Summer Essentials: Life's A Beach

Diane from The Chic Life

How are all my lovely fashion and Fifi's lovers doing this week? Is summer treating you well? I hope you are all enjoying vacations and time in the sun. How is your summer wardrobe holding up? Well there is still time to perk it up and make additions to your beach bag. Of course you can find those additions at Fifi's just like Diane at The Chic Life, who made a major score this weekend. What has been your recent score? Send me your pic and I will feature you on the blog. Don't ya want to show off your fab find?

Now onto the real important stuff...what to pack for that the beach. As I have mentioned in Fun in the Sun post and Summer Essentials you are going to need a few basics like the flat sandal, sunglasses, maxi dress, and a great hat. It is time to add to that list.

Every beach trip needs a beach bag or just an oversized bag that you carry around all of your beach essentials and goodies but can double as your handbag for times out to eat and the summer nights. You can always carry an extra bikini for a late night swim.

Why just get a beach bag...when you can carry an over-sized handbag?

The beautiful thing about the beach is being able to walk off the beach slip on a tunic and be ready to for the next adventure for your day. And no one is going to judge you because of it, we all want to be comfy and relaxed...no need to be fussy. Grab a tunic throw it in your bag. Put it on. Seat yourself on a deck with a drink. It is as easy as that. The great thing about a tunic, it can be an official tunic, or it could be an over-sized top or a short summer dress. Make it your own and find it at Fifi's.

How easy would it just be to just throw one of these on?

So you know to pack your oversized sunglasses and handbag, swimsuit, sandals, maxi dress, big hat, and tunic. What more can a girl need? I would say an easy tee and a pair of classic shorts.

How comfy are these looks?

Well there are the basics for your summer beach trip! Head to Fifi's and get all packed up. Until next week my fashionistas.

Summer Essentials: How To Pack

As we continue into sweet summer time (can you hear the Will Smith song in your head now? Or how about the Kenny Chesney one?) we are all planning and dreaming of the beach. Even with mini trips on the weekend the biggest dilemma is always, how do I pack...what should I wear? 


Let us start with the hardest question (in my opinion): How do I pack for a trip? I found this great resource on Pinterest that led me a blog called A Pair and A Spare. The author of this blog talks about packing light and we all know we want to pack light going to the beach. That is the hardest thing for me because when I try to pack light I always end up forgetting something. What is great about this infographic it gives you a break down even to your shoes. 

So here is the breakdown of how you should pack according to this inforgraphic and I hope you find it as helpful as I do. I am so grateful to have stumbled across it. 

Step 1: Check the climate & culture Obviously a big factor in your packing is going to be your destination. 

Step 2: Gather basics As in everyday life, good basics are the foundation of a versatile travel wardrobe.

Step 3: Add key color palette items Choose a color palette for a few additional pieces. This reduces the likelihood of having mismatched outfits. Depending on what I have in my wardrobe I usually add a maxi skirt (great for travelling), long sleeved shirt, a few mini skirts and a pair of shorts in my chosen color palette. You can of course choose a couple of colors for your palette, just try to make sure they are all compatible.

Step 4: Rationalize Shoes Shoes are the most bulky part of your luggage and if you can restrict the number of shoes you take with you, life will be much easier. But you don’t want to feel like you lack shoes either – I usually take one pair of classic black patent heels (maybe a second pair if I am going somewhere dressy), a pair of ballet flats, ankle boots, a pair of comfortable shoes like converse and a pair of gladiator sandals.

Step 5: Complete with Accessories Pick accessories that you can use with multiple outfits and occasions with will cut down on how much you need to pack.

Hope this helps when it comes with packing your bags and jet-setting to your summer vacation. Next week I will post on the best items to take with you to the beach. And of course if you don't have these summer packing essentials I suggest you head to Fifi's immediately! This way you are getting fabulous designer pieces for a faction of the price and you won't be cutting into your vacation piggy bank. 

Summer Essentials: Fun in the Sun

I missed blogging for you all last week. I hope you all had a really fabulous Memorial Day and were able to look great while enjoying your long weekend.Have you picked up any summer essentials from Fifi's mentioned in the last post? Please post them and share. I am back with some summer essentials for your wardrobe be sure to hit up Fifi's this week to add to your closet.

Flat Sandal
Flip-flops are great and so are wedges but sometimes you need a bit more dressy than a pair of Rainbows and well sometimes you need a pair flats to wear...especially when that summer dress is already the perfect length and you don't want it any shorter.

Sunglasses
This is a no-brainer, as I mentioned in an earlier post Fifi's carries designer sunglasses. So ladies ditch those generic superstore sunglasses for a that designer pair you've been eying for a fraction of the price. You will not regret it.

Juicy Couture $60 per pair

White Pants
Who remembers the White Hot post? It was all about what else but wearing white this summer, easy enough. Well if you don't want to wear all white at least wear a pair of great white pants (or shorts) and pair it with a brilliantly bright top.

Okay ladies I want to see your summer looks! Tell us what you bought at Fifi's and how you wore it for that perfect day in the sun. We want to see you in that great find!