Beach Style

swimsuit // shorts // hat // aviators

All in all I would say I'm a beach girl, but Costa Rica brings it out even more. The soft, powdery sand. The warm blue water. The tropical landscape. It's still my best experience of fully enjoying what a day at the beach is about. At home in LA, I go to recharge, but that doesn't include going in the water or even putting on a bathing suit that often. So you can say it was a treat! Since we only had a 5 day stay, our friend's suggested staying at the closest beach near the city, Playa Blanca in Punta Leona. If you can find an apartment to rent there, it's a great place to cook your meals and beach it all day. Basically, what we did.

Now, let's talk beachwear. While I had planned on working out more consistently before I left, that didn't happen. For a little while, I did beat myself up about it because it's really easy to, but that wasn't going to change the fact that I was going to the beach in Costa Rica very soon. That alone is lucky enough and did a lot of shifting perspectives. Sure, it would have been awesome to wear a bikini with my glorious abs. Truth is I am never comfortable in bikini's. So wear a bathing suit that feels you! And once I was on that beach women of all shapes and sizes wore what they wore and no one cared. They were there in pure bliss and it was a great sight. 

Summer Essentials

Just give me the ocean and sand and I'm one happy girl! If there's one thing I love most about Summer it's the beach. Okay, it's no secret, but I love the beach anytime of the year. It's just now I can bring out all the things that scream Summer at the beach like a cute swimsuit and not freeze. This two piece swimsuit from Garnet Hill is one of two I picked up this season. The blue paisley print is something I know that I can easily wear year after year and not feel like it's gone out of style.Best part is that it's SPF 50! Since this was only our first trip to the beach this Summer, I resorted to some of my essentials like a button down shirt to use as a cover up, my favorite sunglasses, my trusty Panama hat, and you can't forget a good pair of sandals. I'm hoping to pick up this two person towel (oops we did forget a towel) and a picnic basket for our next beach trip to Santa Barbara this weekend. 

Are you looking forward to beach trips this Summer?

 

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Summer Favorites

Sure it's not technically Summer. Okay, okay, it's not that close. But it was 90 degrees yesterday and there's been a lot of ice cream this week. So if you ask me that counts as pretty close to Summer. And of course I've been shopping for all my Summer must haves.

Unlike years before, I got a jump start on the epitome of any Summer must have-the bathing suit. It took me awhile to take the plunge on this tribal one piece. I mean bathing suit shopping it hard enough, but buying it online seemed extra risky. Happy to say it's everything I hoped for!  Here are some more one-piece swimsuits that caught my eye:

Last year, my go to hat was the classic panama hat and you can bet that I still will be reaching for it. So with all the fun in the sun that's bound to happen, I couldn't resist another addition or two. I opted for a black straw hat that's under $30! Turns out I love it so much that I'm ordering the natural straw version too! It was just restocked and I'm sure it will sell out.

Have you found yourself shopping for Summer already?

xo Adri

Craving Lately: One Piece Swimsuits

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

It's been a hot, hot week here and the only thing sounding good is a cold drink and a pool. So I think it's time to get a great swimsuit. Lately, I've been gravitating toward one pieces. Personally, I love a swimsuit with some coverage. With all these fun prints and cuts, it's going to be hard to pick. Maybe #2 or #3 or both;) How do you feel about one piece swimsuits?

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Craving Lately: Floral Swimsuit

1 (top, bottom), 2, 3

This is what happens when LA gets a little rain! I start craving the perfect beach and pretty swimsuit. But seriously how cute are these floral swimsuits? I love the retro swimsuits that have been popping up. They are not only flattering, but have enough coverage. Keep my checks covered please! I may not have a big vacay planned (yet) but getting a swimsuit early in the year gives you the best pick of the litter. Oh number 3, I think I need to add you! Is anyone else thinking about swimsuits?

Aaand it's finally Friday! Super excited for a staycation happening like now! Heading up to Santa Barbara for wine tasting with cupcakes. Yeah that exists! Alright time to pack!

Have a great weekend!