Linen Pants

 Linen is the fabric of Summer.

And linen pants are definitely a Summer wardrobe must-have.

I usually have a hard time with linen pants. I feel like the just kind of hang there and don't really do anything for my body. When I saw these I thought they were so flattering.

I love how wide the leg is, but they are slightly fitted in the thigh area. 

I kept things simple here with a white tank and heels. (I have to wear heels because they are pretty long.) 

I also think they would look really cool with white sneakers and a slightly oversized button down shirt. 

You could really style these a million different ways. Definitely something to snag for these last few weeks of Summer.

Tank: Target | Pants: Parkside Harbor | Heels: Target | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Name Necklace: Etsy | Initial Necklace: Nordstrom | Lips: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk with Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream in Creamsicle

Summer Patio Must Haves

Memorial Day weekend officially starts tomorrow. And that means that Summer is also officially here.

We'll all be spending more time outside so I wanted to share some of my backyard favorites. These are all the items you need to get your patio ready for all your Summer get-togethers.

String Lights

We've actually had these exact ones for 2-3 years. They've held up really well for the price. They are perfect for lighting up your backyard at night. 

Fringe Umbrella

Living in Florida you always need shade. This umbrella is so pretty. Pretty outdoor umbrellas can be hard to come by. This one is also really cute and a little more affordable. 

12oz Slim Can Brumate

This is just an all the time necessity. Keep your White Claw, Truly, whatever your seltzer of choice is cool with this guy. My friend got me one for Christmas 2 years ago and it's one of the best gifts EVER!

Plastic Wine Glasses

Plastic is a must for outside, especially if you have a pool. If stemless is more your vibe I also LOVEEE these.

Canopy Chair

This is a great alternative to the ever popular egg chair. I also love this one.

Yeti Cooler

I know they are expensive, but man are they worth it. This will keep your drinks cold the entire party and then some. 

Inflatable Pool

These are so cute to just pop up in the backyard for the day. There are so many cute ones that will definitely make a gram worthy photo. Like this one.

Thermacell Patio Shield Misquito Repeller

This thing is AMAZING! If you are anything like me you will get 100 bug bites while everyone else is fine. This thing creates a shield to keep the bugs away. We used my friends last Summer in the mountains and it was a life saver. I immediately bought one for myself.

Outdoor Lantern

I love this outdoor lantern. So cute for adding outdoor decor. 

Palm Leaf Rug

I think outdoor rugs really make the space. They can make it feel like an extension of your home. This one is super affordable too. 

NOT PICTURED:

If you need an outdoor sectional and table I would recommend this one. It's so cute and currently on sale.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. My best friend is coming in town this afternoon and I'm excited to hang out with him for a couple days. 

Thanks for stopping by. 

Memorial Day 2021

 Can y'all believe that Memorial Day is in a little over a week? 

What are everyone's plans for the holiday weekend? I'm not too sure what we are going to do. My best friend will be in town for a couple days and then I know we are going to a baseball game on Saturday. We'll probably head to the beach at some point too.

In case you need some Memorial Day inspo I've rounded up a few items for ya. 

White Button-down Coverup

I love this coverup. I will definitely be ordering it for myself. It will be great all Summer long.

Star Bikini

I have this suit and love it! The high waist bottoms are super flattering too.

Frayed Straw Hat

I am all about keeping the sun off my face and chest. An oversized hat is a great way to do just that.

Red Bikini Top

Red Bikini Bottom

One of my favorite swimwear brands. Lots of colors, prints, and silhouettes to choose from. All swim is currently 25% off too!

Slide Sandals

These sandals are so cute. You could easily dress them up or down.

Star Romper

I think this romper is so cute. I definitely need to purchase for myself.

Popsicle Pool Float

I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be in the 90's next weekend. You can definitely find me in the pool or ocean at some point. I love floats because you can stay cool, but don't have to be in the water completely.

Denim Shorts

These are my favorite denim shorts and they are super affordable.

USA Sweatshirt

I have one from last year that I actually cut into a crop. This is great if you live somewhere that it gets cooler at night. (T-shirt option here)

Denim Romper

If you have a BBQ to go to next weekend I think this would be so cute! 

Sweater Tank

 Hey y'all!
It's currently Sunday and I am pre-writing my 2 posts for the week. We are going out of town on Wednesday and I know Monday & Tuesday are going to be very long work days. I'm hoping by getting these written on Sunday I will be a little less stressed this week. I will have to add all the photos on Tuesday though. If you read this post then you know my MacBook decided to die on me last week. A guy J works with was able to get it fixed with a few parts so I am hoping to have it back on Tuesday! 

Enough about MacBooks and work week stress. Let's talk about this cute little sweater tank top. I have been seeing these a lot lately and was so excited to snag one from the Parkside Harbor Christmas in July sale. This is such a great piece to wear all year long. I paired it with my favorite flowy chambray skirt here. Since it's been 10000 degrees here I thought a really lightweight bottom would help keep my cool. You could also pair it with jeans or shorts and then throw on a jacket and booties for fall. This is such a versatile piece. I also really love the color. I will definitely be wearing this on repeat for the next few months.

 

Top: Parkside Harbor | Skirt: Lulu's | Shoes: Steve Madden (also love these) | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Lipstick: NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in American Woman | Watch Band: Amazon

Speaking of wearing things multiple ways I had an idea the other day. With Reels becoming super popular on Instagram I thought it would be a great idea to make one for each blog outfit showing you at least 2 ways to wear it. My goal is to start that in the next week or so. Y'all know I am all about things I can wear multiple ways and I think it's important to have at least a few different outfits for most pieces. If you aren't already following me make sure to give me a follow if this is something you are interested in. @thefashionablylateblonde

End of Summer Outfit

 Despite the fact that your feed is FLOODED with Nsale/Fall content it is very much still summer!

It honestly has been so hot here in Florida. I walk Ramsey around 8am and I am completely drenched in sweat by the time I get home. 

Today I have a great outfit to help beat this end of summer heat.

These shorts are actually a few years old, but I still reach for them every summer. They are a linen material and just feel so lightweight. I paired them with a fitted spandex tank and my favorite bamboo purse. This is such a great outfit for a number of activities. I feel like we are all starting to venture out for some outdoor dining/drinks. This would be a perfect day or evening look. (I would just switch to some heels for a more nighttime look.) 

Shorts: Loft (similar here) | Tank: Target | Shoes: Steve Madden (also love these) | Purse: Amazon | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Lipstick: NARS Lipstick in Orgasm

How's the weather where you are? I am definitely ready for some cooler weather. We are about to redo our patio and I can't wait to sit out there and enjoy a nice glass of red wine in the crisp fall air. Anyone else? 

Friday 5: Summer Skin Care

Happy Friday!

Summer is in full swing down here in Florida! (Along with coronavirus. Eyeroll emoji!) 

Today I wanted to share 5 of my Summer must haves in the beauty department. 

It was really hard to pick just 5 and I've honestly already started a second list so look for that soon.

For now let's talk about these 5! 

The Dry Bar Triple Sec

I cut my hair short (by my standards) a few weeks ago and have been obsessed with texture spray since. I have always loved this stuff, but I have recently become even more obsessed. It's really hard for my hair to hold a curl in the heat. Rather than weighing my hair down with tons of product I've been using texture spray. If the curl holds that's great. If not I'm still left with some decent volume and a messy look. 

This stuff also smells AMAZING!

Sun Bum Face Lotion

This stuff is so amazing and the price point is even better. We always have at least 2-3 tubes of this in our house. ( I always have one in my beach    bag and one on hand for J to take with him to jobs.) I always feel like sunscreen starts to sting my face when I sweat or get in the salt water. I have never had that happen with this. 10/10 recommend! 

Coola Sunscreen Spray

This is such a great brand of sunscreen. I actually tried them out a few years ago with and SPF setting spray. I loved the setting spray so much I decided to try out their sunscreen. I really like the spray version and they have a bunch of other fun sun products. 

It's also clean at Sephora which is always a plus.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50

This is one of my favorite "foundations" of all time! I love it all year, but especially in the summer. Let me start with the fact that it's actually not a foundation... it's a CC cream. I feel like it's easy to forget that because the coverage this product gives is incredible. It does however, live up to it's name of being a CC cream because it feels really lightweight on your skin. Does that make sense? I don't know, but you need to try this stuff. I put it on by itself if I'm running out on a Saturday or for a beach/pool day where I want to look a little put together. It also has SPF 50 which is AMAZING! 

(I wear shade medium and use this brush)

Supergoop PLAY Everyday Lotion

This is probably my favorite product on this list! If you buy one thing let it be this! It's a little pricey for sunscreen, but I promise it's worth it. I bought it through J's health's savings account last year because we had to spend the money and I am so thankful I did because this stuff is holy grail! It goes on so nice and does not leave any oily residue at all! Part of the reason I hate sunscreen is because I always feel so oily and sticky after. Not with this stuff! Rub it in, wait a few minutes, and you are good to go! 

Do yourself a favor and treat yo'self to a tube of it! (I buy it during the Sephora sale now!) 

What are your summer must have skin/hair care products? I would love to hear about them. Like I said above I have already started a second list. Maybe I will share those in a couple weeks! 

Summer 2020 Uniform

Give me all the white tops and denim bottoms!

That has been my go-to lately. I can't stop wearing it. (When I actually put on real clothes.)

I will be sharing a couple variations of this outfit over the next few weeks, but let's talk about this one for now.

This top is AMAZING! I love how oversized it is. The little wordmark in the corner says "FEISTY" which totally fits my personality. I want to get a few more and cut them similar to this Free People tee. (I got the idea from Little Blonde Book. She has a tutorial on her IG.)

I also LOVEEEE these shorts. They are high-waisted but also a really good length. I feel like it can be hard to find high-waisted shorts that don't have your butt hanging out. I sized up one size so they are a bit looser. That's what I usually do with my shorts.

Then I topped it off with this awesome hat and my new favorite sunnies. Perfect summer look in my opinion! 

Top: Aerie (also love this Free People one) | Shorts: American Eagle | Hat: Sun Honey Sold out, but restock coming soon. | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Shoes: Steve Madden | Initial Necklace: Amazon | Other Necklace: Bryan Anthony's | Lips: NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm

What's your go-to look in the summer? I love an easy dress or romper, but if I actually want to put in effort I will reach for white and denim.