Every Day Does Feel This Good at Disneyworld!

Shirt: Vineyard Vines; shorts: JCrew; shoes: Jack Rogers; bag: Kate Spade; watch: Michael Kors; bracelets: Lilly and Laura, Alex and Ani 

Last week in Florida I obviously had to go to Disneyworld. As a Californian, I'm very familiar with Disneyland, but Disneyworld is a whole other world, pun intended! I wore this super cute Vineyard Vines button up.  I love that it's a party oxford, meaning that each panel is a different color. It's one of those preppy classics that I'm sure I'll have forever. Given that it's so many colors, I paired it with simple white chino shorts, and my favorite bag of the moment, my light pink Kate Spade Maisie bag, which matched my shirt perfectly! 

Until next time,

xo

T 

Out to a Palm Beach Dinner

Top: Joie; shorts: JCrew; shoes: Jack Rogers; earrings: Kendra Scott; bag: Kate Spade 

I had been dying for these high waisted shorts from JCrew for a while, and then finally found them super marked down at my local store for $25 so obviously I snatched them up! Normally I would pair something like them with a collared button up, but I decided to switch things up with this silky Joie blouse for a more summery feel. And then of course I added my go to summer accessories: flat sandals and Kendra Scott earrings! 

Until next time,

xo

T

Jellies Be Jammin in Palm Beach

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; shoes: Tory Burch; bag: Kate Spade; earrings: Kendra Scott; watch: Michael Kors 

So I am absolutely in love with this dress. I normally stay away from spaghetti straps, because I tend to be insecure about my big old swimmer shoulders and upper arms, but I couldn't resist this one with its cute print. And, what better place to break out a Lilly dress than Lilly's birthplace, Palm Beach? 

Until next time,

xo

T

Palm Beach

Shirt, shorts: JCrew; bag: Kate Spade; shoes: Tory Burch; sunglasses: Karen Walker; watch: Michael Kors 

For the record, I love Palm Beach. My family has been a Florida vacation family since I can remember, and Palm Beach is one of my favorite places in the state. This little JCrew outfit is the perfect look, I think, for a day spent strolling along the beach and window shopping down Worth Avenue. I love how basic a striped shirt and chino shorts are, but the jewled neckline on this sweatshirt and the bright color of the shorts keep a classic look current. 

Until next time,

xo

T

A Lilly Baby Shower

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer; cardigan: JCrew; Shoes: Tory Burch; earrings: Kendra Scott

This past weekend one of my best friends had her first baby shower, and of course it was Lilly themed. I took the opportunity to wear this Lilly dress that's been sitting in my closet just waiting for a fun day like this! I just love this print, and of course I had to pair hot pink with my go to navy Jackie cardigan from JCrew and these Tory Wedges that I am completely obsessed with - they are navy and have bows on the toes, what more could I ask for?!

Until next time,

xo

T

PS: me and my girls!

My Beach Bag Essentials

As a California girl with parents who always took me on tropical vacations (we were so not a ski trip kind of family...), I think that I have my beach bag routine down pat. 

First things first: a good bikini. 

Everyone needs a great swimsuit in their summertime arsenal. I recently bought this seersucker one from JCrew on major sale and I am in love with it. I try to stick to bandeau tops and low rise bottoms, as I have a small chest and a short torso so those cuts work for me, but it's important to find a cut that's flattering for you. I also like to buy more timeless suits that can last me season after season, and that I won't see in old family photos and cringe. 

Sunscreen: I know that everyone stresses the importance of sunscreen, but they're doing that for a reason! I grew up swimming and playing water polo, so I spent my fair share of time in the sun, and I can honestly say that using ample sunscreen leaves you with a better tan than not. Plus, you'll thank yourself down the line when you don't look like the crypt keeper at 35. 

A cute hat: I usually bring a baseball hat with me (to help keep the sun out of my eyes when I'm reading or playing volleyball or paddle boarding), but I recently bought this new monogrammed sun hat from one of my favorite companies, Swoozies, and it's a pretty fab upgrade! 

Sunglasses: I have light green eyes, so the sun can give me a gnarly headache if I don't have a massive pair of sunglasses to help. 

Sandals: I used to live in sandals, but since moving to Washington I've had to pare down my collection. These Tory Burch Miller sandals definitely made the cut. I normally stay away from flip flops, but not for the beach. And these can go from beach to dinner with no problem, so I've been living in them on this vacation! 

Reading materials: I read constantly, and on vacation I can literally spend an entire day in a beach chair reading one book after another. I love mysteries, though! I also usually being along a few magazines, although I hate how they'll stick to my sunscreened legs, so I usually stick to a book :) 

Until next time,

xo

T

PS: Greetings from Palm Beach! 

Benefit They're Real Mascara and Eyeliner

So all of my friends are in love with this mascara from Benefit. When I heard they were coming out with an eyeliner, I couldn't wait to try it out, since I rarely go a day without wearing it. What's really cool about it is the truly innovative tip: rather than a felt pen type tip which is typical of most liquid liners, this liner is a flexible rubber. The liner is a gel that you click up into the rubber, and then you apply it, allowing you to get super close your lash line, which I love. However, I have kind of oily skin around my eyes, especially during the summer, so I found that it tended to run a lot more than the eyeliner I've been using for the past few years, the Stila All Day Liquid liner. 

I also bought some of the Benefit They're Real mascara, which I absolutely love minus the fact that it's really hard to get off! Even with makeup remover wipes I still had some leftover, which I'm not used to. However, it does make my lashes look absolutely amazing! So, all in all, I'd say that I love this set for a night out or a date night, but it can be a little dramatic for every day, especially during the summer when my makeup tends to end up down my face :( 

Until next time,

xo

T