it happened this weekend. after a little over a month of living in the new house, we succumbed to turning on the air conditioning for the first time. but with temperatures flirting with the triple digits, it was crucial for our well-being. summer has officially landed in san diego (for the time being at least) and it’s time to start looking for ways to beat the heat.

urban outfitters dress (xs) || janessa leone hat (large)

madewell sandals (9.5) || zara bag (similar)

natalie borton earrings (c/o)

one way to survive rising temperatures is by living in easy breezy dresses. i wore this dress to a baby shower last month, but i wanted to feature it again just because it’s such a great piece for a summer wardrobe. it’s super lightweight and flows nicely off of the body, making it ideal for summer heat. it’s also under $100!

we snuck a mini photoshoot in en route to pizza and i’m smitten with the lighthing. summer evenings -is there anything better? if you’re looking for more light-weight summer frocks, i’ve linked my favorites below: