I know I’m not alone with this thought, but towards the end of every winter (and summer, honestly) I start to get anxious for the next season. Our winter hasn’t been bad – we haven’t had too much rain or really cold weather but I’m definitely ready for spring + summer and everything that comes with warm weather. I’m also starting to shop or look at new arrivals and get excited about dressing for sunny days again. Of course that includes swimwear, so today I wanted to share some of my favorite ways to dress my swimsuits up a little…

mesh tank, similar suit, sunglasses chain, sunglasses

I love a layered look with a one piece. This mesh tank is really fun and would also be cute over a bikini. I also think it’s cute when it’s a little colder and you layer a sweater on top and knot it. This one would work perfectly!

sunglasses, bikini top, sarong, bottoms

One of my favorite bikinis from last summer and it’s back in stock! I love anything crocheted and this sarong is a great price and looks good with every bathing suit!

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A romper/playsuit is always an easy and cute coverup. I got this playsuit at the end of last summer and wore it quite a bit. It’s sadly sold out (fingers crossed it gets re-stocked). I found this one that’s pretty similar.

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I got this beautiful coverup several years ago and it’s still one of my favorites. It makes everything instantly feel more chic and looks good with both bikinis and one piece suits.

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Another favorite from last summer are these Madewell beach pants. They’re gauzy, light weight and comfortable to wear or lounge in. They come in a few other cute colors too!

Shopbop is having their spring sale now through March 8th. It’s one of my favorite times to stock up on items that rarely (if ever) go on sale. And the more you spend, the more you save.

Jewelry:

You know how much I love Gorjana, and all of her pieces are included in the sale. Some of my favorites I wear all the time are this dainty star necklace, adjustable bracelet, coin pendant necklace (pictured above), lock chain necklace, gold huggies, coin necklace, and crescent pendant (I’ve had this one for about 5 years and continue to wear it all the time).

I’m a big fan of the shell jewelry trend and some pieces I’m eying are… this gold bracelet, shell barrette and pink bracelet. 

Denim:

My two current favorite pairs of high-waisted jeans are both included in the sale. The Agolde Jamie jeans (left) and Levi’s 501 Skinny (right). Both pairs are lighter wash, slightly distressed and can be worn tons of different ways.

I ordered two pairs of Agolde shorts and only plan to keep one pair. The Parker vintage cuttoffs and Parker vintage loose fit.

Dresses:

We’re going out Friday night to celebrate a friends birthday and I’m debating between two dresses in my closet. I’ve been wanting to wear both! The first is this sequin fringe dress from BB Dakota (pictured above), I love how unique it is. The second is this vegan leather dress from Rebecca Taylor, it’s such a great LBD and I know I’ll continue to wear it and love it for years.

Swim:

I’ve always been obsessed with swimwear and have more bikinis than I could ever wear. I love buying new ones every year and this neon green smocked bikini (top, bottoms) is my latest that I cannot wait to wear. I’m going to Tulum in a couple months and will definitely be bringing it. I also just got this leopard top and matching shorts that’s a really cute alternative to a coverup. Plus my favorite pom pom coverup is included in the sale and comes in 3 different colors.

*these sunglasses have been a favorite of mine for the past 5 years.

Odds & Ends:

• I wear these spanx faux leather leggings a few times a week and love them so much. They’re incredibly flattering and can even be dressed up.
• I love Clare V. bags in the spring and summer, this tote is one of my favorites.
• Another spring/summer staple of mine is this clutch from Cult Gaia.
• I’ve almost purchased these white mules so many times, I think they’re so versatile, they also come in snake print.

I feel like the majority of my content lately has been baby and kid focused. Which is honestly my life right now and it’s easy to get consumed by it sometimes. But I swear I’m still into fashion, trends and finding great deals on both! Today I want to share some things I’m loving right now.

Sunglasses chains. I think they’re so chic, I just bought this one because I’m still loving the shell trend, and then ended up getting this set too. We were in Palm Springs earlier this week and Jeff even ended up using one.

Summer dresses and rompers. I know a lot of bloggers are shifting their focus to fall but I’m still all about warm weather. I brought these two rompers (1 and 2) and these two dresses (1 and 2) to Palm Springs.

Fun crossbody bags. I’ve been on the hunt for a cute new bag to carry when I’m not with the kids. Love this white one with the gold hardware and this one is super cute too.

High waisted bikinis. Four months postpartum they’ve been really helping me feel like I have my summer body back even though I don’t. I just bought this cute yellow one.

Bracelet stack. I’ve been wanting some dainty gold bracelets to add to my collection and finally found some I love. I purchased this one, this one, this one and this one.

Native deodorant. I’ve been on a natural deodorant kick the past few years and switch between three I love. However, in the summer I feel like nothing compares to Native in the natural deodorant game. My favorite scent is Coconut & Vanilla but it was out of stock in store so I picked up Eucalyptus & Mint and have been loving it as well.

Woven bags. I purchased an off-white one last spring that I’ve gotten so much use out of. I just snagged this red one on sale and it also comes in black. I’m also loving this one and wish I had it for Palm Springs.

This time of year our weather is usually gloomy and still kind of chilly. But that never stops me from thinking ahead to warmer months (ie. July through October) and swimsuit season. I’ve seen SO many cute suits already this year… I wanted to round up my favorites. All are budget friendly too!

1. This scalloped neck halter is so chic and looks a lot like the designer version. It’s only $15!
2. I’m loving this striped reversible top with matching bottoms. The back is so fun.
3. I love anything crochet… this coverup is so pretty.
4. Obsessed with this cute flounce top bikini. It looks so flattering.
5. I’m always searching for cute coverups. Love the pom poms on this one and you can’t beat the price.
6. This striped one piece looks so comfortable, flattering and way more expensive than $20.
7. I love this high-waisted mixed print set!
8. This sarong would be so cute over this suit. It also comes in white.
9. You know I’m always a sucker for mother daughter matching – how cute is this set?!
10. This bikini might be my favorite from the bunch. Slightly nautical… so perfect for summer.
11. Such a pretty white coverup. I would definitely wear this to the beach.
12. I love both the color and style of this bikini – the wrap detail makes is so flattering.

*Both photos are from last year and my swimwear is no longer available.

Hope you’re having a great week – thank you so much for reading and following!

sunglasses, bikini top c/o, bikni bottoms c/o

Another day, another bikini. 🙂 We’re currently in the midst of a heatwave so it only seems apropiate to keep riding this wave. Over the past couple of seasons I’ve started getting into high-waisted bikinis. I got this one at an event a couple of months ago and tucked it away for our Palm Springs trip. The bright floral print is so fun, it’s from Show Me Your Mumu’s Barbie collection – which I couldn’t love more.

Another great thing about a high-waisted bikni is it sucks you in in all the right places. I especially love the belt on this one that you can adjust to however tight you’d like it. The top is really cute too with it’s off-the-shoulder ruffle. I even wore it with a pair of denim shorts as a crop top one night. I love anything that can be worn multiple ways.

You’re probably aware the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is starting tomorrow for card holders. If you’re active on Instagram you will be inundated with coverage for the next several weeks. It’s a great sale to stock up on basics or items that aren’t normally discounted. However, it’s really easy to get burnt out on because everyone seems to post about it non-stop.

I promise to keep my coverage moderate – and I’d like to mostly share items that can be worn now…. I don’t know about you but the last thing I’m thinking of when it’s 100 degrees are fall sweaters and boots.

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When we were in Palm Springs I didn’t wear makeup or do my hair once. It was so nice. We took these pictures after a full day outside. I threw on my friend Ashley’s hat to cover my wet (from the pool) hair. This bikini is probably my new favorite. First of all the color is amazing, it’s a bright/deep fuchsia that is perfect for summer. I also love the smocked off the shoulder top. It’s so different from most of my bikini tops.

I feel like now more than ever anything goes with swimwear. I used to be mostly a triangle bikini top girl, but now there’s a lot more variety in my suits. The off the shoulder part of the top might seem weird, but you can tuck those into the top if you want to wear it more like a bandeau. It also has a lace up back which can be worn in the front too!

We mostly kept Crosby in the shade and she always had a hat on. I was a little worried she wouldn’t keep one on… we’re going through a “nothing-on-the-head” phase, but she didn’t mind. The chin strap definitely helped with that.

I bought her this mini rainbow pool float to match ours, but she really didn’t care for it. We had a float like this for her too that we finally got her to go in. It took a lot of effort but once she was in she would tolerate it for about 15 minutes. Success. We’re heading out of town again this weekend and will be brining it along again.

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Hope you have a great weekend!