LIFE

While perusing through all the excitement and fanfare surrounding The Summer I Turned Pretty season two on social media, you may have stumbled once or twice upon some "Belly summer" posts. So, what does that mean? It (of course) is inspired by the girl who turned pretty, Belly Conklin. TSITP does a good job at curating a blissful, coastal ambience with its scenery, style choices, soundtrack and story—and Belly herself is at the center of that aesthetic. If you want the quick how-to guide on embracing that Belly Conklin essence, read on. 

Lifestyle

@lavendercashewmilklatte first swim in the pool and LIFE IS GOOD AGAIN ⭐️🌊🐚 #thesummeriturnedpretty #tsitp #bellysummer #bellyconklin #summervibes #dayinmylife #summervlog ♬ cruel summer - speed sounds <3

A major element of the Belly Conklin summer is obviously the lifestyle aspect. Throughout the show, Belly frequents the beach, pool, country club and town boutiques. She also spends lots of time at the Fishers' Cousins Beach home. In sum, the Belly Conklin lifestyle is peaceful and simple. For Belly, summer is a haven. 

Aesthetic

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A Belly Conklin summer is a way of being, but it also has a material component to it. Many aesthetics have weaved in and out of social media in recent years (coastal cowgirl, coquette, clean girl and more). Aesthetics can feel a little intangible, but the Belly summer aesthetic sort of nestles closest beside the coastal granddaughter trend. When it comes to clothes, decor and beauty, Belly encapsulates and embodies summer freshness. Go for beachy fashion, airy decor and simple makeup as a start—then watch some episodes of TSITP to fine tune how you implement Belly's summery aesthetic into your own. 

Love life

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How can we forget? Belly's summer is hopelessly romantic (albeit recklessly at times). She has three boys pining after her and is often faced with the obstacle of indecision. At the same time, Belly relishes in romance and recounts it, too. Thus, she could be great inspiration to chronicle your summer in a journal. Whatever emotions you're feeling, be as candid about them as Belly is (even if it's only between you and the pages). To the rest of the world, keep your heart soft and open, and maybe you'll be the object of someone's (or many's) affection this summer, just like Belly.

Read these while waiting to see what's next on TSITP:
🧴 Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Let's debate Belly's perfect match from The Summer I Turned Pretty
🧴 All the fashion tips we compiled from The Summer I Turned Pretty
🧴 We found the perfect chick flick based on your fave TSITP girlie

Follow @girlslifemag on Instagram for more summer and TSITP content!

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by Kayla Conroy | 7/17/2023