PINS + UPDATES || SUMMER TRENDING

so far, june has brought all of the summer essentials. bright, sunny days. lazy afternoons. fresh and fruity lemonades. lots of event and holiday planning. and so many amazing trends to try. I don't know about you, but I've been exhausting all of the white in my wardrobe (I never can seem to get enough) and am still searching for the most perfect pair of slouchy jeans. any suggestions? this week's pinboard was a piece of cake as I have been going a little pin-crazy. from the sweets that I am trying so desperately to steer clear of to the cutest and (most stylish) little girls I've ever seen to funny harry potter puns, I'm borderline obsessed and will be giving myself a pinterest time-out just as soon as this little post is on its way. well, I'm considering it.

001 :: a woven poncho. these always take me back to jessica simpson in newlyweds circa 2003. does anyone else recall this monumental point in history? call me crazy, but I just cannot get enough of this look right now. so flowy and bohemian, yet still so comfortable and ideal for summer nights by the bonfire whilst charring marshmallows. it's also the perfect piece for transitioning from beach to brunch to market. it even opens in the front. I'm not quite sure you can ask an article of clothing for much more. you can find this gem here.

002 :: boho chic smocking. the oldest trend among babies' christening gowns and little girls' gingham jumpers is now among the newest trends for this year's summer wardrobe. not only is this dress the most flattering shade of red, but it is so playful and girly and looks like it would hold up against this startling june heat. it's available at asos!

003 :: distressed skinnies w/ a black sandal. this might be a new trend this summer, but it is still everywhere. and for good reason! it's so classic in such an understated and laid-back way. these are my favorite jeans to style this look because you don't have to cuff them if you're not feeling it, but they will break the bank so you can see similar here. a great look paired with these sandals (they're even on sale) or you can try these for a bolder look.

004 :: white on white. nothing exclaims, 'summer has officially started!' like white. white pants. white shoes. white everything. and I feel like my life just gets a lot easier and a little fresher when I wear clean white linens paired with a fresh white shirt or sweater. even if it makes me more than a little nervous when going out to lunch. 

top :: j.crew ; skirt :: j.crew (I love this longer one, too).

005 :: the perfect fedora. an obvious accessory for that beach day you've been longing for or for that annual trip to the lake with family and friends. I love it with both messy waves and a side fishtail (my current go-to hairstyle for a late start). I am currently craving this one, though I also like this one and this one and this one.

006 :: a crisp, white button-down. I'm pretty sure this is a must-have for everyone all year round. this is something that just goes with everything, isn't it? but this summer, go a size up so that it hangs a little looser making it an ideal swim cover-up or the classic top to tuck in. check out this one or this one or this one.

007 :: slouchy jeans w/ this a-line top. the girl in the photo bought her slouchy boyfriend jeans from pull&bear, a company based in the uk. but these and these caught my eye whilst perusing. do you have a favorite boyfriend jean? if so, let me know in the comments below. I'm still on the prowl for a pair. there's a very similar version of the top pictured, here.

008 :: raincoats with sandals. growing up in northern florida, you could count on at least one torrential rain shower a day. it would last anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour and so it was always a relief to have a raincoat or an umbrella on hand. this raincoat is adorable and it's from this charming little store in portland, bridge&burn. and although sandals might not be your first choice on a rainy day, that shouldn't stop you from breaking them out a couple of times a week. summer is too short to think about what is considered sensible. plus, I love the way they contradict this coat. in my search, I fell in love with these and these.

009 :: baseball hats and ray-bans. I am so excited baseball hats are back! some people have the perfect shaped head for headbands and scarves. not me. I have the perfect shaped head for a baseball hat. and with baseball season in full swing, it seems appropriate that they are back this summer. these polarized ray-bans are a catch, as well. I never understood the advantage of a polarized lens until just the other day when I tried on mitch's glasses. oh my, they make such a huge difference! I don't think I'll ever go back to your run-of-the-mill tinted lens again. I love this style a lot, but these are great, too.

in truth, there are so many great trends going on right now, and these are merely a few. isn't it fun to go out and give them  all a go? in other news, today we have a little poolside brunch planned along with some grocery shopping and maybe making doughnuts. I've also been praying it will rain. this paradise needs to cool down a bit. I hope all of you have a fantastic wednesday! as always, thank you for reading!

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