Outfit: Crop Top + Body Chain.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

sunglasses: Kenneth Cole Reaction @ TJ Maxx

earrings: Forever21

crop top: Wet Seal

body chain: DIY

shorts: Forever21

This super cute DIY body chain has been, by far, my favorite accessory this summer! I've worn it under a generous cleavage-bearing dress, over my Calvin Klein one-piece, and now, over this adorably simple crop top I purchased at Wet Seal for $3 (!!!). 

I believe the beach is one of those places where you should choose your accessories wisely and only stick to a few. Have you ever run into an overly accessorized (think hat + wedges + 1,000 bangles + sunglasses +++) lady on the beach? Surely she didn't leave the best impression behind. 

Besides, whether you're just soaking up some rays or engaging in water-related activities, the beach is a place for comfort. The sunglasses are a must no matter what, and the earrings, however large-looking, are airy and comfortable to run around in. The body chain is tight enough that it moves with your body, but lose enough to not make beach activities uncomfortable!

Happy summer days, lovely readers! :)

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Outfit: Breezy Blues.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

earrings: Forever21

necklace: DIY (by little brother)

anchor bracelet: DIY (by boyfriend)

charm bracelet: TJ Maxx (orig. Bella Jack)

bag: thrifted

top: thrifted

shorts: Poema

sandals: Merona @ Target

Holy crap, northern New Mexico is getting HOT! And I mean hot to the point where even short sleeves will have you buried under a mountain of sweat. Under the circumstances, what's a girl to do besides gather the breeziest fabrics in her closet and pile them on? (This particular girl should probably interact with some tanning lotion, but that's a different story.)

I believe the star of this super basic outfit is my Bella Jack charm bracelet, purchased at TJ Maxx. This was one of those purchases that I'm proud to say wasn't an impulse. I saw it a few days before I actually bought it, and the reason I decided to cash out on this pretty thing was the fact that it started running through my mind the moment I first laid eyes on it. I'm a huge sucker for anything nautical- anchors, stripes, navy, seashells, you name it, I'm on board with it.

I'm pumped for this new weather change, as it allows me to finally parade all my cute summer clothes around :)

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Outfit: Cherry Dress + Polka Dot Accents.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

head scarf: diy

bag: thrifted

earrings: Forever21

pearls: mother's

dress: somewhere in Romania

shoes: American Eagle for Payless

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Style: Burlesque Bra DIY.

Roughly two weeks ago, I found out about a contest that is going on at a local fabric store. Since it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our entire town has been going wild with raising funds for cancer research, and this contest happens to be my favorite way of doing so. The purpose is to embellish a bra, and turn it in at the store alongside a $5 fee. The bras will be put up around the store with a donation jar. The bra that attracts the most donations wins. The grand prize is a $1,000 sewing machine. Other prizes include giftcards for the store! Here is the bra I created! My inspiration were the roaring 20's. I am beyond obsessed with flappers! Overall, I think my design ended up being a cross between flapper and cabaret. Hopefully it's nice enough to win me at least a little prize :)

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