June 2015
So it's June. June?! We are half way through 2015, that just seems bananas to me. And it goes without being said that for the next 3 to 4 months the south is a hot damn mess. Let's pause while you digest this shocking news I have eloquently delivered to you. You're welcome.
During this time of year we need those pieces in our closet that take us from wet to set. Maybe you're at the pool with friends or your kids and you're not sure where the rest of the day may take you. Here are some easy pieces that you can throw on and keep you prepared and stylish for whatever the day has in store for you.
“Being summer stylish doesn’t have to be hard or complicated, it’s about taking the right pieces and using them to our advantage. So let’s make this summer our bitch, I mean beach.”
I used a navy with hot pink trim Beach Bunny bikini for this shoot that I purchased last summer off HauteLook. For our first look I wanted to use a trend that has been pretty popular and maybe something you already have, a kimono. A kimono is a great piece to layer over a bathing suit and pair with jean shorts. If your kimono is long enough you may not even need shorts, you can just wrap it and belt the waist for closure. The kimono I used for this shoot is from Arden B. which no longer exists. That's unfortunate. However! I have seen pieces quite similar pretty much anywhere and everywhere, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Target, etc.
Another summer trend that I am seeing a lot of is floral rompers. THEY. ARE. EVERYWHERE. I recently found one that really caught my eye at M Boutique in the Cross Hill Plaza in Columbia, SC. They have a great Instagram account so check them out!
I have to be honest I have been hesitant to purchase a floral romper because I have been seeing them so much lately. My personal style is to stick more towards pieces that you might not see everyday. But when I saw this particular romper I knew it was a good fit for me because of the print. The print was vibrant, it mixed florals with a touch of animal print, I hadn't really seen another like it yet. Which brings me to this piece of advice that I have learned along the way.
“Don’t buy THINGS because they are popular and everyone else is wearing it. Buy pieces that speak to you, make you feel good, and most importantly make you feel confident. Use your money wisely!! ”
Let me tell you some other reasons I was sold on this romper. The material is a breathable fabric and doesn't wrinkle easily. Which translates into I can ball it up, throw it in a bag and when I am ready to roll put it on and it's not going to make me sweat to death. I can wear this with flats over my bathing suit, or with heels out on a date. It's a very versatile piece that I plan on getting a lot of use out of. Also, those wedges are by Guess and they are EVERYTHING HUNTAAYYY YAS!
“A chunky knit fabric is another go to for layering and transitions throughout the day. I use this piece from Entourage as a cover up, dress and tunic with jeans.”
Remember, when you see an item in a store and perhaps they have it styled as a dress or a shirt that doesn't mean you can't wear however you want to! This knit piece was tucked away at the back of the store when I stopped in one afternoon and I picked up the hanger and thought man I wonder how many different ways I could wear this. That may sound lame!! I know, I'm a NERD! This was a training exercise I used to do with my girls at BCBG when we got new merchandise in store. There are tons of cute, great pieces on a hanger but why do you need it? How could you wear it? When would you wear it? So don't just throw something on this summer to cover your bathing suit, throw something on to make yourself feel good. Because you deserve to feel that way!
“Make the most out of the pieces you have, purchase them to WEAR them! Not to let it WEAR you. In other words, WERK it out, because being you rocks. ”
-LYV.ROX.STYLE