Sunkissed Refresher: Get Away for a Day

Wouldn't we all love to be able to just get up

and go to some awesome place we've always wanted to see?

Hawaii, Vegas, New York, Italy, Fiji...wherever it is, sometimes it 

can get really expensive and you just get bummed out because maybe you can't afford it.

Well, why not just jump in your car and drive out in the country,

find a beach, some mountains, a little hole in the wall restaurant you've

heard good things about, go find a river or a lake, 

or a quiet town off the beaten track you've never been to.

Just going somewhere for the day, that doesn't cost you your life savings

or entire credit card balance, is so refreshing!

It gets you out of your funk, puts things back into perspective,

helps you to appreciate the life you have back at home. 

Maybe you'll meet a new person that inspires you,

see something that gives you hope if you're feeling down, 

or just be able to have some peaceful, alone time.

Stop waiting for something fun to happen, and go out 

and make it happen! Let the wind whip your hair and the the music

take you somewhere else, think about whatever you want or don't

think at all, forget about "real life" for a few hours and indulge in the moment.

Grab some friends or just jump in your car or on your bike and GO! 

Until next time, keep dreaming. xoxo

Sunkissed DIY: Bikini Tie*Dye

I had the intention of getting rid of some of my old bikinis 

the other day and came across this criss-cross top

that I wore all the time when I used to live in 

Costa Rica...its really faded in some parts

but I forgot how much I loved it!

So, instead of throwing it out, or giving it away,

I decided to try and revamp it a little.

A little tie dye can spice any article of clothing up,

so why not try it on a bikini, right?!

Then, I figured, while I was in my crafty mode,

I would try it with another just plain white bikini 

that I've had forever, but never really wear because

let's be honest, its pretty boring.

The whole process didn't take long at all,

and bam! 3 new bikini separates!

Here's what I did...

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

1. Bikini that's just a plain color, top or bottoms or both!

2. A bunch of little rubberbands

3. s-e-i tumble dye spray fabric dye. (Find it at Kmart, Michaels or any big craft store) I like this because you can just spray it on, and add colored texture to other parts of the fabric that you didn't tie up. They have different color packs, so pick one that will go with your bikini! You can also mix the colors together to create even more color options!

4. Newspaper or old towel that you don't mind getting stained.

WHAT YOU DO:

1. Twist and tie up sections of the bikini with rubber bands. I also tied all the bikini strings in knots, so I didn't have to put so many rubberbands everywhere.

2. Lay the bikini on that newspaper or towel cuz it's gonna get messy. 

3. Spray as much or as little on the spots that you've tied up; then go around to the other spots and just spritz them with color to add some more fun designs to the rest of the bikini fabric. 

4. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes so the dye dries up. Then wash your hands so you don't get that paint all over everything you touch! (This stuff comes off your hands pretty easy, that's also why I like it so much.)

5. Take all the rubberbands off the bikini and let it hang dry for another 20 minutes.

6. Place the bikini(s) in the dryer on medium heat for 20 minutes to set the dye.

7. Ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom! Brand new, super fresh, super cool lookin 'kini! 

Until next time, keep dreaming. xoxo

Sunkissed Solution: Run Away

Run run run away!

No, I'm not talking about running away from your problems,

your life, your fears or challenges...

just running. =)

Feeling your feet fly across the ground beneath you,

feeling the cool or warm breeze in your face,

the power and strength of your own body moving you forward,

blasting some good tunes in your ears or sometimes turning it down so you can 

hear the sounds of the world around you (or the car that's about to run

into you because they're not paying attention).

For me, a good run ALWAYS makes me feel better.

Life can get out of control and uncertain, but 

when you put your mind and will-power into running a certain distance,

you're in complete control of yourself and you feel powerful

and self-assured and confident!

And, who wouldn't want to feel that way?!

I understand that sometimes "just" jogging isn't enough.

Ya, if you're trying to beef up, lose a 

reasonable amount of weight, or work on certain "problem" areas,

you obviously would need to incorporate weight lifting,

diet changes, etc...but if you are consistent and goal-oriented about

your runs and keep pushing yourself, I believe it can do the trick for ya!

So, I made a little list of how

running can benefit you, alot of them are common 

sense for most of us, 

but some may surprise you:

• Makes you healthier in general: increases your lung function, raise levels of good cholesterol, boosts your immune system, reduces your chances of getting blood clots.
• Strengthens your ticker: all that blood pumping when you're gettin' your jog on helps your arteries keep their elasticity and keeps your heart in good working order!
• Burns calories (duh!): the heavier you are, the more calories you'll burn when you run; but that just means that as you lose weight, you push yourself to go farther, faster, harder...you get it.
• Ego-booster: when you're setting goals about how far or often you run, and you accomplish those, you feel soooo darn good that you can't keep from giving yourself a little pat on the back....or 2 or 3.
• Relieve stress, depression, all those bad vibes: if I'm having a bad or stressful day, just going on even a short jaunt will make the world of a difference in my mind set. Running forces your body to exert that energy on pushing yourself forward, making your body go go go; so those hormones that are causing you to feel down, angry, sad, annoyed, etc. are being put to use for your good, and they kinda forget why they were making you feel bad to start with!
• Running will help you sleep better, be less likely to get headaches, strengthen your body, give you more energy, help you focus, and just seems to make you a more positive, upbeat person in general! 

So, grab your kicks and hit the road!

Check out this site and this one too for more info.

Until next time, keep dreaming. xoxo

Sunkissed Thoughts: To Live

My thoughts on what it means "to live"...

Until next time, keep dreaming. xoxo

Sunkissed Sayonara

Well, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I cannot believe it's 2013 already. 2012 just decided to end,

and I didn't even get a heads up. I guess that's what happens

when you get older, time literally flies.

It was a beautiful year for me though. 

Many wonderful memories were made, new friendships blossomed,

exhilirating experiences, lots of laughing and late nights...

Now to make sure 2013 is just as good, if not better...

Enough looking back, time to look forward. 3 more months and the 

sun will be warm again, my car won't have frost on it in the morning,

and I won't be able to see my breath anymore!

So, here's some "sunkissedness" to help get us through

the chilly days.

Wildfox Swim 2013. Oh so bad.

These photos are from Tallow's Summer 2013 line.
A beautiful & inspirational Australian women's surf brand. 

The roomie and I ringing in the New Years

I'll end things with this mesmerizing song by 

Ben Howard & Monica Heldal. Enjoy!

U N T I L   N E X T   T I M E .  K E E P   D R E A M I N G .

X O X O

Sunkissed Line: STONE COLD FOX

Well, fall is in full swing, and although it's still surprisingly

warm here in Cali (which makes me a very happy lady), 

the colder weather is just around the corner.

Luckily, there's beautiful clothes that still

have a taste of sunshine but keep 

you from getting goosebumps and 

wondering why you didn't bring a jacket... 

So...ready for some foxiness?!

STONE COLD FOX is a California based clothing line

that you can't really compare to anything else.

The amazing thing about SCF's vintage inspired pieces is  

that they're so intricate and beautifully detailed, but

you can literally just throw them on and you 

look like you planned your outfit out for a week.

The ladies behind the line, Cydney & Dallas,

pride themselves on making

"timeless pieces" that look great on many

different body types!

These photos are all from their most

recently released collection,

"beautiful imperfection."

It's that easy, breezy but trendy, girly and unique

look that will make anyone with a pair of eyes

fall in love with these clothes.

The pieces are made when ordered, with

much care and detail, so you can be sure you're

getting a magnificent, quality piece of heaven 

when you order from SCF.

Visit their website to find out how you can 

get your body into one of these amazing pieces!

Go find them on Facebook!

...and stay foxy!

Until next time, keep dreaming. xoxo

Sunkissed Quotes: Think and Wonder

Getting inspired by the doctor himself today. 

Who said he was only good for children's stories and funny poems?

Until next time, keep dreaming. xoxo