Every year I look forward to purchasing summer clothing just as much as I anticipate the long hot days and endless summer nights. Going back and forth between my apartment in NYC and my parents' beach house in Connecticut, I've been buying everything from swimsuits and dresses, to jewelry and sandals. Below are 20 items I've recently bought to wear in the city and at the ocean.
3. SWF x Revolve sundress . As soon as I tried on this bold flower power sundress, it was love at first sight. Unfortunately, it's sold out but here are a few similar options by Amanda Uprichard , Free People , and BCBGeneration .
5. Various beach jewelry. When I want to accessorize my swimsuits, I look for inexpensive jewelry usually made of resin or enamel. Here are a few that I've chosen this year: Madewell stretch bracelet , rainbow shell necklace and bracelet set , Pure Vida anchor bracelet , and Shashi beaded tassel bracelet .
11. Tularosa striped shirt . I purchased this beach shirt for July 4th weekend but due to the rain, I'll be saving it for a special occasion. (It's sold out but here's a very similar .)
12. Maaji bikini ( /bottoms (similar and ). Right now, Maaji is my go-to for swimsuits. I love their fun prints and how some are reversible like this one.
13. Good Girls on Bad Drugs . Okay, so not exactly a lighthearted "beach read" but it's a book I can't put down. The author visits different areas throughout Connecticut and interviews women who are addicted to drugs and have had to resort to prostitution.
14. Golden Goose superstar sneakers . When I was shopping for a new pair of Golden Goose sneakers, I was looking for something neutral so I chose these with white, tan, and silver glitter. Because they're only available in a limited sizes, here's a similar pair . Also, since they're on the pricier side, here's a more affordable version.
16. Sam Edelman sandals . These sandals are super comfortable so they're the perfect shoe for when there's a lot of walking involved. I may just scoop them up in another color or print!
20. Lost + Wander skirt . I'm saving this floral midi skirt for Sunday brunch at one of my favorite hotels, Water's Edge Resort and Spa . (The skirt is sold out but here's a in the same gorgeous print.)
