Pleated Midi Dress

Dress | Denim Jacket | Sandals | Bag | Sunnies

Nothing says like summer like a pretty white dress, oh and a delicious snow cone!! I finally had the chance to go to Peterson's Snowballs. I am borderline obsessed with snow cones. When I was living in Hawaii for a month I had one nearly every day! These snow cones from Paterson's totally took me back to my Hawaii days/

I've been living in dresses these last couple weeks of summer. I love throwing a cropped denim jacket over a dress and pairing it with sandals to give it a more casual feel. I find midi and maxi dresses way more comfortable than jeans and a tee during the summer heat! I'm going to try and soak up these last couple weeks of summer before I have to trade in my dresses for sweaters!

What does everyone have planned for Labor Day weekend? Wishing everyone a lovely long weekend!!

|| Photos by Christina of Vasiliki Photography ||

To The Beach

Dress: Dodo Bar Or | Scarf: Haute Hijab | Sandals: M. Gemi | Sunnies: Talbots | Tote: Shopbop 

I ordered this dress in the beginning of summer and have been wearing it non-stop. Last seen here when I was poolside in Baltimore. I'm always in search of long sleeve modest maxi dresses, therefore when I see one that fits the bill I don't hesitate with purchasing it. I recently came across the brand DODO BAR OR and I adore all the resort options they carry. I'm really crushing on this skirt at the moment. I've linked a few of my favorite pieces below.

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Modest Swimwear

I don't think I've ever done a post about modest swimwear, but I got such a huge response when I posted this photo while on vacation. Everyone had questions about my rash guard, swim cap, and where I got everything from. Today I'm sharing all the details on my favorite modest swim gear!

I go with a turban look while swimming. I find it easier and it gives my neck room to breathe or else I feel a bit claustrophobic while in the pool. I have a swim turban that I prefer to wear for water activities. It stays in place and doesn't budge! I played an intense game of water volleyball with my family and had no issues with it. If I'm just lounging on the beach and don't plan on getting in the water I go with this turban that is a bit lighter.

Let's not forget accessories! A big straw sun hat is a must for the beach, as well as a beach blanket, tote, and sunnies. I prefer to go with inexpensive sunnies because there is always a chance for them to get swept away by a wave or lost at the pool. I leave my fancy sunnies for dry land!

Swim Top | Swim Bottom | Beach Blanket c/o | Tote | Turban | Sandals | Sunnies

As for the gear that I wear going into the water, I wear a skirted swim bottom from Coolibar paired with a long sleeve rash guard top or a long sleeve one piece bathing suit. I prefer the skirted swim bottoms as opposed to the swim tights because it provides extra coverage. There is also a cropped version of the skirted swim tights as well - I have both! For sizing reference I have XS and S. It is best to have a size down for the tights because once you are in the water you want to make sure it sticks and doesn't get loose.

For tops I have a few rash guards that I rotate through. Now is the time to stock up on them since it is the end of summer and they are on major sale! I linked a bunch below. My favorite brands/places to shop for rash guards are J. Crew, Body Glove, Coolibar, and Zappos.

If you have any questions or need help finding some modest swimwear options feel free to reach out!

Floral Print Dress

Dress: c/o SheIn | Cardigan: Old, similar | Sandals: M. Gemi | Tote: Shopbop | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Scarf: Haute Hijab

A maxi floral dress is must pack for any island trip! I wore this look to the family lunch the day after the wedding. It was breezy and comfortable for lunch and afterward I threw on a turban and headed to hang poolside with the fam. I love dresses that can transition from casual to dressed up.

This dress is also a great transition to fall. I plan on pairing it with a leather jacket and booties for a colorful fall look!