Getting Comfortable in a Crop Top

This is a big deal for me. I am honestly such a prude when it comes to what I wear every day. (I would go to frat parties in college in sweaters! I'm not even joking. I mean it was in northern Maine in the winter? Is that an excuse? Apparently not based on what everyone else at the party was wearing).

So here I am, in a post, celebrating that I am wearing a crop top for literally the first time in my life. And I thought - I should share the couple of ones that I've found and feel comfortable in, in case there are other babies out there who don't want to show too much but still want to have a little fun in the warm weather.

Stating the obvious reason I am even slightly comfortable wearing a crop top is high-waisted jeans. My favorite high-waisted jeans and shorts are both from Garage. 

Jeans: Mom Jean

Shorts: Retro High Waist Short

There has been a Garage in the Maine Mall for as long as I cam remember and I never once stop foot inside. I saw a YouTube video talking about how they love Garage denim, and it was just cheap enough that I was willing to give it a try - and they did not disappoint. I own so many jeans that I don't like paying too much for denim, since I'm going to rotate through them so much that I know they won't get worn too often. Garage denim is affordable, but also fits so well! They are tight without giving you a muffin top or cutting off circulation, but still stretch and let you bend.

Okay, I'm going to sound obsessed - but the top is from Garage too.
Top: Off Shoulder Crop Top
Honestly, I could have found this top just about anywhere, the "bubble" style crop tops are definitely on trend. I had my eye on this Madewell one, and this one was just close enough that I bought it. The bubble-style means it isn't skin tight so it doesn't reveal too much, but still is stylish for a crop top.

The next style crop top I've been loving are these Abercrombie ones. One of my favorite bloggers Carly posted about this style stop, and I knew I had to try it because she is a more conservative dresser like me.
Top: Eyelet Cropped Top

I think the fact that it's a high-neck evens out the fact that it's cropped, and it still gives pretty good coverage when paired with high waisted jeans. The kinda-scalloped bottom gives it a cute look when worn with high-waisted pants also, since it gives some peeks of the tummy but hides more at the same time. Unlike the bubble top, I also like that this top has little-to-no-risk of riding up.

Do you guys have any cropped tops that you swear by - and don't feel completely naked in? If so, comment down below!

4th of July in Maine

I know I'm biased, but I truly think Maine is the best place to be for the 4th of July. No intense humidity? Check. No big cities with huge crowds? Check. BBQ and lakes on every corner? Check.

Other people definitely agree with me, as evidenced by the crazy amounts of out-of-state cars that pour into our state the weekend before and make interstate traffic absolutely unbearable. But once you're done sitting on the highway surrounded by foreign cars - congrats! You're in the best spot for 4th of July!

Dress: Gingham Express Dress (similar Here)

I had so many friends from high school and college in town for the holiday weekend, so we started with one crazy night. Our philosophy was, we needed to get a party night out of our system, so we could truly relax for the rest of the long weekend. That makes sense, right? No? Well, we did it anyways.

I had moved to Portland on Friday (post coming on that soon!!) and by Saturday night, I already had 6 people sleeping on my floor. I thought it would be stressful, but it was mostly just really fun. It's so funny being back with my high school friends, having a sleepover on the floor, like we used to 6 years ago. We woke up the next morning and I explored my new neighborhood with them, but eventually we went our separate ways so I could head off to my friends island for the weekend.

If you go to big lakes like Sebago Lake, I can promise you it will be nowhere as relaxing. Those are the big lakes that the tourists go to - there are definitely spots on them that are a lot quieter, but if you can find a rental or friend with a more secluded spot - that's my suggestion.

I was at an island the rest of the weekend off of Cundy's Harbor in Brunswick. We spent most of the day on Monday doing outdoor activities.

Top: Similar Here Denim: Mom Jeans

We were jumping in and out of the water all day, went kayaking, and eventually took a sunset boat ride to go get dinner. A lot of lakes in Maine have dinner places on the water that you can either boat or drive to, based on where you're staying and what your preferred mode of transportation is. We opted for boating because, well, it's just more fun.

If you're looking for great fireworks in Maine look no further - just go to Portland. For a pretty small city, they have a pretty awesome fireworks show. The couple times I've stayed in town to watch them, I've been impressed. If you don't want to leave the lake to go to Portland, have no fear! Almost every lake I've ever stayed on over the 4th of July (and there has been many) has had their own local firework show. Whether it's some rich people who own a house that opted to entertain the whole lake, or the town, fireworks are hard to miss when you're in Maine (considering it is the only day out of the year that fireworks are legal - people tend to go pretty crazy).

I can't imagine doing 4th of July anywhere else - but if you have anywhere you feel the same about, please let me know! Maybe I'll venture out of the state next year (probably not).