Summer Must Haves

What up kiddos?  If you live anywhere in Virginia, you know that we have a tendency to go from winter to summer in about .5 seconds with no warning.  Seriously I think there was one day in March where I could wear "spring"-y clothes and not be too cold or too hot.  Alas, summer seems to be more or less upon us.  Which means I need to narrow down my Summer Must Haves for this season really quick.  Here are some of my personal favorites I have a feeling I will be loving for the rest of summer:

Laura Geller Champagne Spackle Under Makeup Primer 

Usually, I'm the biggest fan of Urban Decay's Primer.  However, I recently tried this under make-up primer and have decided it's my new go to.  It gives your skin an awesome glow, but doesn't tint my skin too much to look unnatural (if you're pale like me you totally understand where I'm coming from.  If you're not pale, you're a lucky bastard and I'm totes jelly).  But I've had friends, tan and tan-challenged, tell me that this primer does give them a nice little glow without looking unnatural.  It also doesn't dry out my already dry skin which I totally appreciate.

Benefit Coralista Blush

This is another pale girl must.  I actually wear this year-round, but as I recently switched blushes and broke out all over my FACE, I have decided that me and Coralista, we are BFFs.  And nobody is going to come between us.  It gives me a nice flush without looking like I'm horribly sunburned, a drag queen, or a horribly sunburned drag queen.  I quite appreciate that.  Us pale girls know the importance of a good, natural flush blush.

J.Crew chino short in Roller Girl

I am a dress/skirt girl.  I think I own like one pair of shorts that is not expressly made for working out.  However, I will make an exception for these fabulous shorts from J.Crew.  I want them so bad.  The print is so awesome I can't even...It's amazing.  Be on the lookout for a joyous statement from me when I finally own them and proceed to pair them with every single shirt in my wardrobe.

Shabby Apple Half Pike Bikini 

I'm pretty sure I have posted this bikini in an earlier post.  I love retro swimwear.  They have such a relaxed, subtle sex appeal with the high waisted bottom and low cut top, not to mention they are universally flattering on basically every shape.  I love how this has the look of a one-piece but the BAM of a bikini without trying too hard.  I hate girls who try to hard at the beach, you know?  I know you have boobs bro.  I don't need them in my face.  This is still adorable and sexy all at the same time, without trying too hard, giving you an effortless glamour.  

Sole Society Celine heel

These heels are functional and cute for work, but can still be awesome for ladies night out, without me having to worry about falling on my face/breaking my ankles drunkwalking.  I love the color-blocking- the purple and red are unexpected, but somehow work together.  Plus they have a slight J.Crew feeling without the J.Crew pricetag.  I want them in my closet like 5 years ago.  

Sperry Clara Flat

I love me some Sperry Top-Siders.  I own like 6 or 8 pairs, not including the one pair of flips I have from them.  Them people KNOW their comfort.  For serious.  So while the above shoe would most likely be 75% office, this green and navy (which by the way comes in a ton of different colors) would make the perfect play flat.  They can be dressed up or down, and have that super fun summery feel without being your standard sandal.  I love the cutouts and the gold braiding.  Fabulousssssssssss!

Tipsy Skipper Tipsy Trunks Clutch in Hydrangea Blue 

This clutch has been on my wish list for a while.  I may break down and order it- with an awesome monogram on the coordinating blue sash of course.  I mean seriously, how can you not love a clutch for lazy Sunday brunches/an impromptu date night that has some elephants on that?  That's right.  It's impossible not to love.  I'm pretty sure I can't live without it and will be ordering it ASAP.  It also comes in a snazzy lime green and navy that is equally as stunning.

So there you have it- my summer must haves.  What are your summer must haves?  Lemme knwo in the comments below!

Happy summer!

~K