Saturday, June 27, 2015

Obsess: Simple Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Bikinis

SUMMER IS HERE.  FINALLY!

If you've read some of my past posts, you know that I'm a lingerie addict and the next best thing to buying new lingerie is buying a new bikini.  I mean they're almost the same thing, right?

There have been a lot of new styles of bikinis this season and some of them have me scratching my head about what to do with those weird tan lines after a day on the beach.  A few suits out there will solve that problem!  They are so skimpy that you'll have just enough of a tan line to prove to people that you've actually tanned, but small enough that you could hide them if you wanted to.

Here are the ones I'm OBSESSED with right now.  It's unfortunately become a theme with the cool swimsuit brands to charge more money for less fabric...so I'm going to have to think long and hard about which one I'm going to get given the investment.  These bikinis are pretty simple in style though, so I have a feeling they'll be in style for a long time (read: maybe worth the investment?!?).

I've been a fan of Minimale Animale from the get-go and they continue to come out with more risqué suits every season.  I love this super simple bikini.  Here's the top and bottom.

Minimale Animale

If you're looking for something a little sportier, here's one from the brand Kovey.  I do still love how simple the suit is.  With a sportier top, you could choose a skimpier bottom.

Kovey

I love the tops with the cut outs.  Blue Life has a really cute white suit that I can't stop thinking about. Here's the top and bottom.

Blue Life

Want something more affordable?  Victoria's Secret, as always, has you covered.  Or in this case, exposed. Haha.  Sorry.  Here's my pick.  I like the sexiness that the shimmery fabric adds.

Victoria's Secret

Embrace your body and go mini with your bikini!  While I don't have an ideal "bikini body" I'm certainly going to try to leave that standard behind this beach season and rock what I have with confidence.  There are SO MANY types of swimsuits out there.  Take your time and find one that you feel great in.  Happy shopping!




Sunday, June 21, 2015

Ogle to Own! Farfetch Sale

Have something fancy you've been eyeing?  Take a spin around Farfetch.com and see if it happens to be on sale!

If it's on sale, use code xx20june15 for an extra 20% off.  Here are some of my picks from the sale.

If you've been wanting something from the Valentino Rockstud collection, here's your chance.  After the discount it's a little over $1,500.



If you've been wanting a new sneaker that's not a Vans slip on (because those are all the rage right now), pick up this adorable pair from Sophia Webster.  I saw these in person recently and really regret not getting them.  I LOVE THE UNICORNS!  Less than $100.  BAM.

Wanting to change up your work wardrobe or rock pants to an upcoming wedding?  These trousers by Fleur Du Mal are awesome at $294.  For work, they can be paired with a simple blouse, but be bold for a wedding and choose a fun crop top and some big earrings!



Speaking of fun earrings, there's a great selection of luxe costume jewelry in this sale too.  I loved all the Moschino bear stuff this past season (must be after that time I regretted not getting the Charlotte Olympia Gummi Bear clutch...) and now the earrings are on sale for $185.60.
I've been loving multi-prints lately, and here's a dress I want RIGHT NOW by Philosophy for a little over $450.




Some of these things are definitely a departure from my usual color palette, so here are my favorite black and white pieces.





Happy shopping!!  Oh and Happy Father's Day :)


Monday, June 1, 2015

Own: Smart Sleepwear from Skin and Lunya

I think I may have confessed to you all before, but if I haven't now's my chance to clear the air- I am a lingerie addict.  My underwear drawer is embarrassingly overflowing and now that I've realized my addiction, I think it's time for rehab.  It's time for a cleansing of my drawer.  I promise not to refill if with frou-frou bras and tangas, but instead, some smart sleepwear.

What do I mean by smart sleepwear?  Something that I can wear all the time because it's so comfy and still look good in.  Something that someone designed so well that I don't have to do anything additionally thinking about it because it's so DAMN SMART.

Now that we're on the same page, let's get to the goods.

I recently discovered this sleepwear brand, Lunya via Intagram.  After a little surfing around on their site, I totally fell in love with everything they have.  They tout that they have great fabrics that make you look and feel your best between the sheets.  Here are a few of my favorites.





Another brand that I found a while back while browsing at Journelle is the brand Skin.  All their stuff is SUPER SOFT and I do wish I could live in it.  Price points here also very, but on the same level as Lunya.  I love sleeping in nighties and dresses so here are my favs from Skin.



Know of some cool brands that I'm missing out on in this category??  Please send me an email.  After all, I am trying to overcome and addiction and I need all the help I can get.