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!

similar hat, sunglasses, sunglasses chain, similar cover up, bikini top, bottoms

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.

similar hat, bikini, coverup

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.

hat (in other colors), sunglasses, bikini, pants, similar bag, sandals

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!

We just got back from a quick staycation at Monarch Beach Resort. It was my first time being away from both kids overnight in SO LONG. Jeff and I went with friends and had a blast. We packed a lot into just over 24 hours and I packed several outfits as well. I wanted to share a breakdown of everything I wore.

outfit #1 sunglasses, bodysuit, shorts, shoes, similar bag

outfit #2: romper, bikini top, bottoms, similar hat, sunglasses, sunglasses chain

outfit #3: similar dress, shoes, similar bag, denim jacket

outfit #4: bikini, coverup, similar hat, slides, sunglasses

ouftfit #5: sweater, shorts, slides, similar hat, sunglasses, similar suitcase

Calendar wise the end of August is typically the end of summer, but in southern California (and several other places), summer is just heating up. We will have really hot days until at least Halloween and this year I really want to soak them up at the beach as much as possible. Usually by September the crowds are a lot smaller and the beach is easier to do. Fingers crossed that’s still true for this wacky year.

We headed down the peninsula to the bay side the other day after naps for some late afternoon/early evening fun. It’s been really hot and humid and it was still 85 degrees when we left at 6:30, but we had fun playing in the sand and splashing in the water.

I ordered this swimsuit for myself a few weeks ago on major sale. When it arrived I realized how similar it was to one of Crosby’s so we had to wear them together. Both of our suits are sadly sold out, but this time of year is always a good time to take advantage of the end of season sales and shop for swimwear at a big discount. I’m rounding up some favorites below.

J. Crew is one of my favorites for one piece swimsuits for myself, they have a pretty good selection on sale right now. I’m loving this black and white gingham print, this orange and pink and this pink one-shoulder suit. These seersucker one shoulder suits would be really cute to hold on to until next 4th of July, they’re currently and extra 60% off.

I always love getting Crosby’s swimsuits at Old Navy, the one she’s wearing is sold out but it’s available in a turquoise polka dot print.

I also love this tropical print with the dainty ruffles, navy blue palm tree print, black and white polka dot, and this navy and white star ruffle suit (would be another cute one to hold onto until next summer). She also has this leopard print suit and loves it.

Hope you had a great weekend – thank you for reading and following!

It’s officially my summer, my favorite season! We’ve had a lot of June gloom the past few weeks, but I’m hoping most of that is behind us. I recently cleaned out my closet and found a pair of sunglasses I thought I lost last summer. I purchased this pair over a year ago on Amazon for under $20 and have loved them so much. I recently found another pair with a slightly different shape that I’ve been wearing non-stop the past few weeks. It got me thinking about some of my other summer favorites, and how they’re all from Amazon.

Sunglasses

Like I mentioned, I have two pairs (here and here). Both are under $20, comfortable to wear and look like they cost a lot more. I’ve had several friends purchase them too and everyone has said how impressed they are with the quality.

Sunglasses chains

This is a trend I got into last summer – I purchased this set and wore them all the time. This year I wanted a sea shell chain and found this one. I got it last week and love the dainty touch it adds. It’s like having a necklace that serves a purpose and holds your sunglasses.

Sunglasses case

While we’re hot on the topic of sunglasses I need to mention this case. I originally thought it would be great for travel, a beach or desert vacation when I want to bring a few pairs of sunglasses. Since I haven’t been traveling this year I’ve used it as sunglasses storage and love how easy it is to keep organized. It rolls up to a pretty compact size and holds six pairs.

Fold up visor

I hopped on the visor trend a few years ago and have been all about them ever since. I love this one – it protects my face from the sun, rolls up which makes it easy to toss it in your tote or suitcase… but the best part about a visor is you can wear your hair up!

Clear tote 

When it comes to trends I always think it’s better to test drive them and purchase something cheaper instead of diving right in to a more expensive designer piece. I found this tote last summer and loved that is was $20,  but was similar to more expensive versions. It’s a fun bag to use in the day – to brunch, lunch, the beach, pool, etc.

Palm print kimono 

This has been a summer staple for me for the past few years. It’s such a fun print – definitely statement making. I wear it over swimsuits all the time and instantly feel like I’m somewhere tropical on vacation.

Another post from our backyard… when the weather’s nice we practically live out here. The kids have been loving playing in the inflatable pool and water table. A few weeks ago I realized Wilder didn’t have a swimsuit that fit currently so I went to order some. I had no idea how hard it would be to find cute swimsuits for little boys! I’m able to find Crosby cute swimsuits basically anywhere so this is a new challenge. I’ve done a deep dive on in the internet and finally found some cute options.

outfit details –

on me: saha swimsuit (two years old, this one is similar), similar hat, sunglasses

on Crosby: zara swimsuit

on Wilder: zara swimsuit (sold out, this one is similar)

inflatable pool

Ok let’s talk baby/toddler boy swimwear. The first few places I checked had really ugly options. Lots of baggy trunks that aren’t cute and would most likely weigh anyone down in the water. I had to think a little outside the box. Here are the places I’ve had the best luck:

Zara – there’s a few really cute options here. I ordered Wilder’s in a 6-12 month
(it’s completely sold out now) and when it came I didn’t think it would fit… they are very stretchy. It fits but I went ahead and ordered it in the size up and also grabbed him this pair.

Janie and Jack – some really cute options here. I love this one, this one, this one and this one.

Show Me Your Mumu – this pair is to die for. It even comes in matching prints for mom and baby girls.

Cotton On Kids – I ordered these for Wilder and love them, but I do want to mention they run big. I got Wilder a 6-12 and there’s a little extra room in the waist and they’re a bit baggier than I would have liked. I still think they’re cute and they come in a few other colors/prints too.

Monica and Andy – my friend Kim sent a photo of her son in these trunks and I knew I needed them. They’re sold out in smaller sizes but Wilder will be rocking them next summer.

Minnow – I’ve been a longtime fan of this brand for Crosby and think they suits for little boys are darling.

Hope you have a great day – thank you so much for reading and following!

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.