Co-ordinated

It went from "When is spring going to arrive??" to "Hello, summer." in a matter of a day or two last week. Every once in a while I get major DIY sewing inspiration and have to take advantage right away before I loose the ideas.

While this fabric certainly wasn't lacking in color, it lent itself well to a pop of neon.

Since it was so hot, I didn't want to carry around a big shoulder or handbag.  This oversized wallet was the perfect solution and held all the essentials (wallet, money, keys) for an afternoon out.

 I'm definitely not adverse to mixing patterns, but putting the same pattern on top and bottom felt fun and new.  I felt sort of like a Von Trapp kid.

Here's to keep in cool (and coordinated) over the next couple months.

Hat: Flora Bella / Skirt and Top: DIY / Shoes: Sperry / Sunglasses: Ray Ban / Wallet: Foley + Corinna

Photo Credit: Husband
Photo Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Windy

I thought I was being so smart wearing a hat in Miami to protect my face from the sun...but then it turned out not to be very sunny...and very windy.  Oh well, I figure if I brought it all the way down here I might as well wear it!  Perfect for a casual outfit for an afternoon of walking around South Beach.

Hat: Bella Flora / Sweater and Shirt: Club Monaco / Shorts: Martin & Osa / Sandals: J. Crew / Handbag: Chanel / Sunglasses: Cutler + Gross

Photo Credit: Husband

Heat Wave

We are experiencing a pretty brutal heat wave here in NYC.  Even I, someone who prefers the warmer months to the cooler, am finding it pretty rough!

In an effort to keep cool, I kept my outfit super simple - lightweight swingy top and easy shorts.

I just found this top on super sale - though it's pretty sweet and girly, the sheerness keeps it from being too sweet.

The slouchy cut of the shorts work nicely with the shirt.

Keeping things easy and breezy!

With my hat keeping the sun off my face I was almost comfortable.  Hah!

Shirt: Uniqlo / Shorts and Sandals: J. Crew / Hat: Flora Bella / Wallet: Marc by Marc Jacobs


Photo Credit: Husband

Into the Blue

We made it down to the sunny Florida Keys late Friday and spent most of Saturday getting acquainted with the area and relaxing.

You can walk down a short tree lined path and find yourself on a bright blue dock at the water's edge.

As I get used to the stronger sun down here, I layered my favorite button down over my bathing suit for a little more coverage.

These are my favorite new shorts.  Both ombre and crochet...how can you beat that?

Trying to keep a hold of your hat in the wind can be a challenge - but it's one I think I can handle while I'm enjoying this little bit of paradise.

Shirt: J. Crew / Shorts: Zara / Bathing Suit (under): Madewell / Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell / Hat: Flora Bella / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross


Photo Credit: Husband