Python Chic

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A perfect bag for both work and play...roomy enough for your laptop during the week or your beach towel on the weekend.  Although it has a pattern, the black and white color acts as a neutral...so you can wear it with practically anything.  So many outfit ideas in mind...based solely off this bag and did I mention that it's on sale for only $29.99!!!!  I got mine in store, but you can get yours here!  You can also get a more colorful option here. 

Summer Nights

Top - Zara, Belt - Banana Republic (here), Jeans - J Brand (zombie - old) (similar pair for less - here), Sandals - Zara (here)

Love!  Love!  Love these jeans!  I purchased them 3 years ago and I'm so glad I did.  Although they were really popular then, I have still been able to rock them every summer since.  I just add a current trend or new item from my closet and have a fresh new look.  The distressed, ripped denim and slight boyfriend fit give them a very casual appearance and when paired with a pair of sexy sandals you have the perfect combination of tomboy and girly :)

Printed Jeans

Zara, Joe's Jeans, Current/Elliot

A great alternative to blue jeans or black skinnies and a lot more fun!  Perfect for Girls Night Out or Date Night.  I'd wear them with neutrals and let the pants stand out...a solid top and stilettos are all that's needed.  Now, which pair do I get?...if I could only get all 3 :)

Neon Stripes

Top - Zara, Jeans - Gap, Sandals - old Dolce Vita (cute pair here and here)

These jeans are super comfy.  They're light weight and stretchy enough that you don't feel stiff or restricted in them and I love the color!  In the store, they only had this coral color, but online they also have them in orange and what appears to be a minty green color...which of course I may need:)  They can easily be worn dressed up or dressed down. I have worn them with wedges and a dressier top and they looked great.  So this time, I went for a more casual look and wore flat sandals and a loose tank and actually liked the look even better.  This is the second linen tank that I have purchased at Zara (first one here) and they're also really comfortable...although they are a loose fit, they still fall nicely on the body and don't look so boxy.  This striped one comes in other fun colors and is now on sale!

Vacation Wish List - Casual Dressy

I don't need a reason to shop and when there's an upcoming vacation, you always think of those perfect pieces that you can add to your wardrobe to make the vacation that much more special.  There are those classic pieces that go with you every year like my Sam Edelman gigi's and my black Victoria's Secret triangle bikini to name a few.  I have already purchased a couple of new items like my retro inspired bikini you saw here, but there are just a few more pieces that I need to make my vacation wardrobe complete!

I own a few pair of sunglasses but they're all plastic frames.  I'm looking for a pair that are a bit dressier and I think the classic Ray Ban aviator style will be perfect.  I also would like a pair of low top Converse in beige...a neutral color and a little dressier than my gym/running sneakers.  These Tory Burch 'thora' sandals are casual yet a little dressier than rubber flip flops. I love the snake print and the colors are neutral enough to be worn with pretty much everything.  Now, if I can just stick to ONLY getting these 3 things!

Breakfast in Heels

Two of my birthday gifts.  The heels were a gift to myself...they were on sale...how could I not?!?!  The last pair of this style on the sale table and happen to be in my size.  Meant to be?...I think so.  And the other from my thoughtful mother...what girl doesn't love Audrey Hepburn.  She's one of my faves :)  I am a huge fan...her style, her elegance, her sense of humor, her confidence, just her!

Shoes - Zara

Summer BBQ

Yes, it's that time of year again!  Hanging out with family and friends in the backyard with yummy food :)  Always fun!  I usually base my outfit on the type of BBQ.  There is the evening BBQ which I would choose a summer dress and a wedge.   The pool party BBQ which requires a bikini and a cute cover up.  Then you have those good old fashion family BBQ's where cute but casual attire is best.  For these, I almost always opt for shorts and a tank with flat sandals.  This is always the safest option when you want to be comfortable but still fashionable:)

Tank - TJ Max (similar here and here) Shorts - Banana Republic (similar here; shorter version here) Sandals - Steven by Steve Madden, Sunglasses - Marc by Marc Jacobs