Saturdays don’t always go as planned, but that’s half the fun. After a week of work and a quick pit stop for last-minute snacks, Mia kicks off her shoes, sets her phone to “do not disturb,” and gets to work transforming her backyard for the first girls’ night of the season.
She starts with the essentials:
A rollable outdoor serving cart (Amazon) becomes the party’s home base—stacked with colorful plates, her new set of insulated wine tumblers (Amazon) filled with sparkling lemonade, and snacks galore. Before guests even arrive, Mia pops open the tabletop s’mores maker (Amazon) so the marshmallows can roast while the sun is still shining.
What’s she wearing? Effortless but cute—she started the day in the BiBi Washed Cotton Gauze Tie Ribbon Top and Fame Studded Crossbody Bag for errands, then swapped into the Zenana Woven Arc Hem Cami Dress With Flowy Pockets for the party—something light, bright, and ready for compliments.
As friends trickle in, they instantly claim seats in the shade and start up the cornhole game (Amazon)—because nothing says summer quite like a little friendly competition. There’s laughter, drinks get refilled, and someone’s always hunting down that mini handheld fan (Amazon) Mia picked up “just in case”—turns out, it’s the MVP as the night heats up.
By dusk, there’s a quick change into the And The Why Multi Gradation Dye Maxi Cardigan Sweater for the perfect cozy layer. S’mores are roasting, hands are getting sticky, and everyone is passing around the Minimalist Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet to try on (the verdict: “It goes with everything!”).
As the evening winds down, the group agrees: the simple joys—good friends, backyard games, and a few style essentials—make the best summer memories. Mia props her feet up, grabs one last marshmallow from the s’mores maker, and makes a mental note: this is exactly what she wants every Saturday to feel like.
Get Mia’s Backyard Bash Look:
Amazon Summer Soirée Essentials: