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Happy July! Time is moving so quickly; I don’t know how it’s already July. Jake completed his intern year last week, and now he starts his first day of his anesthesiology training today. He has 3 more years of residency left. With summer in full swing, I’m excited to share this months “back to basics” post highlighting one of my favorite items of the season: summer bags. Ever since I was a teenager, bags have easily been my most favorite accessory. I am not sure why, but I have always been obsessed with them. Summer bags are also my favorite because they’re fun to change up with a tassel. When summer rolls around, one of the things I’m most excited to get out is my bags. I especially get excited to bring out my straw bags, and specifically this bamboo bag. To many of y’all, bags may not be the first ‘basic’ that comes to mind, but summer bags are perfect for finishing off a look and making the whole outfit come together. This bamboo bag has been the “it” bag for several years. Mine is actually a much more affordable version of the original one. I have definitely got my money’s worth.
When we were packing for our Rosemary Beach vacation, I tried to focus on not bringing too many bags this time. This bamboo one was the first to be packed because it’s so versatile. It can be perfect with a casual sundress, or even when you’re wearing something that’s in-between. This bamboo bag transitioned my Chicwish ruffle midi skirt into a resort look quickly. This skirt was perfect for a date night on the beach. We explored the area near The Pearl, which was walking distance from our Airbnb. After taking many pictures in this skirt, I realized I had it on backwards #bloggerproblems. Luckily I noticed it in time to get a few of it on correctly. This is one of my favorite skirts because it can be changed up so many ways. It runs true to size. It always gives me total salsa dancer emoji vibes.
What are your favorite summer basics?
This is how my skirt was during the first half of the photos.
LOVE this gorgeous outfit! The earrings just make it! And lol about the skirt. 🙂
xoxo A
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Aww thanks girl. Hahahah I know. Jake never notices when I have my outfit on wrong.
You look cute!! And I love your bag 😉
Jennifer
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Thanks so much friend. I love this bag.
That bag is so versatile Courtney! You have used it to good effect in a lot of posts for completing your outfts ! Glad it was affordable too. The skirt is fabulous, i really like the ruffles and hi to lo cut . Oh Jake, your wife looks so much better with the skirt on correct way around!! It was an easy mistake to make though. Definitely a great look for date night on the beach. Happy Tuesday , Terri xo.
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Thank you so much, Terri! I have really gotten my moneys worth. Aww thank you. Ugh I know, men! They never notice when outfits are on wrong. Glad i could fix it intime to take a few more photos.
That’s too cute about having the skirt on backward. Bob would probably say, “I noticed, but just thought you liked it that way.” HA! I do love that skirt though.
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Hahah I know! Jake never notices when I have something noticeably on wrong. One time my two front buttons were open on my dress and he didn’t notice. I noticed after previewing the photos on my camera when we were already gone.
Really love the ruffles on this skirt and your fun earrings!
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Thanks so much, Monika!
I love the whole ensemble! Looks gorgeous on you. I found the bag on Amazon. Do you know if you got the large or small one? I can’t believe it’s sooo cheap. It looks like it would be hundreds of dollars.
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Aw thank you so much, Christie! You are so sweet. It is the size small.:) I have a direct link for the exact one on this post. It really does look so much more expensive than it is.