Our first stop was a quick trip gulf side for a few hours on the beach. The water was actually a bit chilly and the beach was very busy! Our local beaches are usually quite quiet so we weren't prepared for that.
Thankfully, there was a cute pier and shopping area nearby so we walked around there first. Lots of touristy type shops. We didn't buy anything (except for some yummy ice cream) but I've gotten fonder of window shopping.
The evening was spent window shopping in downtown St. Petersburg with some yummy Italian food for dinner. We did a lot of walking around and it was quite nice to just hang out together and relax.
The next day, we hit up more of the arts district. Alas, we forgot that many small businesses are closed on Mondays. So much of our window shopping was actually just looking at shop windows.
I also got to wear my new prescription sunglasses! The sun really is much brighter in Florida and sunglasses are a must.
So I decided to get some prescription sunglasses after my last eye exam. It was actually a lot easier to find cool retro style sunglasses than regular glasses.
At any rate, they pretty much look fabulous with everything including this great orange ensemble. Lots of people really liked this skirt! Floridians love their oranges.
Then we found this great colorful mural and I had to get some outfit shots in front of it. Sometimes it's just so fun to pick a background that is very modern with a retro outfit. Plus, it was very orange!
And right next to it was a huge orange wall with a green door so we shot there too! It was so much fun to be shooting in an urban setting again. I love where we live now but I do miss the downtown living.
It was so great to be able to walk everywhere and there were quite a few bicyclers out and about too! Unfortunately, our town isn't very bike or pedestrian friendly and I had forgotten how much I really enjoyed walking and biking to work everyday!
Guess I need to make walking and biking more one of my resolutions for 2016!
Awesome location for a shoot. I really like the juxtaposition of the old world-y looking cobblestones and the modern graffiti art on the walls.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous New Year, sweet dear!
♥ Jessica
Is that a Bernie Dexter skirt? I was surprised to find out that Bernie Dexter opened her first shop in downtown not far from my home. Her styles and fabrics are so fun and happy! Anyway, you look great in it and make me yearn for warmer times.
ReplyDeleteIt's a Pin Up Girl Clothing piece actually.
DeleteLove this skirt so much! And what a fun location!
ReplyDeleteI totally hear ya on needing prescription sunglasses. It was one of the first things I did when moving to California. And I totally agree, much easier to find retro styles when looking for sunglasses. Not sure why... Hmm...
xoxo
-Janey