Hello my loves, sorry for the lack of update the last week, but it has been a crazy week. I cannot wait to share more details with you soon, so stay tuned! 🙂

In the meantime let’s talk some summer hair trends. Having long hair takes a lot of patience and care, especially during the summer. I love wearing my hair down, but during this crazy heat I honestly prefer wearing my hair up. So I am always looking for some cute hair do’s as an alternative to wearing a bun, that won’t take me forever to create. It’s all about being creative and time efficient! Lately I’ve been obsessed with this dutch braid hair style, because it keeps my hair out of the way and it’s super trendy. Another reason why I love this hair style is, that you can wear the braids for a couple of days, and when you decide to take them out you’ll have beautiful beachy waves. Yay double score! I really love braids, and the dutch braid is a nice alternative to the french braid. When I was little my mom would always french braid my hair, because it’s a nice and easy way to keep the hair out of the way. And being the little whirlwind that I was when I was little, it was more than necessary. To be completely honest with you, I’m still trying to master the dutch braid since the braiding style is different from the french braid. But I’m optimistic that I’ll have it down in no time! 🙂

Now about my look: yup, pink is still my favorite color and this season I have been super obsessed with off-the-shoulder pieces (as I own a million by now) so I was super excited to add one in blush pink from H&M to my collection. Culottes have been my go-to all summer, because they are super comfortable. They are so versatile, you can wear them to work, to a BBQ, or to the beach. I especially like wearing them on the airplane because they are just so comfy!

What are some of your go-to summer hair dos? I would love to hear your thoughts 🙂 xo Joëlle

OUTFIT DETAILS:
BLOUSE: H&M (here, similar, similar)
CULOTTES: H&M (here)
SHOES: AVEC LES FILLES (here, similar, similar)
BAG: Michael Kors (similar, similar, similar)
WATCH: Daniel Wellington (here)
BRACELET: Pandora (here)
BRACELET: Alex & Ani (here)
EARRINGS: ALDO (similar, similar)
NECKLACE: (similar)

*This post is not sponsored, but I tagged outfit details for you. <3

[O]h summer – the summer months are literally so unpredictable that I constantly find myself checking the weather in the mornings before getting dressed for work. To make the process a little faster for the mornings I try to lay out some outfit options the night before (doesn’t always happen). As women we all know how often we change our minds about what we want to wear. Decisions, decisions. The constant hot temperatures make the decisions even harder. And I’m talking about 100 Fahrenheit, which is about 37 celsius. My go to pieces for work on SUPER hot summer days are definitely airy culottes with a blouse, or a nice work appropriate dress. Wearing light materials in this super hot weather is definitely key. And even though it’s really hot outside, don’t forget your cardigan, because we all know that most work places turn up the AC aalll the way 😀 On a side note, I also always make sure I pack a second pair of shoes, in case my feet get tired from wearing heels all day (I’m sure we’re all familiar with that problem).

Is there a specific piece that you cannot live without during summer? I always look forward to reading your comments 🙂 xo Joëlle

OUTFIT DETAILS:
BLOUSE: H&M (here)
CULOTTES: H&M (here)
SHOES: TjMaxx (similar, similar)
BAG: BCBG (similar, similar)
WATCH: Daniel Wellington (here)
BRACELET: Pandora (here)
BRACELET: Alex & Ani (here)

*This post is not sponsored, but I tagged outfit details for you. <3

Oh belt bags aka fanny packs. Oh how much I used to hate them. I remember when I was little, I always had to bring a fanny pack with me for day trips at school etc, because they are so convenient, and you’re less likely to loose things. But as a little girl I just hated them! Anyway, now that they’re trendy again, I’ve decided to give them a second chance. I have to admit, it took me some time to try them out again, but now I actually find them pretty cool and really practical. Usually I like a little bigger bags, because I always carry literally everything with me (sometimes it gets a little crowded in my purses), and I literally mean everything. You need a band aid, I got you covered. You need a tissue, no problem. Gum? Sure! So as much as I love these belt bags now, I prefer bigger bags. But I’ll definitely choose a fanny pack over a big bag, when going to the city, or going on a day trip, because carrying a big heavy bag all day long is NO fun!

Also, let’s talk about this cute shirt dress. They are super trendy this summer! These shirt dresses are so versatile: you can wear them like a dress (I wear shorts under them, just to avoid flashing anybody 😀 ), you can wear them as a casual beach cover up, or you can wear them with a pair of destroyed jeans, or a pair of regular skinny jeans. Like I said, a million different ways to wear this shirtdress, that’s why I love it so much!

Gladiator Overknee Boots: I’ve always had a weakness for overknee boots, and also gladiator sandals. When I found these lace-up overknee boots online at ASOS a few years ago, I absolutely fell in love with them. I haven’t worn them very much, because I always felt a little shy wearing them, because I mean look at them! But I absolutely love them so much and can’t wait to wear them more often from now on. It does get a little hot wearing these, so I probably won’t wear them too much in the summer. I’ve also linked a few more sandal like shoes rather than boots for you guys 🙂

I would love to hear your feedback. What do you guys think? Do you like belt bags? Are you an overknee boots fan or not so much? I’m curious to read your responses 🙂 Bisous, Joëlle

OUTFIT DETAILS:
SHIRTDRESS: Asos (here, similar)
SHORTS: H&M (here)
SHOES: Asos (similar, similar, similar, similar, similar)
BELT BAG: TjMaxx (here, similar)
WATCH: Daniel Wellington (here)
BRACELET: Pandora (here)
BRACELET: Alex & Ani (here)
EARRINGS: H&M (here)
SUNNIES: Guess (here) *This post is not sponsored, but I tagged outfit details for you. <3