I love looking beach chic.  With the perfect white, flowing dress, hat and accessories, you can easily pull of a very chic look perfect for the beach. Now, just watch out for the paparazzi because you are going to look fabulous! 

*Bonus* Everything here is super affordable, except for one item: The Lanvin tote (I just couldn't help myself).
Vero Moda lacy dress
$61 - veromoda.com

J.Crew travel shoes
jcrew.com

Lanvin travel tote
marissacollections.com

Starfish jewelry
evesaddiction.com

Seashell jewelry
evesaddiction.com

Sterling silver anchor ring
evesaddiction.com

Red aviator sunglasses
$330 - redhotsunglasses.co.uk

Forever 21 straw fedora hat
forever21.com
 
Do It Yourself is HUGE right now! Especially when it comes to style and beauty. That's why I have put together some of my favorite beauty DIY projects I have recently come across! Hope you enjoy! (I added in a chocolate bar because I have a huge sweet tooth right now!)  ;)
What you see here: 
DIY Nail Art By Catherine Rodgers
urbanoutfitters.com

Sugar lip treatment
inhabitat.com

Beauty product
pinterest.com



iVillage
ivillage.com

DIY 100g
bloomsberry.com

A CUP OF JO: DIY wedding hair: Gibson roll
joannagoddard.blogspot.com

 
One of my favorite things about Summer (there are A LOT), is all of the great summer styles. For me at least, my style really comes out during those warm Summer months. (It's a lot easier to think about style when you're not just trying to keep warm all Winter!)

A big part of style is hair. Depending on how you look at it, summer hair is a curse or a blessing. It can be a challenge to get/keep the hair style you want when you spend the day at the beach or on a boat. An even bigger challenge if you plan on heading right into a fun summer night immediately after.

Braids, Buns and WavesIt's all about knowing you, what you need and when you need it. For instance, finally in my twenties I know that if I keep my hair in a braid and/or bun during a day at the beach or on the boat, I can easily wear that style right into the night - or, if I'm lukcy I can let it down and it will have turned into nice Summer waves (but I never fully count on that happening). With my hair, I usually completely write-off straight hair in the Summer, unless I know I will have plenty of time to get ready - and then I still carry a hair-tie for later in the night!


Summer is all about going with the flow - and your style should reflect that!

What's YOUR favorite summer hairstyle? Discuss in the comments below..