4th of July Style

This past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to do a photo shoot with the ever-so-talented Sammie from Wilson Brown Photography. Not only does she take amazing pictures, but we had so much fun the whole day. It was relaxed and laid-back...exactly how every photo shoot should be!

We decided to go to El Matador Beach in Malibu for our all-American inspired shoot. I've always heard how beautiful this place is, with it's huge rock formations and beautiful water, but it wasn't until this weekend that I was finally able to see it for myself. At 7:30 am (on a Saturday no less...) we were up and on our way! With a double shot of espresso of course :) 

Getting to the beach so early gave us great lighting, but it also helped us avoid the crowds on a typical summer Saturday in Cali. If you plan your own trip to El Matador, it's a good idea to arrive early morning while the tide is low. This way you can really see all the beautiful rock formations and caves that make this place truly unique.

Now on to that red, white, and blue style! This Ralph Lauren swimsuit is exactly what I was looking for to get in the 4th of July spirit. The quality of fabric is top notch, making this one of my new favorites. It was so comfortable to wear, and somehow it still looks brand new even after a whole day of shooting at the beach. I think it's safe to say this won't be the last Ralph Lauren suit I add to my closet.

And that flower crown... LOVE! I've been wanting to try my hand at this DIY trend for quite some time, and I finally found the motivation to actually sit down and make one. Now the only problem is that I want to wear it everywhere I go!

 {{Swimsuit: Ralph Lauren// Sunglasses: Aldo// 
Flower Crown: Handmade by me! }}

What's your 4th of July style?!

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