Spring "officially" starts in 11 days (March 20th), but it's summer I'm really interested in, TBH. (You?!) And we've got many weeks to go until the warm weather truly hits. So here are five beachy-inspired accessories to keep you in that summer state of mind, even when you're putting on 20 layers to go outside... yet again!
1. A FRESH PHONE CASE
These will make you smile (and *maybe* even inspire some carefree vacation vibes) whenever you look down at your phone, even when you're stuck at the office.
Summer garden, beachy keen, cats and ice cream, black palms, tropical happy hour, pink lemonade
2. THE CLEVER PIN
Pop one (or a few!) of these on your favorite jacket now, and then tack them onto your beach tote once the hot weather hits.
Beach chair, shark, mercat, palm tree, Popsicle, flamingo
3. THE ESSENTIAL DAY-OFF TOP
Whether you're lounging with family and friends, running errands, or making a mad dash to the beach, you'll want to wear one of these supercool tops.
Beach, please; vacation destinations; watermelons; palm trees; mermaid bodysuit
4. THE GRAB-AND-GO ESPADRILLES
Slip these on and you'll automatically look (and feel) like you're headed for an island vacay.
Navy palm trees, pointy-toe leather, white slides, gingham lace-up, studded pink suede sandals
5. THE DAY-TO-NIGHT BEACH BAG
Clutches and totes for your every summer beach need—the traveling part, the lounging part, the partying part.
Tropical, surfer girl, life's a beach, Tulum-inspired, pom-poms
xoxo, Heather
P.S. Shirt, Premonition (similar here and here); jeans, H&M (similar); slide loafers, J. Crew.
Photograph by Tom Schelling