The goal of our vacation was to chill and clear our minds for a bit, so I kept my outfits really low-key. Most of what I’m wearing in this picture are pieces that I wore nonstop through the trip. I lived in my cutoffs and the cardigan was necessary for the cooler coast weather. I’m also wearing my MVS (Most Valuable Sandals) of the summer. I purchased these right before I went home and I’m so glad I brought them along. The style is simple, so it pairs well with pretty much everything. On top of that, they’re very comfortable. They were truly tested this summer as I did a lot of walking around, and I even hiked in them during this trip.
I just had to include this shot of my lovely mom. My siblings and I were snapchatting a lot during the trip, and my parents got a kick out of watching our stories each day. My dad even had us download Snapchat on his phone. I asked him if he planned to start snapping and he said he just might! Haha, I can’t even!
Outfit Details: SONOMA life + style cardigan (shop the brand), SONOMA life + style top, Gap denim shorts (shop denim shorts), Rose gold square aviator sunglasses c/o Aeropostale, Steve Madden Donddi sandals, Fossil Erin Satchel | Lips- L’Oreal Le Matte Lip Pen in Made for Matte | photo of me- my sister
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Wow, well done for getting your parents onto Snapchat! Love the sunglasses. It’s always nice to take some chill out time with the parents.
Saskia / girlinbrogues.com
Ha! The fact that you father downloaded Snapchat makes me now feel like I am so behind — I am not even on it at all, lol. But, who knows perhaps I will cave in. Love your relaxed look and I’m sure the MVS made it all the more comfortable. :)
Autumn Wants
I had a very similar mantra on my last vacation. It was all about recharging and simple outfits fit the bill perfectly. Love the photo of you and your mom- so sweet!
xx Nina
Looks like this trip was exactly what you needed! Hope to see you soon!
haha would love to see your dad snapchatting :P
That photo of you and your mom is great!
Your dad is too cute. I don’t even have Snapchat! It seems like more and more people are using it though.