Getting Ready for Summer with TKEES

Blouse: Zara (On Sale!) Also Similar / Jeans: JCrew / Sandals: TKEES (c/o)
Watch: Movado / Earrings: Bauble Bar / Purse: Tory Burch

Summer is in full swing and one accessory I can't live without is a great pair of flip flops! Flip flops are literally the best and you need a pair that can be easily paired with dresses, shorts, jeans, swimsuit, etc! Flip flops have come such a long way as they come in such a variety of colors and styles. Flip flops have gotten a major update and TKEES is one brand that does not disappoint! 

TKEES are leather sandals and are minimalistic, comfortable, and simple. I ordered both the Juniper and Lavender color. While I really like the Juniper sandal for its simplicity I absolutely love the lavender flip flop. They come with a twist in the front which adds the perfect detail. I can't wait to pair these flip flops with a white dress down at the shore this weekend!

Thank you to TKEES for sponsoring this post.

10 Best Lightweight Jackets You'll Wear All Summer

Embroidered Jacket: Zara / T-Shirt: BP / Jeans: JCrew (40% off Today!)
Purse: Saint Laurent / Watch: Movado / Heels: Old (Similar)

During those cool summer evenings a light jacket is one of the best accessories to keep handy. Now a days there is so much variety and styles available - from embroidered jackets, denim jackets, trenches and more. This embroidered jacket from Zara is beautiful with its lightweight feel and long puffy sleeves. My favorite part about this jacket is the tie closure with the tassels. Dress it up or down you can wear it so many different ways!

10 Best Lightweight Jackets You'll Wear All Summer

1. Embroidered Jacket by Zara
2. Classic Denim Jacket by JCrew
3. Bomber Jacket by Express
4. Leather Jacket by Madewell
5. Trench Coat by Club Monaco
6. Moto Jacket by Anthropologie
7. Utility Jacket by Madewell
8. Quilted Jacket by Burberry
9. Floral Kimono by Anthropologie
10. Slouchy Blazer by Mural

Stepping into the Perfect Gold Sandals with JustFab

Ruffle Top: Target (Under $25!) / Jeans: JCrew / Sandals: JustFab (c/o)
Handbag: Santorini (Similar and Similar) / DFTI: Earrings (Similar)
Watch: Movado / Sunglasses: Sperry (Similar)

One of my favorite trends this summer is the flat sandal. Not only are they so comfortable but they are super trendy! These sandals from JustFab are the perfect piece to take from daytime to a night out! You can honestly wear these sandals to dress up a pair of jeans like I did or pair them with your favorite summer dresses! I know I will be rocking these sandals all summer long!

When JustFab asked me to partner with them I took a look at their website and instantly fell in love with all their styles!  JustFab is the leading fashion-subscription e-commerce site and lifestyle brand via an engaging and personalized shopping experience. It all beings by taking a 60 second fun style quiz. Afterwards, members receive a personalized selection of new styles on the first of each month in their private online boutique. JustFab offers shoes, handbags, jewelry and a full collection of clothing (they do it all!). Additionally, if you become a VIP member you get even more exclusive benefits such as member-only pricing on all full-priced styles, exclusive JustFab faves and access to private sales and special collections!

Thank you to JustFab for sponsoring today's post.

Little White Dress in Santorini

White Dress: Rails (Also here and here)
White Sneakers: Sperry
Straw Bag (from Santorini, Similar)
Earrings: DFTI Boutique (Similar)
Sunglasses: Sperry (Similar)
Watch: Movado

Right before we left for our vacation to Mykonos and Santorini I found this gorgeous little white dress at a local boutique called ElleLauri. ElleLauri is a is an affordable, lifestyle women’s fashion boutique in Center City Philadelphia. It's the best place in the city for unique pieces that you know no one else will have! This dress is called the Sansa dress and is made by a company called Rails and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. It's the perfect dress for vacation (especially Greece) and I thought it would go great with the white buildings and blue domes that Santorini has.

To go along with the white dress I bought fun blue tassel earrings from a local boutique named DFTI and I can't wait to wear them again! I also have to talk about one of my favorite purchases from Santorini which is the beautiful straw bag that I found in one of the boutiques while we were taking a stroll through the cute small shops in Fira. As soon as I saw the bag I knew had to have it for the summer! I love that the bag has colorful tassels and that it goes with just about anything! I can't wait to use it again for our beach trip at the end of the month!

A Travel Guide to Santorini, Greece

Santorini, Greece has been one of those magical places that have been on my bucket list since for years. Santorini is the famous place where the white washed homes are tucked away in the hills where you can view the most beautiful sunsets. After being on Santorini for five days and four nights I can honestly say that it is even more beautiful in real life. From the blue domes, to bougainvillea flowers, to the most perfect sunsets - every corner of Santorini is a breathless moment and an Instagram picture worth taking.

First off, let's get to know Santorini and it's beautiful towns. The most popular places in Santorini and where you will most likely stay are Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, or Oia. Fira is the capital of Santorini which flows into Firostefani. The next town from Firostefani is Imerovigli. The last town is Oia. There are also many more towns outside of these. To get around Santorini we rented an ATV (which our hotel dropped off at our hotel for us) and ventured out. One of our favorite towns we visited was the old town of Pyrgos. You may have also heard of the term "Caldera" which is a large depression surrounded by the walls of a volcano. Our hotel faced the Caldera which was breathtaking!

WHERE TO STAY IN SANTORINI

Hotels can be quiet expensive but they are worth the splurge! We stayed in Firostefani at the beautiful Homeric Poems. The reason we chose this location was that it is outside of the crazyness that Fira has to offer but yet it is close enough that you can walk to Fira in about 10-15 minutes. It is a beautiful hotel and there are different room options depending on what you want. Our room was gorgeous with the most beautiful view of the Caldera. The view of the sunset in the evenings was unreal.

White Dress: Rails / White Sneakers: Sperry
Straw Bag (from Santorini, Similar)
Earrings: DFTI Boutique (Similar)

Dress: Tularosa / Sneakers: Sperry

Tank: JCrew / Leggings: Nike / Sneakers: Nike

WHERE TO EAT IN SANTORINI

You can't go wrong with any of the places at Santorini honestly. All the food is so fresh and every single meal we had was amazing! Homeric Poems has an amazing breakfast so we ate out for lunch and dinner each day.

Here are my top favorite places:

Aktaion (Firostefani)
Lucky Souvlaki (Fira)
Palia Kameni (Cocktails - Fira)
Scala (Oia)
Pito Gyros (Oia)
Ammoundi Fish Tavern (Oia)
Kantouni (Pyrgos)

WHAT TO DO IN SANTORINI

Explore the small cobblestone alleys in Fira and Oia

Go on a sailing tour - Our hotel booked a sunset sailing tour which lasts 5 hours through Spiridakos with a few stops that includes snorkeling, swimming in the hot springs, and to watch the sunset. They cook you dinner and they had all the wine and beer you want. This was one of our favorite activities.

Hike from Fira to Oia - This is a 7 mile hike which takes about 3 to 4 hours depending on how fast you walk from Fira to Oia. Make sure to get an early start as the sun can be strong around noon and bring water! There isn't many places to stop between Imerovigli and Oia.

Rent an ATV - I think an ATV is the best way to really get to know Santorini. You can rent an ATV for about $35 Euros a day. We drove the ATV to the lighthouse and the beautiful town of Pyrgos.

Walk down to Ammoundi Bay (Fisherman's Tavern) - We walked down the donkey path and had a wonderful lunch down at the bay area at Ammoundi Fish Tavern. 

Wineries - Santos Winery was my favorite with the most spectacular views. 

Watch the Sunset - The most popular place to watch the sunset is in Oia, however, we had the most amazing views of the sunset at our hotel.

Take a Cooking Class - This was an activity we did not get to do but if we had an extra day this is a must-do!

Beach - Explore the different beaches

BEACHES

There are a number of beaches and they are all very different from each other. The Red Sand Beach you have to hike through the rocks to get too. The White Sand Beach is only available by water taxi. My favorite was Kamari Beach which is the only beach I saw with the most beautiful beach bars, hotels, and beach.

TRAVEL TIPS

The best time of year to travel is right before the high season which runs from June to August. We went during a perfect time at the end of May and would recommend this time of year to everyone! The weather was warm and the nights were cool. The island was busy but was not as busy as it gets during those key months

ATV rental for the day is fairly cheap. It cost us about $35 Euros for the day. You do have to make sure to get your international permit before you go to Santorini.