The Season of Sun, Fun & BBQ's

With Memorial Day just around the corner, it is time to be thinking of the perfect ensemble to wear to appear casual, cool and comfortable. It has started to feel like summer lately with temperatures rising. Don't wait until you receive those BBQ invites to pick out the perfect outfit. The last thing you want to do is be stuck in your closet finding the perfect outfit, or in a mall fighting to find an outfit with practically everyone trying to stay cool in the free AC.
 Going to a bbq, pool party or any outdoor activity can be tricky. You want to be comfortable for the weather, but still look put-together and cute. The easiest option would be to put on your favorite comfy tank top and shorts. Use your go-to jean shorts, or add some interest with a black pair , or even a floral pair. Add sandals and your favorite accessories and you have a complete outfit.


Here are some ideas:

Floral Printed Tank; Delia*s; $20
Black Shorts; Guess; $40
Pink Floral Gladiator Sandal; ASOS; $46


Turquoise Tank Top; H&M; $16
Floral Shorts; Topshop; $70
Gold Glitter 4-Buckle Sandals; Tilly's; $20


Coral Striped Tank Top; Tilly's; $20
Denim Shorts; J Brand; $150
Multi-colored Sandals; Nine West; $100

 

Another option would be wearing a dress, or romper. Both of these options are the easiest no-brainer outfit (a one piece outfit!). Again, add jewelry and your favorite sandals and you're ready for anything.

Navy Dress; Abercrombie & Fitch; $54

Multi-colored Jeweled Sandal; Steve Madden; $74

Tank Top; TopShop; $50

Shorts; All Saints; $75

Gold/Tan Sandal; Steve Madden; $90

Long Gold Necklace; Calypso St Barth; $165

Tropical Romper; Delia*s; $32

Turquoise Jeweled Sandal; House of Harlow; $371

Teal/Gold Double Pendant Necklace; Kenneth Cole; $38

 

 And of course, no day at the beach/pool/bbq would be complete without the right accessories. And I am not just talking about your puppy or boyfriend. Consider these to be necessities, and not optional. Well, some of them. I am talking about sunscreen, lip balm and sunglasses. Who wants to come home from a day of sun with a burn, chapped lips and premature wrinkles? Not me! Make sure these are in your bag (another necessity!), along with an oversized hat and adorable beach towel. Adding body oil will make your skin look glowy and flawless, and who wouldn't want that? Turquoise bangles are huge for this summer, and easy to put on and take off. They help dress up that tank top/short outfit when everyone wants to go out for dinner after a day at the beach. Consider all of these items as must haves!

Here are some of my recommendations:

Floppy Hat; Tilly's; $15
Oversized Tote; Nine West; $62
Lip Balm; Eos; $15
Body Glow Oil; Nars; $62
Turquoise Bracelets; Aldo Acessories; $18
Aviator Sunglasses; Ray Ban; $160
Beach Towel; Missoni; $195
Sunscreen; Clinique; $21

Everyone have a fun and safe Memorial Day!