STRIPED BIKINI

PSA: Buy yourself a pair of black and white stripe bikini bottoms. 

I have several pairs of boring, black bikini bottoms and I hate them. Yes, they are versatile, but they don't make for making a statement on the beach. Instead, I prefer a thin striped pair in black and white. You can mix stripes with nearly any print, and obviously mix in a bright solid or a fun black top as well. Plus, when you are packing for vacation you can pack bikinis to mix and match and save some space in your suitcase. 

Bottoms: American Eagle $12

Top Row: River Island $32 - Wolf and Badger $52 - Matalan $10
Middle Row: Reiss $50 - Vero Moda $34
Bottom Row: J. Crew $44 - Mara Hoffman $33 - Patagonia $20

FOR HIM.

If you are lucky in love, give your man a little pampering this Valentine's Day. Yeah, okay it is a Hallmark holiday for girls, but I look at it as another day to show my wonderful boyfriend how incredible he is. If like you are on a tight budget (like me!), do something thoughtful like packing a picnic and going on a hike, a DIY project, or try out some personalized and affordable gifts from websites like Etsy. Usually girls get treated the other 364 days a year, so return the favor! If you do have some cash to spare, a gift that he will really enjoy is a great option. He loves sports? Get him a jersey and tickets. Manly Man? Classic shave kit. Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy!

This Guy Loves Bacon Sweatshirt, Etsy $28
Sunglasses, Persol $360
Grey Sweatshirt, Patagonia $99
Shaving Kit, Art of Shaving $60
Bow Tie, JCrew $55
Iphone Case, Vans $20
Scarf, Seth Roberts $18
Beanie, River Island $13
Cologne, Hermes $107
Pint Glasses, Etsy $35
Nike Fuel Band, Nike $149
NFL Jersey, NFL Shop $100