I found this little spot on a rainy day in the town. I always go for the mango, blackened fish tacos, and seasoned carrots.
SHOP THE CHAIN GAME
My absolute favorite accessory is the chain belt. This vintage beauty was an old birthday present from the older sis. Best worn extra low on the hips, I let the click and clack of the coins and the pearls jingle as I walk. It’s heavy and honestly, the coolest piece EVER. I’ll intertwine it into my jeans, or denim cut-offs, but I like it slung across a lace maxi dress. Recently, I’ve been picking up the ol’ long black dresses, releasing my inner Stevie Nicks. The patchwork denim duster just the finishing touch. With the beach and Montauk, I’ve been keeping things extra comfortable. Normally you’ll find me in a bikini and flared pants. But for nights out at the Surf Lodge, you’ll find me slipping into my snake boots, and letting my hair down. Cheers to the first week of SUMMER.
// Lenni maxi dress, Artisan De Luxe denim jacket, Vintage Chanel chain belt, By Simone leather backpack, Finlay & Co sunglasses //
With the NYC heat, your kind of forced to experiment. I mean, I love a good denim cut off short and crop top, but that too, needs a break. I love layering and I love playing with different textures and fabrics, but let’s be real, it’s feeling HOT, HOT, HOT. That’s when I grab a breathable netted ank, and a FULL, printed skirt. Who knew polka dots and plaid would be such a perfect combination? This is one of my ecclectic summer looks, and one of my asbsolute favorites. Complete with the COMFORTABLE silver Birk-inspired sandal. This time, I’ll letting all aspects of my look make a statement.
HEARTS HAVE FRESH BEATS. They sure do. The new Converse All Stars tees are just the perfect thing to complement my current sneaker collection. I grew up with the brand. Everything just reminding me of my Californianication, seaside, LA upbringing. I had their classic shoes in navy, black, and white. I even had the slip-ons. But with the hot sticky summer days and beachside weekends that come with summer, a cotton tank is really all I need. I like mine best with overalls and a classic trench for misty morning coffee runs. A good tee is effortless.
The beach just brings me memories of clean, crisp whites and bold navy blues. Esparadrilles so comfy, I want them to in every color. The leopard caught my attention right away, and immediately added a little something-something to the perfect white on white ensemble. I always mix textures, keeping the color as one. The perfect crochet short. The pom-pom kimono blouse. Elegant, but still good enough to get dirty in the sand with! Over a bikini, I’m all for the classic ROMPER. It fits in my beach bag, and it’s my GO-TO for long, exotic getaways under the sun. Here I’ve got 3 beach ready pieces, making for a VERY light suitcase and extra good times.
The Club Monaco Beach Boutique collection’s spirit is reflected in the warmth of theYucatán in Mexico. The beautfiul embroidery and soft cottons and silks. The light color palette bound to pop against the rich and bright colors of Mexcio.
Now for the fun part!
Simply tag #CMBeach on Instagram and post your summer inspiration photos, for a chance to win a stay at the Coqui Coqui Hotel in Tulum!
*Contest begins this Friday, June 13th to Friday June 27th!*