For all the men that read my blog, I will give you this disclaimer at the earliest convenience: this post is geared toward my female audience. Lo siento muchachos.
Summer is coming!...I say this as I'm typing away covered in fleece socks and a sweatshirt. New England is having a hard time letting go of the frigid temperatures. Nonetheless, I remain optimistic that any day now, my summer attire that's been tucked away for months will reemerge as fresh as ever. Like most of you, I surf Pinterest nearly everyday to keep myself updated on what's trending for the summer season and I've noted a variety of things that I'm thinking of investing in this summer or have already purchased. Because of all the positive feedback I received on my "All I Want for Christmas" series, I figured why not translate the same idea to summer! Like the previous series, I stay within a reasonable budget because I only include items that I can realistically afford. There's a little bit for everyone on this list, and who knows, there may be something you never knew you wanted!
FILA SPORT Ombre Hooded Jacket, $55
Two things: 1. I love the FILA SPORT brand. It's Nike and Adidas quality workout gear without being ridiculously overpriced. The variety of colors and patterns are fantastic and they have just about any item you could think of: shirts, tanks, shorts, pants, capris, etc. 2. I love Kohls. You almost always hit the store during a major sale (still don't understand how they get away with that) and there are plenty of ways to find coupons. I saw this jacket a few weeks ago and fell in love. It's great for running because it's a lightweight shell jacket with an adjustable waistband but it keeps you just warm enough for those chilly morning runs. I can even envision myself using this as a rain jacket on muggy summer days. It's a win win in my book!
Baublebar Athena Tab Strand Necklace, $46
Statement necklaces seem to be all the rage this summer. I have invested in several myself, but I've found that if the necklace makes too much of a statement, I can only pair it with certain pieces. This necklace right here is a beauty. It can be paired with nearly anything (it comes in five different colors) but it's still flashy enough to say, "Here I am!" The best part about this website is when you sign up to receive emails, you instantly get 15% off! I love me some Baublebar.
Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! Highlighter, $30
In my opinion, nothing's better than a great summer tan. You need minimal makeup, you can throw your hair in a messy pony, and just go wherever the wind takes you that day. This product is perfect for those summer nights when you want to dress it up a notch but you don't want layers of concealer to hide all that summer glow. It's a one-size-fits-all highlighter that can be used on cheekbones and down the middle of your nose. Once you lightly blend into skin with the flip-side applicator, you get an instant glow without the heaviness of foundation. Throw on a little mascara and go!
Essie Nail Color "For The Twill Of It," $8.50
Nail polish is a really underrated form of low-cost pampering. A fresh coat of nail polish can really go a long way for a girl. I know this color has been around for some time, but I just can't get enough of it. It's one of Essie's only (if not the only) holographic polishes and the bottle just doesn't do it justice. I highly recommend you search for the color on Google Images to see it on nails. It reminds me of a mermaid's scales and while it's on the darker side for summer, I think having a holographic polish in the sun makes this color even more fun. (This snippet turned out to be an unintentional rhyme fest, my bad!)
Tovolo Groovy Ice Pop Molds, $13
Something so simple can be so refreshing over the summer. These popsicle molds are made for grown up-sized appetites and you can do anything you want with them! One of my favorite popsicle recipes consists of freshly slices strawberries and pineapple chunks with Sprite Zero. Pop those suckers in the freezer overnight and you've got a refreshing, tasty popsicle for the hot temperatures. You can even crank it up a notch by making an adult popsicle with wine and fruit! The possibilities are endless.
Paderno World Cuisine Tri-Blade Spiral Vegetable Slicer, $49.88
If you enjoy cooking, I think you'll really enjoy this item. I absolutely love SkinnyTaste.com because it offers TONS of recipes that are hearty and healthy. Recently, I read a recipe that included "zoodles," otherwise known as zucchini noodles! Perplexed as to how to make these, the website redirected me to this handy dandy machine thats not only easy but safer compared to a mandolin. You place the zucchini between handle and the blade, start twisting and out comes zucchini noodles! What better way to make a deliciously light summer dinner than including this fun ingredient? On top of the zoodles, this slicer has several other blades to make onion rings, apple ribbons, and french fries.
Tervis Goblet, $22
My idea of a relaxing summer night is sitting outside on one of my Adirondack chairs, watching the sunset, with a glass of Pink Moscato in my hand. The only issue is that I'm clumsy and half of my patio is covered in brick, so venturing out with one of my glass wine glasses isn't the greatest of ideas. These Tervis "goblets" are 16 oz and will hold your favorite drinks without the hassle of glass. They are dishwasher safe, can be used with any other lid sold by Tervis, and you can pick and choose what you want your glass to look like, or you can even customize your goblet with your own photos. They're great for traveling and carrying with you to the beach as well.
LOFT Beach Stripe Open Hoodie, $59.50
We've all had the obligatory beach coverup made up of some sort of mesh cotton with elastic that covers you up just enough to take a walk down the boardwalk. But how about changing up that coverup for a beach hoodie? Being the LOFT enthusiast that I am, I can't stop thinking about how cool this is for the beach. It's a polyester and rayon blend so sand won't seep into the material and the neutral stripes will pair with any solid colored bikini nicely. You can even sneak the hood on for the windy days.
TanTowel Self-Tan Towelette Full Body Application, $24 (5 Towelettes)
I saw these being advertised on QVC one night and I was completely mesmerized. They come in packs of 5 and this is what you do: you open a towelette, apply it to clean, dry skin in a circular motion all over your body, wash your hands, and that's it. There's no extra exfoliating, moisturizing, no awful tanning odor, no need to wait days to see results. You see results within two to four hours and carry on with your day. As someone who has tried just about every tanning outlet, this looks like one of the easiest, pain free ways to get that golden summer glow.
Alex and Ani Siam Endurance Sacred Studs Necklace, $48
I purchased an Alex and Ani Sacred Studs necklace several weeks ago and I love it! They've taken the expandable concept to a whole new level with the necklace line (available in gold and silver) which allows you to adjust the necklace to whatever length you want. The pendants are just blingy enough to add any character to an outfit and I've gotten more compliments on it than any other recent purchase I've made. Who doesn't love a necklace that can be paired with any neckline?
xo Jessica
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