An Outfit in the Life of a Camp Counselor

Hey everyone! So it's been a little while since my last post. For those of you who don't know, I spend just about my entire summer working at a wonderful place in Burlington, Kentucky known as YMCA Camp Ernst. Camp counselors are a rare breed (clothing and personality wise) and those on the outside looking in might have a critical word about our daily attire. I can describe our style in three words; comfortable, cool, and care-free. As camp counselors, we put all of our energy into making memories for the kids; which doesn't leave much time for ourselves. Aside from that, dressing as crazy as we do is just another way to set a a positive example. Camp is a judgement-free zone where everyone is encouraged to simply be themselves. Friendships are built off of who we are, not what we wear.

Pictured to the left is my Unit Leader and good friend, Lindsey Steller. Believe it or not, this is the type of outfit we wear on a daily basis. I'm going to touch on three things that Lindsey is wearing here; the baseball hat, fanny pack, and Chaco sandals.
Baseball hats, bucket hats, and visors are often worn by camp counselors to tame hair and shield their eyes from the sun. Most of us have hats in a variety of colors and styles.
While some counselors carry around backpacks every day, others keep it simple by using fanny packs. The fanny pack is a staple camp item because it holds the basics: our weekly schedule, band-aids, bug-spray, chap stick, a deck of cards (for any spontaneous game-playing), and so much more.
Lastly, Lindsey's Chaco sandals are a very functional item that many camp counselors wear. They are light-weight, supportive, and perfect for any camp occasion.
Chaco's motto, "fit for adventure" is a great way to describe our camp style. Our practical and versatile attire allows us to be prepared for any activity/situation that comes our way and lets us each shine our own light.

I hope you now understand and appreciate camp style and the meaning behind it.

Thanks for stopping by & stay trendy!
xoxo, Emma

Floral & Flow

 

Not only are floral prints and flowy shorts trending, but they happen to make the perfect summer combo!
In this post, I will share some of my favorite floral & flow pairs and show you how you can pull together a comfy and cute summer outfit.

These floral shorts are my absolute favorite. They go well with any basic white or navy top. In this case, I chose to pair the shorts with a white, high-neck tank. With the high-neck, the tank gives the outfit an elegant feel, while still being casual. Also when tucked in, the tank completely pulls the outfit together.

Since the shorts in this picture are a basic black, I decided to pair them with a cute, floral crop-top.  This crop-top adds the perfect amount of color and the strapless cut gives it a sweet, summer feel. Also, another great thing about this outfit is that the shorts have pockets!!

The pattern on these shorts is so colorful and unique, but it can be difficult to find a shirt that goes well with it. Since the floral pattern on the shorts includes coral, blue, and mauve, I chose to pair the shorts with a mauve top; this way it matches, but there isn't one over-powering color. The top also has a crochet bottom which adds a nice touch. 

Floral prints and flowy shorts can be found just about everywhere online and in stores. So get out and get shopping!

xoxo, Emma