As I mentioned last week, most of my summer plans include time at our lake. Beach. Boat. Deck. Family time. Lake friends. It's a completely different pace of life than my real life in the city, and I covet this time and have come to appreciate the change of pace more than I can express to you. We are a 2.5 km out of the town so we often bike in to get fresh bread, ice cream or grab a coffee. We have a lovely, treed path right into town. Freshly baked goods are my favorite and this is the only time of year where we eat white bread consistently without another thought.
Even though my days at the lake are usually pretty casual dress, I do like to switch it up and utilize something other than my denim shorts and tank top. I adore these high-waisted, paper bag, gingham shorts that I snagged at Winners a couple of summers ago. They are adorable with light pinks, polka dots, body suit or just a tank top. The possibilities are endless! Paper bag waist pants, shorts, skirts are all the rage and I never want them to go out of style. I love the tucked in look which really helps me define my waistline. This time I decided to pair it up with this asymmetrical, one shoulder top, for a little bit of fun. Just exposing some extra skin, makes this top super cute and also gives it a little bit of a sexy look without going over the top. I love this top paired with jeans and statement earrings when going out for casual patio drinks (not this summer though).
Are you shopping your closet this summer or purchasing new items? This summer I am mostly just shopping my closet and saving my money for some new additions to my work wardrobe and shoes in the fall. I am linking up similar options to this outfit below so check those out if you are looking for new additions to your closet.
I love summer fashion.
I also love the easy lifestyle that comes with summer life. Usually life in the city, during the school
year is busy, busy, busy. Most of you
can agree with that I am sure. A
full-time, plus, working teacher/mom, the school year is busy. I struggle to even get once a week content
put together for the blog if I am being honest.
With warmer nights, longer days of summer, also comes a much-needed
break and time for restoration. I NEED
this break from my teaching job.
Honestly, I couldn’t keep going.
I am so worn out by the end of June that I can hardly stand any talking
or noise anymore. I am tired of being
over stimulated, working 10 + hours a day, and then coming home to another f/t
time job. I love the slow pace that
summer brings. I love it even more at
the lake. The day I wore this outfit my
hubby and I went to the farmers market, craft show, took photos, read on our
deck and still had a great day with the kids.
Now that’s a day of relaxation.
Mostly at the lake my uniform includes nothing more than
foundation at the beginning of the day, a messy ponytail, and either a bathing suit or shorts/tee combo. There are a few days that I like to get a little dressed up
and feel like my trendy self. 😊 I adore these classic gingham shorts that I
picked up last year, see HERE two other ways to style them. When I saw my new polka dotted tee in the
closet I just had the idea that the polka dots and gingham would be an ideal
combination. I LOVE how this outfit came
together. It’s adorable and perfect for
a farmer’s market stroll, an espresso in a Parisian café, or a lunch date. Don’t you agree? I am also still using my straw purse from my summer,
but I’ve added these straw, statement earrings.
LOVE. They make a statement all
on their own and have been on repeat with everything, jeans and a tee, summer
dresses, rompers, etc. They are perfect
with everything and on sale for like $15 bucks.
You just can’t say NO.
Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for stopping by!
Shop This Post:
Polka Dot Tee (sold out; similar)
Gingham Shorts (old; Old Navy similar)
Etereo Earrings (sold out; similar)
