Simple is Good

shirt: given to me // jeans: Rue 21 // shoes: Payless // necklace: Forever 21 // purse: JCPenney //

This outfit is simple for the most part. I went for more dramatic makeup (hence the red lip and cat eye) instead of a fancy outfit.

I like dressing down, but sometimes I have trouble wearing simple outfits like this. I always want to dress up and wear bright colors or bold patterns. Or if I wear something like this, I want to wear a bright statement necklace. I have to remind myself that simple is ok. I usually gravitate toward more "effortless" outfits like this on Pinterest, but for some reason I have trouble actually wearing them. 

So moral of the story, simple outfits are okay. You don't have to wear bright colors or loud patterns to be fashionable. A plain, button up shirt and jeans is chic. 

xoxo, Rebecca

Let's Take a Dip

Happy Memorial Day! This is the weekend that marks the start of summer; most schools have finished and the pools are starting to open up. A lot of you have probably already bought your swimming suits, but I wanted to do a post about swimwear anyways.

I haven’t gotten a swimming suit yet, but I have been studying the swimming suit trends. I’ve seen a lot of retro suits this year, and I have to say that, they’re my favorite!

One of my favorite places to get swimwear is from Target. They have a big variety, and they’re affordable. That’s most likely where I’ll get my swimsuit from. I didn’t include any of Target's suits because I couldn’t find any photos that made them look good. 

Here are my suggestions:

Go retro! Don't be afraid to try a new swimming suit style.

 Seafolly Boyleg Maillot | Anthropologie

Seafolly Seaview Tie Front Halter Maillot | Anthropologie

 Polka-Dot Underwire Top & Retro Brief | J. Crew

Midkini & Ruched Hipster | dELiA*s

Go bright! Bright colored suits are the way to go.

 V-Neck Mint Ikat Tankini  &  Reversible Spring & Mint Ikat Bottom  | Lime Ricki

 Aerie Crochet Bandeau Bikini Top | Aerie

Try a pattern. Patterns are so fun and hip. Stripes, floral, polka-dots, they’re all good.

 Aerie Floral Retro Halter Bikini Top | Aerie

 Forever 21 // Unfortunately, this swimming suit isn't available anymore. I included it to show the varying types of patterns.

  

Don’t be afraid to wear a one-piece, I’ve seen a lot of chic one-piece swimming suits.

 Sea Horse Ruched Bandeau Tank | J. Crew

 Punk Floral Halter Tank | J. Crew

Kushcush Lovely Jumper One Piece | Anthropologie 

Black is always classic. And so is white! But please, please, make sure that your white swimming suit isn’t see-through.

 Forever 21 // This isn't available anymore, but you can find a black swimming suit almost anywhere!

If you like wearing shorts over your swimsuit, here's a cute pair from J. Crew. 

Pop Art Dot Board Shorts | J. Crew

A cover-up is a must if you go to the beach.

Linen V-Neck Tunic in Stripe | J. Crew

Whisper Gauze Beach Tunic | J. Crew

Hats have slowly become popular again, and not just for the pool or beach. There are lots of different outfits you can create with a hat.

Ombre Straw Panama Hat | Free People

Beaded Floppy Hat | American Eagle Outfitters

And lastly, don't forget the sunscreen! Make sure to get a special sunscreen that is non-comedogenic (won't cause breakouts) for your face. Here's one from Neutrogena.

Rebecca xoxo

Summer Reading List

Setting goals are really good. Since summer is fast approaching, I've been making a list of goals. One of the things on my list is to read some books this summer. I'm not a big reader; if I find a good book, I can get into it, but I'm still not that into reading. I really want to expand more, so I'm going to try to read some of the classics this summer. I'm a slow reader at times, so hopefully I can get all these read this summer.

Here's my summer reading list:

// A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

// Emma

// Little House on the Prairie

// Little Women

// Pride and Prejudice

// Short Lessons in Art History (This isn't a classic, but I still want to read it.)

// The Grapes of Wrath

// The Great Gatsby

// To Kill a Mockingbird

What are some of your favorite classics?

Rebecca