SUMMER ESSENTIALS: SWIMSUIT EDITION

AHHH...THE FIRST DAYS OF SUMMER...

it means every girl can buy a new swimsuit and not feel bad about it...right?

I feel like it's just a thing....like...you get a new suit ever year (even if you only went to the pool like twice the previous summer and didn't even get wet) you NEED A NEW ONE. Lucky for me I found my Malibu Barbie dream recently (and it doesn't hurt that it makes my chest look like it actually exists in a 3-dimensional realm, hah!)  I don't think I'll want a new one next year...but don't you dare quote me on that...

Sooo this weeks' post is about summer essentials!  Obviously #1--A SPANKIN' NEW SUIT!  It's funny how trendy swimsuits can even get-- you will see a lot of crazy straps (that must take 30 minutes to put on..if you can even figure them out).  High waisted things are probably still making an appearance but like jeans...it's going back to a more basic, if not, low-rise.  Plain and simple, find one that works best for your body type...I look like a twig in nearly anything, so I was surprised when I put this on! yay!

 

Staple #2:  Sandals (weapon of choice? metallic birks ) ^^^ 

#3 & #4?

A wide brim (with a little flop to it) hat

& 

a basic pair of jean shorts-- I like the idea of ones with an actual hem because they look a bit more put together than cut-offs

To be honest, you really don't need anything else except lots AND lots of spf 100 for your very pale midsection...don't forget to get your ears, too!

Alex luvs u <3

find my hat here ----> Yellow108

Malibu Barbie x Lara Croft

Hello, and welcome to my favorite outfit.  We all have our go-to outfits, even if that means a pair of jeans and a white tee, but this summer I found a favorite pairing that was a little louder than your set of basics--but just as easy to throw on and go.  A small black cap-sleeve shirt, loose palm tree print shorts, and ankle-strap sandals and I'm out the door feeling like I can still easily take over the world--

Maybe it's mixing of the ponytail and short shorts with sunglasses, a palm tree print and lots of pink but I feel like this look is where Lara Croft meets Malibu Barbie. AND WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN THAT!??!!!

                       

Orange lipstick is also something I dared to venture into this summer, and although VERY VERY skeptical as a redhead, I was surprised to immediately fall in love.  With this look, I think it compliments the blue hues nicely and with a simple pony & pretty basic face of makeup it adds some extra flavor to the casualness of the look.

DEETS--  Palm Tree Print Dolphin Shorts: Forever21

Django Sunglasses: ZeroUV

Pointed Toe Sandals: Zara

Lipstick: Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids, Electric Orange