Outfit: Patterned Romper

Hey everyone! Today I'm back with an outfit post. It's been a while since I've posted an outfit post, but I'm super excited to post more of them because they're my favorite! I purchased this romper last week, and I'm so obsessed with it! It's super cute and it has pockets (#sold). 

Gap patterened romper | jean jacket (similar) | FitBit | gold watch (similar) | Jack Roger sandals | brown Madewell crossbody

I can tell that this outfit will be on repeat this summer, and it seems perfect for our Europe trip! The blues on the romper, the pattern, the high-neckline, the pockets... what's not to love?? #obsessed

xoxo,

Alyssa

Trend: Off-the-Shoulder

Everywhere I look, off-the-shoulder pieces are front and center. I've never really worn an off-the-shoulder piece before, but they're really starting to grow on me. I think that there's something about the showing of the shoulders that just screams summer. Bloggers have been sporting this style for weeks now, and the J. Crew Style Guide said they were essential. Guess I need to hop on the band-wagon...

Do you like the off-the-shoulder trend? 

xoxo,

Alyssa

Fab Friday

Hey everyone, and happy Friday! I don't really have anything planned for this weekend except soccer practice, but hopefully it will be fun. This past week was my first week on summer vacation. I've been pretty busy; I went swimming, saw Now You See Me 2 (it was really good), went to a grad party, and went to Santa Monica!

one:

How beautiful is the Santa Monica pier? I've lived in California my whole life and had never been, so we decided to give it a go! We had beautiful weather and going on a week-day was great because it seemed to be less crowded.

two:

We did some shopping on 3rd Street Promenade, and I ventured into Club Monaco for the first time. It is absolutely adorable! I loved how bright it was and how they added pops of pink and blue. I didn't purchase anything, but I will definitely be back!

three:

We stopped by the Santa Monica Farmer's Market and walked around. They had the prettiest flowers, and were only $5! Unfortunately, we took the train to Santa Monica, so it wasn't very practical to take them home. At least I got some pictures :)

four:

 For lunch we went to the cutest restaurant on 2nd Street. It just opened, and is seriously the best-designed restaurant I've seen. It's called Flower Child, and specializes in healthy vegetarian and vegan options, but you can add different "proteins" to your meals. The restaurant has a very happy, friendly atmosphere, and their food is super yummy! I can't wait to go back!

Have a great weekend!

xoxo,

Alyssa

Sun-Protection Products

Hey everyone! Now that it is summer, everyone is spending more time outside. If you are like me, this also means that you are getting sunburned! During the summer time especially, I make sure to wear sunscreen as much as possible in order to avoid getting sunburned. Here's the products I use!

Coppertone Sport SPF 30
This is my favorite "body" sunscreen, and I always put this on my arms and legs before soccer games. It's not too sticky and gets the job done.

Zinka Colored Nosecoat
I don't know if this happens to anyone else, but my nose is always getting sunburned! I have come to the conclusion that most "sport" sunscreens don't really stay on when I'm sweaty, so I have been using Zinka! Zinka is what is used by a lot of surfers, and can be purchased in surf shops. It's basically a thick colored sunscreen (you can get different colors to match your team), and it really protects from the sun!

Coola Sport SPF 50 Classic Sunscreen- White Tea
I received this sunscreen in a Birchbox, and I really like it. I hate facial sunscreens that are really greasy and oily, so I liked that this one is more of a moisturizer consistency. It smells super good and is perfect for wearing beneath makeup.

Coola Face SPF 30 Matte Tint Natural BB Cream
I also received this in a Birchbox, and I switch off between this one and the one above. The main difference is that this one is labeled as a BB Cream. It does have a tint, but the coverage is so minimal that it's not really noticeable. It is matte, so it doesn't leave your face looking greasy.

Nivea Lip Balm SPF 15
I had never really known that lips can get sunburned, but they can! It's super annoying when they do, and that's why it's important to wear lip balm with SPF. This one tastes really good, and I would definitely recommend!

What are your favorite sun protection products?

xoxo,

Alyssa

Spotted: One-Piece Bathing Suits

Hey everyone! Is it just me, or is this week going by super slowly? Anyways, I've noticed one piece bathing suits becoming more and more popular recently. I personally have never been a fan because they've always fit awkwardly due to my height, but I want to try them again because they are just too cute! I've rounded up some cute ones from around the web.

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Do you like one-piece bathing suits?

xoxo,

Alyssa

My Summer Bucket List: 2015

(pic from the beach last summer)

I have about two and a half months of summer. I always have a list in my head of what I want to accomplish during these months of freedom, but somehow I never get around to doing most of it. This year I thought that it would be fun to make a list of things that I want to do before school starts again at the end of August.

1. Have a campout in my backyard with my friends.
2. Finish my summer projects (ew) by August 1st.
3. Take my dog on two walks a day for a week.
4. Go tubing.
5. Get an EVEN tan.
6. Have a photoshoot with some of my friends.
7. Go to a flea market.
8. Go to a zoo.
9. Have a paint fight.
10. Watch a sunrise.
11. Go thrifting for a whole day.
12. Volunteer somewhere.
13. Have a picnic.
14. Make some recipes from Pinterest, or just new recipes in general.
15. Finish redecorating my room.

What's on your summer bucket list?

xoxo

Alyssa