Somehow we’ve already made it to June?! For me, it’s the month of watermelon cravings, cherry-stained fingers, and the kind of dress weather that makes getting ready feel fun and effortless again. My birthday is next week, and I’m fully leaning into the slower summer pace, sweet treats, and small moments with loved ones that make this season feel like its own little holiday.
Today’s edit is part summer wish list, part weekly favorites — a peek into what I’ve been using, wearing, sipping, and reaching for as summer sets in.
IN MY SUMMER TOTE
My LL Bean Boat & Tote is hands-down my most-used bag of the season. It’s filled with whatever the day calls for — sunscreen, Kindle, snacks, a hat, and almost always a disposable camera.
Color: Dark Green
Size: Large
Straps: Long
Monogram in Natural
ON MY NAILS
You know I’m a nail girlie through and through and this summer I’m loving cherry reds (no surprise there), soft juicy pinks, and milky white manis.
A few of my recent pins to use as inspiration at my next salon visit:
Psst…Let’s be friends on Pinterest if we’re not already!
WHAT I’M DRINKING
This season’s drink of choice: iced matcha with whole milk and a splash of vanilla. It’s become a daily ritual I look forward to around 2 p.m. I majorly stocked up on matcha during our trip to Japan last spring, but my stash is dwindling faster than I’d like. I suppose that means we must go back to restock…right?
BOOKS I’M READING & LOVING
I’m finally out of my reading slump, so whether I’m heading out of town or just to the backyard, I typically always have my Kindle in hand. I’ve been gravitating toward books that feel like pure summer and are easy to get lost in.
Recent favorite summer reads:
– One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune
– Every Summer After by Carly Fortune
– The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand
– The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Follow along on Goodreads!
WHAT I’M WEARING
If you spot me this summer, there’s a good chance I’m in one of two things: a breezy dress or a linen matching set. They give ‘put together’ with minimal effort, while also working seamlessly with the growing bump!
Also in heavy rotation:
Birkenstock Arizona EVA sandals – pool-friendly and weirdly cute
Lightweight button-downs tossed over a swimsuit or paired with denim shorts
ON MY BIRTHDAY WISHLIST
Naturally I’ve been quietly curating a little wishlist for my 34th next week. From monogrammed robes to a makeup must-haves, here are a few things currently on my radar!
Whether you’re beach-bound, city-lounging, or somewhere in between, I hope this little roundup gives you something new to sip, wear, or wander toward.
Let me know what’s in your tote or on your summer wishlist — I’m always looking for more favorites.
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