At the Beach for Under $100

Back in my swimming days, my skin used to be a constant shade of sun-kissed olive. I was tan and toned. Now that I no longer spent 2-4 hours a day working out under the hot sun, I'm a pale yellow.

So, while it's awesome that skin cancer is not in my immediate future, boy oh boy do I need some color.

Inspired by this desperate need of outdoor sun time, here are some things that I'd love to take with me for a day at the beach. And guess what, it's all under $100!

Image above, Clockwise from top left: Olive Swim Top & Bottom $16.50 each (such a sophisticated color), Beaded coral reef necklace $18.00, Seahorse Charm Necklace $29.00, Panama Hat $58.00, Chiffon Oversized Button-up $58.00, Monday Round Sunglasses $38.00 (A little geek-chic is sometimes needed), Natural Burlap Women Classic's $54.00

Image above, Clockwise from left: Printed Beach Club Caftan $49.99, Green Woven Shopper $59.00,Peacock Beach Towel $22.00, Phytoplague Protective Beach Hair Spray $22.00, Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Face Lotion $9.00, Yellow Tangled Twist Slingbacks $80.00

Memorial Day Weekend

It was memorial day this past weekend here in the United States, and I spent my time with my family in Orange County.

Going to my brother's place has always been a safe haven of sorts for me. In college, before my brother and sister-in-law had kids, my visits with them were always filled with simple yet intellectual pleasures. We usually watched an indie-type movie and always had stimulating conversations over the dinner table. The atmosphere was calming, quiet and peaceful. I always came away recharged, it wasn't quite my home but it was home.

Fast forward a couple years and add 2 kids into the mix, gone are the quiet elegant dinners (try getting a word in over my enthusiastic nephew) and the peaceful charm. But truth be told, I have no complaints. My niece and nephew bring so much joy to my visits now that it more than makes up for the lack of quiet time at my brother's. Their innocence and unconditional love is so intoxicating that one cannot help but fall in love with them.

Anyway, here is a short pictorial recap of my time with the Teos!