Pleats, Prints, & Panama Hats

This shoot was clearly done a couple of weekends ago seeing as today it is R A I N I N G in LA. (honestly though… thank the LORD since we’re in a drought and all)…but the fact that it’s May, and the showers were supposed to come last month…I can’t help but just be a little bit sad. But that’s okay! Because this post is meant to brighten up the day, regardless of the weather you’re having outside!

I love this maxi dress so much. In my last post, I mentioned how much I am loving high necklines — this dress is the epitome of that! And if you scroll down, you will see that it has POCKETS. That just makes it that much more necessary.

My accessories need to be talked about too simply because 1) I have been in search of a hat like this one for about a year, and even contemplated spending the $50 on the J. Crew version that so many girls seem to have, but thank goodness I didn’t! This Forever 21 version actually fits me better and I like it so much more! (If you have the J. Crew version, this is not an attack..I just have a giant giant giant head and when I tried it on, it looked hideous on me, so you’re lucky!!) 2) this PURSE!!!! Have you EVER seen another clutch anymore PERFECT FOR SUMMER?!??! It literally makes me want to jump on a flight to Cabo and just lay on the sand with a cold cocktail. Just me, my clutch, and my cocktail. Instead…I am going to sip on my warm coffee and listen to Rainy Day music on Spotify, daydreaming about Cabo adventures with clutch in hand. {In all honesty that makes my heart just as happy the beach, so no complaints here}.

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!!!

Sheinside Pleated Maxi Dress | Forever 21 Panama Hat | Forever 21 Aviators | LB Mint Hoop Earrings & Gold Bangle | Artefacts Collection Embroidered Clutch | Choies Lace Up Sandals 

Photography by: Allyson Clark {My lovely roomie}