Back to School Style Guide

 Put away your bikinis, grab your gym clothes and sharpen those number 2's! Back to school time has arrived. But who says back to school can't be fun? It's a whole new year to change up your look and show everyone your awesome collection of outfits for the Fall. We've got the ultimate guide to spruce up your wardrobe and get that boy in math class to finally notice you.

We've put together some of our favorite back to school looks that will get you super excited for shopping class! 

Vintage 80s Sunflower Romper

 Every girl loves a good romper, especially one that looks like a mini dress! This bright sunflower print is a great throwback to the 90s and has a comfy casual fit without being too basic. Perfect for your first day back!

Vintage 70s Striped Sweater

Having a comfortable sweater is essential for the Fall, but why be boring with solid colors? This sweater has colorful stripes throughout with metallic threading to give it some flare. 

Vintage Pink Striped Baja

 Vintage baja's are popular amongst many guys and girls 
and can be worn in various different ways.

Vintage 90s Distressed Overalls

Feel effortlessly cool in a pair of distressed denim overalls. Wear a tube top, rock tee, or if you're feeling risky a bandeau underneath to finish off the look.

Vintage 90s Grunge Floral Romper

This super cute romper has the sweetest ditzy floral print. Add a denim jacket with black ankle boots for an edgy grunge look.

Vintage 90s Tote Bag

Don't forget that you'll need a bag large enough to fit all your books and necessities. This one has a unique tribal print in various colors and will go with just about anything.

Vintage 80s Floral Sweater

Who says Lisa Bonet sweaters couldn't come back into style? This cute and comfy slouchy sweater is great for cooler days and can be paired with shorts or some denim pants.

Vintage 90s Army Jacket

This vintage army jacket is a great layering piece. It's lightweight, comfy and is an authentic US Army issue that will never go out of style!

Vintage 70s Polka Dot Blouse

Looking for last minute outfit ideas? This vintage polka dot button down is super cute and easy to throw on. Pair it with some denim for a relaxed carefree look.

Vintage 90s Floral Romper

The more the merrier! A girl can never have enough rompers in her closet. This one's got really adorable tiny white flowers throughout and is just the sweetest.

Vintage 70s Pendleton Blazer

Look super chic with this checkered blazer. It's a great throwback to Clueless and can be worn casually or with some black pants for a classic look.

Vintage 80s Peplum Mini Dress

Feeling like dressing up for the day? Then this is the dress for you! It's got a super cute ruffle peplum mini skirt and a beautiful rose print throughout that will surely turn heads.

So grab your books and head on in to school with a new wardrobe and a fresh start!
xoxo

India in Portugal!

Lotus Girl, India, recently spent a couple of weeks in the Algarve, located in the south of Portugal. Just twenty minutes from the ocean. this is a place where time stands still. Farmers handpick figs and old ladies peer out of doorways, watching people go by. Being so close to the coast, the seafood, as well the sights were amazing! 

Hand painted bench 

Roman Bridge in Tavira

Fresh squid and fish from an open air market in Olhao

Local honey

"The sea is mine, the sea is yours, the sea is ours, 

the sea is everybody's, the sea is nobody's."

Sunset in the Portuguese hills

Fig and cheese salad

Enjoying the delicious coffee...

...and fresh prawns

 These tiled buildings were everywhere

On the ferry to the beach 

Our neighbor who came to visit often!

 The perfect reading spot

This gorgeous restaurant used to be someone's house 

Hope you enjoyed my little taste of Portugal!

XO India

Ode to the Bikini

In 1946 French engineer Louis Réard introduced an outfit "smaller than the world's smallest swimsuit." It was named after the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll and became a huge hit! It remains popular to this day amongst women of all shapes, sizes and decades...and the men aren't complaining either!

Take a look at the best bikini moments throughout the years 

How can we forget the memorable babes in the 1965 beach party flick Beach Blanket Bingo.

Here are some other gorgeous gals in their two pieces...

and what about the classic surfer chicks...

We definitely cannot forget the famous bombshells who rocked their bikini bods in movies and photoshoots...

 Marilyn Monroe in her retro bikini

  Brigitte Bardot being gawked by men while strolling in her two piece

Sharon Tate in an adorable floral print

The gorgeous Raquel Welch doing what she does best...

Farrah Fawcett traded her popular red one piece for this sexy bikini

 The world's first supermodel Janice Dickenson

 Ursula Andress's famous bikini in the 1962 Dr. No film

 Halle Berry rocked her own version in 2002's Die Another Day

Kate Moss introduced the heroin chic look in her Calvin Klein ads by sporting the itty-bitty bikini.

 Tyra Banks rose to fame with her sizzling Sports Illustrated magazine covers.

Demi Moore stunned everyone with her body in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.

Taylor Swift has a super feminine retro-inspired style so she's no stranger to changing it up 

with some high-waisted bikini bottoms.

So ladies, go grab your bikini and head on down to the beach before summer's over!