On Wednesday, Glam Media invited a few publishers to embark on a 'Things We Love' Summer Sail. 

What do we love? 

Things like Hawaiian Tropic's new Silk Hydrations lotion sunscreen with hydrating ribbons with 12 hours moisturization and available in SPF 12, 30 and 50, hehe. 

No, seriously, once we stepped onto the ship, we were met with a gorgeous tropical atmosphere complete with Bahama Mamas. And gorgeous sights.

... I'm just wearing a dress.

Could anything be more annoying than someone asking you, 'Why are you so dressed up?'

When did it become so odd that someone would not want to resemble a homeless person as they go through life?

I wrote a paper my freshman year of college about how our society's lax attitude about wardrobe spilled into so many other areas of our lives and I think this idea is still revelant today.

Lately, I've been getting style inspiration from not actual people but characters on some of my favorite TV shows. I think it so interesting the way that a character's style can be used to convey their personality to the audience. Like, Hannah Horvath (played by the show's writer Lena Dunham) on HBO's new series Girls. 

I know this show has gotten a bit of a bad rap for its lack of diversity but doesn't take away from the fact that show is brilliantly written. Sex and The City is not. But the awkward, real life situations that aren't always pretty? This show is full of them.

Hannah is by far my favorite girl on the show. She is a writer struggling in New York. Brooklyn to be exact. And I might be alone in this, but I think her wardrobe conveys her personality so much better than her words ever could. Here are five style lessons we can all take away from the show. 

We were just talking about whether or not I dress like a Dr. Seuss character and I look down and what do I see? Blue and white stripes!

That was my main reason about why I didn't look like one and here I am in them. 

In my defense though, I dressed the stripes up with a denim vest and a statement necklace.

Can we have a moment to discuss this heat? And what we are doing with our hair? My roots were just straightened out and this heat puts them in danger.

I'm still on the fence about the neon bra thing. I think I might need to do a test run in the house, like I would a new lipstick or pair of shoes. An easier trend--one that I've already started wearing--that I think we can expect to see well into the summer is, wait for it, loafers!

I've noticed them a lot lately on all types of cute girls wearing stylish outfits. I never thought that I would get into them. Which is surprising, considering my obsession with menswear. But they are actually easy to wear.

I think of them as an edgier ballet flat that you can wear with pretty much everything. I promise you, this summer you can wear them with shorts and skirts just as easily as you can dresses and jeans.

Will you keep it haute this summer and step into a pair of loafers?

I have a love/hate relationship with neons. I love that neon polish is so bright that it's almost an accessory on its own but hate that I can't get it to photograph accurately.

This was my first time trying POP Beauty nail polish and I have to say, I am quite impressed. Pinkest is an extremely haute hot pink that dries down super shiny and jelly-like.

Ugh. If only you guys could see it in it's true neon glory. The top hand in the photo above is actually pretty accurate but the bottom hand is how the polish looks in the video below.

 

I found the perfect white summer dress. And you will never guess where. Well, maybe, hehe, thanks to the title of this post.

Kohl’s.

Yes.

Don’t I look like I’m on my way to brunch? Or something sophisticated?

Wearing:
Simply Vera by Vera Wang Dress & Necklaces
Apt9 Bangles
Elle T-Strap Platform Sandals

The accessories are from Kohl’s too. #AllKohlsEverything

Considering that Memorial Day is, like, the unofficial kick-off to summer, we can expect to find ourselves by a pool in the near future. Are you swimsuit ready?

What about makeup? Are you one for wearing makeup to the pool or beach? I'm not. I don't want to have to worry about something sliding off my face.

So I keep things pretty simple. Exfoliate, shave and load up on sunscreen.

I do however, like to apply a shimmery lotion for an extra sun-kissed glow. And because I need my lashes to pop, I load up on the waterproof mascara. 

Guess what, guys?

I'm going to Paris. My BFF is doing a semester abroad and my mother and I are going for a week and a half once she's done to do hoodrat things--kidding, kind-of.

I've turned into an even bigger francophile. I'm like Carrie right before she went to Paris with The Russian. Remember her saying that some outfits were just dying to be taken to Paris? That's me. 

I'm obsessed with all things French: beauty brands, books, and obviously fashion. I've been putting things aside for my 'Paris pile,' and surprisingly, Queen of France, Marie Antoinette has influenced a few of my style choices. Who would have guessed that there are five style lessons we can learn from Marie Antoinette.

p.s., I so wish I had Sofia Coppolla's Marie Antoinette on DVD. Kirsten Dunst is everything in this role.

My favorite thing about this series on the blog is that I point out trends that I think will be fun to try and we all offer suggestions and feedback. Such trendy people you all are. 

One trend that has been on my radar for quite some time now but I haven't worked up the courage to try is yet is the whole neon bra under a sheer shirt deal.

I have both parts needed for this to work. The sheer blouse that I am obsessed with and a hot pink bra that would be perfect--is it weird I just told you that?

I think the issue is I don't want some grandma to pull me to the side like, 'Look honey, your bra is showing.'

But I guess that's the risk you take when you have fun with fashion, right? Not everyone understands?

How do you feel about this trend? Have you worn it? Will you try it out?

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