Welcome to August folks. Needless to say, it’s hot out there. Like so hot I abandon all insecurity surrounding my cellulite and put on those short shorts because it is TOO HOT not to. Did I mention humidity? Forget beautiful waves at the end of the day - it’s pony tail season.

This Trina Turk for Banana Republic tank (best hand-me-down ever) was the perfect choice for going to watch another jumpers tournament at Great Meadows…it’s super lightweight and even if I did sweat, you couldn’t see it! This is the REAL reason why white-on-white is SO in. Mind blown, right?

We enjoyed an evening of picnic delights, us girls danced at the cougar disco there after the horse festivities (for those of you who have been to Great Meadows, YOU KNOW WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT.) Definitely not the worst way to work off those cheese and wine calories, that’s for sure.

On Julien: Trina Turk for Banana Republic top (love this colorful option), Banana Republic shorts, Pacsun sandals (similar), Swell Caroline necklace and link bracelet c/o, Silver "I Love You" Tiffany & Co ring, She's Unique XO earrings, Ban.do bobby pins, Danielle Nicole Purse (black version), Kate Spade sunnies (similar.)

Summer is my favorite. From the sun setting later to the fun outdoor festivities - I try to relish every minute of it while its here.

One of my favorite summertime activities (besides picnicking) is watching horse festivities. Each Saturday night at Great Meadows, they have twilight polo matches. It’s a whole scene really. For only being an hour outside the city, it’s well worth the trip down I-66.

A few weeks ago, they had a jumpers tournament that we attended. The hubby dressed up in his preppy best (red shorts and all) and we met up with some friends for some horse watching. Of course, we brought tons of picnic’y things and had seriously the best time.

I love dressing up for events like these. Nothing better than throwing on some cowboy boots and a pretty dress. And there’s an '80s party right around my birthday that I might just have to go to. If you haven't been to a match yet, they're going on until September 13 - hope to see you there!

On Julien: Dress, J. Crew Factory (similar here.) Purse, Rebecca Minkoff (love this white version.) Hat, American Apparel. Boots, The Frye Company. Earrings, Necklace and Charm Bracelet (similar.), Tiffany & Co. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar here.)