Babble Beach Guide + Whistle Bag

A big THANKS to Stephanie for including our Whistle Bag in her Summer Beach Guide. 

The Whistle Bag really does make the perfect beach bag... I've put it to the test! 

We also have some other great canvas bags that I think are pretty functional and fun.

Check out the rest of Stephanie's beach guide at Babble.

French Breton Striped Shirt

Found this fantastic mosaic post over on Completely Coastal!

I've always been a fan of the blue-and-white striped sailor shirt. 

Coco Chanel is given credit for introducing the old Brenton styled French sailor shirt to
the fashion world in 1917...

It is amazing how long this look has persisted in the fashion world, 

and JCrew has adopted it whole-heartedly!

Still lovin' this Stripe Sequin Boatneck shirt from JCrew.

Photos:
Audrey Tautou in Before Chanel, Coco Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Brigitte Bardot, Breton Sailor Shirt, Marcia Cross, French Sailors 1900, Pablo Picasso, Jackie Onassis. Mosaic and Info via Here.

Fantasizing: a day at the spa + beach= perfection!

I couldn't help but share this lovely inspiration board. 
Just looking at it is relaxing....ahhh!
This must have taken forever to create, but it is beautiful.

One of my favorite things to do is go to the spa or have a relaxing getaway with friends. 

Camille from Style Notes, created this Fantasy to Fête series 

for Coco+Kelley the other day.  
Camille, you put together an amazing inspiration board. 
We were right on the same wave of dreaming...

Right now, I am fantasizing about being on a beach, with crashing waves, 
peace & quite,
no screaming, fighting, cleaning, organizing. 
Nothing
but...

reading and finishing this book, 

listening to some good music.

 and enjoying the sun.

Beach Chic

Beach + Chic = Summer Lovin' by Alisa Openshaw:Stella&DotStylist featuring J Crew bags and Stella & Dot Jewelry

H&M Shop Online
hm.com
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Women's Apparel: new arrivals | Banana Republic
bananarepublic.gap.com
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Tomas Maier Prestige halterneck swimsuit
theoutnet.com
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Michael Michael Kors Women's Palm Beach Wedge Sandal
endless.com
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Women - Straw seaside tote - J.Crew
$45 - jcrew.com
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Stella Vintage link bracelet - Gold

Shop by Sport: Raffia Stripe Sun Hat: Accessories Adventure Travel |...
athleta.gap.com
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Explorer Sunglasses
anthropologie.com
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Set di 4 tele Sea Side - Tele e cornici a muro - Maisons du Monde
60 EUR - maisonsdumonde.com

Stella & Dot- Together Forever Necklace

Mediterranean Palette

I adore the use of a Mediterranean palette.  Emerald green, rich turquoise, and deep marine blue are so beautiful together. It is like a mixture of sea glass.  Using this mix, whether as the the entire palette of a room, or as a color punch, it is fun, exotic, and chic.

pics via Coastal Living