Outfit Check List {Memorial Weekend}

Memorial Day weekend , for me, is the official kick off to summer. If your plans involve lounging pool or beachside like myself, there are a few essentials you will need. I love all the cute one pieces trending right now. Some are definitely not meant for laying out, so choose carefully or you could end up with a really crazy tan! A perk of the one piece is it transitions really well into an evening look. Throw a long skirt over it and some nice sandals and you're ready to go to dinner. For day time don't forget a hat, sunnies, waterproof mascara (A MUST) and lots of sunblock. Sun burns and sun spots are not an attractive look! I know from experience:) Have a happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Zimmermann halter top swimsuit
my-wardrobe.com

Mango slit skirt
mango.com

Dolce Vita miniature shoes
revolveclothing.com

Ray Ban ray ban eyewear
$255 - nelly.com

Panama straw hat
swell.com

Lancôme waterproof mascara
saksfifthavenue.com

THE Hat

I have been wearing this Rag & Bone hat non-stop. Surprising even to myself, I never wear hats, until now! I've been receiving a lot of compliments on it, so here it is.....THE hat.  It is quite possibly my favorite thing at the moment. Not only does Rag & Bone make killer denim, their accesories aren't too shabby either:) Have a great day!

Livin' Easy

{RVCA Floppy Hat} {Indah Tunic/Cover Up} {Necklace-DIY, charms Anthropologie} {H&M Bracelets} {DV Dolce Vita Sandals}

I Left My Heart in San Francisco

{Forever 21 blouse} {Pacsun shorts} {Report booties} {Oliver Peoples Sunnies} {Club Monaco bangles} {American Apparel Watch}Outside Lands never fails to be anything but an amazing time with good friends and good music. It is a NorCal version of Coachella, a little more hippy and in a city I love. I can't help but feel nostalgic every time I visit San Francisco. Growing up in nearby Sacramento my mom used to take my sister and I on shopping trips to the city, summers were spent vacationing in nearby Santa Cruz, and plenty of weekends spent at neighboring bay area towns for tennis tournaments. Mike and I go back and forth about whether or not we will make the move to San Francisco. Until then, we always have Outside Lands:)

Summer Sunsets

 {Club Monaco Skirt} {Sanctuary Blouse} {Cynthia Vincent Shoes} {Anthropologie Monogram Necklace} {JCrew Crystal Link Bracelet} {Vintage Watch, American Apparel} {Madewell Gold Leaf Bracelet} {Madewell Mint Crystal Bracelet} {Henri Bendel Gold and Silver Cuff}

Neon Desert

{Linen Sweater, JCrew} {Neon Yellow Shorts, JCrew} {Ash Wedges} {Hobo Purse} {Forever 21 Sunnies} {Bracelets-Madewell and JCrew} {Necklace, Ben Thanh Market, Vietnam}

To get in the spirit of a desert road trip this weekend, I decided to wear the brightest colors in my closet, perfect for this Palm Springs inspired pool. My favorite piece is this gold necklace I bought while in Vietnam last year at the Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City. Neons definitely brighten the mood-and make me a little nostalgic of childhood:)

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Rainy Summer Days

| 7 For All Mankind Josefina Slim Boyfriend Jeans | Naked Zebra Lace Tank | ArdenB Leather Jacket | Schuler & Sons Booties, Anthropologie | Marc by Marc Jacobs Purse | Anthropologie Monogram Necklace | Pacific Trading Co Long Layering Necklace | J Crew Crystal Bracelet | Madewell Goldleaf Bracelet | Rebecca Taylor Chain Bracelet |

A rainy, humid week called for layers and loose fitting clothes. I love the combination of leather and lace, an edgier look paired with something more delicate and feminine. Boyfriend jeans always add that extra bit of comfort especially when it's humid. No matter how much my husband dislikes them, I'm not ditching them anytime soon:)

Summer Essentials

Indah Anjeli Silk Cotton Maxi Dress | Madewell Mini Festival Necklace | Roxy Beach Blanket/towel | Brixton Delila Floppy Hat | Alexander Wang Tank | Color Science Powder/Sun Block | St. Tropez Tanning, Firming, Moisturizing Cream | J Crew Nautical Striped Shorts | Sigerson Morrison Gaugain Sandal | Oliver Peoples Sunnies

To me, the 4th of July always symbolizes the beginning of summer. In addition to a cute bathing suit that fits WELL...these are a few more summer essentials I love or am currently lusting for. Indah has become one of my favorite brands for their unique cuts and soft fabrics. I always get annoyed trying to stuff my towel into my packed beach bag at the end of the day so I was excited to find this Roxy roll up beach blanket. How cute! My fave basic tank that I now have in almost every color is T by Alexander Wang. Pair with J Crew's adorable striped shorts, Sigerson Morrison sandals, sunnies and a floppy hat for an effortless, chic summer look. For the face and skin, Colore Science Mineral Powder Sunscreen works incredibly well and gives coverage!  It prevents greasy skin unlike a lot of face sunblocks. I discovered it in my mom's make-up bag and now I am hooked. Leave it in your car, purse or beach bag so you'll always be prepared when spending time in the sun. St. Tropez's 4 in 1 tanning lotion is FAB. Tans and moisturizes, and doesn't smell like most self tanners.

I hope everyone had a safe, FUN 4th of July. Now let summer begin!

Golden Girl

Another busy but fun weekend, and of course it went by too fast. We had a fun night out in Laguna Beach with new friends on Saturday night, and my friend's baby shower on Sunday. I haven't seen some of the girls since our wedding on March 31 (posts on our wedding soon), including one of my best friends from New York, Candice Kumai. She has a cookbook coming out this October so I'll be sure to remind you all to go buy it when the release date gets closer!

This jacket from Zara instantly reminded me of the Golden Girls when I first saw it. Maybe a little gaudy but fabulous! I think by paring it with loose denim shorts, the look was a little more casual like the vibe on a Saturday night in Laguna.

Zara Sequin Jacket, Seven for All Mankind shorts, Madewell Tank, Ash Wedges