Summer Essentials

Happy June! Pool season has officially begun, so for those of you looking for some fun summer essentials, look no further, I've got them covered!

 I LOVE my Camelbak water bottle. I have three and I don't use any other water bottle. However, I have always hated how it has no insulation to keep my water cold and when it's hot, the bottle sweats terrible. How I've only just found out about the "sleeves" just now is beyond me! At REI right now, it is only $7! Definitely worth it. Because they don't really have too many fun options, I am going to stick to black and then take it to my monogrammers....

And have them embroider my monogram right onto the sleeve. I'm not sure what color I'll get but I'm guessing hot pink. Adding a monogram to this will most definitely drive me to drink more water, and tote my Camelbak around in my purse during the hot months without it sweating all over my purse contents!

I actually have to say that at first I thought that Jack Rogers jelly sandals were a teensy bit on the tacky side... However, when trotting around pool side, it is necessary to have a fashionable sandal that will be able to handle getting wet. Fashionable AND waterproof sandals are near impossible to come by and these happen to mimic everyone's summer sandal staple, so finally, I've embraced the JR jelly.

 When going to the pool, beach, lake, etc. I always have a koozie, hair tie, lip balm with spf, sun-in (it works SO well in my hair), and some sort of sunscreen/tanning lotion.

Craft supplies are fun to have on hand for rainy summer days, or even sunny days. I like to stock up at Michael's and I even have a craft box. The best is taking crafts to my lake house and doing them on the screened in porch before dinner. My big made me this adorable pink and green frame. Things like this are so simple to make and can really put a smile one someone's face!

Espadrilles/Wedges. They can be so fun and colorful. Plus, they are great for when you need to be a little dressier than flip flops, but not too dressy that you need to be in high heels. I also love the fact that these can look casual enough to wear with a sundress because they elongate your leg giving your legs the appearance of being thinner! The wedges above are kMl, me, kBm, and dSc when we were in Florida. Mine (the plaid, closed toe) are Tommy Hilfiger, the two pairs to the right of mine are Coach, and I'm not sure what brand the white pair are.

A pashmina is a great investment, and it is even better to have several in an array of colors. They are perfect for any season and make any outfit look elegant while keeping you warm. I love these for the beach at night, or in a cool restaurant. I especially love them over cocktail dresses, I think it adds an even more elegant touch!

What are your summer essentials? Have a fabulous day!
Yours,
sCe

Readers Answer: Go-to Summer Accessory

 I asked my readers a while ago on my Tumblr and Facebook page what their favorite summer accessory was and I got some great answers! I thought it would be fun to share what readers said!

Many of you said your Ray Ban sunglasses... I don't have a pair, but my birthday is on Thursday (eeeek!!) and they are atop my list. However, I need a new pair of sunglasses like I need a hole in the head. I already have a Lilly pair which are my favorite and several other fun pairs.

Wellies Make the World Go Round said that she loves her Eliza B. 1 1/2" Ribbon flip flops because they don't get ruined by the water when she is at the pool/beach/river! Just like WMWGR, I love my Eliza B. Flip flops!

What Miss Loves said that a Jackie Cardigan is her to go summer accessory because she has a job where she needs to be dressed conservatively and the Jackie Cardigan is great to throw over dresses and comes in so many different colors!

April Afternoon said that her go to item is Haviana Flip Flops! I don't own a pair but I've tried them on before and they are most definitely extremely comfortable!

Whales and Wayfarers says she loves her Vineyard Vines tote! I am on her side with this one, I loooooove my VV tote (pictured above)! It is so perfect to bring anywhere during the summer months. I use it as a purse sometimes, use it at the beach or the pool or even as a small overnight bag!

I personally love my trusty old Carmex but a lot of you said that you love Kiehl's lip balm for your sun chapped lips! I do love Kiehl's but I am still convinced that Carmex takes the cake.

 Pearls, Curls, and A Southern Girl says that her summer staples are bright sundresses, Lilly croakies, and Ray Bans!

Sweet Caroline says that she loves her J. Crew 3" chino shorts! She says she loves them because there is such a variety of colors to choose from. I love them too--My favorite pair is definitely an olive greenish color with hot pink embroidered whales, they are too fun!

So readers, what are some other things that you just cannot go one summer without? I'm always looking for some fun new ideas to have fun with this summer! Have a fabulous day and thank you to all of the readers who submitted their summer favorites!
Yours,
sCe