I didn’t realize how many stripes, blues, whites, and straw I picked out until I started making this.  But that’s what I’m into this spring!  I’ve had a few people ask me what are my staples, and I have to say – madewell jeans.  Get yourself some shorts, white jeans, and regular jeans … and you are set to mix and match all spring/summer long.  I don’t really know what they do to madewell jeans to make them magical, but they just hug you in the right places and don’t make me want to throw them off as soon as I get home, like most jeans do.  Also you can bring in any old jeans of yours to a madewell store (they turn them into housing insulation for communities in need!), and they will give you $20 toward a new pair.  I resisted madewell for a long time because of the price, and meanwhile bought a lot of jeans that didn’t fit or look good on me.  So if you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe, start at madewell.

For bathing suits, J.crew is always a safe bet for me.  They actually cover my booty.  I’ve gone on a limb and bought from h&m or asos online because something was so cute and inexpensive… only to get it in the mail and realize most of my bottom was hanging out.  this mom of two isn’t about that.  Though in store at h&m, I’ve found a few over the years that work!  The pink aerie one I’ve linked actually gives me coverage.

For shoes, I am a big target “a new day” fan.  The price is always right!  And since I don’t have a ton of options within 20 minutes, it’s perfect to quickly pick something up if I need it.

I hope whether you’re going on a vacation, or just getting ready for spring that this post helped you!  Let me know if you get anything – and tag me in your stories… that’s always my fave!