Date Night Look: Bonfire

Well ladies, I don't know about you but I don't think there's anything more romantic than spending the night cuddled up next to someone by the fire. The summer nights tend to cool down on the coast so bonfire's on the beach or in someone's backyard are a pretty regular thing. They're also the perfect setting for a date night with someone new. Bonfire's usually mean a gathering of a few people so you and your date can get to know each other without putting the pressure on, but sitting around a fire roasting marshmallows can also be intimate. It's one of my favorite ways to get to know someone or to catch up with my old friends.

For my bonfire look above I kept it casual but pretty. Denim shorts and a loose fitting, off the shoulder sweater are comfortable but sexy at the same time. Keep your jewelry low key and your shoes low to the ground (you can probably get away with wedges if you're not going to be on the beach, but you still want to be comfortable). Leave your hair loose and wavy (NO HAIRSPRAY - you're spending the night near an open flame) and your makeup simple. Remember your best accessory, especially when meeting someone new - your smile!  

Accessory Style: Beach Party

The summer sun hasn't been shining the past few days here on the Jersey Shore, but things are supposed to brighten up over the weekend. I for one love nothing more than a beach party on a beautiful day. Though most days that I spend at the beach I only wear a bathing suit, cover up and a pair of shades, beach parties call for a different kind of attire. Even if you're only attending a casual occasion, it's still a chance to look your best. So show off your style. make sure you accessorize those cute cover-ups! If you're going to be in the sand make sure you wear flat sandals so you spend the day having fun instead of trying to walk without falling on your face. I'd keep everything else kind of casual, and make sure you have a beach tote with everything you need for the day/night. Jewelry can be a tough one, in this case. If you're actually going to be spending a ton of time in the sand and the ocean I'd skip the jewelry, it might get ruined or lost. However, if it's more of a tiki bar or beach house party go for the jewels. Keep things to a summery beach theme, like the starfish ring and turquoise earrings above. Just remember to take them off if you decide to go for a swim!