet girlishly chic. Your pictures make me want to go for a holiday too!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  42. JMarch 21, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Hi Thu!

    Thanks for your nice comment on my blog :) I'm your newest follower! woop woop!

    Lovely photos at the beach! It's so much fun to take a little detour when time permits! And it looks like it was totally worth it. Love the photo of you holding your son up and the last photo of your daughter! Such priceless faces!!!

    Lovely coral dress by the way! It is so perfect for the beach!!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Beautiful pictures and posts! Thanks so much for stopping by, would you like to follow each other?

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  44. Ioana-CarmenMarch 21, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Beautiful! hope you`ll visit my blog and maybe we can follow each other :X

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  45. ATACADASMarch 21, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    wow!! What a fabulous day!!!
    kisses from spain!!
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  46. Arika YasmineMarch 21, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Thanks for commenting on my blog...
    By the way I have followed your blog, hope you follow me back dear :)

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  47. Collette OsunaMarch 21, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Oh I LOVE Florida!!! The coral dress is gorgeous on you.....love the pics..how fun!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  48. Amy's Fashion BlogMarch 21, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Look like you guys had fun

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  49. Sabrina TassiniMarch 21, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    such a lovely post girl!nice place here

    check out mine and follow if u like it
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  50. Mai YangMarch 21, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    wow! lady in red :)

    you look so happy! nice outfit ^_^

    thanks for dropping by anyway :)

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  51. MaikenMarch 21, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    hey, Thu :) thanks for stopping by in my blog!
    those photos, the picturesque scenery, your family - everything looks just perfect and so lovely to watch :)

    Maiken/
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  52. Lotus Blossom DesignMarch 21, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    great pictures! looks like you had so much fun! xo

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  53. ImogenMarch 21, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I adore the dress and it looks so fabulous right there on the beach.

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  54. welldressedmakerMarch 21, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    SOOOOOO JELLY, Thu! i wanna go to the beach! I love the orange dress and your description of the sandy shores!

    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  55. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Hi dear, thanks for your comment.
    Love the dress!(:
    Beautiful place!

    Azzurra-Bellini.blogspot.com

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  56. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Your dress brings out the orange-y colour in the sand, and I love that cute flapper style with the dropped waist. It's sooooo gorgeous on that beach!

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  57. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful pictures and lovely dress dear, hope you're having a great and happy time! XOXO♥

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  58. NaidaMarch 21, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Oh wow...beautiful pictures. Thank you so much for your lovely comment :) I really appreciate it.
    I'm following you now via gfc. Follow me back via gfc?
    Hope to see you again on my blog :)

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  59. Suvarna GoldMarch 21, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    oh hi pretty

    thank you my dear

    hug<3

    nice pictures.

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  60. Chloé BMarch 21, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Lovely outfit!

    I'm now following you, follow me back if you like my blog :-)

    xoxo

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  61. Katrine LionttMarch 21, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Lovely pics! It reminds me so much of summer... God I miss it.
    You've got such a beautiful blog and gorgeous kids (as I can
    see on the pictures) :-D

    Btw thank you for stepping by my blog and for leaving a sweet
    comment <3

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  62. Joshua TjandraMarch 21, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    beautiful beach + family! (: (: (:

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  63. KTMarch 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    hey Thu, thanks for stopping by my blog! I love this post, it looks like soooo much fun on the beach! Can't wait til it gets warm here! :)

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  64. The Little FlapperMarch 21, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I love the color of the dress. Florida is beautiful, I've only been once but the beaches were relaxing. Love that little photo of all of you as well :)

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  65. TiffanyMarch 21, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    You look gorgeous! I love the dress. I love living in Florida near the most beautiful beaches in the world! =) I'm glad y'all had fun!

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  66. SamanthaMarch 21, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    These are GREAT pictures!! Y'all look like you're having so much fun on the gorgeous beach!

    xo, sam

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  67. Johanna L.March 22, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    I love that bathing suit :) And all the pictures look fabulous, everyone is having so much fun! :) Adorable ♥ xoxo

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  68. MacherieMarch 22, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    amazing pics, I cant wait to go to the beach.hehehe.=) awesome family

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  69. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    omg you look 20 years old!! And these are your beautiful kids?!? Wow!! Amazing!

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  70. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Looks like so much fun!! Amazing:)

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  71. Shalika-Creative SOULMarch 27, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    This is what life is ALL about. FAMILY-LOVE. Always, SOULBeauitul xx*s

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