JULY FAVORITES
July! Cannot believe how fast this month has flew — and I also can’t believe that we’re a little more than halfway through the year. This month, we got to explore some familiar (RI) and new cities (Chicago). For the former, we’d been before, but this time, we got to experience a little more of the beach and local spots. For the latter, it was our first trip and we totally loved it — the Riverwalk in Chicago was probably my favorite — the ideal mix of city and water. Here, I’m sharing some favorites I purchased this month, plus some go-to accessories from my trips.
FASHION
Amazon Fashion Floral Strapless Bodycon Maxi Dress — This stunning dress was a find on Prime Day — it’s obvi ringing true to my signature brown color scheme as of late, but I also love that it has a very abstract but eye-catching floral pattern. I’ll definitely be wearing it ASAP — it’s stunning for a date night out on vacay or it can even pass as a wedding guest dress with some heels and a clutch.
Amazon Fashion Ombré Swimsuit — I’m soooo into this ombré swimsuit number I also snagged on Amazon this past month. It’s a stunning brown-red-orange-into-green color that I can’t wait to style next time I’m headed to the water or on a boat. I love the top too with the underwire — it’s comfier than it looks and is super flattering.
accessories + shoes
Pearl Hoop Earrings — I broke these babies out during our trip to Chicago, and I fell back in love with them after not wearing them for a while. Pearl hoops like these are an easy way to elevate your look if you want to dress up a pair of jeans or complement a bodycon dress, like my look here!
Scarlett Chase Tori Sandal * gifted * — I had the realization recently that I’ve never had a pair of slides other than Birkenstocks, so when I was gifted these from Scarlett Chase, I was super stoked to try them out. I love how comfortable these are and how chic they look — the black leather finish with metal hardware really edges them up in a way you don’t often see with slides. So cute, and I’m obsessed!
Straw Rattan Bag (similar here) — This straw bag was a lifesaver for our trip to RI — it’s the perfect beach bag and looks cute with just about any swimsuit or cover-up. The material is super stretchy and the inside is roomy, making it perfect for carrying a variety of things from snacks, to books, my iPad and more.
Leaving you with a very apropos Shakes quote:
“Summer's lease hath all too short a date.”
[Sonnet 18]
Cheers, xx — A. Martine
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