summer staple: the little white dress!

Each summer I am pulled like a magnet to all the sweet and spunky little white dresses that are on the market.  The pull to these dresses is likely that the window in which to wear them is so small… but also because they are just so versatile. You can dress them up with heels, or down with sandals or even sneakers.  Simply popping a blazer or denim jacket on over top of a little white dress pulls the look together or makes it more weather appropriate as needed.  And don't stop there… the options are limitless with accessories and jewelry as well.

I hope you have fun wearing a little white dress this summer!

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summer beach essentials 2015!

Can you feel it in the air? The freedom of summer is finally here.  I don't think I have ever been so ready to kick off a new season… my kids still have a few days of school left which is hard to believe. But I am not letting that kill my vibe. We are officially in the midst of summer, friends. And it feels fantastic. 

While I don't get too personal here on the blog very often, this spring was one of the toughest seasons of life I think I've ever had.  With my ankle injury that kept me down (literally on my butt) all spring, my husband's travel schedule and one unexpected twist and turn after another for months on end I am finally ready to shed that season of my life and move into a new fresh season as a renewed and inspired being. 

My favorite way to spend time in the warmer months are by the pool or beach… with such limited sun in the winter months in these parts - I really like to maximize my relaxation and vitamin D consumption all summer long and near the water is the only way to do it!

So here is to one stylish and splashing summer friends… 

sunglasses: shown or less expensive option

sunscreen: go safely into the sun with the beautycounter protect

cover-up: shown or less expensive option

suit: shown or bikini version or less expensive option

sandals: shown or less expensive option

tote:  shown or in blue

set up: chair (how fab!?!) + towel

12 summer basics…

Roll call… how is your closet looking for summer? Here are 12 summer basics you will want to have on hand all summer. 

denim skirt, sneaker, maxi dress, sun hat, chambray top, carryall, sandal, white short, stripe top, easy dress, denim short, tunic

Summer Pool Essentials 2015!

Can you believe that Memorial Day is only one week away? Since the un-official - but pretty much official - start of the summer is just around the corner I have teamed up with Garnet Hill to make sure we are ready for the season!

My must-haves for the summer season are mostly pool and beach related… you can find me at one of those two places as much as humanly possible in the summer!  To ensure pool readiness this time of year… make sure you are stocked up on some fab swimwear, an awesome pool bag, some bright and bold pool deck shoes, a flashy towel to claim your space and a little cover-up for trips to the tiki bar!

swim cover up, swim top & bottom, pink nail polish, birkenstock sandals, striped tote, graphic print beach towel, sunglasses

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