Don't be a beach. Go to one.
Swimwear, beach style, art, beauty tips, DIY tricks and fitness tips all aimed to help you look your best when sporting a bikini.
By me, Rebekah Steen, who happens to live in Hawaii. So the pics aren't too shabby either. Enjoy.
Fin foot
Sally Fitzgibbons
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Ahhh summer. ‘Tis the season for cutoffs, especially of the DIY variety. I honestly make 90% of my jean shorts because 1: it puts an old unloved pair of jeans to good use, 2: you can have some fun customizing them, 3: I saves you some money, and 4: they tend to fit better.
So here is a pair of shorts that combine a few of my favorite things: tie dye, ombre, and neon.
Here we go…
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The only thing missing on my arm, is a coconut with a straw in it.
Alohilani // Rockabella Jewels / Jemma sands
There is an under the radar line I’ve been admiring from afar for a while, called Sensi bikinis. It’s designed by Sensi Graves who happens to be a kite surfer (a sport I’m totally fascinated by), surfer, snowboarder…and all around active gal. I always had an inclination that this meant she was also really cool. So when she agreed to do a little Q & A for the blog, and I read her answers. All my inclinations were 112% confirmed. People, meet the Name (and brains) behind Sensi Bikinis, Sensi Graves.
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Latest (and shortest) deep thoughts/late night writing. Amen…
I must confess. Deep down on the inside, I’m a wanna be boho jet setter. Deep down I have an infatuation with Isabel Marant, which I can’t afford. (It’s either shoes or rent. Rent always wins.) Deep down, I am scared of looking like a handbag when I’m 60 since I love being outside so much. And deep down, ok well this is more widely known, I have an admiration for extremely large tote bags that I can throw in pretty much all belongings I’d need on a 48hour basis.
So I present to you, the latest dream beach bag that helps with all these issues: Gynormous Soul Carrier tote (Made from recycled materials. Be sure to read her about me page), UPF 50+ cowl neck/hood coverup (Cover clothing, this is brilliant), some laid back, embroidered breezy boho chic sweetness, and of course Ms. Marant’s infamous booties…all included. Enjoy.
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5 REASONS TO VENTURE TO THE STRAPPY SIDE:
1: Less fussing and fidgeting
2: Looks awesome under loose & breezy tanks
3: It’s like a racerback top that Edward Scissorhands got a hold of
4: They give your scapulas some love for a change
5: Killer tan lines
Bikini by L*Space // Also love this one by Mikoh.
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Unplanned blessings are the habanero of life. That’s me, checking off an item that’s been on my bucket list for quite a while. The coolest thing, (which the pic can’t show) was how loud and talkative the dolphins were. Alicia Franco (aka the dolphin whisperer), I can’t thank you enough for taking this photo. 2 Chillies Swimwear and Pearl.Love, Thank you so much for having me be a part of your shoot, so this all could fall into place.
Next time I’ll remember a mask and fins.
Photo by Alicia Franco
Eyelashes. I am a bit infatuated with them. Really. In 3rd grade I was bored in class and cut them off. No clue why, but if that’s not a clear sign of undiagnosed ADD, I don’t know what is. They really weren’t concerned with it back then. Anyways, they grew back even longer. Which is quite phenomenal, and I’ve been embracing & flaunting them ever since. I don’t recommend cutting yours off to see if it the same thing happens. I’d rather let you know my favorite mascaras. Because I rarely leave the house without some sort of this substance on.
So, here are few that have been, or are currently in the lineup.
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Playing level 1 Tetris with some instagram pics.
@goldfish_kiss
A painting of one of the raddest pics I have seen on instagram, and a little chevron color study action. So not one, but two watercolors for the person who calls me the minute after I post a painting, because she loves them so much, and also genetically gave me her artistic skills. Love you mom.
Bikinis can be a bit of a pain…in the neck. Literally. After a day at the beach, sometimes I feel like I have a permanent indentation on the back of my neck. Definitely not the case with a cross back top. Those suckers are oh so comfy, and they tend to stay put rather well…and the straps sit wider on your shoulders, so it’s quite slimming. Yup, I’m a fan. So, yesterday I was messing around with top, and a light bulb went off. I realized, hey you can easily turn a normal, tie around your neck top into one of these beloved crossed ones.
Here’s How.
Ok. So, I’ve received a bunch of emails asking what exactly I do to workout, or what my workout routine looks like. I am 1: Totally flattered that you want to know, and 2: Going to outline what a typical week’s worth of working out looks like, in a somewhat coherent way, since I have workout ADD, and I tend to change things up often.
But here’s a typical week for you.
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If you have a minute, click over and watch this video. The last ten seconds or so are a slap on the back of the head reality check, that I absolutely adore. It also inspired this latest hand lettering attempt. Katie Makkai, wherever you are, you rock…and are pretty inspiring.
