I partnered up with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you a little pool party for the summer!
Kingdom & State is one of my favorite swim brands! I love their patterns and the fun ways you can mix and match them!
Kingdom & State Pool Party
Navy Scales Swimsuit for a Crazy Deal!
I was obsessed with this swimsuit from Free People for the longest time, and I found a copycat version online at Choies! So I bought it and was a little nervous, but it’s actually fantastic! It’s really good quality, fits well, and comes with padding for coverage also! The best part is that it’s only $14.99! WHAT!? You gotta go check it out.
Swim – Choies (style from Free People here); Towel – Target
Photos: Remember When by Raquel
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My Beach/Pool Must-Haves
Aside from the obvious cute swimsuit and cover-up I have put together a list of my must haves for the beach or the pool. I would also include a must have beach read, but I feel like that’s kind of obvious for me so just message me if you want to know my favs! Right now I’m reading ‘If I Stay’ by Gayle Forman, and I’m giving it two thumbs up so far! I included some suggestions that are on my wishlist in each category or things that I already love, but I’d love to hear what your favorites are too!
1. A Beach Bag – you have to have a cute tote to fit all of your must haves…duh.
Mara Hoffman Vinyl Tote – shopbop.com
Seaside Striped Tote – forever21.com
2. Sunglasses – Look cute and keep the sun out of your eyes. I’m loving the colorful styles right now so much!
Ray-Ban Boyfriend Sunglasses – nordstrom.com
Tory Burch Cat Eye Sunglasses – nordstrom.com
3. Headphones – Gotta have my tunes!
Frends ‘Taylor’ Headphones – nordstrom.com
4. Sunscreen – Protect your skin! I wear this moisturizer on my face every day, but if you are out in the sun make sure to use an SPF all over. Sun Bum smells soooo good!
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 – sephora.com
Sun Bum Suncreen Spray – ulta.com
5. Beach Towel – Just a must have, so why not get a cute one.
I Love Summer Beach Towel – urbanoutfitters.com
6. Hair-Ties – I love these hair ties because they are easy on your hair and have the cutest patterns.
Multitude Hair Ties – anthropolgie.com
7. Lip-Balm – If my lips are chapped I hate my life. These are two of my favorite lip balms. Both balms come in a plain color, but they have really cute tinted colors if you want to add a little color! I love that the Sugar brand has SPF added as well, to protect your pucker!
Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 in Honey – sephora.com
Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm – ulta.com
8. Re-Usable Water Bottle – Gotta stay hydrated out in the sun. I love these glass water bottles because they keep your drink cold and the pop top makes it easy to get in and out of. I only take these to the gym now too!
Zulu Atlas Beverage Bottle – target.com
9. Hat – Another way to block the sun and look super stylish while doing it.
Two-Note Floppy Hat – anthropologie.com
Open-Weave Trilby Hat – jcrew.com
10. Camera – Capture all your fun memories!
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera
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Stars and Stripes for the Fourth!
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. (I feel like I say this about every holiday! I just love holidays ok! I love getting a day off work, celebrations, good food, and dressing up!) After searching around I found a lot of great things to wear for the 4th! Some are a little crazy and just for fun and some are more classic, so you’ll have to choose which style you want to go for! I’m not sure what I’ll be doing that day yet, but I’m hoping that it involves some sun, hot dogs, and fireworks!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!
Free People Flag Sweater
Robert Rodriguez Graphic Stripe Box Pleat Skirt
Chan Luu American Flag Bracelet
Wildfox ‘I Want You’ Tank
Lauren Moshi Debbie Color USA Eagle Pocket Tee
Treasured Flag Tote
Free People ‘Bonita Sunshine’ Dress
Nautical Striped Tee
Star-Spangled Mustache Studs
Vintage Seeing Stars Tee
Ombre Floppy Hat
Sparkle & Fade Knit Americana Dress
Soludos Classic Striped Espadrilles
Joie Dawna Tank Dress
Michael Stars Woven Positano Sleeveless Scoop Neck Striped Tank
Mossimo American Flag Canvas Tote – target.com
Truly Madly Deelply American Eagle V-Neck Tee
Flag Printed Leggings
Wishing Star Ring
Shirred-Striped Skirt
Sequin Stripe Tote
Shooting Star Destroyed Sweater
American Flag Hair Pin Set
Chaser Vintage Flag Graphic Cotton Deconstructed Muscle Tee
Current/Elliott The Stiletto in Super Loved with Rose Gold Stars
Wildfox Sun Bleach Beach Towel
Wildfox Jazzercise Stars Off the Shoulder Sweatshirt
Haute Hippie Texas Flag Tee
Moyna Stars Pouch
Star-Spangled Denim Cut Offs
Flag Knit Top
Anniel Ballet Flat
Striped Terry Blazer
Hurley Phantom Block Party Beachrider Boardshort
Americana Pool Float
Modal Cami Dress
Crisscross Boardwalk Sandal