Showing posts with label beach cover up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beach cover up. Show all posts

MY WEAKNESS IS ON SALE

Suffice it to say that I have a healthy collection beach cover ups.  I live in Florida and chase 2 smalls around various pools and Bahamian beaches for a greater part of the year. They are such an easy throw-it-on-look-half-decent way to go. Not to mention they cover up all the shaky bits. There is a reason its called a cover up.

Here is me in my most beloved spot on the planet. And if you know me you can attest that I pretty much have been living in these for about 6 summers in a row. Boring? Perhaps to some. No shame. I'm going to buy another one (or two). Not only because they are on sale at shopbop with the code GOBIG17 (for orders over $200) but because you know, necessity.



These are my go-to favs. Shopbop is the way to go, and the sale is on now through March 4th. 

L to R:
 1  /  2  /  3  /  4 

To hit the dinner circuit after the beach, throw on some of my other favorites from my sweet friend India Hicks and you are ready for a night out. With or without shoes. 


L to R:
1  /  2 bracelet & earrings   /  3  




JUST BEACHY

I don't know about you but there is something about styling a fun and slightly colorful (yes, I do like a little color in the summer) summer go-to beach wardrobe that gets me giddy. And since this is more like an addendum to my every day basics I feel like the challenge is to do it without breaking the bank.  

Here are some fun summer beach ideas I have my eye on. All of them except the bracelets are under $50 (bracelets are $62 but I just had to include them because they are lovely).







And for an extra dose of sunshine ... all under $100
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THE CAFTAN

Google 'caftan' or 'kaftan' and you get all kinds of images. From hippie chic to embroidered elegance, this item conjures up many vibes. I have been slightly obsessed with finding just the right one. Not too hippie, not to big that it swallows me.  Both chic and elegant at the end of a long beach day, this style staple can go straight to dinner.



SHOP THE LOOK:

WHITE:





SUBTLE COLOR:






MORE COLOR THAN I USUALLY WEAR BUT HERE'S WHERE TO DO IT COLOR:





The one on the far right in the mood board images is this one and it is breathtaking:


When I put one of these on I feel like I sort of float.  A good feeling on a hot summer night. 

SLIGHTLY OBESSED: LEMLEM

I have been watching lemlem since its inception in 2007. Today it is a full blown brand with a clear vision and I think I could perhaps live in lemlem pieces all summer long. Which is a long time where I live. 

Handmade in Ethiopia from natural cotton, these pieces not only look effortlessly cool but are preserving the local art of weaving and bringing economic stability to Liya's native country. You can read more about the vision and achievements of the company here.

images: lemlem

Here are a few of my favs...



l to r - jumpsuit // scarf // patio dress (my all time fav)






easy black dresses

Today's inspire/desire 
simple, sassy, comfy.


INSPIRE:
image found: here

I have to admit, two of these dresses/coverups have found their way into my closet and I am loving the easy breezy feeling I get when I throw them on.  In fact I think I will be throwing on #5 tonight.  

DESIRE...

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