Back to Life, Back to Reality

Well, my vacation hangover is in full effect.  I'm missing days filled with beach walks, roaming markets, and swimming.  But I'm loving sleeping in my own bed, not drinking all day ;), and eating normal food (hello, salads!).   Below are some pictures of my trip.  It really was the most relaxing, laid back week and  my mind is slowly returning to reality. 

View from our room.

Holding the nicest baby lion ever.

Bars on the beach.

The infinity pool that we spent quite a bit of time at.

Dior Key Lock Sandals (from last year), BCBG Maxi Skirt.  

The beach in Isla Mujeres.

Knock off Ray Bans.  

Nothing like authentic Mexican food. 

A wonderfully beach ready bag - find it here.  

Vogue Mexico and Vogue Belleza were perfect "reads" while on the beach. 

Scent of the Trip - Bobbi Brown Beach, lotion and body oil.

The yummiest shrimp cocktail ever.

Coronas at an amazing hole in the wall bar in Isla Mujeres.

Makes Me Feel Fine

The most horrible thing about growing up has got to be the lack of summer vacations.   It's so easy to get caught up in work and life and not take time to do the little things that make summer, summer.   But this past weekend was spent at my parents house and between barbecues, lemonades on the pier, and evening at our favorite lakeside bars, it was finally starting to feel like summer.  And it felt wonderful.   Here are some more ways I'm going to incorporate summer into my everyday routine, so it doesn't slip by this year.  

Ultra bright makeup that compliments a tan.

Soaking sun and mindless reading all next to or on water.

A Summer PlaylistLike my music tastes it is completely random, but below are my favorites that get me in the mood for sunshine.
Madcon, Beggin'Dave Matthews Band, CrushPassion Pit, The ReelingPaul Simon, Obvious ChildMIA, SunshowersBlink 182, Roller CoasterBassnectar, Magical World feat. Nelly FurtadoZac Brown Band, Knee DeepMickey Avalon, So Rich So PrettyThe Outfield, Your LoveRod Stewart, Forever YoungVampire Weekend, (really, all songs)Zion I, Coastin'Deana Carter, Strawberry WineJimmy Buffett,  A Pirate Looks at 40Crosby, Stills & Nash, Southern CrossBruce Springsteen, Glory DaysKenny Loggins, I'm AlrightThe Brazilian Girls, Good Time
(and I mean, really, there are millions more.)

Only packing bikinis and sundresses for weekend getaways.

How are you celebrating summer?

Prepared For Sunshowers

Days spent under a blazing sun are, to me, quintessential summer. I grew up spending my summers poolside and have always valued a good tan and sun streaked hair. But in order to enjoy the sun (and stay safe) it's beyond impotent to prepare your body for a day in the heat. This past weekend I traveled south to Lake of the Ozarks for a few days spent on the boat with my boyfriend and his family. The temps soared above 90, and without a cloud in the sky, I realized just how many beauty products I was using to stay comfortable. Below are my essentials for a day in the sun.