Spring is in full swing but the 90+ temperatures this week hint that summer is on its way! This time of year is exciting yet tedious for me. The weather teases and the beach beckons, but instead I am stuck inside the classroom worrying about finals, projects and that last lousy writing assignment. In just a few more weeks, those beach and river days will be a reality!!! Despite needing to trudge through the last few weeks of responsibility, I can still get my wardrobe ready for those coming SUNdays, FUNdays. Here are a few of my spring and summer finds!

Overalls Part 3! Yes, I had a lot of fun last year dip dying and blinging up overalls, but this year I found an off-the-shelf light-wash pair that I LOVE!! All I did was cut off the long legs and roll up the hem. They remind me so much of the ones I wore as a kid. I plan to wear them with another childhood favorite (a pair of salt water sandals!) and a cute and simple baby pink shirt that has delicate lace on the hem of the sleeves. The perfect outfit for a day at the lake!

The second piece I found was a flirty romper that is navy blue with scattered gray and turquoise flowers. This is perfect for a simple summer day and can also be used as a swimsuit cover-up! There are no rules to how you wear a romper so just have fun when you’re wearing it! This romper was only $4.99 at Thrift Town!

Need something casual to wear for a day at the river? Then this is perfect! I found a pair of white drawstring shorts at Thrift Town but had no idea what to do with them! They were longer and kind of had the “mom” vibe going on; so I hemmed them (twice) and made them into a pair of slouchy shorts! I love them because they are super comfortable! I added a graphic tee I got from Thrift Town and a sunhat…taa-daa….great outfit for a day at the river. The shorts were $1.99 and the shirt was $2.99!

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Camilla Ahlquist is a second year Business Marketing college student who lives in Northern California. Camilla is enthusiastic about thrifting which allows her to affordably combine her unique sense of style and creativity with the latest fashion trends! Camilla also enjoys DIY projects, drawing, tennis and soccer.