Summer Blush Crush

summer blush crush

lace cold shoulder dress | stud earrings | rose quartz facial roller | panama hat | sunglasses | stone ring | straw circle bag | scrunchie | ruffle swimsuit | bow sandals | belt | circle drop earrings | tassel key chain | bow shorts | mug | pearl embellished bag | lip balm | lace-up sandals | lace dress

While I typically associate the color blush with spring, I have been noticing so many blush pieces lately. I thought it was time to create a color inspiration board with a color I’m crushing on for summer! What I love most about these pieces is that the color varies from the typical blush color. While the blush is present, there are some peachy and mauve tones in these items that make them a little different from the usual blush. I love this contrast and I think it works well for styling outside of the traditional blush season of spring. Here are some of my favorite summer blush crush pieces…

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Must-Have Sundress for Summer

tropical summer sundress

Breaking news, friends. I have found the must-have sundress for summer! This dress was a last minute purchase that I found the night before leaving for California. And boy, am I glad I got it! The print, colors, and fun ruffle hem make this tropical print maxi dress the must-have sundress for summer.

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Reese’s Peanut Butter S’mores

best s'mores recipe copy

Welcome to June, friends! Where is this year going?! With summer just a few weeks away, I am kicking off June with one of my favorite foods of the season: s’mores. And not just any kind of s’more. Reese’s Peanut Butter S’mores.

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Where to Stay in Napa: Andaz Napa Review

andaz napa courtyard

Hi, friends! I hope you all enjoyed your long holiday weekend. We are finally back from our California adventure. And while we had a great time, there is nothing like being home! If you have been following along on Instagram and Instagram Stories (rach.mccarthy), you know that we started in Northern California in Napa and drove down the coast to Santa Barbara and ended our anniversary trip in Palm Springs. I shared my first look from Napa last week on the blog (you can see that post here) but today I’m talking all about where to stay while visiting the Napa Valley: theĀ Andaz Napa.

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Printed Midi Dress in Napa

what to wear in napa

Almost to the long weekend, friends! Today I am sharing my first outfit from our trip and this printed midi dress could not be more perfect for Napa. We started our vacation in Napa, drove down the coast to Santa Barbara and are still enjoying Palm Springs! I picked up this midi dress before we set out on vacation and knew it would be the perfect number for our trip and for the rest of summer, too.

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Summer Watermelon Salad

watermelon summer salad

Summer and Memorial Day are just around the corner and today I am sharing one of my favorite side salads for the summer. We made this easy summer watermelon salad countless times last summer and already once this summer! With only a few ingredients, this summer dish is the perfect compliment for your next BBQ!

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Memorial Day Outfit Inspiration

memorial day outfit inspiration

stripe maxi dress | red stripe earrings | sunglasses | swimsuit with grosgrain ribbon | flag scarf | sun hat | scallop hem tank | red and white scrunchie | patriotic tassel tote | crab crossbody | wrap-around sandals | red bow slides | stripe camp shirt | red lipstick | red beaded drop earrings | beaded bracelet | lace trim midi dress | blue shorts | red shoulder bag | floral water bottle | stripe tote

With the official start to summer not far away, today’s Wednesday Wishes is all about Memorial Day outfit inspiration. Whether you plan to spent it at the pool, at a BBQ or if you are ready to add some patriotic colors and prints to your closet, here are a few of my favorite red, white and blue finds for Memorial Day.

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