Want Easy Summer Style?

Slap on a sundress!

It's one piece, therefore a no-brainer.

It's cool.  (Feel the breeze baby!)

And it can be dressed up or down:  think flip flops/flats vs. wedges/heels.

Take exhibit A: (actually it's the only exhibit - but just go with it)

Note:  If you follow me on instagram, you'll know that this outfit is SOOOOO 2 1/2 weeks ago.  Deal.

Styling is pretty much non existent here...

Dress + sunnies + wedges + jewelry = easy summer style.

I didn't even do my hair!  Although I should thank the Bumble and Bumble Surf Collection for my beachy waves - well, them and the actual beach - that whole salty sea air definitely helps the cause...

When I run out of poses, I just start looking random places - like a crack in the boardwalk...

Or no where in particular...

Ah blogger problems.

The details:  Dress is Old Navy.  Wedges from Target.  Madewell sunnies.  Miscellaneous jewelry.

What about you?  What's your idea of easy, summer style?

If you don't check back here tomorrow (which you totally should - I'll be wearing something a tad ridiculous) have a great 4th of July weekend and be safe!

xoxo

Jenny

  

Weekend Recap: A Ferry, A Wedding, and A Thornbush - Oh my!

Sorry for the delay!  Had a 48 hour migraine Mon/Tues - it was like the gift that kept on giving...

Anywho - so much to share!!!

Over the weekend, my beautiful friend Monica got married.  The blushing bride and handsome groom invited all of us to Block Island for the festivities.

As luck would have it, a tropical storm hit, and we had to brave the Ferry O'Death to get there.

I'm not kidding:

This is what I look like after enduring 15 ft seas.
Think:  Deadliest Catch without the crabs or  bad overalls but waaaaay more mascara...

The newlyweds are contemplating having t-shirts made that read:  "If you didn't puke, you didn't go to Monica and Jacob's wedding."  I hope they do it - I'd wear mine with pride...

By Saturday morning the storm had lifted, my stomach had settled, and we were ready to celebrate the marriage of our sweet friends.  Until, of course, I stepped on a dune rosebush and had to perform emergency surgery (with a pin and tweezers) to remove a large thorn lodged in my big toe just moments before the ceremony began.  A concerned wedding guest even squirted said toe with antibacterial hand gel to prevent my eventual hospitalization from lock jaw... ahhh the kindness of strangers...

Just seconds before The Dune Rose Incident of 2013...

Thankfully this was the last of my personal mishaps and I was able to enjoy one of the most beautiful weddings I've ever been to.

Here are some highlights from Monica and Jacob's special day via instagram...

The Beautiful Beachside Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

With the Beautiful Bride
(We've been friends since we were 14!)

High School Girlies

First Dance
No, this isn't a scene out of Gatsby.
And yes, they're really that beautiful.

It was a beautiful night celebrating the love of two beautiful people.  It really doesn't get much better than that.

Love you Monica and Jacob!   Wishing you two crazy kids a lifetime of love, laughter, waking up each day next to your very best friend.  

Just remember when the seas get stormy and there's a thorn in your toe, you'll still have each other.  You like that?  Poetic, right?  I might start my own line for Hallmark...

xoxo

Jenny

PS- Tomorrow:  Why Rent the Runway rocks my socks off.  Don't miss it!

   

Two Tickets to Paradise

Two weeks ago I was here:

Riviera Maya Mexico

Sitting on these lounge chairs:

At this resort:

Aventura Spa Palace

With this girl:

Miss Jeree

Despite horrific food, questionable service, and a salon with ONE BLOWDRYER, we had a great time.  The weather was beautiful, the cocktails were flowing, and we had days upon days to just relax.

BFFs

Bathing Beauties

The "Coco Loco Girls"
We had to dance in front of the entire pool area and assist the entertainment staff in making thes tropical cocktails.
Let's just say there was a whole lot of shaking going on and I hope it doesn't end up on You Tube.

Day 2:  Relaxing on the sand. 

Paradise

Funny Story:
These two guys come up to us in the pool and open with:  "Where do you go to school?"
They proceed to tell us they are 19 and 20.
I pull my rock out from the depths of the water and say:  "I'm married with 2 kids."
The stunned children reply:  "We thought you were like 20-21."
Jeree says "Try adding 10 years to that."
Their disbelief was priceless.

Jeree

Moi

I'm a sexy beast, what can I say?

Jeree and I have been friends for half our lives, since we were fifteen, and honestly I don't think we act any differently than we did then.  She was hiding uneaten steak under her mashed potatoes, I was dancing like an ass in the lobby.  You've seen us posing on the rocks and you've seen me with my snorkel.  It was so nice to just be silly and feel like a teenager again.  No worries.  No responsibilities.  Just sand and sun with my very best friend.  Our two tickets to paradise might have been free, but those days in Mexico were priceless.

Love ya Smitty!

xoxo

Jenny

PS- More Mexico Memories coming your way tomorrow!