Knock it off.

top, Urban Outfitters
shorts, Target
flip flops, Reef
earrings, Aldo
Idiom bangles, Kate Spade (*Thanks Mom!)
sunnies, Anthropologie

Fake-out 15 second top knot.

inspiration:
Floral Thompson
by Citizens of Humanity jeans,  Anthropologie
$185

As a rule, I try not to spend $185 for a pair of jeans.  And I have reservations about spending that much on a trendy floral print, especially at the start of the Summer season.  I'm not one of those crazy-ass people you see wearing jeans and a black turtleneck sweater in mid June when it's 108 degrees.  I figure those people must work at Sea World in the Penguin Encounter.

Anyhoo, I found these $15 shorts at Target with a knock off print of the Citizens of Humanity jeans I have on my wish list.  And unlike long thick denim, at least I can wear these shorts within the next six months... unless I start working at Sea World.

Peg leg.

Mossimo top, Target
Broken-in Straight Khakis, Gap
sandals, Doctor Scholl's
bag, Aldo
initial necklace, Anthropologie
Decker watch, Fossil
Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans

Here I stand before you in none other than tapered pants.  That's right, folks, I have jumped on the peg leg bandwagon (or french roll, pinch roll, or tight roll in other cultures) after a 20 year hiatus.  Quoting the omniscient Justin Beiber, "Never say never."

Are you digging this trend... again?

Color!

Mossimo top, Target

Marissa Cotton Twill shorts, Loft

T-Strap wedges, Clarks

Little Bit Mini bag, Anthropologie

Original Wayfarer sunnies, Ray Bans

Whistle Charm necklace, Anthropologie

Decker watch, Fossil

Charm bracelet, Juicy Couture

I realized the last two outfit posts were simple white tops and jeans.  Translation: boring.  So here is a nice obnoxious color and pattern combo for ya.  

No worries, girls.  There is more where that came from.  I just got a pair of electric blue capris.

Suit up.

Xilaration bandeau bikini swim tops, Target
Sara Blakely high waist bikini bottoms, Target
gumdrop earings, Kate Spade
charm bracelet, Juicy Couture

In my attempt to throw self-consciousness out the window, I have been looking to find a bikini for this season.  I love the retro feel to a high waist style, but most of what I like are in the $200 range.  I'm not sure I'll even look good in one (since I'm pretty short waisted), so to shell out 200 bucks, I better love it.

I was perusing the Target racks and stumbled upon a bikini bottom from Spanx creator, Sara Blakely's line, Assets.  It holds my tummy in and there is no muffin toppage.  I tossed a few Xilaration bandeau tops in to mix and match and scored a retro high waist bikini set for under $50.

Time for poolside margaritas.  "Oh, Cabana Boy..."