Talkin' Totes

look 1:  tote (Hayden Reis c/o how cute is this PINEAPPLE TOTE), vest (Old Navy see Similar), sweater (Gap), shirt (J.Crew), denim (Dl 1961 ON SALE), boots (Sorel c/o), pears (Pink Pineapple Shop c/o), shades (Gucci)
look 2:  tote (Hayden Reis c/o), gingham (Target UnDER $25), bikini (JCrew), hat (HM, see Similar), sneaks (Converse)

Almost 'Tis the season for travel & gift giving.  It sounds insane but I'm already making my gift guide lists for the crew in my life.  These Hayden Reis totes are indeed making an appearance on such lists.  Durable as hell, cute as all get out, and about as multifunctional as a tote can get, I'm a big ol' fan of these Totes (how cute is this Sale HEART tote).  Think your Mom, MIL, sis, gal pal, sis-in-law, or even the Kiddies (my gals put their seashells and beach buddies in these when we go to my folks in FLA).  And when I tell you it's the carry on of all carry on's--I'm not lying.   Don't kill me for already talking holiday, but I'm telling you, it's gonna sneak up on us before we know it!  Alright gang, make sure to check out some of my fave totes below and make it a great start to your week!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Fish Hook

 tote (Hayden Reis c/o), gingham (Target (Men's) ONLY $25), bikini (J.Crew see similar HERE, HERE ON SALE, HERE ON SALE, DOTS ON SALE), sneaks (Chucks), hat (HM, love THIS NEON VERSION), shades (Banana Republic want THESE), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), watch (Michael Kors)

When I spotted this Hayden Reis Tote, sucker had to be mine.  Reminding me of afternoons on the boat with my dad as a child, this Tote Made From Sailcloth is not only adorable, but is crazy functional AND virtually indestructible by way of rain, sand, etc.  She's available locally at Monkee's or online HERE (my gals especially love these precious Sea Shell Pouches, although let's not kid ourselves, they're more often than not used for squinkies, barbies, and other sheer kid randomness).  

Few quick tidbits...favorite pool/beach coverup of the moment...a Men's Button Down--super lightweight and roomy enough for my liking, I sport them constantly!  Secondly, when trying to find a "similar" for my J.Crew suit pictured above, stumbled on some Superb Bathing Suit Sales (think spots, stripes, and anchors).  Lastly, hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on 8/3-so if you're lounging indoors today--take a gander at My Picks HERE.  Ok, think that about sums it up for our Saturday---hope you all enjoy the outdoors be it dockside, beachside, poolside, or farmside like we plan to do (my Floridian mother wants a little 'farm' infused in her visit so we're going berry picking with the little ladies).   Y'all enjoy your weekend and make it a good one!  Feel free to shop some totes and swim below!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem