Tuesday, March 29, 2011

'[Paradise] By Any Other Name Would [Look] as Sweet'


The bf treated me to a relaxing Caribbean cruise for our 5th year anniversary.  All I will say is that coming back from that beauty and warmth to the frigid temps and crowded streets of NY can really put a girl in a foul mood.

So here are some pics I took.  I must admit that I didn't pick up the camera as much for my blog as I should have but I think you guys will get the gist.

Which of the Caribbean Islands have you guys been to and which did you like the best?

Grand Turk - Turks & Caicos

  




  

Nassau Bahamas






Half Moon Cay Bahamas








  

What I'm Wearing:
PomPom Kaftan:  Victoria's Secret
Straw beach hat:  JCrew
Wood Earrings:  NYC jewelry store

Maxi Dress:  Forever21
Straw Fedora:  Urban Outfitters
Bikini: Victoria's Secret

Brown Suede Fedora: Free People
Purple Bikini: Victoria's Secret
Two-tone Cover up Maxi: Free People
Orange Turtle Sarong: Bought while in St. Marteen (about 12 years ago)

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95 comments:

  1. NathalieMarch 29, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful pictures... Looks like you had a great time. The water and sand ---> HEAVEN!
    It's me and my BFs 5 year anniversary in June wouldn't mind the same treat lol!

    http://www.fashionablefantasy.com

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  2. ShevahMarch 29, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Wow these are gorgeous! I want to go to the beach so bad!

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  3. TabathaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Beautiful pictures :-) I could almost feel the sun on my skin *lol* I'm so desperately in need of some warmth it seems.
    That was a very sweet idea of your boyfriend!

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  4. jamesMarch 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    awww, that was super sweet of him!! what a great present :) it looks soo beautiful there <3 great photos <3

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  5. GretchTMMarch 29, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    That looks like paradise indeed. Great photos! Happy 5 years. My boyfriend and I have been dating for 5 years too. :)

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  6. KirstinMarch 29, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I've had my eyes on this dress and seeing you in it makes me want it more! These photos are just gorgeous! Happy 5 yr anni, you guys are a gorgeous couple!

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  7. TienMarch 29, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Haven't yet been to the Caribbean as the Pacific Islands are much closer! I would love to go to Provinciales in the future, but upcoming, we have the Tahiti trip. I love the photos and the water is to die for! Happy 5th, Amy, your BF sure knows how lucky he is to have such a beautiful woman like you!

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  8. oomph.March 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    girl, you got some great photos! all the beaches are so beautiful, hard to tell them apart...but love nassau with the one tree in the middle of the sand!!!

    rockoomph.blogspot.como

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  9. TienMarch 29, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    *Providenciales

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  10. Monroe SteeleMarch 29, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    wow these photos are AMAZING. you look stunning girl..that caribe weather suits you. I love the shadow photos. wow..these are just really amazing.

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

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  11. KristinaMarch 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    OMG I want to be there ... NOW !!!
    love it <3

    xx
    www.simplebutreal.com

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  12. JerricaMarch 30, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    OMG I'm so freakin jealous haha these photographs look amazing and your bf is amazing for giving you hat trip! Hope you enjoyed every moment.

    dearest,

    Fashion Nostalgia

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  13. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    OMG babeee! Im loving these pics! Every single one! Gawd, Im so jelly! :D Especially the one with you and the palm tree, you should print it and put it on your wall!

    But we are happy you are back :) Oh yeah, lets talk about out meet up. Send me an email (timeslikemine@googlemail.com), I´ll send you my dates then and we can see what we can do :) It would be amazing!

    Did I mention that I <3 these pics?

    xx
    M.

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  14. Michelle's Style FileMarch 30, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Beauitulf pics- looks like heaven!

    x
    Michelle
    www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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  15. zs closetMarch 30, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    beautiful pictures!!!!xxx

    www.zscloset.blogspot.com

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  16. LeXaMarch 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    True paradise,esp with u there..Love the photos and the outfits..Gorgeous xo

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  17. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    i love your hat, and the water and the sun look amazing!!!


    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  18. CollectionsMarch 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Omg this all looks so amazing, I'm so jealous of you!!

    www.fashionablecollections.blogspot.com

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  19. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    What a lucky girl!

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  20. Dee O.March 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    GORGEOUS photos! I'm so jealous!! Lol :)

    That GOOD GOOD Blog

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  21. MICHELLEMarch 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS!♥ I want see carribean islands :)

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  22. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    i love thew beach photos!!!!!!!! you are gorgeous! :D already followed you weeks ago. hehe. :D you must have missed it.


    xoxo,♥ace

    http://aceduchua.blogspot.com/

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  23. ♕March 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I'm jealous, great photos and wonderful location :)

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  24. Hand~Pck'd by NikonaMarch 30, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Luv these bahama shots, so beautiful and calming. Great shots!! : D Nice blog!

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  25. joanaMarch 30, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    AWWW PARADISE

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  26. MarinaMarch 30, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Wow these pictures are amazing, this is such a perfect scenary for a photoshoot!!!!!!!
    look a great and fun time:))))

    so amazing!!!!
    thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!!

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  27. MariloéMarch 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    GOOOSH sooooo wonderful. I want to bet here at the beach :/ jealous :D

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  28. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONMarch 30, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    omg girl...is this for realz?! AMAZING! Every picture looks absolutely serene...what an amazing BF you have! xx

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  29. AlexMarch 30, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    that looks like an AMAZING 5 year anniversary :) congrats lady!

    and I am sure you get stuff like this all the time, but I nominated you for a Stylish Blogger Award because you're one of my new favorite bloggers :) It's on my newest post if you're interested!

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  30. allergic to vanillaMarch 30, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    jelly jelz honey...I need a vaycay BAD! Here I am sitting at my desk feeling terrible- ugh cramps- and these pictures make me feel just a bit better. I've been to Nassau for a hot minute, it was on a cruise too. It's almost wierd to be back home, no? It's like you still belong over there?!
    xo Carlina
    AllergicToVanilla.com

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  31. CaramellaMarch 30, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    wow stunning pictures! You are your bf are soo cute together! =)

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  32. Sian ThomasMarch 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    These photos are beautiful =) I really want to go somewhere like that now! And you are stunning =D
    Following you now =)
    http://xrebelangelx.blogspot.com/

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  33. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    ♥Love your blog♥

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  34. De VeroMarch 30, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Oh love your pictures!! SO great it looks!

    http://de-vero.blogspot.com

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  35. Capucine de ChocqueuseMarch 30, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Oh I am SO jealous!!

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  36. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    wonderful pics!!!

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  37. beautifuldisasterMarch 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    thanks for visiting! i love your suede fedora! not sure how to follow people??

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  38. EMarch 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    These photos are just making me seethe with envy! The weather is sooo gross here right now!

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  39. Jennifer S.March 30, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    OMG this is me jealous that I as not on a cruise too!! Looks like you had a great time! happy anniversary to you and your boo. :)

    jen
    http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

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  40. JuseneideMarch 31, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    I really enjoin this post :=) and now I miss more my holidays :P
    kisses

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  41. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    thanks for your loveley and so sweet comments! i really appreciate this post and your kaftan is fabulous!
    follow you of course
    kiss

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  42. damiMarch 31, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Love the photo of you running back from the water. 5 years, congrats!

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  43. Skinny Hipster...March 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    SOOOOO JEALOUS lol...you look really happy in your pics!!!! Loving you sandals!!

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  44. Silvia NegrettiMarch 31, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I want to stay there!!!!!
    How lucky you are!
    xoxo
    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  45. NádiaMarch 31, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    What gorgeous pics!!!! The light and background is stunning!

    http://myfashioninsider.blogspot.com/

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  46. EllieMarch 31, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    These photographs are absolutely fantastic! Oh how I wish to be in a caribbean paradise! You look lovely doll!
    -Ellie

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  47. GraceMarch 31, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    OMG stunning place, beautiful pics and gorgeous lady! : ) you' re stunning honey! : ) xxx

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  48. Jadore-FashionMarch 31, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I am so jealous! you know you could have taken me, I will definitely fit in you box and I promise not to bug you! love the pictures--never been to any.

    Which one did you like the most?

    xoxo
    Stella
    http://www.jadore-fashion.com/

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  49. The Odd and ChicMarch 31, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    The beach suits you ;-)!!! Love your suits and colourful cover-up. Great photos, made me miss the sun so much!

    http://www.oddandchic.com

    xxx

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  50. PRENAMarch 31, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Looks like you had an amazing time! Loving your beach looks, so relaxed and cool

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  51. JeedaMarch 31, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Just stunning...the beach, you, pics....love!
    www.swoonblog.com

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  52. agnesMarch 31, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    oh la la, c'est magnifque, la mer, l'eau bleue, le sable fin et blanc, je t'envie....Et il y a personne, c'est cool ça
    Tes photos sont sublimes, et toi aussi, c'est vraiment très joli

    J'aime beaucoup tous ce que tu portes, bravo.

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  53. Pretty Dee DeeMarch 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Great pictures!!

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  54. Jenny Lee, The DictioncanaryMarch 31, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Gorgeous photos, lucky girl!! What a wonderful way to celebrate your anniversary!

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  55. valentina ♥March 31, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    i'm so jealous!!!
    simply BEAUTIFUL! i wanna go there by now!!

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  56. Bronzed HumanityMarch 31, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    The perfect paradise!! That looks like too much fun! You look beautiful also!
    xx

    Hot Pink Day

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  57. Hélène Marie JeanneApril 1, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    oh..i just cant wait for summer!! :))
    where is that?!
    Loved ur photos!
    keep up
    xx
    eleni

    http://noeudrose.blogspot.com

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  58. ZarnaApril 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    this looks like such an amazing trip!! i would SO love to go there.

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  59. ChiccaApril 1, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    OMG, I can't believe you are in a such amazing place!!!I wish to be there too, you are in paradise!!! Stunning shots and you look great as usual!
    http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/

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  60. Artfully AwearApril 1, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Ahh, you look stunning! Aren't vacations grand? I am, for sure, not ready to head back east! Great photos, and I love all of your colorful beachwear!

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  61. thomessaApril 1, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Wow, that's so nice of your bf! The islands look beautiful!

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  62. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    So generous of your boyf to treat you to such a luxurious place!

    xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com/

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  63. MaryjaneApril 1, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    That's so incredible! Looks like you had a fab time!

    Maryjane xoxo

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  64. KatApril 1, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    amazing pics!! such a beautiful place!! you look gorgeous in every one of the pics :)

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  65. Frankie SunshineApril 1, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Ohhh wow this looks absolutely heavenly! x

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  66. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I'm vicariously living through your amazing vacation pictures since spring has yet to materalize in my city. Kudos to your bf, a nice treat indeed.

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  67. Julie Khuu | Haute KhuutureApril 1, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Omigosh ahhhhhhmazing!!! Love all your colorful ensembles and against that heavenly backdrop....couldn't be any more perfect!
    I've been to Jamaica but it pales in comparison to how positively magical Turks and Caicos looks! I'm saving up for it as we speak...Thanks for the inspiration ;D

    xo-Julie

    Haute Khuuture Blog

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  68. Thu NguyenApril 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    That water looks so stunning!!! How perfect are these photos, I need to get a way to this place! Love your hat. :)

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  69. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Wonderfuuul. I'd love to go to the beaaach. These places look absolutely wonderful!

    Vicky
    new post: Back to girly:&
    follow me

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  70. fairy on acidApril 2, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Lovely post :)
    I'm following your blog, would you mind commenting and following mine back? Means a lot to me!
    www.fashionablydrugged.blogspot.com/

    xx/Emilija

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  71. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Oh my! these pictures are dreaaaamy! Wish I were there, in deed paradise! Love your printed kaftan and hat look!

    Cess O. <3
    The Outfit Diaries

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  72. sunny @ taryn's design diaryApril 2, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Wow! The colors of nature there are so perfect, it looks surreal! Thanks for sharing.

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  73. Jelena ZivanovicApril 2, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    speechless!!!!!!the pics are more than fantastic,u look wonderful,your bf is such a heart for giving u that present for the anniversary!!!one day i'll visit those remarkable islands,but thanks to u i can enjoy in them at this moment!!!!:)))
    xoxoxoxo
    http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/

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  74. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    amazing photos ;o !!! i follow you ;)
    visit me ;) kisses ;*

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  75. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    wow! great pictures. This is like paradise :)
    Love your first dress :)
    Love Lois xxx

    http://lisforlois.blogspot.com/

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  76. 20 YORK STREETApril 2, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Wow, these photos are soo beautiful! I have been to many Caribbean Islands and I think my faves are Nassau, Grand Cayman and Belize!

    besos,

    ML
    It's OUT!
    Come and join The Pajama Project!
    Twenty York Street

    Twenty York Street

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  77. LisaApril 3, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Great photos! I can't wait to go on vacation again.

    Thanks for visiting, and we can definitely follow each other :)

    A Fictional Blog

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  78. ToyaApril 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Hi Amy!

    What a great blog you've got. Living in paradise is sooo hard (LOL) I guess I will have to suck it up and do it.

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I will add you to my bloglove list, and hope you do the same.
    Stay fab
    xoxo
    Toya

    www.islandstyle.typepad.com

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  79. ClaireApril 3, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    *sigh* a Caribbean island... in my dreams!! I haven't set foot on a decent beach for many, many years *sulks*

    You take really wonderful photos - you can feel the heat! Alex nominated us both for Stylish Blogger Awards, that's how I found this blog, and I'm loving it so far!

    Cx

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  80. Dolce GabankaApril 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Wow! Amazing view!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!! :D

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  81. SeeItSewItApril 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    ....say it with me...... we wanna go back!!!!!!!! lol absolutely gorgeous pics!

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  82. Dara UApril 5, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    pictures are beautiful! love that first kaftan

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  83. silvieApril 5, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    lovely pics!!!
    I follow you, hope you'll do the same!
    silvie
    http://oneadaysilvie.blogspot.com/

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  84. purse 'n bootsApril 5, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    WOWWWW. it looks like you had an absolute amazing time. you were raking the saying relaxing and maxing to a whoooole new level!!! need to get me on a vacation. stat!!!!! LOVE it!

    xx
    ashley <3

    pursenboots.blogspot.com

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  85. AshleyApril 5, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    These photos are gorgeous! Congrats on your 5th anniversary!

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  86. who am iApril 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    amazing weather and amazing pictures!! Congratulations on your anniversary :D following you now!

    blog.misspouty.com

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  87. EbApril 6, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I LOVE this! Im a sucker for prints!

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  88. bravegrrlApril 7, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    amazing photos... i am so ready for warmer temps :) love the photo of you and your boy... too cute!

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  89. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    amazing photos

    love sea so much.

    xxx

    http://www.lavoguette.com

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  90. Flavia AlessandriApril 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wowwwwwwwwwwwww!!! So FANTASTIC!!!
    Kisses ~.~
    Flá
    Thanks for visiting me!

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  91. apparellelApril 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    omg... so envious! turks and caicos is one of my favorite places to go.... the water!!! loving your blog!

    xxx
    t

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  92. AlexisApril 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    These are the most beautiful holiday snaps I've ever seen. You look awesome babes.. x

    http://GluttonforGrandeur.com x

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  93. Like Mousse Au ChocolatMay 1, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    wooow what beautiful pics.. huuum soooo goood miss

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  94. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    WOW! Such a nice breeze in those places! I've been there too! You look so fab chic in all of them!
    I love tattoos as you can see, but i won't put it my chest!Hers look part of the lace dress! that's cute!

    htt://www.cougarvintage.blogspot.com

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  95. Joanna S.October 6, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    gorgeous photos and place ! xx

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