{do} mix and match your bathing suit separates
the simple, yet intricate, crochet-like detail of the back of this boho meets sexy bikini top makes it one of our favorite victoria's secrete swim finds. a nice, white bathing suit top is a good essential to have, used to mix and match with your favorite bottoms. the front is really pretty too, but it seems only necessary that the back gets its own five minutes of fame. plus, the front wasn't really appropriate for the days we spent at the beach with our extended family, and body surfing the waves, so maybe it's not for here either ;) now you're dying to see it, aren't you? hehe! for more of our beach essentials, you can check out this post from last week!

Victoria's Secret Bikini Top (similar one that we LOVE) | Cheap Monday Tee Shirt via Urban Outfitters

a DIY dress

{do} hike up your pleated, maxi skirt.   what does one wear to meet Bravo Andy (Cohen) at Bethesda's Front Row event?  a DIY dress, if you're me.  and no, i'm not a master seamstress, i was just apparently feeling extra creative on this joyful day of getting to meet Andy, and decided to wear a skirt as a dress.  ever since the madness began back in february, when i bought anything and everything Missoni for Target i could get my hands on, this Missoni (for Target) maxi skirt has hung in my closet, pretty much just collecting dust.  we all have those untouched pieces hanging in our closets, right?  the reason this super cute skirt hasn't had any action though is because i just don't enjoy the way it hangs as a skirt, or maybe i've just become bored of it.  either way, i decided to hike it up, and i made myself a dress.  i enjoy it's new length, it's chevron pleats, and the simplistic-chic look it creates.   

Missoni for Target Maxi Skirt | BCBG Wedges | Zara Mini Shopper | Stella & Dot Jewlery

"it's not about what you wear, it's about how you wear it" (yes, i just quoted myself.)