#TBT FRINGE TEE

MILK & HONEY BOUTIQUE fringe tank | J.CREW bikini top | AMERICAN EAGLE festival shorts | KAREN WALKER super duper sunglasses | CONVERSE white chuck taylors | J.CREW panama hat | c/o SONIA KASHUK lip color in classic red 

#TBT PALM PRINT ON ELBOW BEACH

I wanted to share these photos from my time a couple months ago in Bermuda. It really was such an amazing trip and I can't wait to go back! I love this little palm print set - it was perfect for a day of walking around the island & hanging on the beach. Palm print has been another one of my favorite trends of summer, and it even has started to trickle into my home decor inspiration. Does that ever happen to y'all? 

c/o LULU*S leaf matching set | J.CREW panama hat | KAREN WALKER 'number one' sunglasses 

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PALM TREES IN BERMUDA

As soon as I found out that I would be heading to Bermuda, I immediately started planning outfits in my head. I knew that I wanted a ton of easy tropical dresses and cover-ups to match my the easy going vibes of the island. One idea in particular I became obsessed with was to wear a men's short sleeve button down on top of a bikini. I love repurposing menswear for my everyday wardrobe, so why shouldn't that apply to the beach? After several trips to the mall I finally happened upon this palm tree'd number at Forever 21, and I think the combo turned out super cute! 

c/o VICTORIA SECRET loop front bandeau bikini top (*on sale for 19.99) | c/o VICTORIA SECRET seashell string bikini bottom (*on sale for $14.99) | FOREVER 21 palm tree chambray button up | J.CREW panama hat | KAREN WALKER 'number one' sunglasses

Ps. I am headed to Charleston, SC today with a few other bloggers for a fun little beach vacay! Be sure and follow along on Instagram & Snapchat @SideSmileStyle

Crazy Pants

Do you ever feel like you have a never ending to-do list looming over your head? With my upcoming cruise to Bermuda on Saturday I feel completely overwhelmed. In fact, I have been feeling completely crazy pants (see what I did there) for pretty much as long as I can remember. The ultimate task master, I am not. I get so envious of super on top of it people, like my roommate Adrienne for example. She powers from one thing to the next, never seeming breaking a sweat. I however, as she will most certainly attest, am habitually side tracked, indecisive, and straight up forgetful. But having a scattered mind isn't necessarily always a bad thing. I think it makes me more open to spur of the moment adventures because I'm not so dead set on a certain plan. Flexibility breads creativity which is very important when you are running a blog. So over the next few days I will make all good faith attempts to pack early, make lists of places to visit, and generally get my s#!+ together. But knowing me, my favorite outfit will be the one I didn't plan & the best meal will be a random recommendation from a chatty local I ask for directions (...yes I also get lost, a lot). And even though I'll probably forget to remind her, I know Adrienne will still be at the airport to pick me up :)

c/o MILK & HONEY BOUTIQUE coffee tank and printed flare pants (available in store, similar here & here) | J.CREW malta two strap sandals  | VITA FEDE titan bracelets | KAREN WALKER 'number one' sunglasses | OLD NAVY bucket bag (similar) | DAVID YURMAN crossover ring | J.CREW panama hat

DESTROYED TEE

ZARA leopard coat (old, similar) | c/o FCUK tiffany jeans | FREE PEOPLE destroyed tommy tee | 3.1 PHILLIP LIM pashli bag | TARGET felt hat (similar) | c/o KENDRA SCOTT decklyn pendant necklace in rose gold & elisa pendant necklace in champagne drusy*15% off through 12/1 w/ code BFCM2014 | MANOLO BLAHNIK patent pumps | c/o BAREMINERALS lipgloss in game changer

If this Free People tee wasn't already intentionally distressed, I would probably have worn it out by now. I love classic pieces with a twist, and what's better than a classic plain white tee with holes in it?   I have also been loving unlined lace bras, like these ones from third love, which are perfect to layer underneath.

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*Photography by Mary Summers

LINCOLN SQUARE

OLD NAVY embroidered linen dress (30% off with code HAPPY) | MARC JACOBS crossbody (similar) | c/o FRENCH CONNECTION hallie sandals (last seen here & here) | J.CREW panama hat | KAREN WALKER sunglasses | VITA FEDE bracelets | c/o TAUDREY hashtag stamped necklace

This past week I was able to head up to Chicago to visit one of my dearest friends from college. From cruising on the lake for the 4th to exploring on Michigan Ave we had a pretty packed 5 days. Here are some of the highlights: We grabbed dinner one night at the newly renovated Paris Club with my big cousin Nick. I highly recommend the Lobster scrambled eggs...not to be dramatic but they will change your life. I had one of my top 5 iced soy chai lattes at Dollop, my caffeine fix of choice. And finally Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza did NOT disappoint!