• Home
  • About
  • Daily Topics
  • Good Reads
  • Contact
 

Tuesday Fashion, If I Were at the Beach...

8/17/2010

 
During the year I work on staff at an independent school, and I am lucky enough to get a very generous summer vacation.  This summer I enjoyed every minute of my break...spending time with my family and friends, taking trips, and of course starting this website, Living Luxe for Less!  But now that Labor Day is around the corner, my summer vacation has come to an end, and yesterday I went back to work.

So now that I am back to work and the sun is shining, of course I can't help but wish that I was still at the beach!

If I were headed to the beach today instead of the office, here are a few of the fashionable but affordable items that I would take with me!
If I were at the beachFashion Trends & Styles - Polyvore

If I were at the beach by livingluxeforless featuring Old Navy

Old Navy Womens Halter Swimsuits
$17 - oldnavy.gap.com
More Old Navy swimwear »

Old Navy Womens Silver New Metallic Flip-Flops
$4.50 - oldnavy.gap.com
More Old Navy flip flops »

Women's bags - straw bags - Seaside tote - J.Crew
$45 - jcrew.com
More J Crew tote bags »

Forever21.com - Accessories - Sunglasses
$5.80 - forever21.com
More Forever21 sunglasses »

Walmart.com: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 70 With Helioplex Dry-Touch...
$11 - walmart.com


Amazon.com: The Three Weissmanns of Westport: A Novel (9780374299040):...
$17 - amazon.com


Essie Nail Polish Lilacism - Amazon
$4.99 - amazon.com


Blue Stripe Cabana Beach Towel | Blue Striped Towel | Blue Striped...
beachtowelsplus.com


The Marvelous Margarita
epicurean.com


Roberta Roller Rabbit Kurta
prostores.com


Set of 2 Medium Brown Bamboo Bangle Bracelets by myjewelrymarket
blujay.com


Sterling Silver Starfish Stud Earrings Overstockjeweler.com
overstockjeweler.com


There is one splurge in this outfit and that is the Roberta Roller Rabbit Kurta which is $70.  Although this item is on the expensive side, this is such a great purchase because you will get so much use out of it!  I wear my RRR tunics and pareos all summer long, and I get so many compliments on them!  This kurta top would also be great with white jeans and sandals, or an espadrille wedge...don't just save it for the beach!

In this outfit I would say that the tunic is the real stand-out piece, and then I have selected other attractive, but low priced items to finish off the look...

I love a good one-piece!  They are classic and chic, and also so comfortable!  This Old Navy swimsuit is a beautiful color, and surprisingly most sizes are still in stock so late in the summer.  It also has been marked down from $29.99 to $16.99 and it is a great deal!

This Essie Lilacism nail polish looks great with the green suit, and it is on sale for $4.99.

I know that no one wants to wear expensive jewelery to the beach, so I found these "cheap and chic" accessories to complete the outfit.  The bamboo bangles are only $1.50 for the set, and these starfish earrings are on sale for $14.99 at Overstock...two great deals!

This J.Crew straw bag is so versatile it will go with all of your outfits to the beach, will fit all of your things, and it is also on sale for $34.50.

The beach towels are also a great deal...$10 for the set so you don't have to go to the beach alone!

Of course no trip to the beach is complete without a good book and a refreshing cocktail.  I am almost finished with The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine, and if I were going to the beach today this would definitely be in my beach bag.  This book is fast paced and funny, and it is a great book for a day at the beach!  And doesn't this margarita look good?  Yummm!

Are you headed to the beach today?  If so, what will be in your beach bag?
Lalla
8/17/2010 07:39:02 am

Hey Jenn! I had to go back to work yesterday too-- boo! Your post is making me dream I was at the beach as well. Love the tunic and earrings - and I'll have to go buy that book you recommended!

Jenn @ LL4L link
8/17/2010 08:41:36 am

Hi Lalla! I'm so glad you liked this post! Being back at work is tough...stay tuned tomorrow for ways to read your favorite books for less!

annechovie link
8/18/2010 02:05:42 am

great post and tips - thank you!

Air Jordan Shoes link
12/26/2010 04:00:54 pm

What successes are contained in the failure?


Comments are closed.

    Follow




    Follow Me on Pinterest

    Categories

    All
    4 Under $50 & 1 Splurge
    Baby
    Beauty
    Coastal Chic
    Coastal Home
    Entertaining
    Exercise
    Expert Wine Picks
    Fashion
    Favorite Things $25 Or Less
    Food And Wine
    Free Iphone App
    Gifts
    Giveaway
    Guest Post
    Health & Fitness
    Jewelry & Accessories
    Love Love Love
    Luxe For Less Interviews
    Luxe Home
    Luxe Laughs
    Luxe Or Less?
    Luxe Or Less?
    Luxe Reads
    Luxe Travel
    Maternity
    Outlet Spotlight
    Paper
    Recipes
    Shopping
    Wedding
    What I
    What I'm Drinking
    Wildcard

    Archives

    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010


Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.