Challenge day 1: Panama Canal Administration building

When: Monday January 11, 2010

What:
Black & White dress: Used to be my mom's back in the day...
Black jacket: Hand me down from my sister
Black Nine West belt: TJ Max
Pink shoes: Stevens (Panama)
Pink purse: borrowed from my mom

Where: My mom and I went on yet another adventure, this time to the Panama Canal Administration building

Comments:
For the first day of this week's challenge, I was inspired by the black and silver ring my friend gave me. Since the ring is "colorless", I decided to challenge myself to wearing a black and white outfit. This is a big challenge for me since I love wearing color, so I couldn't help adding the pop of pink with the shoes & purse :)

This outfit is even more special because of this unique dress. It was the dress my mother wore the day my father proposed to her... so its at least 33 years old!! Knowing that she wore this dress on such a special day was reason enough for me to be extra happy today :)

The Panama Canal Administration building is just as the name implies: the place where all the administration of the Panama Canal takes place. The beauty of the place is that it is set up high on a hill and it has beautiful surroundings.

This building also brings me fond memories because my family and I used to slide down those hills on big cardboard boxes. It sounds sorry weird, but it was sooo much fun when we were younger. The building also has a tall water fountain in front of it:

This fountain was made in memory of the chief engineer of the Panama Canal: George Goethals (just in case you were wondering why it said Goethals on it... jeje)

I also took a picture with the entrance of one of Panama's Theatres. If you look closely, you can also see one of Panama's characteristic "Diablo Rojos" which are big buses painted with several bright colors.

I once again had a lovely time on this adventure with my mom. I also enjoy sharing a little bit about Panama with all of you so that you get an idea of what my country is like :)

Here is another way in which I've worn a black & white outfit with a pop of pink: