Summer Essentials

Something my husband is extremely good at is surprises. He CRUSHES the surprising game. The first surprise he gave me was getting an automatic starter put into the first car I ever owned, a 1998 Honda Civic. At the time, I was getting up at 4am every morning to coach and that car starter changed my life! Another surprise he changed my life with was Jackson. When we were still living in an apartment, I heard a knock at the door one day and opened it to find a little baby French bulldog looking up at me. Still the best surprise to date. Our amazing engagement was a huge surprise, too. He’s just incredibly thoughtful all around. So when I mentioned that I needed a new bike this summer, one quickly showed up in our backyard, waiting for a sunny day to hit the road. He’s such a gem.

Summers are the absolute best here in Colorado. Especially after a winter that I consider brutal. Sure, we didn’t have ice storms that were freezing people’s hair on contact or temperatures that froze hot coffee as I threw it in the air…but it was cold. Meaning I had to wear a jacket every day. I know…so upsetting. Who wants to wear a jacket every day?! I would much prefer a flowy top that is dressed up with a few accessories. And luckily Nordstrom always has everything I’m looking for when it comes to summer. When the summer months hit, I want to be comfortable and ready for anything that comes up. And Nordstrom has everything I would need, from wedding guest looks to affordable everyday jewelry!

When my husband and I headed out on a bike ride the other night, I wanted to be comfortable and casual, but still slightly dressed up since we were heading to dinner. And something I’m loving for 70-80 degree weather is super lightweight and flowy tops. That way my skin can breathe when the sun comes out, but I still have a little protection when the sun is setting and it’s cooling down outside. This Treasure & Bond Popover Top is the perfect top for those cool summer nights. I’ve been absolutely loving Treasure & Bond pieces because every single one is super soft and casual. Exactly what I’m looking for in the summer!

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And whenever I head outside in the summer, you’ll almost ALWAYS catch me with a hat on. Even if I’m simply just walking Jackson around the block. I’ve worked real hard on clearing up my skin from dark spots and scarring, and I want to protect that. So I have a ton of different hats in my house. Protecting your skin should be a priority, especially when it comes to your face. Luckily Nordstrom has a ton of different hats to choose from! Does it mean I’m getting old if I’m thinking about purchasing a visor? I swore I would never wear one but they sound pretty great right now for the warmer days when I want to put my hair up. This means I’m old now, doesn’t it? Damn.

Check Out More Hats For Your Sunny Days

And you can’t forget all the accessories for summer! This season I’ve been loving all the layered necklaces and fun shaped sunglasses that Nordstrom has. And I like the price even better! I’m a person who tends to beat up my sunglasses in my purse so the last thing I want to do is drop a pretty penny on them. I think a cute layered necklace and a pair of sunglasses bring a summer look together. This BP Layered Necklace is only $29 and the BP Round Sunglasses are only $16!! Both are such a freaking steal and total staples in my daily wardrobe!

Shop My Favorite Sunglasses of the Season

Layer Up with Necklaces This Summer

Hopefully this summer look gives you a little affordable inspiration for your own wardrobe this season! And don’t forget to get out on your bike and enjoy the summer breeze. Did I mention I love summer?

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