School’s out, bags are (over) packed, and we’re heading to the beach with Austin’s family.
I’m trying to mentally shift from end-of-year chaos to something slower—bare feet, no real schedule, and kids running wild in the best way. It’s always a little hectic getting out the door, but once we’re there, it’s worth every bit of it.
Sharing a few beach-bound favorites: my go-to swim picks, the sunscreen I actually reapply, and a $25 terry set for the boys that might be the cutest thing in their suitcase (size up—it runs small). Easy, practical, and all coming with us.
Let’s get into it.
xx Ashley
I’ve been reaching for a lot of yellow recently, especially this cardigan above from Amazon. It’s lightweight and great quality for the price (Wearing size small). Shop my entire outfit here.
Matching sets are my go-to. This brown set from H&M is such a good one. I love the embroidered detail and chocolate brown color. Styled with lace-up sandals, Revolve sunglasses, and a bucket hat. Shop everything here.
Target is a great retailer for swimsuits - they are affordable and usually fit well. I love this black two-piece bikini styled with my Johanna Ortiz pareo, TKEES sandals (Finally found these fully stocked. If in-between sizes, go up), Always Coco Fine gemstones and heart pendant, Amazon sunnies (I get the most compliments on these and people are shocked to hear they are under $20. I got the "A2 Green Leopard" color and I promise they do not look like the stock photo!), and THIS Beauty Lip Polish in the shade “Slip”.
I live in kaftan dresses during the summer at the pool. The pattern on this one is so chic. I chose to pair it with my lace-up sandals (So basic, but so good), black bikini, ruffle tote bag, and more. Shop everything here.
If you are in need of a thoughtful gift, I love these customized pouches. They are easy to clean, hold all of the essentials, and are customizable. Also linking my favorite hairbrush.
A pop of color is always a good idea. This swimsuit is fun. Styled with a black cover-up dress, TKEES sandals, bronzing mist (I love this stuff if I'm out in the sun for a little while, not all day. I personally like to get some Vitamin D so I'm ok with the low SPF quantity. I also love that it has a hint of bronzer!), and more. Shop everything here.
This dress (Runs TTS) is stunning and looks so chic styled with my Prada denim jacket. It was a bit more formal than I imagined, but I paired it with a low sandal and my mini Hettie bag to dress it down. I loved this look so much!
I am always looking for items that you can style over and over again. Whether it’s an investment piece or something budget-friendly, the goal is to be able to style it more than once. I love this black dress (Under $75). Paired with my favorite Vacation perfume, Dragon Diffusion bag, Revolve sunnies, and more. Shop everything here.