Being Bridget

top: English Factory peplum top // jeans: raw edge white jeans // shoes: Steve Madden lace up sandals // Sunglasses: Celine // bag: bought in a mexican market, old

I discovered my love for English Factory back when I first bought this top – and its still one of my favorites to this day! The brand is super affordable and I think the quality {for the price} is really great! So when I saw this top {literally the same cut + shape of the white version} I knew I had to have it! The material is super lightweight and sheer, and it’s perfect for summer. BTW you can easily throw a tank under this so it’s not as sheer! These sandals were a favorite purchase of mine from last year and I’ve already convinced my two {future!} sister-in-laws to buy themselves a pair! I love the gold pair, but one SIL got the black pair, and the other got silver! I’m so glad we’re similar sizes so that I can borrow them this summer 🙂

Happy Monday people!

photos: stephanie drenka

Hi! Alice here. Now that it is May, I feel like summer is here!  After school lets out in a few weeks, I’m looking forward to camp, swim lessons, family vacations to Lake Almanor (in Northern California), and my sister’s bachelorette party in Miami!!  All of this means I’ve been obsessively pinning new swimsuits.  Since my lovely babies haven’t been so kind to my body, I’m on the one piece track for now. Luckily for me, there are SO many amazing one pieces out there that it hardly feels like a sacrifice.  

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Right now I’m obsessed with this colorblock bathing suit (#5) – it is literally called “The Ballerina” – which makes it even better!  The ruffle on #2 is SO flattering – I saw a mom of four rocking a really similar bathing suit last summer and it was so pretty and feminine and incredibly flattering.  #1 and #6 both have incredible crossed straps with a super low back.  I actually just got #1 and find it so pretty on!  It comes in a bunch of colors (I got the navy).

I love cover ups – so easy and I love the way it feels when the wind blows through them.  I got #19 already with my eye toward Miami in a few months!  I think the low back cover up with the hot pink fringe (#21) might also need to come to Miami with me… maybe with that white suit (#4)?!

Finally, there are so many fun accessories – shoes, glasses, bags, huge beach towels, etc.  I got these glasses (#8) and I’ve had this other pair (#7) in my shopping cart for about 12 months.  SHOES! – I have #16 and #18, but I would love to add these amazing pom pom flats (#15) and tall metallic wedges (#17) to my collection.  My sister-in-law Annie has these incredible perforated leather slip ons (#14) that she swears by as well.  I think that the beach bag ties it all together –  a place to dump sunscreen, a book, hat, sunglasses, etc.  I really want one of these pom pom bags – particularly the hot pink one (#11)!  

xo Alice

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If you’ve been following my instagram for a while now, or even my weekly wedding posts, you know I am having a moment with white. BUT. To be fair, I crave white clothing and accessories every spring. There’s just something that feels so fresh about white in the spring time. Maybe it’s the cold dreary weather and layers that weigh us down during the winter, or maybe all the rain that we’ve gotten this year, but I am just craving white, white and more white. I’ll take it anyway it comes! #4 has been on my wishlist for a while now and I just saw that it’s 25% off! and #1 & #5 satisfy my love for off the shoulder anything. Last but not least….I’m considering #9 for a wedding shoe option – what are your thoughts? There are some great deals and styles above! Let me know your favorites!

yall always ask what shoes i wear with these jeans – i generally wear these splendid sandals!

top: Alice + Olivia bodysuit // jeans: Forever Karlie Frame Flare jeans (shorter version here & here) // shoes: Splendid ‘Jayla’ Sandal // earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane beaded hoop earring (other colors here, here, here & here) // clutch: sold out, similar here // sunglasses: celine

Well these jeans have become a no-brainer in my wardrobe, but this time I’ve paired them with a few new pieces, including this bodysuit and these super fun turquoise earrings. Bodysuits have become my new favorite item of clothing – they always look so sleek, and I love that I don’t have to worry about them coming untucked. I especially like this one because it isn’t super form fitting – the loose cut and low back makes it perfect for summer. These earrings are also super fun – although I will admit I was a bit skeptical when I first tried them on. They are huge! But with that being said, they aren’t super heavy, and I’ve been loving the pop of color they’ve been adding to my outfits. I’ve tagged several other color optiopns above and below so make sure to check those out {i’ve been eyeing the silver pair next!} Happy Monday everyone!

photos: stephanie drenka