Summer Wardrobe Essentials: Part 1

Ahh, sweet, sweet Summertime! If you read my previous post on the anxiety I dealt with last summer, then you will understand how much it means for me to say that I am loving & appreciating this Summer season SO MUCH. It's been such a sweet time adventuring, BBQ-ing, and traveling with Danny and our friends!

I did a little shopping this Summer since I sold some of my clothing on Poshmark and my creative side was itching for some new pieces to wear! It was so fun browsing numerous different sites & boutiques and picking out some classic pieces that I know I will be able to wear in any season here in Hawaii! Since I was shopping anyways I thought, why not share my favorites with you all?! 

From my curated picks, its pretty easy to catch on to my style this summer, haha! I am LOVING anything denim, classic shapes, stripes, and all things red, white, and blue! I've never been a huge "red" person but recently I have been loving it! My style is definitely more on the classic side than trendy. If I know that I am going to be over a shirt after I wear it twice then it's a no-go for me. I'd rather have a few really great pieces that I know I will wear over and over again then trendy, poorly made pieces any day! 

I separated each item by category for convenience and I'll explain what I like about all the items and why they are perfect for Summer! I actually own most of these pieces and so don't just think that I am recommending random things! These are actually pieces that I LOVE and you will see me wear all Summer long! :) Let's get to it! 

I separated this into two blogposts because I wanted to make sure all of these widgets load for you!!!! Here is the tops, bottoms, and dresses and in my next post will have the shows, jewelry, and bags!! 

TOPS

Basic & Easy To Wear Tops: 

I wear a basic top 99% of the time! I'm alllll about a white v-neck and cut-off shorts. Also, the new Free People tanks are AMAZING and the perfect tank to wear over a bathing suit! Lastly, if you are looking for a basic tee, look no further than Madewell's pocket tee. The best $20 you will spend! I have them in a few colors and they wash super well & last forever! I wear them almost every day! 

Fun & Trendy Tops: 

I laughed at myself when I titled this "trendy" tops because to most people, these are still pretty basic! When I want to dress it up a bit, I will wear one of these with shorts or jeans! The first Madewell top? I. AM. OBSESSED.! All of these fit super well and I have worn them numerous times! Add some jeans, cute sandals, and a pair of statement earrings and you are instantly fancy! :) 

BOTTOMS

Denim evvverrryyything: 

This is pretty self-explanatory. Denim will always win in my book. ALWAYS. Denim cut-off's are my daily uniform for me but I just picked up a denim skirt that I am obsessed with! Bringing me back to grade school in the '90's! I am also loving jeans with frayed bottoms! I'm usually a dark wash jean kinda girl but recently I have been loving the lighter shades!

DRESSES

Easy to throw-on-and-go Summer Dresses:

When in doubt, throw on a Summer dress!! These are my go-to's to take from day-to-night and for all-day adventures. I love anything lightweight and breathable and all of these are super comfy! I am especially obsessed with the denim shirt dress- SWOON! I ordered mine but it actually hasn't come in yet and so stay-tuned because I'm pretty sure I will never take it off. 

PS- I added the navy jumpsuit at the end because I.AM.OBSESSED. and I think it falls under the same category as light, throw on, & comfy! ;) I will be living in it all Summer! 

Check out Part two for the bathing suits, shoes & accessories!! <3 

xo,

Lo

 

The best adventure outfit

Its no secret that Hawaiian sunsets are out of this world. People fly to the islands from all over the world just to see the most beautiful & colorful sunsets that paint our skies on a nightly basis. It's also FINALLY summertime in Hawaii which means that the days are longer and the sunsets are even more breathtaking. Recently, Danny and I have found ourselves hopping in the car after dinner to catch the sunset from different places on the island. This particular night, I just grabbed the easiest & comfiest outfit I had and jumped in our truck to catch the sun! 

My wardrobe has changed A LOT since we moved to Oahu from Southern California. I used to LOVE shopping, following the trends, and mixing and matching different looks to capture my personal style. These days, though, I gravitate towards simple, easy-to-wear wear and wash clothing that is timeless in nature. If you look in my closet at the moment, It consists mostly of Navy, Black, White, Grey, and Pale Pink. I pretty much only wear those colors... and STRIPES! I think I have 8 striped t-shirts. It may be a problem. 

When I found this two-piece set at a cute boutique in our town, I knew that it had my name ALL OVER IT. It's so simple but still looks like I put myself together. It's my go-to outfit for spontaneous adventures and its so comfortable that its perfect to explore in all day. I think it's important to have at least 1 or 2 "adventure outfits" that you can pull together in a moments notice so that you aren't too focused on fashion and more focused on the adventure ahead and living in the moment! I looked for so long and couldn't find the exact outfit online but I had fun scoping out some over fun adventure outfits that I'll be getting for my upcoming travels this summer!

Oh and incase you were wondering, it was an EPIC sunset that night.

Live Well,

Lo