Even though summer has sadly decided to wind it’s way down, that’s no excuse to not milk every last minute out of summer dressing. I’m never happier than when I’m laying dormant in the sunshine by the water, but going to the beach is no reason to not dress up. I’m usually on a boat in the sound most weekends in the summer (seriously no better escape), but when I’m gifted with a beach day I take it and run with it.
This outfit was inspired by what my mom wore growing up, though I glammed it up a bit. She was (and still is!) a foxy lady with her own style, whenever we were going to play down by the lake she’d throw on a tropical pareo over one of her original J.Crew one pieces (that as we all know made an epic come back this year). Effortless, flawless and completely at ease, it was exactly the vibe I was going for.
I just snagged this amazing oversize nautical stripe inspired wrap from Zara that I artfully tied to be my pareo, and threw on my favorite swimsuit of this summer, a Triangl bikini (which if you haven’t heard of, they’re amazing and I highly recommend grabbing one!). Next I grabbed my favorite straw hat from banana republic, added some wedges and my blue chrome ray bans and I was good to go. It took me all of 5 minutes to pull together, was decadently comfortable and chic (perfect for the Yacht Club drinks we went right to after) and made me feel as glamorous as JBKO on a yacht with Aristotle Onassis. What better way to spend a day then frolicking at the beach with friends?
With Love,
Amanda Faymous
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