The Essentials: June 2014

Decided to try something new for the new month. At the beginning of every month I'll share the essentials we all need to stay fly. It's also serves as my very own personal wish list hehehe. Hopefully this turns into a very cool series that I can keep up with.

My June must have list includes fresh crop tops and uber cool sunnies. Oversized denim and colorful pieces are rocking my world as well as the one piece bathing suit. 

Shop my wants below:

1. J. Crew Carri Cami, 2. Topshop Fedora Hat, 3. FloralCateye Sunglasses, 4. Tory Burch Beach Weekender Tote, 5. Moto Bleach Hallie Hotpants, 6. Freedom Found Collection Fish Earrings, 7. Topshop Turquoise Stone Chain Necklace, 8. Deborah Lippmann in She Drives Me Crazy, 9. J.Crew Capri Scarf, 10. Topshop Palm Frill Crop Top, 11. Notch Strappy Heeled Sandals, 12. Racerback Midi Dress, 13. Soludos Barca Striped Espadrilles, 14. Paisley Print Longline Kimono, 15. Ribbed Crop Tee, 16. Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Yu, 17. Lolita '60s Round Sunglasses, 18. Ashish x Topshop Red Racerback Swimsuit, 19. Moto Vintage Oversized Jacket, 20. Topshop Embroidered Bikini, 21. Elizabeth and James Cynnie Mini Bucket Bag, 22. Nastygal Bad Kids Backpack, 23. Contrast Runner Shorts

Any pieces that you're coveting? Let me know below.

TSB: May Rack Up

May came and freakin' went, a little too quick in my opinion. Crazy weather and lots of causal moments this past month. Here's a recap of what I wore this month: 

Dress: Lanston  Necklace (borrowed): Lab by Laura Busony  Faux Leather Jacket: Topshop  Earrings (borrowed): Lab by Laura Busony  Sneakers: Nike (but love these)  Rings (borrowed): Lab by Laura Busony  Purse: Rebecca Minkoff  Nail Polish: Gosh Cosmetics in Forest Floor (but this amazing too!!)

Dress: Talula via Aritzia (old but love this)  Necklace: Adia Kibur (and love this)  Denim Jacket: Asos (but love this)  Booties: Crown Vintage via DSW  Sunglasses: Asos  Ring: House of Harlow  Purse (borrowed): Shana Luther  Lipstick: Heatwave by Nars

Ring: Thrifted  Necklace: Polaroid necklace by Defy  EarringsAtelier Yumi  Chambray ShirtMadewell (the basic every closet needs)  Purse: Tory Burch (but I love this one)  Leggings: Lyssé  Laces: Hickies

RingVanessa Mooney & Thrifted @ Buffalo Exchange  Necklace: DIY Pendant  Cropped Shirt: American Apparel (but love this)  Head Scarf: Vintage  Jacket: H&M (but try this one)  Skirt: American Apparel (but I love this one)  Laces: Hickies  Sneakers: Vans

TurbanCult Gaia  Earrings: Atelier Yumi  DressExpress  Scarf: Noma  Cuff: Old but love this!  Purse: Coach (old but this is CUTE)  Flats: Birkenstock  Lipstick: Heatwave by Nars

SunglassesRay-Ban  Rings: Vanessa Mooney / Cross Ring (similar here TankFree People  Jacket: Top Shop (but OBSESSED with this)  Necklace: Etsy  Skirt: American Apparel  Shoes: Nicole via DSW  Lipstick: Heatwave by Nars

Sunglasses: Asos  Rings: Thrifted / Capwell + Co TopMink Pink c/o Zappos  Jeans: Levis (ON SALE!) c/o Zappos  Necklace: In God We Trust / My Own  Purse: Tory Burch (but I love this one)  Shoes: Wanted via Zappos  Blush: Torrid by Nars

SunglassesRay-Ban  Rings: Vanessa Mooney / Gifted similar here  Watch: DKNY (similar here)  Bracelet: Atelier Yumi  Top: Addison NY  Track Pants: Gabriella Rocha c/o Zappos  Purse: Tory Burch (but I love this one)  Slip-Ons: Peter Pilotto via Target  Lipstick: Heatwave by Nars

The dresses and the crop tops were my favorite outfits of the month for sure. Although I am leaning towards the crop top more... felt a bit more fierce-r in that. Would love to know which ones you're feelin'. 

Full sail to June ahead!

Photos were snapped by Lydia HudgensHickiesAisha Crespo, and SJ of FashinNY.