This abandoned theme park is decidedly creepy. First, despite its emptiness and the fence barring the entrance, several lights were on throughout--who is paying the electricity bill for this place, hm? Additionally, on the day of my visit (with a couple of friends) wind kept pushing branches against various structures making the most eerie noises. Definitely not a place I would visit at night, but incredibly interesting to enjoy in daylit hours. The biggest draw is the still-intact wooden roller coaster slowly being overtaken by nature. Some of the buildings look interesting, but with collapsed floorboards and sagging roofs a bit too unstable to venture inside (spookiest was the "Inferno House"). Everything is painted in the most delightful colors though--some buildings also featuring a variety of stripes and murals and stars for a very festive feel. Definitely one of those places where I just excitedly stop and take pictures and then have to run to catch up with my friends who have advanced into other corners of the park...
Some dresses prove to be a good investment the first time you wear them out. I knew I thought this dress was pretty and when it arrived in the mail I was pleased at how nicely it fit, but man, the instant I walked out the door the compliments started coming. It seemed like every friend I bumped into felt the need to tell me what a cool dress it was. I even was hit on by a guy when out with my friends with the line "that's a very pretty dress" (followed by a second approach five minutes later, "you're very pretty too, I didn't want the dress to get all the credit"). I'm very rarely approached by guys and most of my friends are quite used to seeing me in a dress, so I'm convinced this one is worth its weight in gold. I'm looking forward to enjoying this number for quite awhile to come.
Anna Sui sticks true to her sweet and bohemian aesthetic but prints and silhouettes are toned down and cooled up for this season's resort collection. Without the distractions of patterned tights, scarves and hats, matching printed skirt and sweater sets shine with logo tees beneath--giving ideas on how to break up actual vintage sets in a laid back style. It's the perfect collection for the summer palette: colorful, uncomplicated, and non-fussy.
