Keep Calm & Palm On

All images from my Pinterest

1. Flower Short // Clover Canyon

2. Paradise Print Dress // Sam & Lavi

3.Photo Print Sweater // Joie

4. Palm Printed Denim // Joe's Jeans

5. Palm Print One Piece // Beach Riot x Stone Cold Fox

6. Palm Tree Tank // SUNDRY

7. Palm Tree Pouch // Rebecca Minkoff

I'm having a moment with palms...sorry I'm not sorry! 

Between designing for a little side project I'm doing and updating my Summer wardrobe, it's pretty easy to see that palms are serving as my main inspiration. With cheeky tees, fun clutches, not so common denim & bold bikinis that can be taken from the beach to the streets, it's hard not to include these natural beauties in every outfit this season. 

Will you be having a palm tree moment with me?

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Endless Summer

Dress: Esther Boutique (loving these t-shirt dresses here, here & here for Summer too) | Heels: Zara (similar styles here, here & here) | Clutch: El Barril Local Artisans | Hat: Unknown (love these ones here, here & here)

I am so excited to finally share this dress with you! The amazing girls at Esther Boutique sent this number over a couple of weeks ago and I've been dying to feature it on the blog...I'm pretty sure I will be living in this t-shirt dress this Summer. Since the print makes the dress standout, I decided to keep the rest of my look simple - I added my new favorite heels from Zara and a black baseball hat to play up a little athletic vibe. 

The clutch is an amazing piece my parents brought back from their trip to Mexico. I will have more info on that later but I'm going to leave you with this - it's made from chip bags! Crazy, right? I am absolutely obsessed with it and there's more where that came from! Stay tuned for a post dedicated to these local artisans in El Barril, Mexico.

Finally, what better way to start your week than to announce my Sofia by ViX giveaway winner?!? Thank you to everyone who participated - I loved reading all your comments and learning your favorite swim styles! I can't believe you could narrow it down to just one...I am obsessed with them all :) Congratulations to Erika (itsmeerika) - you are the W I N N E R! Email me ( alexiamelville@gmail.com ) to claim your prize!

Don't forget to sign up for Sofia by ViX's emails - you'll have the chance to win more suits!! Sign up here - http://shout.lt/hnq9 

Happy Monday, love bugs!

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Sofia by ViX G I V E A W A Y

Suit: Sofia by V i X | Dress: Brandy Melville | Rings: gorjana | Cuff: LF Stores

I am so excited to announce my giveaway with Sofia by Vix! I am completely obsessed with the entire Sofia by ViX collection but my absolute favorite is this Sonar Ripple bikini - the fun cobalt pattern is perfect for Summer and I can't get enough of the cut of the bottoms!

 Enter for your chance to win your favorite below.  Check all the styles out here!

To Enter To Win:

1. Follow me & Sofia by ViX on Instagram

2. Sign up for Sofia by ViX's emails here

3. Win an extra entry by commenting below with your favorite Sofia by ViX Summer suit

Good luck to everyone who enters!

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Sofia by ViX

Bikini: Sofia by ViX

I am so excited to share this post with you guys! First off, Happy Friday - T.G.I.F.!!!

As some of you may know, I have been chosen as 1 of 5 Social Ambassadors to ViX's latest line - Sofia by ViX! Follow me this weekend as I take over their Instagram, host a giveaway in the upcoming weeks & sign up for their email blasts (um, you gain exclusive access to their sales, giveaways & latest designs!) using this link >> http://shout.lt/hnq9 >>  What are you waiting for? Sign up! :)

Don't be shy either, spread the news & shout it from the rooftops! Thank you in advance for all your help - it means a lot and I can't wait to share this journey with you!

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Piper Lane

Dress: Esther Boutique | Heels: Cole Haan | Earrings: gorjana

I have found my new obsession for Summer - this dress! The lovely girls over at Esther Boutique sent this Piper Lane beauty to me and I couldn't be happier! Floral? Check! Mini dress? Check! Mirror Print? Check! Yup, it's going to be my go-to dress all Summer long. Check out all the other amazing dresses Esther has (yes, they ship internationally too :) )!

Stay tuned for some exciting news tomorrow...can't wait to share with you!

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5.1.13

Dress: Mara Hoffman | Boots: rag & bone 

Just a quick one today! I hope you all are having a fab hump day - can't believe it's already Wednesday!?!

This Mara Hoffman coverup is actually one of my favorite dresses. Yes, I know it belongs on the beach & over a swimsuit but I love taking it from the beach to the streets with my rag & bone booties. This dress makes me want to purchase everything that Mara Hoffman makes. Seriously, how can you not love a good print in flowing dress form? Check out some of my favorites below...

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