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Packing For Miami Swim Week With Tresemmè

Good morning everyone, I’m so excited because I’m currently en route to Miami Swim Week today in partnership with Tresemmè. I’ll be covering everything from new swim and resort wear trends on the runway to all of backstage action at the shows as well as live footage from all the after parties. I will also be sharing how to create this season’s hottest hairstyles for with some of the top Tresemme stylists. Make sure to follow on Instagram & Snapchat: @HauteOffTheRack

I will be posting a full recap of Miami Swim Week as soon as I return. Until then, scroll through this post to have a look at all of my packing essentials including Tresemmè’s new Botanique collection. The Botanique collection is perfect for Miami weather because the products help protect against humidity. They also help to reduce frizz and detangle without weighing your hair down! Not to mention the fact that the collection is inspired by nature with ingredients like coconut and aloe vera so it smells heavenly! I’ll be reviewing the products on snapchat over the new few days in Miami!

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How To Keep Cool With Old Navy

Good morning everyone, today I’m sharing how to keep cool in the heat of summer while still looking cute at the same time with Old Navy. Lately Louisiana has been unbearably hot and humid so I’ve been relying on lightweight tees, shorts, rompers and dresses to get me through these hot times. Normally I would say that it’s pretty challenging to look good in this extreme heat, but fortunately, Old Navy carries super cute lightweight styles at amazingly, affordable prices. I got both this gray tee and utility romper featured in today’s post for under $40! I’m sure you’ve also seen me wearing this striped romper from Old Navy too!

Scroll through this post to see how I styled my simple gray tee with cutoffs for a cool summer look.

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Outfit: Relaxed High Low V-neck Linen Tee c/o Old Navy | Denim Shorts | Similar Sneakers | Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel | Quay Cherry Bomb Sunglasses 

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Outfit: Utility Romper c/o Old Navy | Perforated Heels | Givenchy  Mini ‘Antigona’ Bag (similar bag)

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How To Leave A Lasting Impression

Good morning readers, no matter where your travels take you this summer, always leave a lasting impression by flashing your bright white smile. That means don’t forget to pack your Crest Professional Effects Whitestrips. As I’ve mentioned before, its super easy to make whitening your teeth apart of your daily routine because you only have to do it once a day for 20 days. The kit comes with 40 strips, which gives you 20 for lower and 20 for upper. Just apply the gel side strip to your teeth, wait 30 minutes and voila!

Also, don’t forget to give everyone a little taste of what’s behind that white smile. Let your confidence and personality shine through with how you carry yourself and what you choose to wear to express yourself. I’m a generally happy person while also a tad dramatic so I’m always smiling and laughing and rocking bright, bold colors. I always think your style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.

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Outfit: Chambray Off The Shoulder Dress  | Felt Hat 

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Outfit: Sleeveless Chambray Top | Vince Camuto Flap Bag | White DenimRayban Sunglasses | Jewelry c/o Vintage Green Jewelry 

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How will you leave a lasting impression with everyone new you meet this summer?

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Key West Travel Review

Good morning readers, as promised I am sharing a Key West Travel Review from my recent girl’s getaway with Krystal from A Pinch of Lovely. We stayed in a beautiful, lifestyle room at the Gates Hotel Key West  about five minutes outside of the busy downtown area. I would describe the hotel as road trip motel meets contemporary-chic with it’s white-washed wood floors and walls and the gorgeous modern art in every room.

Scroll through this post to see the full Instagram round up from my trip and read more about the our trip at the bottom of the post!

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The souvenir shop right by Cuban Coffee Queen was probably one of our favorite spots because of all the colorful buoys and the Key West greeting wall mural.

Krystal’s Outfit: Sterling Pullover Sweater & Walsh Shorts c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Gold Sandals c/o Sole Society | Chelsea Cross Body c/o Gigi New York |

My Outfit: Sydney Caftan & Walsh Shorts c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki | Ipanema Flip Flops | Boater Hat

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Packing Tips: The tip I’m about to give you may be the most important tip of your entire Key West trip: DO NOT OVERPACK! They literally will not let you on the plane! Yes, you read that right! We got turned away at the Delta check-in desk because we had too many suitcases. Apparently, you’re only allowed one checked bag because the planes that fly into Key West’s airport are super small and the extra weight would throw off the balance. Scary thought, right? Anyway, we had to completely reschedule our flights for the following day so that we could go home and condense our bags!

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Outfit: Striped Romper (similar romper) | Leather & Canvas Tote c/o Gigi New York | West 57th Weekend Duffle c/o Henri Bendel | Perforated Heels | Bric’s Bellagio Spinner Trunk

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Krystal’s Outfit: Ziggy Romper c/o Lily Pulitzer | Uber clutch c/o Gigi New York | Quay Cherry Bomb Sunglasses 

My Outfit: Sonya Set c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Loeffler Randal Cross body bag | Quay Cherry Bomb Sunglasses | Jewelry c/o Julie Vos

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The Gates Hotel Key West

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Outfit: Open Shoulder Romper | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki | Boater Hat | Beaded Bracelets <-SALE Alert! Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 (see more about these bracelets here)

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Outfit: Striped Romper | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki | Beaded Bracelets <-SALE Alert! Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Somers Sneakers c/o Sofft Shoes | Boater Hat

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Outfit: Striped Cover Up & Boater Hat c/o Sole Society | Necklaces c/o Elizabeth Stone Jewelry | Beaded Bracelets <-SALE Alert! Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15

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Outfit: Drift Away Romper c/o Yumi Kim (also available here) | Perforated HeelsLoeffler Randal Cross body bag |

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Another one of the Gates Hotel’s cool amenities is that offer free bike rentals each day!

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You absolutely must stop by Kermit’s for one of their famous frozen, chocolate-covered key lime pie slices on a stick!

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Outfit: Rilo Top & Walsh Shorts c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Boater Hat | Jewelry c/o Julie Vos 

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Outfit: Yumi Kim Limitless Romper (also available here) | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki | Ipanema Sandals | Boater Hat <–under $30!! | Emma Sunglasses

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We scooped up these delicious pineapples drinks at the World’s Smallest Bar on Duval St. This is a must-have drink my friends!

Outfit: Sydney Caftan & Walsh Shorts c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki | Boater Hat

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Favorite Restaurant: Hogfish

I’ll definitely be back for: more fish tacos! Just kidding! Well kind of… I really do need to go back for their epic sunsets that we just so happened to miss everyday! Bummer I know! I’ll also be back for more Key Lime Pie on a stick!

Least Favorite Part: Giants lizards & the insane heat and humidity!

Coolest Part of Gates Hotel Key West: The fact that they have a food truck instead of regular restaurant! I’m also obsessed with their white washed walls, floors and modern decor!

Best Advice for Key West Tourist: Wear SPF, drink plenty of water, wear a hat and your walking shoes! Oh and don’t even bother trying to look nice because trust me…it won’t last a second in that humidity. Just go to enjoy yourself and have a good time!