Travel Diary: Bliss on Lake Michigan

Photos by Aria Minucci

Lake Michigan is pure bliss. My mind is calm + my heart is happy — like every time I return home. 

My family and I are rooted in Holland for the week; a small lake town that’s one of the happiest places in the country [literally, it’s been rated]. Growing up, I took its beauty for granted. But now, coming back, I realize there’s no place more peaceful than this.

Here are snapshots from the trip, including a fun girls day on the boat. I’ve been sipping and swimming, laughing and loving. The dunes this time of year are incredible, creating the most scenic backdrops [perfect for a blog shoot]! Thank goodness my family has gotten used to me snapping away…

LAUREN // Bikini Top: Similar Here + Here | Bikini Bottom: Similar Here | Coverup: Helmut Lang [similar here] | Hat: Eugeni A Kim [similar here] | Beach Bag: Local Buy from Roan + Black [similar here] | Sunglasses: Christian Dior [looks for LESS here + here ]

KATIE // Denim Shorts: LF [similar here] | Sweatshirt: Forever 21 | Sunnies: Target 

ALEXA: Button Down: Gap | Bikini Top: Planet Blue [similar here] | Shorts: Frame | Sunnies: Garrett Leight 

Photos by myself, Aria Minucci + Katie Grossbard