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The official start of summer is right around the corner (next week, to be exact!) and it feels as though we are in the thick of it here in France. It’s hot and sunny and beautiful, with huge bougainvillea in all the bright colors popping up everywhere. Since we’ve been on two trips that have essentially required a summer wardrobe (Tulum and France), that’s what my suitcase is filled with. I’ve got wide brim hats to keep the sun off my face on the long days we spend out exploring, silk scarves to add a little French touch to my summer dresses, basket bags and totes to use everyday and also wonderful to have for the market, my favorite espadrilles to get dressed up in the evening and of course, a great pair of sunglasses.

If I’m wearing a pair of sunglasses, they’re usually my Ray Ban Clubmaster or my white cat eye. But before we left on our trip, I picked up a few inexpensive oval sunglasses in fun shades like red and yellow. Similar to the cat eye sunglasses, I love the vintage touch they add to a look- very Jackie O! I found a handful of my favorite styles below…

I love the addition of a silk scarf to a cotton summer dress- either simply draped or tied around the neck. If you’re wanting more ways to wear a scarf, I did this post on 8 different looks to create with them. Below are some pretty silk scarves to get you inspired…

By now you all must know my obsession with basket bags and totes- wicker, rattan, seagrass, straw– you name it, I have it! From big to small, there’s one to fit just about all of your needs. I love a mini one for a night out look, while a larger one is great for a carry-all, especially here in France where we frequent the market often. Scroll through my selects below to find my favorite ones online right now…

A big wide-brim hat is an accessory I bring on almost every warm-weather trip. This Cuyana Summer Hat is usually the first one in my bag along with one of my Preston & Olivia hats, usually The Evelyn (they make the most beautiful hats around). I think I’ve worn one or the other almost every single day here in France. Scroll through below to see more of my favorite hats (with many of them on sale now!)…

A great pair of espadrilles are a must for summer- whether they’re the slip-on kind or something with a wedge, you’ll wear them constantly. I have this Castaner pair that I’ve worn and loved so much, I convinced myself that I also needed this blush pair. I’ve rounded up more great espadrille selects below…