Summer Prints

Holy Moly!!  Is it August already?  I am still living in the past - back to June - where I took a week long vacation with my boyfriend and his family.  We vacationed at Martha's Vineyard and it was just the escape I needed!  My days went something like this: Wake up with coffee on the back porch while looking at the beach, go to the beach, come home for dinner, shower, head back to the beach (with wine) to catch the sunset, back home to sleep, repeat.  Martha's Vineyard is huge about outdoor showering - like, every house has a private outdoor shower.  It was secluded and still had a perfect view of the beach.

Another reason I like the beach so much is it requires no make-up!  Big hat, sunglasses, sunscreen ,and a bathing suit.  You're all set!  Packing is rather easy - I think I packed one dress for a 'nice dinner', two outfits (hint: this is one ...) to hit the towns in, three pairs of shoes....aaaand 5 bathing suits and 5 swimsuit cover ups.  Just because I'm on the beach without makeup doesn't mean I actually want to look like a bum...

This dress from New York and Company was flowy enough that I could wear it the day after eating a big lobster dinner and consuming glasses and glasses of wine.  The Panama hat is a must when you're out in the sun all day. I couldn't resist the gladiator sandals either. They were a fun twist for this summer dress and, thankfully, I did not have a tan line at the end of the day. {That would have been awkward}

We went into Oak Bluffs this day which is the more 'touristy' spot among the three towns. Any souvenir you want you will find in Oak Bluffs. I purchased a shirt I had my eye on last year. To my surprise, it was half off this summer! My buyer's remorse paid off for once!!!

Dress - NY & CO
Hat - Marshall's
Necklace - Francesca's
Jacket - American Eagle {old}
Shoes - DSW {These are on super sale}