Laila Laperriere

Friday, April 29, 2011

~Tangerine~ Wk #26


IMAGINE IF YOU WILL.........................
A busy friday night, trying to get out of town, you sit in a traffic jam for about an hour on one of Southern California's major freeways. Inch by inch the grid lock barely moves, you wonder..is it worth it? Once the bottleneck opens up on the 91, its a clear drive, your destination awaits your arrival. You cant resist pushing that button where your arm is resting, the window glides down allowing a warm, sensual desert breeze to flow over you and that special someone behind the wheel. His hand reaches over to cup your knee, a wink and a grin lets you know, oh yah, its worth it. He gives your knee a gentle squeeze before his fingers leave and find the controls on the stereo. With a few pushes forward on the cd player, at first it is quiet but just the purr of the pony's V8, as you lean back in the black leather seat and close your eyes. Then the bose speakers began to thump a deep base, and the tune begins to play....



These pictures reminded me of a getaway to one of my favorite places..Palm Springs, CA. The hustle of traffic when your driving the 91 freeway to get there. But that warm desert breeze is something you never forget once your there. You wake up to a canopy of palm trees outside your suite door, where the backdrop is a crystal blue sky, hugged by the San Gorgonio mountains. A day spent by the pool, your cabana hunk (that you keep peeking at behind those wayfarers) bringing you drinks. A nap to sleep off Antonio's famous margaritas, and warm evenings in an outside restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive, dining beneath a starlit sky.
I am not sure if tangerine ever looked or felt so good, but this weeks *COLOR CHALLENGE*  has me longing for a weekend getaway. Wanna come with me? =)




Palm Springs, CA. One of many Inn's pictured.



Credits

Skin..*LAQ* Linnea
Hair..*MAITREYA*
Dress..*ZAARA*
Bangles & Necklace..*ZAARA*
Hat..*GOS*
Nails..*PM*


The Tune......


                        

15 comments:

Mayala Loon said...

I'd imediately come with you ;-)
love the idea ... the outfit ... and the whole post ;-)
So ... I'm ready for it ...

Laila Laperriere said...

YAYYY!! LOL, spring fever!
Ty Mayala

Laura18 Streeter said...

Aw cool! I like the story that comes with it too :)

Unknown said...

Love! I had no idea that so many hiipie-esque looks would work with tangerine! This is a beautiful dress and post!

Anonymous said...

I love how tangerine seems to bring in the summer love hippy out in everyone, each in their own style! <3

I adore the way the hat, jewelry and the straps on the dress's middle all work together~

Laila Laperriere said...

Your all right! WOW, maybe the hippie era is implanted deep within our minds, and the tangerine brings it out?
Who knows..lol

Thank you bloggerettes XoX

Anonymous said...

I love it Laila! I think tangerine seems to bring out the summery feel in just about everyone. I'm so coming on vacation with you next time

LisaMun Aronowicz said...

I have that dress too! But you look so much better in it! :-))) Love the styling!

Rudhmellowen said...

Totally gorgeous Laila... can you save me a fruity cocktail Ill catch a flight out there asap

Eliza said...

I am all in! When do we leave? You look amazing, wonderful look!

Kaelyn Alecto said...

Ohh that dress is perfect! I have it in another color but now you made me want it in this one too! ;)

Anonymous said...

Aww, Laila, it brings back fond memories of when I used to visit my parents in Palm Desert. Great shots, and I love the theme.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Lovely choice with the Zaara dress. I've been to Palm Springs once and I too loved the desert air.

Anonymous said...

Take me! Take me! I've already got my bikini.. thing I could even scrounge up an extra cabana boy ;)

Loooove the look and the storying for it!

xoxo, Viv

Anonymous said...

I love it! Your pictures made me feel as though I was there! Though...not as well accessorized as you! You look fabulous!