Summer Outfit part 1.0

Hi you guys ! Final days of June are approaching and I'm about to get ready for my Summer holiday.

This year I wanted to make sure to be prepared like never before to get those cute outfits in my suitcase before you know it.

I've always been a bad holiday packer as I always wanted to extend my usual-at-home style on holiday ; now, it's not very practical to find black, greys and minimalistic items for your Summer style and by that I mean, sweaters, cashmeres and skinny black jeans. Way too hot.

So this year, I made a not to self to start on time, getting those super fun t-shirts, loose shirt jackets and shorts, into a special part of my walk-in-closet. I call it the beach-only part of my closet so I know exactly where to find my stuff once I get the suitcases out.

As I'm headed for Italy and Ibiza, I wanted to make sure my outfit choices could blend perfectly into both countries and it's style so I would not have to split up anything between them.

Let me get through a small part of my fave finds seen in the picture :

1. kimono/blouse/jackets with cute prints

2. bikini tops {as a replacement for a bra}

3. shorts, cotton or jean

4. flower headbands for minimalistic hair maintenance {they match messy beach waves perfectly}

5. shoes {on my shop list for Italy*}

6. ethnic bags or cotton shoppers with statement quotes

7. sunglasses {of course}

8. shoes {again, on my shop list for Italy}**

* and ** because I want to buy Gucci shoes in the land of origin, don't ask why but it just feels right.

On top of that, every time I will look at those shoes, they will remind me of a fabulous time. I'm pretty sure I will live these next couple of weeks in my flip-flops and sandals ; I already stashed those weeks ago ! 

What are your essentials for Summer ? Any good tips for me ? Leave a note in the comments ! 

note : all items can be found at HM or Zara, except for the Gucci shoes

Almost Summer

espadrilles are THE shoes for Summer, right ?

Longing for some proper holiday ... counting the days.

It seems like June is gonna last like for ever ; the only thing I still need to do is to hand over all my photo assignments and explain my work in front of a jury.

After that, I will call it quits for a month or 2 and will focus on nothing but my road trip to Italy and later on, attend a pool party or 2 in Ibiza.

Can't wait. 

Meanwhile, I've been doing some shopping to make sure I'm properly dressed for the beach or beach bar. This is going to be the best Summer ever !

cool homemade drinks while reflecting on Summer

that time of year to lunch al fresco again

Isabel Marant footwear

#ditchtheheels

get these here {similar} or here 

I tried these flats a couple of months ago and I guess I was just not ready to show my 'glow in the dark' white feet  back then. Now private sales have started and similar shoes popped up on almost every trendy Instagram account and blog, my doubts disappeared like snow in the sun.

For me it's also very important to take care of my feet, have a monthly pedi and a nice polish to make the look complete. 

I also started a fitness/burn fat regime this week.

I challenged myself to be bikini ready in 8 weeks time !

So far, everything's good and I'm happy to say I'm not totally crap at running and working out due to my stamina.

Are you guys doing a routine to get in shape before you hit the beach ?

#easy

Totally see me wearing this combo in these upcoming weeks : 

easy but trendy flats (Isabel Marant) - loose fitting tunica (H&M) - nice vintage sunnies (Porsche design) - a lovely scent by Byredo — a powder pink clutch (Balenciaga) - a chunky watch (Chanel)

But first my exams today, after that +2 months of freedom and travelling !

Can't wait !