How to Make a Blue & White Outfit Look Fresh

I've said it before and I say it again: I. Love. These. Shorts. It's such a struggle to find shorts and then to find polka dot ones that fit like a dream - this is a real unicorn here, folks. Last time, I wore a red white and blue outfit but this time I wanted to switch it up and breath some freshness into the tried & true combo of blue and white. So pops of pink! This simple and easy color combo feels so new and fun! It also doesn't hurt to mix 2 simple prints: stripes and polka dots #FTW.  

I've also worn this peplum top here tucked into a midi but I resisted the urge for this outfit. As a pear shape, I've always been a little hesitant to wear more fabric on my hips but I've seen many bloggers embrace it and rock it. Color Me Courtney (one of my favorites!) rocks the peplum well. 

Another little surprise factor of this outfit is my beloved watermelon purse (also worn to the beach here). Everyone went gaga for fruits this summer and rightly so! I kinda feel like a little girl again wearing this purse, especially when putting my heart-shaped sunglasses in it and then the only thing in my purse is my wallet, a mirror and lipstick. It's like playing dress-up all over again! 

I wore this outfit on date night and we had the loveliest time. We walked through Chinese Gardens to take these photos (and the sun kept playing hide & seek, driving me crazy trying to get continuity with the photos!). We also played the how-many-monitor-lizards-do-you-spy game. Spoiler Alert: Stephen always wins. I have no idea how he can spot these lizards camouflaged so well! It doesn't help my cause that these suckers are SO BIG. Then we finally tried the hot pot restaurant that's been on our list forever. It was soooo good and we ate so so so so so much beef. We also made friends with the owners who were so incredibly sweet. Great outfit, great night in my opinion! 

What was on your last date night's itinerary? Have you discovered an quick, easy way to freshen up an outfit? 

Shorts, Top & Shoes: Thrifted | Purse: Abaday | Earrings & Sunglasses: Bugis Market | Bracelet: Lovisa 

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Beach Hair Don't Care (Bali Day 3)

This top. Le sighhh… The bright floral embroidery detail drew my eyes in the moment I saw it. I think it's so so so so gaw-ge-ous. I have to pass this little outside kiosk on my way to work and they sell all kinds of tops like this in a variety of colors. I want. them. all. I was hesitant to buy it because it was a little more than I wanted to spend but I just HAD to have it. And as you know, I've been really drawn to embellished white clothing. No regrets whatsoever. 

While selecting the top was a careful purchase, these shorts were definitely an impulse buy. Oddly enough, my blog doesn't really reflect this but I have an obsession with mint-colored clothing. I think I could wear only mint clothing for a week with all that I have in my closet. It's just so refreshing and clean looking. I saw these shorts and the lace detail tickled me pink mint. I used to hate wearing shorts because I hated my legs for a long time. Luckily, I've obviously grown out of that because 1) it's waaaaaaay too hot in Singapore not to wear 'em and 2) there are way too many cute shorts on the market to not get in on the fun! 

Even though our 1st two days in Bali had been superb, I think day 3 was absolute perrrrr-fect-ion. Woke up late, got a 3-hour long massage package (for $15!!!), ate the most delicious - and huge - lunch of my favorite American Chinese food (which is surprisingly very very hard to find in Asia, go figure), shopped a little (I caved and splurged on two tie dyed dresses  from a boutique - I can't wait to show 'em to y'all!) and then spent the rest of the afternoon and evening at the beach. My favorite part of these photos are the tiny little silhouettes of the surfers that come out at sunset. It was such a beautiful beach and we had so much fun! I can't wait to go back to Bali! 

Any holiday plans this summer? I wanna hear about it! :) 

Shorts: H&M | Shirt: Street Vendor, Singapore | Swimsuit top: Victoria's Secret (old) | Sunglasses: Bugis