Scallop Blush

::dress/tobi, shoes/kohl's, sunnies/chanel {super old- similar}, lips/too faced {peony}::

 

 

 

I am exhausted you guys! The wedding this past weekend was amazing and I can only imagine if I had had to go back to work on Monday vs Wednesday. Let's all take a second to appreciate a long week... yay!

 

We put in a patio toward the end of last summer and only had a few pieces of furniture to enjoy it last year. So naturally I just sit on it in my best Tobi dress and tend to my lipstick. Kidding!!!

 

 In like March I was frantically searching Amazon to find a good deal on patio furniture so my husband and I could enjoy our outdoor space. This set was an incredibly good price and pretty easy to assemble. I didn't do A LOT this year as far as other decor was concerned because we decided to put up a privacy fence so I went with a minimal look for now. We also picked up this table that doubles as a cooler which we have really loved. In addition to patio furniture, we also have a ping pong table in our garage and it's been really fun to pull that out on a nice night and get a little competitive. Of all the activities in the world, I am slightly better at ping pong because why not? One night this last weekend we did a little throw back and played beer pong.

 

I cannot believe it's already July, it's insane how quickly summer goes. I will save the whole basic "I can't wait for Fall" post until a little closer to that season but you guys already know where my head is. During the Zara sale I bought 4 sweaters and a pair of black skinnies soooooooo

 

How was your Independence day?

 

Images by Nicolette

 

xx

:: Beach Bags Essentials ::

Beach and/or pool days are few and far between in the Midwest because the weather is so erratic but when I do get fortunate enough to have one I enjoy every last minute. Having a well rounded beach bag is important- who knows where the day might take you!!

::must have-giant bag, giant towel, good sunnies, good book, GOOD SPF, sea salt spray, adorable suit, & an apres beach outfit::

::top/aerie, bottoms/kohl's, sea salt spray/not your mother's, spf/neutrogena beach defense, book/lauren conrad::

::wet bikini bag/boston store {old-similar} (such a life saver!)::

::sarong/h&m, towel/coach {old-similar}, sunnies/chanel, beach bag/target {old-similar}::

::bronzer & mascara/cargo, lipgloss/revlon, deodorant/dove clinical protection::

shorts- jcrew

tank-aerie

It's important to have a little something to clean yourself up once the sun starts going down because in my experience that doesn't mean the fun is over. My friends and I usually go straight from the beach to dinner & drinks so it's important I have at least sea salt spray to give my hair the right texture (fresh water lakes & pools just don't do it) and mascara and some bronzer to wake up my face! 

We all know I have an affinity for Lauren Conrad and her books are great beach day reads but have you read this article she posted about SPF? It is a must read before any day out in the sun for a better understanding of exactly how to use and apply SPF for maximum protection. 

xx

:: Love ::

Quick jewelry of the day post! It was all love, gold and neon...

::love ring/gift (similar), neon zig zag ring/baublebar x atlantic-pacific (old- similar)::

{check out baublebar x atlantic-pacific new collection, blair is the cutest}

::watch/michael kors (old-similar), hope bracelet/kohls, spike bracelet/stella & dot::

{also totally obsessed with this watch}

::thanksgiving nails/chanel::

It's never to early to start counting your blessing! Thanksgiving is just a few days away- time to make room for yummy food & good memories. 

xx