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Spring/Summer 2016 Essentials

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 ss16 wants

 My list of wants this season are pretty small since the 70’s trend has continued full speed into this season a lot of the pieces I acquired last year have transferred pretty easily. Off the shoulder is the main trend I’m obsessed with this year and I am definitely looking to add some key pieces to my wardrobe. Everything else is pretty accessories heavy. I’ve been digging strappy shoes for awhile and definitely need a pair of strappy flats to add to my summer rotation. I’m also pretty obsessed with the white sneaker trend. With all the events that go on this season a good walking shoe is essential and a white sneaker is one of the chicest ways to go. And of course everyone needs a chic pair of sunnies to top off any summer look. I’ve been obsessed with the Dior So Real sunnies but I can’t afford to drop $300 on a pair so cheaper knock offs it is!

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Beach Essentials with Naja

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It’s finally summer which means spending as much time outside as possible, or at least trying. And what better place to spend those glorious sunny days than at the pool or beach? We all know a great swimsuit just the first step in getting chic for the beach. So I teamed up with Naja to show you what essentials always join me on a trip to the beach.

Every beach look is centered around the suit and mine is no different, Naja’s Faye racerback one-piece swimsuit , a suit made of recycled plastic bottles, served as the inspiration for this years essentials . The suit looks very Mod with it’s clean lines and waist cinching belt but also has a bit of a sporty flair with it’s sexy racerback. I decided to go with a Mod yet nautical (modical?) theme for this list, playing off the style and colors of the swimsuit. I always like to have options so I also added the Valentina Bustier and matching Carmen Hi-Waisted Blue panties to stuff into my beach bag as a sexy alternative to struggling with a one piece all night. Both the Bustier and panties are also made with fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, how cool is that? Anyway here are my Naja inspired Modical beach essentials:


1. Donut Pool Float / 2. Wide-Brimmed Straw Hat / 3. Naja Faye Racerback One-Piece Navy /
4. River Island Kelly Metal Insert Sunglasses / 5. Valentina Bustier / 6. Carmen High Waisted Blue  /

7. Coppertone Sport Sunscreen / 8. Quite the Catch Bag / 9. Teal Anchor on Blue Stripes Beach Towel  / 10. Portable Beverage Bottle Define Bottle  / 11. Gait Minds Think Alike Sandal In White

Naja is a lingerie and swimwear company that creates quality items with great details, lovely patterns, cheeky prints and recycled materials.  If that isn’t cool enough a portion of every sale goes to Naja’s underwear for Hope program, a program that partners with the Golondrinas Foundation in Colombia which trains single or head of household mothers to sew.  There are tons of cute items and if you’re on the smaller side (bras only go up to about 36DD and some panties go up to an XL or 12/14), you should definitely check them out.

*I was contacted to do this post by Naja, all opinions are my own.