Flo-rida

I realized the other day that I never shared my vacay with you guys! We started off in Longboat Key, FL (flo-rida as we like to call it) for a wedding and then headed down to Captiva Island to finish up. Tons of food, drinks and sun! My activity was fishing... not my usual style but we saw TONS of dolphins hanging around the boat and I was sooo close to touching one! Maybe next time :)

I wasn't too good about taking outfit pics while we were there. The first one is really the only decent on I got! I did manage to get a pic of me in my fancy nike shorts after being on a boat all day though! Keepin' it real, folks. 

Do you y'all have any fun vacations planned this summer? Or have you ever been to Captiva? It was just darling!

Guesting

Today I am over at Sweetie Pie Style sharing my 5 summer essentials - all under $100! Head over to check those out! Hope you all have weekend planned that is going to be way more fun than what I am doing! I'll be sharing soon, promise! Any guesses???

Second & Dahlia's Style Steals

Happy Thursday! Back from a week off with another edition of Style Steals with Jessica from DahliaLynn Lane. We were totally inspired when we saw Bailey's living room on Design*Sponge. Look at those colors!! So much fun recreating! I am particularly loving the necklace fron the outfit and artwork from the room! Enjoy!

Art / Sofa / Trunk / Rug / Side Table / Lamp (on sale!) / Lamp Shade

Hump Day Happy Hour with A Dash of Details

Happy Hump Day! Ali from A Dash of Details here and I am so excited to be serving up this week's hump day happy hour for the lovely Michelle. If I am lucky enough, maybe we will be sipping cocktails by the pool this weekend in KC. As summer approaches everyone is in need of a cool, refreshing drink by pool, so how about try a Hop, Skip, and Go Naked.  The name may be a little inappropriate, but they sure are delicious.  

Serve these drinks poolside under a bright umbrella, wearing these cute J Crew swim suits (1, 2) (or mix and match like Michelle did here), while listening to some of your favorite jams (1, 2).  My summertime go-tos are Passion Pit and M83. The Hop, Skip and Go Naked's will be the hit of any pool party, but be careful because these tasty drinks will catch up with you! 

This simple recipe includes:

- 360 Vodka (a hometown original and eco friendly bottles) 

- Any kind of Sweet Tea (I love Joe's Tea from Whole Foods) 

- A splash of Bud Light 

- Squeeze some lemons to top it off! 

xox- Ali 

Outfit to Room

Top - J.Crew Factory / Jeans - Madewell / Shoes - DSW / Watch - Anne Klein

Settee / Rug / Pendant / Antler / Stool / Pillow / Basket

Mix and Match Swim

Polka Dot Top / Floral Bottom

Loving the mix and match thing happening in swimwear this year, so I picked up this little number from J.Crew for the vacation I just go back from! I seriously wanted to wear it every day - so much better than those plain jane matchy matchy suits :)

Have you guys tried out this new swimwear trend? Any faves?

The It List

• Sweetie Pie Style has the colored pant trend down! She pairs bright turquoise with summery white for a look that is sure to please! (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)
• Style Your Life is crushing on cocktail rings! Head over to see all of her fun picks - there is something for everyone! (find Style Your Life on Twitter!)
• DahliaLynn Lane shows us how to have fun with colorblocking! "Go bright or go home" is a fitting motto for her adorable outfit! (find DahliaLynn Lane on Twitter!)
• Fabulously Average is bringing back overalls! Don't worry - she looks totally chic! Pop over to find out how to style your favorite old pair! (find Fabulously Average on Twitter!)
• Wardrobes I Met and Liked is wearing the most amazing neon skirt! Paired with black, it makes for an on-trend look for day or evening!
• A Fashion Fixation is sharing bits and pieces of what looks to be a fabulous tropical vacation! Cayman Islands, anyone?! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
• Urban Frill pairs pastels and brights for a colorblocked look that is sure to please! She is also matching her bag to her necklace - such a fun look for summer!
• Sandy a la Mode shows us her take on summer's hottest color - yellow! Pop over to see how she mixes different shades for a fun look! (find Sandy a la Mode on Twitter!)
• The Fashionable ESQ rounds up her favorite pieces for a beach getaway! Make sure to check out her picks and stock up for that upcoming vacay! (find The Fashionable ESQ on Twitter!)
• Seize the Styles sports the perfect summer scarf - yellow polka dots! Head over to see the cute pieces she pairs it with! (find Seize the Styles on Twitter!)
• Northern Style shows us her sequin swagger by mixing high and low! Check out how she dresses down sequins for everyday wear! Cute! (find Northern Style on Twitter!)
• Miss Top Ten Image wears an adorable floral maxi for a little sea-side lunching! The perfect outfit for the perfect setting!! (find Miss Top Ten Image on Twitter!)
• Here & Now is sporting her red, white and blue in honor of Memorial Day! You have to see the fab lace shorts she is wearing! (find Here & Now on Twitter!)
• Second Street East hosted a hump day happy hour with the help of a friend! Head over to see the recipe for a Kiwi Capiroska! Looks delicious! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)

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