American Summer

And now for some other festive finds…

This is one of my favorite cover ups of all times. It’s so flattering, and the pattern is so fun! It’s super lightweight and cover up perfection. It’s one size fits all because you just cinch in the waist as little or as much as you want. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this cover up.

blue and white batik cover up / white sunglasses / beaded star earrings / Havianas flip flops

We’ll be at the ranch with friends and family both Memorial Day weekend and July 4th, so I know I’ll be happy to have this tee. It’s SO CUTE! The graphic says ‘Loves Jesus and America Too”. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. A medium is true to size for me in a tee like this, but this one was much longer and wider than most sized mediums tee. You might want to consider sizing down, but I happen to like it oversized.

I bought the pillow/slipper sandals on a whim, and I’m glad I did. Now, be prepared for the fact that they are very chunky, but they are also very comfy. They’ve got over 50,000 5 star reviews.

Loves Jesus and America Too tee / basic gold hoops / coin necklace (wearing 1 layer) / matte gold bracelet stack / Risen denim shorts / pillow/slipper sandals

Here’s the back of the Loves Jesus and America Too tee…

The colors are beautifully vibrant, and the pattern is so different and fun. I really love how unique the cut of the dress is too. You pull it over your head (I hate dresses that zip up because they rarely fit me), and the fit is super cute. I like the cut of the sleeves and the defined waist. It’s got pockets and the banded sleeves, waistband, and hem all have a bit of texture to them which is such a nice design detail. Now let’s talk sizing. I’m in the small, but you can tell by the buttons pulling that I need the medium in the chest. I thought it was maybe just how it was supposed to fit (with a little bit of skin peeking thru) but when I saw it on the website, I realized I needed to definitely grab a medium.

This is a dress that would be so cute with sneakers too. You could also throw a cardi or denim jacket over your shoulders. Use the code SIMS15 for the dress and the sandals.

Chloe dress / turquoise earrings / heart toggle necklace / matte gold tone bracelet stack / Mae heeled sandals

I’ve shown this top before (once with patch pocket denim short and once with the matching skirt), but I think it’s a great combo with the shorts.

This linen blend top is a relaxed fit and has an easy breezy feel to it. It’s a muted stripe and just feels summery! For size reference, I’m wearing a medium, but I think a small would still be plenty roomy.

blouse / drawstring shorts / faux pearl earrings / heart toggle necklace / matte gold bracelet stack / colorful beaded bracelet stack / raffia sandals

For a casual look with the shorts, you could go with this puff sleeve sweatshirt. It’s a lightweight sweatshirt material, so I will still wear it even into summer. The cuffs and hem are banded, and the puff sleeves are adorable. It also comes in a solid white, green, and blue. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

striped puff sleeve sweatshirt / drawstring shorts / faux pearl earrings / heart toggle necklace / matte gold bracelet stack / colorful beaded bracelet stack / raffia sandals

sweater / faux pearl earrings / heart toggle necklace / matte gold tone bracelet stack / patch pocket denim shorts / raffia sandals

FAVORITE FIND ALERT for y’all because I’m totally in love with this fabulous top.

It’s seriously gorgeous, and in my mind, totally worth the price tag. It’s feminine, delicate, and has a vintage and romantic vibe that I’m loving. This red is the most perfect and beautiful red, and all of the details truly are stunning. The cascading ruffles, the eyelet pattern, the longer sleeves with the elastic and ruffle… ALL STUNNING. The material is very lightweight and airy, and while I thought it was going to require a cami under it, if you wear a nude bra it really doesn’t. Some might prefer to wear a cami with it, but I’m completely comfortable wearing it without the cami. It also comes in white and black, BUT THEY JUST ADDED A REALLY PRETTY LIGHT BLUE TOO!

Sizing tip: After reading the reviews, I did size up to a large. I wanted to make sure it had a relaxed and flowy look, and one reviewer recommended for bigger chested gals to size up so I did. If you don’t have a bigger chest, you can totally stick with your regular size.

ruffle puff sleeve top / drawstring shorts / faux pearl earrings / heart toggle necklace / matte gold bracelet stack / colorful beaded bracelet stack / raffia sandals

I already had this eyelet top in olive, but I couldn’t resist this gorgeous red. It comes in 26 colors, so there’s something for everybody. Only the top buttons are functional, so you just slip it over your head. The open neckline, the tiny ruffle collar, the subtle puff sleeves, and the eyelet pattern are all fabulous. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

eyelet top / faux pearl earrings / heart toggle necklace / colorful bracelet stack / matte gold tone bracelet stack / denim shorts / raffia sandals

The red is fun, but the white is totally classic and so lovely for spring and summer!

eyelet top / faux pearl earrings / heart toggle necklace / colorful bracelet stack / matte gold tone bracelet stack / denim shorts / raffia sandals

love the look of a button up blouse, but they often don’t look great on me because the buttons tend to pull across the chest. Not with this blouse! It’s a relaxed fit with a puff sleeve, but it’s obviously still a button up. It’s a button up with some real flare! It comes in tons of colors, and I think it would be a great game day shirt. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

button up blouse / crossbody bag with strap / cross necklace / denim shorts / multicolor beaded bracelet stack / woven slide sandals

This dress somehow manages to be both preppy and flirty. You slip it over your head, and even though it looks like it buttons, it doesn’t. The pleats, the ruffles, the pockets! I love it all! I’m wearing a small.

pleated ruffle sleeve dress / chunky hoop earrings / heart necklace / multicolor beaded bracelet stack / matte gold bracelet stack / woven slide sandals

This cover up is fabulous. I got the black one last year, and then I couldn’t resist the watermelon. It’s one size fits all, and I have no idea how it works, but it’s a magical cover up and seems to fit all shapes and sizes. This watermelon red one is so fun and will go with all sorts of patterned and floral suits. The black and the dark beige are totally chic and would look so expensive styled with a black suit and gold accessories. It’s such a great cover up, and it’s an awesome price point right at $20.

cover up / sunglasses / demi stud earrings / neoprene beach tote / flip flops / quick dry towels

This neoprene beach tote was one of my favorite Amazon finds from last year, and it remains a favorite this year.

Now, since it doesn’t have a zipper closure I wouldn’t say it’s completely waterproof, but I love it nontheless.  It holds A TON and I only have the Large, but it comes in an X-Large too!

neoprene beach tote / quick dry towels

And you can see here how much larger the tote can get when you unsnap the sides. I stuff it full with towels, sunscreen of all sorts, water bottles, and even some beach toys (like Carter’s waterproof football that’s a total must if traveling with boys).

neoprene beach tote / quick dry towels

Now let’s talk towels.  I saw several other girls talking about these towels, and it didn’t take much for me to be #influenced. The blue stripes seem to be sold out right now, but there are a couple of other stripe options and lots of solid colors to choose from. The site bills them as being multipurpose for baths, swimming, fitness, sports, and yoga. They are thin (which makes them great for travel), incredibly soft, and fast drying. They are 100% microfiber and can absorb 7x their weight in water. And the reviews are FANTASTIC.

I couldn’t believe how much I loved these towels, and everybody else on the trip thought they were awesome too. We’re now using them as our pool towels because I love that they also take up less room in the washer. I realllllllly wish they came in an all white set for bathrooms.

sunglasses / quick dry towels

Here’s an up close of the sunglasses. I absolutely adore them. They look SUPER SIMILAR to the famous $250 Karen Walker sunglasses, but these babies are only $16.99.  You can also get a 2 pack with this tortoise pair and a black pair for ONLY $24.99. WOW. I have both, so I recommend getting the 2 pack for sure. I LOVE THEM.

cover up / earrings / similar swimsuits / bracelets /striped tote / rose gold flip flops

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That’s all for today, y’all! See you back here on Wednesday

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