A Girl's Guide to Summer

It's official.
It is hotter than hell in Chicago!

As the Summer starts, wardrobes change, sunscreen is in full force, and anything cold is a friend of mine.

Here's what you'll find me sporting this Summer in Chicago

Cute Totes
Grab a light-weight tote for farmer's markets, impromptu beach & pool visits, and festival galore.

via Target

Headbands
Cute headbands take a ponytail from blah to chic. They also make the 'just out of the water' look pretty darn adorable.

Via Anthropologie


Via Anthropologie

Wear the right shorts.
You can have Cameron Diaz's legs but please, have some taste.
No one needs to see alllll of you.

via JCrew

SPF. SPF. SPF.
I can't stress it enough. As an alabaster Irish/Norwegian girl, I swear by daily SPF. Don't hurt your skin!

via drugstore.com


Cotton maxi dress.
The saving grace of summer. Wear it to your neighborhood street fest, throw on a cute necklace, and boom! you're ready for a night on the town. Super versatile and incredibly comfortable.

via JCrew

What's on your list to surviving the Summer?

Orzo Salads

Once the weather warms up I find myself instantly drawn to all things salads. Salad greens, fruit salads, pasta salads. You name it, I'm on it.

I'm a big fan of making a larger batch of a salad and munching on it all week. This week was no exception.



Orzo is a great foundation for any salad. My favorites include:

tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & feta.

tomatoes, green peppers and olives.

Or tomatoes, goat cheese and onions.

See? The possibilities are endless!

This time around I threw in cucumbers, green onions, salt, pepper, and mixed it up with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and juice from 1/2 a lemon.




1/2 of a box of Orzo was enough for 4 sides and definitely 2-3 lunches. It's a pasta that really goes the distance!

sandal time

It's finally becoming sandal weather in Chicago. Can I just say, it's about time!!

I'd like to add each and every one of these sandals to my closet.

Everyday Wear

1/2/3

Simple & Sweet

1/2/3

Details, Details!

1/2/3

What's a cute pair of sandals without a good pedi? These are my go-to shades for this Summer!

Essie Colors: Splash of Grenadine, Turquoise & Caicos, Bachelorette Bash

What kind of sandals are you going to sport this Summer?