SUMMER IS BACK!

capri sandals, old navy | l'oreal paris color rich nail polish in versailles romance, drugstore.com | alba hawaiian lip balm in coconut cream, drugstore.com | michael kors collection santorini ns tote, shopbop | colorescience sunforgettable sunscreen, skincarerx | vix napo ripple bikini top + bottom, net-a-porter | lavender weave peshtemal towel, l-atitute | ray-ban flash lens aviator sunglasses, revolve clothing

After what seems like the longest winter in history, summer is finally upon us!  I'm packing the bags for our fifth anniversary mini-vacay and could not be more ready to hit the pool.  I have missed bikinis, beach books and flip flops, but what I'm most excited about is my little Seven Seas Turkish beach towel I picked up from BeKaLu in Cottesloe during our trip to Australia.  It's lightweight, dries (nearly) instantly and doubles as a sarong.  Although I haven't found that brand stateside, I have found some alternatives including these great personalized Peshtemals from NaturalSoft on Etsy (be sure to check out my favorite, the diamond weave pattern).  Try one, you'll love it!

Happy Memorial Day weekend, and don't forget the sunscreen!

Try out a few other warm-weather goodies:

Beach-Bound!

 I couldn't be more ready for a little sand, surf, sun and relaxation!  Below are a few of my must-have items for a beach vacation.  Please notice my Nook is included... any reading recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Beach-Bound! by styletherapytx featuring twist jewelry

Sunscreen arsenal!

Suncreen picks, a post inspired by my (bad habit of) close inspection in the magnified mirror.  My impending 40th birthday might have a little to do with it too.  I'm officially obsessed with slowing the aging process... something I wish had kicked in a few years ago!

1) Nia 24 from Birchbox

2) La Roche-Posay from LovelySkin.com

3) Dr. Brandt tinted face protection

4) Chantecaille refillable Protection Naturelle

5) Supergoop Everyday

Eat This Or Wear That?

This post may seem weird at first, so let me explain...  I spent some (traumatizing) time trying on swimsuits this weekend and am now on a diet.  This is an attempt to turn my cravings into inspiration.  For example, I could pig out on chocolate chip cookies or slink around in this Dolce & Gabbana leopard print bikini.  I could devour my favorite red velvet cupcake or look super sweet in this Miu Miu bikini.  I could dig into this yummy mint chocolate chip ice cream or look cool in this Diane von Furstenberg triangle bikini.  Get the picture?

Chocolate Chip Cookie, Red Velvet, Mint Chocolate Chip, Swimwear from Net-a-Porter

I will not eat carbs.  I will not eat carbs.  I. Will. Not. Eat. Carbs.