All About This Bag & Summertime...

I've been busy stocking up on all of my summer necessities, and yet I have no plans to go anywhere extensively for almost five months, and the weather seems to be VERY confused. So either I need to get scheming for a vacation in the near future, or Old Man Weather needs to come to his senses! Or, how about both?! I don't like having to choose anyways :) Either way, in today's post I've featured some of my haul so far; all of which will be in constant rotation this summer.

My tote from GiGi New York is honestly beyond gorgeous. I'll admit that I was a bit skeptical at first before I invested in one of these beauties; I love taking a chance on a brand I'm not very familiar with, but without a store close by, or a retailer that carries the brand...what's a girl to do to help with her decision? Well, as fate would have it, while visiting a friend down in North Carolina, I stumbled upon these totes at a boutique. Immediately upon seeing them I said, "Is that GiGi New York?" and as luck would have it, it was! Let me tell you; they are better then you could imagine from the online site alone. The quality is amazing, the python detail is on point, and the navy is just perfect for the summer. Anyone who knows me, knows I love anything nautical, and this tote will be a perfect staple for summer based on JUST that.

When it comes to sandals, I want them all, but I can be so picky with how my feet look. Heels, boots, booties, sneakers? No problem! But when it comes to baring my soles (hehe) it becomes a full-out mission to find the perfect pair(s). As far as flip flops go, Old Navy used to be my go to, and at 2 for $5, how could you beat that? But when they discontinued their rubber flops, I relied on random finds for my flip flop needs. But fate made an appearance again while on my North Carolina trip, and with hurting feet I came upon these beaded beauties  (pictured above) from Charlotte Russe. Not only are they comfortable, they are also SUPER cute, perfect for summer and constantly on sale for the mere bargain of FIVE DOLLARS! My bow beauties are scarce, but Macy's, where I also purchased the pair pictured, have another similar option that are also PERFECT for my bow lovers out there!

When it comes to your feet, and hands for that matter, only the best polish will do. So what if I told you that I've found that for you, for under THREE DOLLARS?! Yep, you read that correctly, THREE DOLLARS. I've found over time that even the most expensive bottles of polish have a self life, and aren't perfect, so when I tried Nail Color  from Forever 21, I knew I had had hit the jackpot. No more guilt from spending a ridiculous amount of money for a certain polish brand, or color, because there are endless options from Nail Color. 

Since it seems like were just moving from body parts, let's not forget about those pretty eyes that require only the best when it comes to the sunny rays of summertime. My favorite pair to date (and I've had a LOT of sunnies in my day) would have to be from Free People. The best part? They're only $20! They're over-sized, polarized, and completely black out your eyes so you can people watch the day away. Admit it, you know that comes in handy ;)

Side Note: My last two items, my palm tree cosmetic case and Hipanema bracelet, have either already been featured, or soon will be. So look back, or check back soon! 

As always, thanks for stopping by!

Xoxo, Jonesing