
Go With The Flow
It’s Friday once again! I love that this week has gone by very fast! Maybe because I am so excited for Halloween this year! Yesterday I went to Universal Studios for the first time to attend the Halloween Event there. Boy, let me tell you! It was SO SCARY! I usually do not like going to haunted houses or anything scary because I am a crybaby. But I definitely gave into peer pressure this year and did not want to miss out on this. I am also going to San Diego for Halloween! What are you guys doing? Any plans?
So I really wanted to do a fall photo-shoot. But as you can see, I live in California and I cannot seem to find fall weather scenes near my apartment unless I go further up north! I then figured I will probably burn up in the sun in fall clothing so I decided to grab my bikini and take myself to the beach instead!
I really love how this bikini is designed! The fact that it is white with pink, purple and blue floral prints on them sold me. I also love that it is a halter-top! Why? Halter-tops are perfect for women with tall and/or broad shoulders. However, as you can see I am not tall – haha – but I sure have broad shoulders! Halter-tops can be worn well by almost any kind of body shape. They attract attention to the center of the body, cut out the broad shoulder lines, and add curves! Although, if you are more gifted than I am as in being bustier, do pay more attention since this neckline can also make you look wider than you actually are. I also love the back design; something about crisscross designs is so sexy to me. But they sure do give you weird tan lines! So make sure you load up on sunscreen!
I’ll let you in a little secret about this shoot and how it happened. This shoot was not planned. As I mentioned above I wanted to do a fall shoot and that didn’t work out because it was extremely hot outside. So at the last second I changed my mind and went to the beach. I had the bikini with me but I did not have the sunglasses that I pictured in my head for this bikini. I knew I wanted round sunglasses to create a more retro look. I arrived at the beach and began searching for sunglasses at the shopping carts around the pier. I finally found the perfect round sunnies for this shoot.
As I began walking towards the beach, I also wanted to be in the water with calm waves up to my waist. However, none of this worked out! The day I decided to conquer my fear to get into the water, the swells were extremely high and the lighting was not right when I got into the water, so I shot around the boardwalk instead. I guess what I am trying to tell you is that things don’t always go according to plan.
If you are like me, you like to be in control and have a plan for everything. I suppose you can call me a control freak when it comes to these things. I like to have a plan for anything and everything, but for this shoot, it was all me being out of control and working with what I have in front of me. Sometimes you have to accept that just because your plans don’t go as you planned, it doesn’t mean it’s ruined. You make the most of your situation, whatever that entails. Part of it is being spontaneous, creative, and open to uncertainties. The shoot actually didn’t turn out bad. Since my bikini is mostly white, with the carnival rides in the background, it made the shoot so much more vibrant!
I think I will do more spontaneous shoot from now on! Just kidding! But I did learn a valuable lesson and that is to not freak out when I am not in control. I’ve learned to stay calm and accept that I don’t have to stress about things that are out of my hands. In this situation I was forced to think on the spot of how I want this shoot to look and work with what I have instead of focusing on what I don’t have. When was the last time you guys did something spontaneous and actually enjoyed it?
Happy Halloween weekend!
Love Linh,
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27 Comments
adele miner
So gorgeous, you look stunning! Your posts are my favourite! x
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Atsuna Matsui
You have an amazing beach bod dear and I love how this floral print bikini looks on you! And yes let’s not freak out about perfection. If anything, people love what is real and relatable, which is why I’m trying to let go of a lot of things. Spontaneity also gives you more surprises and adventures.
xoxo
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samira radmehr
girl you look amazing!! love this suit on you!
xo, samira
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Aldora
WOW you look so good in that swimsuit – literally body goals!
Miki
The shoot worked out well. I love detailed straps on sports bras and bikinis. It’s my favourite feature, so I love this. Girl, your skin is so good. I wish mine stayed nice when I moved to California from Canada. The dry climate has wreaked havoc on me. I’ve never broken out so much in my life!
Xo,
Miki
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lydia webb
You are such a babe! That swimsuit looks fab on you.
xo, Lydia
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caprice bianca
You look beautiful! I love the print of your bikini and your body is perfection! Love how you paired the retro sunnies with this look. Good choice 🙂 PS I’m a control freak too!
Jenn Hanft
This print and suit is gorgeous!! And omg I can never do Universal when it’s Halloween. I’m a huge scaredy cat. I’m glad that this came out so amazing! Spontaneity adds a little spice into our lives!
XO Jenn
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Gigi
Going with the flow is always a good idea! This suit is adorable on you! Especially with the sunnies xx
Tori
I love this Bikini babe!! The print and the back… Simply AMAZING!
You are a gorgeous girl – always so beautiful.
Love
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Lily Rose
I love this bikini on you, the details on the back are so cute and love the floral print too. I’m glad the shoot worked out hehe, I know sometimes things can go unplanned but the spontaneity makes it so perfect. I love the photos too!
-Lily from With Love Lily Rose
Candace
That bikini is so flattering on you. You can always count on Zaful to deliver trendy and adorable pieces. It looks so nice on you!
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Thomas Falkenstedt
That’s something I’m working very hard on, Linh! To go with the flow. It’s against my (self made up) laws of nature to let “things happen” and not stick to the plan, but reading your post AND seeing your pics tell me I should loosen up at bit and just let things happen some times. I’ll probably never let go of control completely, but I could do with some more spontaneous action at times. 🙂
Thanks for giving me a reminder that life isn’t all about planning, but that it should be about having spontaneous fun as well!
xoxo
Thomas
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Jo
Love this set of photos! The spontaneity really comes through and that makes them even more awesome. You look gorg! Love that halter neck bathing suit too!
xo, Jo
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Julia
Beautiful photos! I love this bikini – the print and the back details are gorgeous!
Julia x
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Lady Goldapple
“burn up in the sun in fall clothing so I decided to grab my bikini and take myself to the beach instead!” I would swap with you any time, babe. Just enjoy your beautiful weather. The bikini looks fab on you!
X Charissa
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Bernice
Halloween at Universal Studios sounds so fun, and spooky! I can’t wait to read about your experience there. Halloween in Australia isn’t scary at all, and is hardly celebrated outside of the clubs/bars.
I love these photos! This spontaneous photoshoot was a great idea 🙂
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gina diaz
beautiful swimming suit sweetie! amazing pics.
Xx, Gina
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Stephanie
Not only do I la-la-LOVE your cute ‘kini, but I’m so proud of you for just going with the flow and killing it during a spontaneous photoshoot! I giggled when I saw the pic of you holding Dippin Dots and had to show it to Brandon because that’s where he worked in Florida! He was like “Yes, Linh!!!” Hahah!
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Christine Kong
Love this bikini and I like a halter too style too bc I think it hides a small chest. Hehe. I think being spontaneous works out and these photos are amazing. Xoxo, Christine
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Jo
I love everything floral so you know how much I love this suit. They look amazing on you! Wish it was still summer for us 🙂
xo,
Jo
Andreea Birsan
This swim suit is so cute! Totally loving the floral print, wish it was sunnier over here in Bucharest. Have a lovely weekend! <3
Andreea,
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Brittany
“Stay calm and accept that I don’t have to stress about things that are out of my hands” the best advice for life- seriously! Also love the suit and the photos xx
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diana
omg you look so fabulous
Sharon Wu
Love this swimsuit babe! The back details are amazing! Xo, Sharon
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Darlene
First I am a big fan of your beauty. you look amazing and your body is too die for. I already miss the summer! So lucky you get to enjoy it a little bit longer. Have a great day
x
Darlene
Tania
You are GORGEOUS girl!! Love that lip color with your coloring! And I definitely haven’t gotten to shoot any fall scenes either unfortunately…LA sucks that way but this year it seems like leaves are changing even later than usual =(
xx freshfizzle