Pineapples, Palm Trees, Pants

 Lilly Pulitzer pants, J.Crew/Diesel tank tops, LOFT jacket, Mossimo sandals, Ray-Ban shades 

 At the beginning of the spring, I justified splurging on a few Lilly Pulitzer items by swearing up and down that I was going to "live in them all summer." And so it begins. =)

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! You can see the rest of my Memorial Day weekend photos here.

Coastline Casual

Tommy Bahama & J.Crew shirts, Calvin Klein jeans, Sperry shoes, Stella & Dot necklace, Oakley sunglasses 

My style is always evolving, and lately it's taken a turn towards casual and relaxed. That might be part of the reason I haven't posted here lately, but mostly it's just because I've moved on to photographing things other than myself. =)

The other night J and I rode bikes down to the beach for a dinner date. After a rainy weekend and a long day at work, an Orange Crush, a cheeseburger, and an unobstructed view of the Atlantic Ocean at Waterman's were just what I needed.

Time Off

I know it's been a long time since I've written here. I've been wrapped up in other things -- work, my new business, and enjoying the beginning of the summer. With everything that's been going on, I haven't had much time for outfit posts, but I hope you'll come visit me on my other blog while I'm gone. I'll be back eventually. =)

Too Long

It's been too long -- almost two months! My lack of posting doesn't indicate a lack of interest in style or this blog, just a lack of time and money. (If you haven't noticed, style blogging often leaves you feeling like you want need all sorts of items you normally wouldn't even think of purchasing.) Since Christmas, I've started a photography business, gotten caught up in lots of projects at work, and been extremely focused on improving my camera knowledge and balancing my budget. Hence, the lack of posts. So it goes. =)

I've also been seriously considering the possibility of merging this blog with my other blog -- Baby, You Can('t) Drive My Car -- because between the new photography business, the personal blog, and this one, I'm not sure how I would keep up. I would love it if anyone would share their thoughts on that (if anyone is even still out there reading after all this time). Has anyone done something similar? Do you like one of my blog names better than the other? Or should I change the name completely?

I leave you with some photographic proof that I still manage to dress myself decently every day...even if I haven't been writing about it. =)

 

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all of my readers and friends a Merry Christmas! Hope your day is filled with family and friends, delicious food, sparkly lights, crackling fires, and at least one cup of eggnog. =) Love, The Coastal Chicster

Winter Bright

Madewell shirt (similar), Ralph Lauren vest (via TJMaxx), Theory jacket (via consignment shop), Target jeans (similar), Diesel boots (old, affordable alternative), Stein Mart scarf (similar), Michael Kors bag (via consignment shop), Tory Burch shades (similar), H&M bow

Is it Christmas already? Everything since Thanksgiving seems like a blur. After a crazy month at work and a whirlwind trip to Chicago last weekend, I'm finally settled in at my parents' house in New Jersey for a long weekend. My plans? Hang out with family, drink hot chocolate, cuddle up with crossword puzzles, give and receive some fabulous gifts, and squeeze in some quality downtime! I'd also like to get some photos organized and fixed up on my computer. I shot a wedding for a friend a few weeks ago, and I'm aiming to get all of her pictures touched up before the year is out.

I hope everyone's gotten their Christmas vacation off to a great start! Happy holidays!! =)

Time Out

Forever 21 jacket, Banana Republic shirt, Old Navy pants, Lucky Brand boots (similar), Cole Haan bag, Fossil belt,  LOFT pin, Michael Kors sunglasses

Sunny, 70-degree December days are perfect for taking a little "time out" at lunch to enjoy a sandwich at the beach. There's hardly anyone around, plenty of parking, and, of course, the ocean. Nothing beats breaking up the work day with a little sun, surf, and sand...especially this time of year when it's pretty much dark by the time I leave my office in the evenings. I guess there's something to be said for unpredictable East Coast weather after all. =)