how i do the beach

i've been rushing around this afternoon throwing on things to wear to the beach. i planned on staying home and sewing for the day but spur of the moment beach trip came about. i don't wear makeup to the beach usually, so i try to up my look with some earrings. I know it sounds weird but i just love earrings..i wear them everywhere along with sunglasses. I own like 10 bathing suits so today i tried on about all of them till i decided to wear the one I have yet to test the waters in. Onward, to the outfit of the day!

[don't mind the silly pictures! i was just like meh..like i said lazyyy day]


♥dress/cover up: old school forever 21; i've had it since i was sixteen. (5 years!)
♥ earrings: forever 21; $3.80
♥ sunglasses: Hot Topic; free with gift card ( i dont know why i was given it)
♥bathing suit: black and white stripe bikini from forever 21. top: $9.80; bottom: $10.80
♥ shoes: Authentic's by Vans $42.50

i found this random picture from our beach camping trip the other night. its hard to tell what is even going on in the picture.


lastly, i love this dress! i must recreate it because i can't afford it!


P.S. do you all live near the beach? if so whats your favorite beach look? :] i love comments!

xo & love