Summer Love Designs!!

I am always looking for new and fun jewelry lines, and while shopping recently in Athleta in Morristown I found one, called Summer Love Designs (they were holding a pop up shop that day)!! I immediately found 10 things I wanted, grabbed their business card and called them the next day to collaborate! Their jewelry is amazing and appeals to a wide age range. The pieces are super fun and wearable, and are available at awesome price points. I brought home many pieces from their collection and my friends and 3 daughters went crazy. They wanted it all!

Here's a little back ground on how mom (Kate) and daughter (Ginger) created Summer Love Designs:

The business started back when Ginger was in 10th grade! With a need for a little pocket money and a love of fashion and all things beach, Ginger came up with the idea for some cute affordable jewelry that girls her age could actually afford. Four years later the business is still going strong. Keeping true to their favorite colors and light, effortless easy to wear looks - the jewelry collection works for all seasons! Over the years their age bracket has increased as the moms of these girls wanted in on the trend, and their line now even includes some more formal pieces. Ginger is now a sophomore at High Point University majoring in entrepreneurship. She is looking forward to growing the business for many years to come....and continuing to do what she loves....being creative and making jewelry!

Repeat after me: "I will not overpack"

I'm going away this weekend to FL with my 13 year daughter and my bestie to visit some great friends of ours! I'm super excited for some more vitamin D (my spring break tan has already faded) and relaxation! I have already started to pack (yup, I'm a bit type A) and my goal is to pack versatile pieces that work together in order to NOT overpack. This may sound difficult, but it really isn't! The only obstacle for me is not packing 10 pairs of shoes!

The first thing to go into my suitcase besides my bathing suit is this gorgeous Rachel Comey strapless jumpsuit from Dot Reeder in Montclair! It's really comfortable and can be worn with heels, wedges or flats. I kept the shoes neutral for this look, because these Club Monaco shoes will work with the other looks that I am packing! The multi colored lizard handbag (similar by August Designs) gives the look the texture it needs and final touches are: gorgeous necklace and earrings from Dot Reeder!

What else am I packing for my weekend get away? 

Here's a list of a few definites: Lem Lem Coverup, Levis vintage jean skirt, espadrilles, Athleta tank top (in a few colors), Aritzia overall shorts, JCrew flip flops, white jeans, PJ's and not much more!