Swanky Sunday: College Essentials

There are things we all need to bring to college that don't seem like essentials, but the really are. So today I'm going to help you decided what are the non-essential essentials that you should pack up before you move to college. All are optional depending on your situation, but some come in very handy! 

Rain Boots / Longchamp / Laptop Case / Winter Coat / XL Pillow / Blanket / Baseball Hat / Sneakers

Swanky Sunday: Summer Garden Party

A Sunday afternoon, high 70's, ice cold sweet tea, delicious finger food. Can you just imagine it? The southern belles gathering to talk about the week gone by and the week ahead. Sometimes I feel that I was born in the wrong era. Maybe not. I don't know. I just want to have brunch on a Sunday, in fancy dresses with my friends. Is that too much to ask for? I think not!

Sundress / Headband / Clutch / Sandals / Perfume / Lipstick / Nail Polish / Bracelet / Watch 

Swanky Sunday - Better Get An Umbrella

Can we just take a moment to talk about the weather that's been happening in South Florida? For real though, almost every day we've been having ridiculous thunderstorms. Also, I can't believe that we've already had our first named storm in the 2014 hurricane season! Side note: I'm pretty excited that there was a storm in the Pacific named Cristina. Different spelling, but I've always wanted to have the same name as a storm. Weird, I know. Anyways, I've put together my favorite rainy day essentials to help you survive the crazy Florida weather... 

Rain Boots / Umbrella / Rain Coat / Waterproof Phone Case / Good Read

What are your rainy day essentials? 

Swanky Sunday - A Day In The Sun

Summer is officially here and it is time to celebrate! Break out your sunscreen and enjoy this beautiful weather. Considering the horrible weather we had in the beginning of the year, summer has been quite amazing. Here in South Florida we get a lovely mixture of sunshine for days with rain showers thrown in the mix. Which if you think about it in a "cup half full" kind of way, it's actually perfect. Sun all morning, perfect for the beach; rainy afternoon, perfect for the mall. 

Of course you don't have to go to the beach or mall everyday, but it seems like a good deal to me. But to liven things up a bit, there are so many amazing things to do during the summer! Go on lunch dates with your friends, see all the awesome summer blockbusters, try new water sports, go on adventures that will create life lasting memories. The possibilities are endless. And to help you along the way, I've compiled a little list of a few swanky summer essentials. 

P.S. - You don't have to a but load of money on the things on my list. There are perfectly suitable alternatives for each one, but a girl can dream, can't she? 

1. Burberry Watch  2.  Kate Spade Wristlet  3. 3.1 Phillip Lim Sunglasses  4. Jimmy Choo Wedges

5. Bauble Bar Bracelet  6. Dolce & Gabbana Perfume  7. PINK Caged Bandeau Top and Ruched 

Side Bikini Bottom  8. Kate Spade iPad Air Case

What are you summer essentials for a day in the sun? (Besides sunscreen, of course!)