Summer's giving us one last golden lap, darlings β and this week I packed three completely fresh outdoor sets for you. No repeats, no reruns: we're going from an Amalfi-style infinity pool at golden hour, to a misty sunrise meadow full of hot-air balloons, and finishing with wind-in-my-hair at a coastal lighthouse pier. Last week's outdoor edition (Vol. 4) took you yacht decks, sunflower fields and waterfall grottos β so this week I found three places I've never shot before. Which one would you want to be photographed at with me? π
A chic aqua-and-white striped triangle bikini with high-cut bottoms, a sheer white chiffon sarong knotted low on the hips, layered gold necklaces and big hoops β standing at the edge of an infinity pool on a whitewashed villa terrace lined with lemon trees in terracotta pots, the turquoise sea melting into the horizon behind me. Styling notes: stripes are THE story this late-summer β they lengthen the leg and read "old-money Riviera" instantly. Ditch the sandals by the pool edge; gold ankle layers do the talking. Wear it to: any rooftop-pool happy hour where you want to be the main character.
Sunrise, dew on the grass, and a sky full of hot-air balloons lifting off behind me β wearing a lavender-and-peach matching sports bra and high-waist leggings set with a cropped white zip-up slipping off one shoulder, chunky white sneakers and a slim crossbody fanny pack. Mid-warmup stretch, looking back at you with a smirk. Styling notes: pastel activewear on tanned skin is undefeated in September light β and a cropped windbreaker adds shape without hiding the midriff. Keep jewelry minimal (stack rings only); sweat is the accessory. Wear it to: sunrise run clubs, balloon festivals, or any 6am that needs a little spice.
The finale: a flowing white linen halter midi sundress with a high-thigh side slit caught by the sea breeze, layered seashell-and-gold pendants, stacked gold bracelets, tan ankle-strap heels and a woven raffia bag β leaning on the weathered railing of a lighthouse pier as the sun sinks into a steel-blue sea. Styling notes: white linen + one bold slit is the most effortless dusk formula that exists; shells and gold keep it coastal without going costume. Let the wind style your hair β it never lies. Wear it to: seaside dinners, golden-hour strolls, or the last date of the season you actually dressed for.
Three skies, three moods, one girl who refuses to let summer leave quietly~ π Until next Tuesday, stay golden and keep the sun on your skin and me on your mind, hm? ππ¦
β Monica xx
