Summer {Fancy} Friday

It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday. (I have that terrible Rebecca Black song in my head after watching {this} hilarious spoof by Stephen Colbert and The Roots). Ahhhmazing! 

Anyway....it has been quite a scorcher this week and it has me seriously craving some beach time! Unfortunately I will have to wait two weeks before getting to the beach, but in the mean time I will at least be looking beachy while enjoying relaxing summer weekend here in Columbus. AV's {link up} this week is a little white dress theme, however I went a bit more casual with some little white shorts for my {not so} fancy Friday outfit inspiration. I am pretty excited for my little bro to visit this weekend and we will be spending lots of time outside - grilling, eating bbq at the Jazz & Ribs fest and hanging in the park - and then escaping back to the house for some ac. Hope you have a great weekend!

1. Madewell Ex-boyfriend Chambray Shirt 2. Straw sun hat 3. Kate Spade Flower Patch earrings 4. J Brand Vixen cut off shorts 5. Essie nail polish in Greenport, Sag Harbor and Shelter Island  6. Top Shop Hesta Jade Tie Up sandals.

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Summer Essentials

Happy Thursday! Today you can find me over at Emily's blog:

I love summer and all things about summer so I was super excited when Emily asked me to guest post on my summer essentials. I have also been too busy enjoying the amazing weather to blog the past week or so, since staying inside staring at a computer is about the last thing I want to be doing! I'll be back to normal posting one of these days, but in the meantime come on over here to check out my favorite things about summer tiiiiiiiiiiime! Here is a quick snapshot...

Oh denim shorts and flip flops, summer dresses and bathing suits, how I love you so! Warm weather outfits are my fave, so easy breezy and care-free. I could seriously live in my flip flops, with perfectly pedicured toes of course. Two swim brands I am completely crushing on this summer are Gilly Hicks and Sea Folly, such cute and girly suits!

Image via {Pinterest}

Guest Post: The Pink and Blue Blog

Hi Everyone! My name is Ms. Pink from The Pink and Blue Blog and I am so thrilled to be here today. Summer is my favorite time of year so when Kristin asked me to come over to guest blog, I knew instantly that my topic would have to be about all things summer! Iv’e always said my blog is a “love letter” to the life I live with my husband Mr. Blue, so I thought I’d give the Ten Scenic Drive readers a glimpse into some of our summer essentials. 

1. Outdoor Parties. Hopefully wherever you are, you’re fortunate enough to have great summer weather! I live in Southern California, so when summer comes along it’s a rarity that we eat any meals indoors. There is nothing like dressing up your backyard, cooking a gorgeous meal and eating under the stars. 

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2. Camping Trips. I should clarify that I don’t really “camp” (much to my husbands disappointment) I glamp- where glamour meets camping! It’s my version of “compromising”... he gets to make a tent and roast marshmallows, but I get my air mattress, running water and *fingers crossed* a bathroom (I mean that’s not too much to ask, right?!)

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3. Beach Breaks. I live a few blocks from the beach, so dipping my toes in the water isn’t always a “special occasion” but it never fails to make my day. I think no summer could be complete without beating the heat in some form of body of water. 

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4. Bikinis. From the months of June-September you wont find me without a at least one bathing suit in my bag/car/or even under my everyday clothes. 

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5. Pizza. I mean. Come on. Pizza is good anytime of year, but its especially spectacular during the summer season, I don’t know why- but I am pretty sure there is something scientific about it. ;)

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I hope you enjoyed some of my summer faves, feel free to stop over and say “hi” to me over at The Pink and Blue Blog to see my other daily inspirations about food, fashion, design and fun things that fascinate! 

xoxo

Ms. Pink

White Hot Summer

With Memorial Day weekend behind us, it is now fashionably acceptable to break out all of your white dresses and pants! (Although I definitely do not abide by this rule and have been sneaking in white jeans for the past few months). But anywho, quite the contrast to all of the super bright colors everywhere, white is incredibly airy and refreshing - superskinny or wideleg jeans or the perfect little white dress - all great for those summer backyard bbq's, beach days and patio happy hours. Accessorizing is the name of the game and a little white provides a great canvas for some colorful jewels, neon nails, a preppy navy blazer or that bronzed summer glow!

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Beach Party

In my book Memorial day weekend is the official start of summer. Bring on the half-day Friday's, BBQ's, concerts, weekend get-a-ways and beach days! Spring seems to have just past us right by here in Columbus and the wintry rain we've been having the past few months has quickly turned into sunshine and 85 degree days. Which is AWESOME. Even though my job requires me to have swimsuits on my mind all year round, this time of year has got me seriously craving some new beach wear! Two brands I am crushing on this season are Sea Folly and Princesse Tam Tam. Their suits are adorable and their look books make me want to get myself to the beach as soon as possible (and also to the gym)!

Sea Folly

Princesse Tam Tam

Images via Sea Folly & Princesse Tam Tam