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Some days you want to show up to the pool and dive right in, and others you want to just lounge next to it and soak up those rays! It’s still entirely too warm to head to Palm Springs, so I sometimes like to play pretend like I’m hanging out at some luxe hotel on the weekend, complete with my best girl friends and cocktails. We always bring poolside glam in spades with the cute cut-out suits, breezy cover-ups and completely impractical accessories.
I wanted to share a couple of my favorite poolside cocktails, the perfect refreshing boozy concoctions for getting your buzz on…

The Dark & Stormy
2 oz. dark rum (I love Kraken spiced rum)
4 oz. ginger beer
Mix over ice.

The Blue Wave
2 oz. Grey Goose or Belvedere vodka
1/2 oz. blue curacao
4 oz. lemonade
Shake them all up, pour in to an ice-filled glass and garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.

The Pineapple Breeze
1 1/2 oz. tequila (I like Patron)
2 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. lemon juice
1/4 oz. grenadine
Combine, shake, serve over ice. Garnish with a pineapple chunk and cherry.

The Bloody Mary
So classic, ideal for the “morning after” and it even comes with something to nibble on 😉
1 1/2 oz. Grey Goose or Belvedere vodka
4 oz. tomato juice
1/4 oz. lemon juice
a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce
3-4 dashes Tabasco
2 dashes of celery salt (regular salt will work just fine)
a pinch of pepper
Mix everything together in a shaker then strain into an ice-filled glass. Here comes the fun part.. Garnish with olives, a celery stalk, a lemon or lime wedge, fresh herbs, spicy green beans, pickled okra, or whatever other savory thing you can find.

Caftan / Forever 21 // Boy shorts / JcPenney // Heeled sandals / Matisse // Clutch / Pink House // Bracelets / LA Finds // Sunnies / Scarlet Threads Consignment

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

Summer is officially upon us!
Welcome the days spent poolside and at the beach, backyard BBQ’s, picnics and music festivals. One thing I’ve always wanted at my own house is a pool. Growing up, my weekends were spent at the association pool, along with everyone else in the community. We’re just renting right now but I would eventually love to have a place with it’s own pool, or at least to make friends with the neighbors so we can use theirs! As for now, you can find me crashing friend’s houses and hotel pools to get my time in the water (and sunbathing next to it).

I wanted to share 3 ways to wear a sarong, because you need to mix it up a little bit throughout summer to keep your look fresh. Sarongs (or pareos or wraps) are the ideal poolside topper because they’re so versatile. Aside from the obvious swimsuit coverup, they can also be used as scarves or even as a makeshift blanket to sit on in a pinch.

Sarong / Mara Hoffman // Bikini top & swim shorts / JcPenney // Wedges / Kork-Ease / Sunnies // Amazon
This first look offers a bit more coverage. You take an oversized scarf, (this one is from last summer’s Box of Style), hold two of the ends and wrap them across your chest and tie at the back of your neck. Depending on your size and the amount of material in your scarf, this can actually act as a dress for a pool party, or for hitting happy hour after a dip.

Swimsuit / JcPenney (similar) // Sarong / Pool to Party c/o BohoCheri // Sunnies / Amazon
Next up, a more classic take. This works with a longer length scarf, or an oversized one folded in half. I love that you can still show off the upper half of your suit. The one-piece I’m wearing here (my fave swimsuit that I own) has a drape neck and cut-out, which are features I wouldn’t want to hide.

Swimsuit & Sandals / JcPenney // Scarf / Forever 21 // Sunnies / Amazon
Lastly, I was really excited to come across this style on a YouTube video recently. You take opposite ends of the scarf and tie a knot so there is a huge loop in the middle. Put the scarf over your head and slip your arms through so the fabric is behind you and you’re now wearing the scarf like a vest! It’s a great casual cover-up and I loved using a more silky scarf for this look because it drapes beautifully.

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

What’s your favorite type of coverup? A little sundress? A sheer caftan? Share with me below 🙂

Poolside Glam

3 Ways to Wear a Sarong