- Beach towel(duh) preferably a cute beach towel like this flamingo towel above!
- Swimsuit top: I love separates that can be paired with a lot of different tops or bottoms to get the best bang for your buck! This palms high rise swim top from H&M is a great price and it looks similar to the Mumu swim top that is over 100 dollars!
- Swim bottoms: I am all for high rise bathing suit bottoms lately. They are great for us curvier girls and are in style right now. I love stripes so I shared this one but you can find cute swim bottoms like this at Target, which is my favorite place to get swimsuits. I don’t know about y’all but I cannot afford VS swimwear on a college budget!
- Sunnies: My favorite pair of sunglasses I’ve owned are these Rayban Clubmasters in black and gold. Protect your vision while looking fab!
- Sunscreen/tanning lotion: As the summer goes on, I slowly switch from sunscreen to tanning lotion and this stuff is my favorite!
- Sandals(preferable cheap, cute ones): These birkenstocks are the sandal of the summer and you can find knock offs here for WAY cheaper, I even own them and they are comfy and look just like the real thing!
- Beach bag: Something big and spacious that can fit your towel, sunnies, lotion, and whatever else you drag to the beach. How cute is this one with synchronized swimmers on it!?
- Lip balm: Protect your lips too! I sware by eos balls and always will!
- Water bottle: Stay hydrated in the heat! My favorite water bottle is this one right here. The contigo from target is basically a cheaper version of a camelback water bottle and I love it so much. You can also find cute water bottles at Victoria’s Secret!
- Floppy hat: MUST! Double the protection and hides your hair when it isn’t having the best of days. Did I mention they are super cute and you will feel extra stylish when wearing them? Because really, you will. You can find cheap floppy hats at Target, Old Navy, and even Walmart!
ready, jet, go!
- Comfy t-shirt(my go to is a striped shirt because I have one too many.)
- Boyfriend Jeans (you never know the temperature on the airplane so I always wear some cropped pants to play it safe.)
- Casual shoes(please don’t be that person wearing wedges to sit on an airplane. My travel shoe of choice is Converse.)
- Watch(I never go without a watch when I’m traveling, never over do the jewelry just to sit on an airplane, keep it simple with a watch.)
- Jacket(my favorite travel accessory is my army green jacket, it is simple and perfect for traveling.)
- Sunglasses(because hopefully you are going somewhere sunny! My Ray Bans never leave my side.)
- Fun lip color(keep your lips hydrated, especially if you are headed to the beach!)
- Entertainment(mine comes in the form of a magazine full of clothes and my favorite Spotify playlist.)
- Bag: Kanken Backpack (I almost always travel with either a backpack or large tote to fit all of my travel necessities.)
Alright fashionistas, you are ready for take off!
xo, Julia
Striped Shirt(similar) + Boyfriend Jeans(similar) + Army Jacket(similar)
bloom bloom pow
Tis’ the season of bridal showers, brunches, weddings, and engagement parties! I’m not sure if there is a shortage of marriages in this country, but lemme tell ya what, people are getting married like there is no tomorrow, literally. I think that everytime I go on Facebook, I see someone new on my news feed that is either engaged or just got married. I for one hardly know what I want to eat for breakfast tomorrow so that tells you where I’m at on the whole marriage thing, not(hah). I do, however, love to attend all of the events that go along with a wedding! I love the decorations, the presents that I wish I could have, the outfits I get to wear, oh and most importantly the food! I just got back from Florida after a bachelorette getaway to surprise my soon to be married cousin, Ryleigh! My sister and I are both bridesmaids in her wedding coming up in May so we surprised her this past weekend to celebrate her! We were able to join in on the fun filled weekend which included: day on the boat, limo ride, painting with a twist, shopping, hibachi, singing at the top of our lungs, food, more food, and lastly, her bridal shower, which was the cutest thing I have ever seen(see pictures below). Overall, it was a great weekend and I loved getting to do all of the fun wedding events without actually being the bride! I thought that since wedding season is upon us, I would share with you some styling tips for your future wedding activities!
First, the bachelorette party. Girls night out means bold patterns and fun accessories. Oh and don’t wear white, leave that color for the bride! For this bachelorette party, we had tank tops made with bachelorette on them to coordinate. So I just had to find something for my other half! When I came across these pants at Target, I grabbed them and didn’t look back. They are so out there that I love them. I tucked in my tank top to these bad boys and added some height because Lord knows I need it. I wore some black heeled wedges that are also from Target. I finished my look with a bold gold statement necklace to add some edge to my girly look. My biggest advice for bachelorette parties, wear something you’ve never worn before, be daring and own it! It’s girls night out, have a little fun!
Second, the bridal shower. This is my all time favorite event associated with weddings. I love seeing the bride open her gifts, I love the food that comes along with it, and I love the outfits you can wear. I have been to only a handful of bridal showers in my life and I almost always wear a floral or colorful dress. Again, avoid white. Once your a bride, you’ll probably understand, let them have the spotlight! I came across this dress at TjMaxx while I was in Florida. I had actually already packed a different dress to wear to her shower but changed my mind once I found this dress. Go for something girlier than you typically might wear, it’s fun to dress up!
Hope y’all have a wonderful Sunday! xoxo, Julia
Floral pants | Brown Wedges(similar) | Floral Dress(similar) | Black Wedges(similar)
life’s a beach
Because I’m nostalgic about this trip and would do anything to be back in this moment, I decided to share with y’all some pictures from my recent vacation, details of this outfit, and some of my experiences from this trip of a lifetime! These pictures were all taken in Isla Roatan, Honduras and aboard our cruise ship on a day at sea. Our first stop of our seven day cruise was to Honduras. We first did a ‘quick’ photoshoot and then headed to the beach. The water was like nothing I had ever seen before. I was in awe of God’s beauty, I mean clearly, he knew what he was doing here. Read on for more details about the trip and what I wore. —>
When packing for this seven day trip, it took me a long time(ask my sister) to pick out outfits. I knew I wanted to wear a lot of colors, whites, turquoise, and of course hats! So that is how this outfit came about. I found this colorful, patterned maxi skirt at TjMaxx a few weeks before leaving for my trip. I loved the colors and I knew it was a must to wear to the beach. I paired it with a plain white top from Old Navy(super cheap) and simple black sandals. I accessorized with this turquoise stone necklace from Forever 21 which matched perfectly with my maxi skirt. I then added a straw floppy hat to complete my beachy look.
While in Honduras, we spent some time sightseeing in the town before heading to the beach. We were able to see the elementary school(which I loved) and lots of beautiful homes, talk to natives and learn more about their culture, hang out with monkeys(literally), and enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation in the turquoise, crystal clear waters of Honduras. This was our first stop before heading to Beliz and Cozumel. Don’t worry, I’ll tell you about those another time! Thanks for reading my long post about my time in Honduras, hope you had a wonderful spring break full of new memories and experiences you will hold on to forever, I know I will.
But before you go, it’s time for some sea(lfies).
White scoop neck tee + Turquoise Necklace + Maxi Skirt(similar) + Black Sam Edelman Sandals(similar) + Floppy Hat(similar)