Summer has always been my favorite season, there are just so many fun things to celebrate! I also love how my personal style is a bit more low maintenance when it’s hot. I kind of give my hair and skin a breather by spending less time heat styling and putting on much makeup and embrace a more natural look. The same holds true style-wise too and I wanted to share my go-to summer wardrobe staples. Each of these pieces can be mixed and matched and styled in so many different ways. This would also be a great packing outline if you’re heading out of town in the summer months!

Once the calendar hits March I’m pretty much in spring mode. By now I’m sick of all my winter clothes and ready for light and airy pieces to transition into the next few months. At the start of each season I like to put together some wardrobe staples I know I’ll get a lot of use out of. Items that can easily mix and match with each other as well as other great basics.

Since today is the official first day of fall I thought I’d celebrate by wearing a new LWD. Kinda backwards, right? Just trying to keep it interesting and I really did just get this dress and couldn’t wait to wear it. It’s super comfortable and runs true-to-size (I’m wearing a small and it’s roomy). Not to mention, it’s such a steal at under $30!

I always think of August as a transitional month as it’s the last full month of summer. But now instead of back-to-school shopping, I’m pulling out early fall pieces for the next month or so. This denim jacket is something that never really leaves my closet, no matter what season. Even though it’s still warm here I usually bring it with me because I’m always cold.

In the summer my style turns as low maintenance as possible. I try to heat style my hair less, wear less makeup and pretty much simplify everything. My outfits basically consist of a single piece whether it’s a dress or romper, sandals and a pair of sunglasses. Of course I’ll add a denim jacket or sweater at night if I need the extra warmth – like I did in yesterday’s post. But I wanted to share some of my favorite pieces that make up my summer outfit recipe.

dresses/rompers:

sandals:

sunglasses:

Do you have a summer go-to?! Thanks for reading!

Happy Monday! I’m sharing the last batch of photos from our road trip up the coast. After Santa Barbara we decided to stop and doing a little wine tasting at Melville Winery in Lompoc. It was a cloudy and kind of chilly day but that didn’t stop me from wearing this dress. Sizing note, it runs a little large. I’m wearing a small and it’s a bit too big.

I originally planned to wear it to The Madonna Inn, but decided to keep it casual for wine tasting with my trusty denim jacket and booties, which were ideal for walking around in the vines. Luckily the rain held out until the moment we were leaving the vineyard! It was the perfect day.

nordstrom sunglasses, dress c/o, j. crew denim jacket, purse c/o, sam edelman booties

– shop the look –

Thanks for reading – enjoy your day!