Am I the only one who just can’t wait until it cools down for fall? It’s been such a long summer here in Tucson! We’re currently in the middle of monsoon season, so at least we get some thunderstorms in the afternoons to refresh everything and lower the temperature a bit.

I’ve been looking for a classic chambray button-up shirt and stumbled upon this cap-sleeved one at Forever 21. Something about the sleeves and how the shirt looks tied in the front just screams retro vibes to me! I paired it with some cuffed jeans, pink sneakers, and Ray-ban sunnies, which made me feel like I walked out of 1950s photograph.

Since I don’t usually get out of my neighborhood much, my goal this summer has been to find some cool new places to try in Tucson and gain a better appreciation for where I live. Last week I found this super cute restored diner downtown. It was the perfect spot for a snack on a rainy monsoon afternoon!

Exploring Tucson

Getting out of the house can be hard during the summer, since it gets above 110 degrees some days. Finding new places like this has definitely helped me appreciate Tucson more, and actually having a reason to put on a cute outfit is always nice! But I still can’t help but dream about being able to travel and escape the hot summers someday in the future. 😉

Nothing says retro vibes like an old fashioned diner and soda in a glass bottle. You can probably always find me eating too many french fries and drinking too much Dr. Pepper, and this time wasn’t any different! 😜

Thank you Shannon Dudley for the photos!

What have you been up to this summer & how do you beat the heat? What’s your favorite retro comeback style? Let me know in the comments!

Xo,

Becka

P.S. – My favorite off-the-shoulder top for summer, and embracing the season you’re in.