Fresh Picks to Follow: Beach Bags

Happy Fourth of July weekend everyone!  I'm super excited for this long holiday weekend to begin.  Do you all have big plans?  Are you traveling anywhere or are you keeping it local?  I’m having a low key weekend with my family and friends and I can’t wait for a little R&R.   

Starting this weekend, I plan to take advantage of the sunny weather and surrounding beaches more than ever before.  I don’t know why I don’t go to beach more often, but that’s going to change this summer.  I’m going to pack up my beach bag with all of my summer essentials and relax on the beach.  I already have a couple of beach bags, but I’m always in search of the perfect bag.  I always make sure that my bag is big enough to fit all of my belongings and that it’s sturdy and durable.  I usually load up my bag with a beach towel to sit on, a beach towel to dry myself, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a book or magazines to read, my iPod, lip gloss, some food to snack on and some water.  Check out my top 10 beach bags for this week’s Fresh Pick to Follow.  Are you headed to the beach this weekend? What do you pack in your beach bag? 

1. Talbots - Sequin Sparked Tote…$74.25 (was $99.00)

2. Anthropologie - Tackle Box Tote…$78.00

3. Land’s End - Women's Raffia Stripe Beach Tote…$79.99 (was $98.00)

4. L.L. Bean - Boat and Tote Bag, Open-Top…$24.95 (large)

5. Ann Taylor Loft - Colored Vinyl Tote…$29.50

6. Land’s End - Women's Large Rectangle Tote…$24.00 (was $49.50)

7. J. Crew - Tisbury Bucket Bag…$29.99 (was $49.50)

8. Old Navy - Women's Braided Jacquard-Print Totes…$19.94

9. Wet Seal - Rope Tie Hobo Bag…$22.80

10. J.Crew - Angela Adams® and Sea Bags Dipped Sail Bag...$198.00

OXOX Natasha

OOTD: Without a Trace

Hello everyone…I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend.  I had a super busy weekend and a great start to the week.  Earlier today, I had to travel to Daytona Beach for a staff meeting.  I love traveling out of town for work because I get to explore another city and I get to wear business casual clothes.  I’ve previously mentioned that my job is pretty conservative and I wear mostly suits to work.  So, out of town trips are considered a real treat.  I’ve been to Daytona many times before, especially for spring break trips with my friends.  So, I didn’t do much exploring this time.  I just enjoyed the sun and the beach during the breaks.  Have you ever been to Daytona Beach?  What was your favorite part of your trip to Daytona? 

Are you ladies wondering if Anthropologie is going to have another markdown tomorrow?  Is there anything that you are hoping to still pick up?  If they do have more markdowns, I may have to sit this one out.  I’ve been going a little crazy lately with my spending! 

      

Shirt: Anthropologie Lace Tracing Tee

Pants: Banana Republic Jackson Fit Wide Leg Pants (old)

Belt: Anthropologie Tracery Belt
Shoes: Nine West Ankle Strap Peep Toe Wedge (old)

OXOX Natasha

Fresh Picks to Follow: Long Skirts

This was a busy weekend for me and I didn’t have time to post my Fresh Picks on Friday, so here it is.  I love the look and feel of long skirts in the summer.  I think that long skirts are the best option when it comes to versatility and practicality.   This year, fashion designers have created long skirts that can satisfy a full range of tastes.  The maxi and midi length skirts are timeless essentials for summer that comes in lightweight fabrics and a variety of colors and prints.  These skirts are the hottest trend this summer.   To achieve the look, pair one of these skirts with a tank top, a pair of strappy sandals or platforms and fun, vibrant jewelry.  And you’ll be ready for a hot summer day.  Here are my top 10 long skirts for this week’s Fresh Pick to Follow.  Let me know what you think. 

1. Bebe – Knit Maxi Ankle Skirt …$69.00

2.  Rachel Roy –  Pleat Skirt …$475.00

3. Anthropologie – Million Pleats Midi…$158.00

4. Anthropologie – Tribal Stained Glass Skirt…$328.00

5. Michael Kors – MICHAEL Long Gath Skirt …$99.50

6. Tucker – Flowy Long Skirt …$269.50

7. Banana Republic – Tiered Crinkle Maxi Skirt…$89.50

8. Anthropologie – Lengthening Rays Skirt…$128.00

9. J. Crew – Summerstock Maxi Skirt…$69.50

10. Anthropologie – Seamingly Maxi…$98.00

OXOX Natasha