"If You Like Pina Coladas..."

The temps are rising in the desert, and with that comes daydreaming of summertime fun. Okay, maybe not the 115 degree summertime inferno fun, but the idyllic dreams of escaping to a near-by beach or lounging around a pool sipping, you guessed it, pina coladas. Of course it doesn't help that the stores are pushing out their spring/summer clothes with adorable beach dresses, crisp-white capris and sailor stripes on everything. And so, I was tempted. And I gave in. I bought one of each. Plus some necklaces.

Now it seem nearly impossible for me to not wish away my day with images of me strolling along the beach in my brightly colored maxi dress, gladiator sandals and beaded necklace, or relaxing at a beach-side restaurant drinking a chilled chardonnay and savoring a delectable dish of mussels (okay, so this is more like reminiscing).

To get you in the same enjoyable mood I currently am in, here is a peek at my latest buy, plus some other inspirational dresses that will definitely get you thinking about the warmer, stress-free days ahead.

Maxi Dress, Gap Outlet, $49.99; Beaded Necklace, Daisy Fuentes, Kohl's, $23.80; Thandie Sandal, Report Footwear, Endless.com, $28.10

Tie-Front, Flutter-Sleeve Dress, Old Navy, $24.50; Printed Beaded Halter, Victoria's Secret, $69; Watery World Maxi Dress, ModCloth, $61.99