the beach

With summer in full swing, we have been spending a lot of time at the beach. 

Below are some essentials for some fun under the sun...

To Shield (Sunscreen and Lip Balm)
To Enjoy (Ipod Shuffle, Book, Magazine)
To Quench (Water)
To Paint (Nailpolish)
To Dry (Personalized Towel)
To Restore (Aloe Vera and Lotion)

...as well as a day to night outfit option. We always like to walk into town and have a meal after spending the day at the beach (get a glass of wine and watch the sun set) but don't want to show up to the restaurant all sandy. This easy outfit change allows you to freshen up without have to bring a suitcase full of clothes. These jean shorts are beachy, casual and comfortable but can easily become glamorous with the right shoes and accessories.

 

Hope you all are having a wonderful summer thus far! 

What are your summer essentials?

~m&s

singin' in the rain

If I am able to stay at home, bundled underneath a blanket watching a movie, I love rain but otherwise..."I can't stand the rain" (not really, I just wanted to use another music lyric). Having been born and reared in Los Angeles, I find that I am never properly prepared for "stormy weather" (okay...okay...that will be the last song reference). So; upon making it to work, albeit cold and wet, I decided to put together a list of "rainy day essentials". 

Burberry coat / Knee length socks, $14 / Saskia Diez / Burberry burberry, $410 / Jean-Paul Gaultier jean paul gaultier / Grey beret, $76 / Uniqlo / Bodum - Travel Press - stainless steel, $43 / Original Tall Gloss Rain Boots

1. Burberry Coat

2. Burberry Scarf

3. Hunter Boots

4. Black.Co.UK Beret

5. Saskia Diez Bag

6. Bodum Stainless Steel Mug

7. Debenhams Knee Length Socks

8.Uniqlo Gloves

9. Jean Paul Gaultier Umbrella

Stay warm and dry! 
~megan