When the weather is swelteringly hot you can usually find me somewhere inside, not only in an air-conditioned room but stationed near the strongest cold air vent. This is impossible to sustain in Florida–you need to be outside to enjoy yourself, and that's where the heat, humidity, and mid-day sun are opressive and pretty much impossible to avoid.  I tried my best to cope by wearing short shorts and a light tank–although the cute ties on its open back were for fun more than function.

p.s. These shots were taken in Epcot, my favorite of the four theme parks that make up Walt Disney World. For those of you who might not be familiar with its concept, the park features a "Future World" and "World Showcase"–eleven pavilions representing various nations arranged around a lagoon. I could spend forever in this international part for two reasons (both of which you could probably guess)–spectacular food and shopping (but more on that tomorrow).

Shirt: Open back tank in Black, Belle Du Jour for Macys [not available online]

Shorts: Trouser fit shorts in Electric Blue, Banana Republic [no longer available online]

Bag: Medium Travel Tote in Black, LeSportsac [$78, available here]

Sandals: Sagitar T-Strap Sandal in Black, Hush Puppies [was $75, available here]

Jewelry: DKNY Unisex Stainless Steel Watch [$195, available here], Micropave Diamond Band in White Gold, Channel-Set Diamond Band in Yellow Gold [was $700, available here]; Thin Gold Band with Bezel Set Diamond, Jennifer Meyer [$175, available here]; Tiara Diamond Band in White Gold, Ice [$475, available here]; Silver Expandable Wire Bangle, Alex and Ani