Sometimes I like the combination of girly and tomboy styles for the beach.  I love the look of a baseball style hat on top of messy hair with a bikini and cutoffs.  You can be comfortable enough to play some beach games and shield your eyes from the sun while still looking pretty cute.  Sometimes that billed cap is just the perfect accessory for this laid back look.
Hat designer New Era has some perfect billed hats for the summer that are made specifically for women so they fit great and have really cute and girly designs.
New Era Womens Rebel Thorn …read more

Summer weather calls for light and flirty dresses. This season there are numerous day dresses in a multitude of colours and prints.  Spoil her with these flirty frocks for her birthday, your anniversary or just because.
Yoana Baraschi Wildflower Printed Dress; $330
Theory Floral Dress; $315
Tory Burch Granada Printed Dress; $395
Rory Beca Doris Dress; $308
She can wear these while out and about, lunching with friends, a lunch date, day of shopping and even a party. These dresses can be dressed up or down depending on the shoes and accessories. All dresses shown are available at Neiman Marcus stores and online.

I woke up this morning to quite a shock.
The world was white.
It’s been lovely and warm in my neck of the woods – so warm in fact that I had put away my winter clothing and started to break out my open toe sandals again.
Oh well…
I need a little reminder of summer today.  Light, fresh prints, and summery colors are the order of the day!
My first pick?  The lovely “Espadrille” tote by Saldarini:

Just like it’s namesake shoe, it features a braided jute bottom and classic striped cotton fabric.
The “Tory” tote by Tory Burch features a bold palm tree print and …read more

Do you need a break from the intense colors of summer?  Too much bold yellow and bright turquoise?  How about trying some summer whites?  Soft, elegant and very wearable when the mercury starts to climb…
The Love Dove pendant from Rimistyle:

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The “Charis” woven leather high heeled mule from Sofft:

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Cooler evenings or need a beach cover-up?  Cover your shoulders with this ivory silk wrap from Amen:

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The “Rosarita – Gwen“  embroidered leather tote from Lockheart has a relaxed, boho feel – perfect for sultry summer days:

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