Happy birthday to me and happy almost summer!
My birthday not only marks another year around the sun but also the countdown to summer. It’s the time of year when summer feels so close you can taste it, yet it can’t come fast enough. My kids are pretty much completely checked out of school and ready to head back East, and honestly, this year, so am I.
As I look back on the last year of my life, my first year of my 50s, I can honestly say I’ve never felt more blessed. This past year has been a year of growth for me, both professionally and personally.
With growth comes some really high highs and some pretty low lows, but through it all, I have learned so much about myself. I never thought I would be discovering new things about myself in my 50th year of life, but yet here we are. The truth is, I could go on forever listing the things I’ve learned along the way, or the moments and people I feel so lucky to have experienced and come to know, but instead, I’ll leave you with this:
One of the greatest takeaways I’ve garnered this year is living in the present. At the end of the day, no matter how crazy, tiring, or chaotic that day might be, it’s the people you love and surround yourself with that matter the most. How lucky am I to be surrounded by such a beautiful family and friends?
When asked about my greatest accomplishments in life, it’s not the work milestones or materialistic experiences that come to mind. It’s always my perfect husband, my beautiful three children, my two fur babies, and, of course, our bearded dragon named Taco 😉. It’s my best friends who support me no matter what, and the people I know I can call at any hour of the day, and they’ll be there for me.
Let this be your reminder to hug your kid a little tighter tonight, or call your best friend and tell her why you love her so much.
And with that, let’s cheers to 51, and cheers to many more memories with the people you love 🥂.
AND it wouldn’t be a Substack post from me if I didn’t get into a little bit of shopping, so let’s break down the 10 items I recently bought to prep for summer! From trending silhouettes to chic florals to the hottest summer textures, I think it’s safe to say I’ve covered a little bit of everything with in one.
All I can say is, grab your wallets, ladies! 😉
Matching Sets
You literally can’t go wrong with a linen set for summer, I mean not only is it the easiest thing to throw on and an all-in-one outfit, it also just looks freaking chic! I just got this matching paisely set from Johanna Ortiz (which btw they also have it in brown and I’m kind of obsessed).
I also just ordered this striped set from La Ligne — it’s the Macaulay Short and Shirt. I got the olive and cream stripes, but it also comes in gorgeous blue and green floral pattern. I also stumbled across this linen Reformation set that comes 5 color ways and this orange long sleeve and pant linen set from Mango which is a GREAT price and such a good color.
A Chic White Dress
If you look at any runway or any fashion magazine right now, you’ll see a chic white dress is an absolute Summer staple. I love a classic, all white sundress like this flowy Doen Dress and a more structured, crisp white option like this pleated poplin dress from Staud.
However, this strapless two tone dress from Anna Quan, takes the classic white dress to the NEXT level. The woven cotton poplin skirt, contrasted with the strapless ribbed jersey offers a stunning sleek and elegant look. You can truly wear this outfit for any occasion. You can dress it down with some classic black Havaianas or you can dress it up with a classic pair of black heels.
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