Tropical Maxi Dress

I am so ready for hot summer days and warm breezy nights and this bright floral maxi dress from Infinity Boutique has got me in major island time mode! Maxi dresses are a perfect packing essential to add in your suitcase when traveling.  They are easy to accessorize, lightweight, and don't take up too much room in your luggage!  

I love the vibrant coral color in this dress which pops against a navy canvas of tropical flowers in the bodice!  The sheer overlay fabric adds a soft whimsical touch and makes a beautiful silhouette of natural light gleaming through.  Add your favorite accessories such as a fun statement necklace, a cute pair of sandals, a straw bag, and a floppy sun hat... and you are vacation style ready!  Don't forget the sunscreen!

What is your "go-to" vacation style?  I would love to hear from you!  I hope you all are enjoying the weekend so far!  Shop this maxi dress from Infinity Boutique and the rest of my vacation style below!  Happy Sunday!

xoxoxoxo,

Hayley 

Tropical Floral Maxi Dress c/o Infinity Boutique

Statement Necklace c/o Chloe & Isabel

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Weekend Beach Style in Santa Cruz

My favorite childhood memories are the times I spent with my family at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during spring break! My mom and dad would pack up the RV and drive out of town late Friday afternoon after my brother, sister, and I were done with school for the week!

If you haven't been to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and are planning a visit to the San Francisco Bay Area, this is a place that cannot be missed, especially if you are looking for a fun family getaway!  The boardwalk is located at 400 Beach Street in Santa Cruz, CA which is about a 75-minute drive from San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Monterey/Carmel area.

There are a lot of fun attractions, rides, events, and things to do at the Boardwalk.  Whether you enjoy relaxing on the beach with a good book, playing video arcade games with the kids, exploring the shops and restaurants on the wharf, or riding the 90+ year old Giant Dipper roller coaster, there is an fun activity for every age!

I love to continue this old family tradition with my kids now.  It's a great time to let loose and act like a kid again!  We enjoy splashing around in the ocean, searching for all kinds of sea-life including the sea-lions, starfish, and crabs, throwing a football on the beach, eating all kinds of fun boardwalk treats such as cotton candy, soft serve ice cream, candied apples from Marini's, and hot dogs on a stick!  I don't worry too much about sugar overload on vacation!  It's all about indulging in the boardwalk experience that makes you feel like a kid again!

There are many places to stay in Santa Cruz.  My family enjoyed staying at the Santa Cruz/Monterey KOA Kampground a few miles south in Watsonville.  It's a great place for kids if you love camping, rv'ing, or cabins and is within 10-15 minute drive to the boardwalk.  There are some other great lodging accommodations you can check out in the local area.  If you are looking to stay in a 4 diamond resort with the comforts of a beach home you may like to try out Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos!

Here are a few of the snapshots I took on our Spring Break weekend at the Boardwalk!  We had so much fun and plan o go back again very soon!

Travel Colorfully!

xoxoxo,

Hayley  

The Sea Swings

My Beach Style - shop below

Under the Boardwalk

The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster built in 1924

Pile of Sea Lions under the Wharf - you can get up close and personal!

View from the Sky Glider above

My Boardwalk Style

My son found this amazing starfish on our morning walk!  The Sea life is plentiful here!

Candied Apples at Marini's Candy Shop - they are celebrating their 100 year anniversary this year!  

Beach Towel Selfie!

Goodbye Santa Cruz!  Best Sunset shot of the weekend!

Spring Break Weekend with Mara Hoffman

What are your plans for this last spring break weekend of 2015?  Well I hope you are getting out and enjoying some beautiful sunny spring weather.  As it begins to warm up more, I have been thinking about bathing suits.  It's been a while since I bought a new bikini and its really hard to envision myself in one right now.  I still have some winter weight to shed off, my legs are as white as a ghost, and I need to get to the gym for some serious toning!  However, all that aside, bikini shopping in the spring is a great source of motivation to get to the gym and shed off those extra pounds!

As for what I'm loving in beachwear right now...Mara Hoffman!  I adore her colorfully designed clothing, swimsuits, and accessories!  This stunning and bright one piece reversible lace up swimsuit is the perfect style for me.  I love the lace up detail on the back of the suit, the higher waist line (a hot returning trend in swimwear right now), and the cut out detail on the sides.  Add a beautiful cover-up such as this Mara Hoffman whisper weight black georgette beach dress.  I love the colorful and vibrant embellishments around at the neckline and back and the draped slit front style which is perfect for any day at the pool or on the beach! 

Don't forget your beach day accessories!  Always wear a hat to protect your face from the damaging rays of the sun as well as plenty of sunscreen!  I love the black bow detail on this straw hat  as well as this one.  Both are perfectly versatile to go with just about anything you wear!  Also, make sure you throw a pair of sunnies in your beach bag!  I have always been a huge fan of the Ray Ban aviators and these ones are my favorite!  Last but not least, pack a cute pair of embellished sandals to complete your beach day look!  Check out the these darling styles here, here, and here!  

Feel free to shop all of my Mara Hoffman picks below as well as some additional beach/resort style accessories!  Enjoy your spring break weekend!  

xoxoxo,

Hayley