SPRING PLAYLIST IN A BIKINI…AND SOME BEACH GEAR. Some days, like today, you just need a mood lifting, not too happy not to sad bunch of tunes you can zone out to, go on a long walk with, or just add into the on the road rotation. However, I can’t simply do a playlist, it must be accompanied by some equally uplifting swimwear… and some beach gear :) 1. Tennessee - Conner Youngblood - In Mikoh 2. Feel Again - OneRepublic - In Indah 3. Hurricane - Need To Breathe - In Letarte (Surfing Mag swim cover props!) 4. The Mountain - Trevor Hill - In Mara Hoffman 5. Australia - Conner Youngblood - In Gypsy 6. Stay - Rihanna - In Calavera (Yes, this suit stays put too.) 7. Home - Phillip Phillips - In Stone Cold Fox 8. Counting Stars - OneRepublic - In Acacia 9. Shine On - John Cruz - In Aila Blue 10. Gone - Jack Johnson - In Issa de’ Mar Listen to the Entire list HERE High-res

SPRING PLAYLIST IN A BIKINI…AND SOME BEACH GEAR.

Some days, like today, you just need a mood lifting, not too happy not to sad bunch of tunes you can zone out to, go on a long walk with, or just add into the on the road rotation. However, I can’t simply do a playlist, it must be accompanied by some equally uplifting swimwear… and some beach gear :)

1. Tennessee - Conner Youngblood - In Mikoh
2. Feel Again - OneRepublic - In Indah
3. Hurricane - Need To Breathe - In Letarte (Surfing Mag swim cover props!)
4. The Mountain - Trevor Hill - In Mara Hoffman
5. Australia - Conner Youngblood - In Gypsy
6. Stay - Rihanna - In Calavera (Yes, this suit stays put too.)
7. Home - Phillip Phillips - In Stone Cold Fox
8. Counting Stars - OneRepublic - In Acacia
9. Shine On - John Cruz - In Aila Blue
10. Gone - Jack Johnson - In Issa de’ Mar

Listen to the Entire list HERE
HOT ONESIES. I say life’s a beach. Wear a bikini. But, let me rephrase for a second and put an aesterix by bikini. Yeowza!! There are so many freakishly hot one pieces out there, I might need to switch over to onesieland and cover up the belly button for a while. …I think the top left suit by Indah already has an official fan club. Left to right, top to bottom: Indah (coming out in summer 2013) // Mikoh // Minimale Animale // Acacia // L*Space // Tori Praver // Acacia (same suit different print. When I find it I’ll post) So here we go…Life’s a beach. Wear a *bikini. (Or freakishly cool one piece)

HOT ONESIES.

I say life’s a beach. Wear a bikini. But, let me rephrase for a second and put an aesterix by bikini. Yeowza!! There are so many freakishly hot one pieces out there, I might need to switch over to onesieland and cover up the belly button for a while.

…I think the top left suit by Indah already has an official fan club.

Left to right, top to bottom: Indah (coming out in summer 2013) // Mikoh // Minimale Animale // Acacia // L*Space // Tori Praver // Acacia (same suit different print. When I find it I’ll post)

So here we go…Life’s a beach. Wear a *bikini. (Or freakishly cool one piece)

V-Day Wishlist.

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I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that 98% of us would be happy to get anything on Valentine’s Day. But, I’m also going to go out on a limb and say 100% of us would love to receive a new bikini, or some beach gear, and you know, maybe a handwritten note. Let’s not forget the guys. They would love…food. And I’m not going out on a limb saying they’d love to see you in a fits-like-a-glove, cheeky little ‘kini, and, you know, maybe a little thoughtful gift for them. And more food.

So. I perused the wonderful beach style wonderland of Nic Del Mar and their Men’s Store Yellowboard, to conjure up A little V-day Wishlist.

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PLAYLIST IN A BIKINI. What can I say, bikinis inspire me. So, thank you all you brilliant bikini designers for making me dig deeper than what’s in rotation on my 2 preset radio stations in my car…to make…a long overdue…playlist in a bikini. Enjoy the tunes and ‘kinis. 1: 54 46 Was My Number : By Toots & The Matals - in Rip Curl 2: The Lumineers: Ho Hey - in Mikoh 3: James Vincent McMorrow: And If My Heart Should Somehow Stop -  in Indah 4: Bon Iver: Skinny Love (remix) - in Acacia  5: Fun: One Foot - in Roxy 6: Ray LaMontagne: You are the best thing - in Beach Riot / Stone Cold Fox  7: Grace Potter: Stars - in Dvit Swim 8: Aretha Franklin: The Weight - in Made By Dawn  9: Foster the People: Pumped up Kicks - in Salt Swimwear  10: The Black Keys: That Girl - in Wildfox Couture Listen to the whole playlist here High-res

PLAYLIST IN A BIKINI.

What can I say, bikinis inspire me. So, thank you all you brilliant bikini designers for making me dig deeper than what’s in rotation on my 2 preset radio stations in my car…to make…a long overdue…playlist in a bikini. Enjoy the tunes and ‘kinis.

1: 54 46 Was My Number : By Toots & The Matals - in Rip Curl

2: The Lumineers: Ho Hey - in Mikoh

3: James Vincent McMorrow: And If My Heart Should Somehow Stop -  in Indah

4: Bon Iver: Skinny Love (remix) - in Acacia 

5: Fun: One Foot - in Roxy

6: Ray LaMontagne: You are the best thing - in Beach Riot / Stone Cold Fox 

7: Grace Potter: Stars - in Dvit Swim

8: Aretha Franklin: The Weight - in Made By Dawn 

9: Foster the People: Pumped up Kicks - in Salt Swimwear 

10: The Black Keys: That Girl - in Wildfox Couture

Listen to the whole playlist here

The Fab Five. One Pieces

I’ll confess I don’t wear one pieces that often. I have a long torso. But when I do, I feel uber cool. Even better, put on some shorts or a skirt with one…taa daa, instant cute outfit.

So I perused the amazing singlets out there, and here are 5 fantabulous onesies that make me want to cover my bellybutton all summer. One pieces aren’t just for swim team anymore folks, but if you would wear any of these 5 in a swim meet, you’d look amazing. Even with a swim cap and goggles.

1: Tyler Rose - Just like a Woman.  It’s net, it’s bright, it has a ruffle, it’s double straps can be can be tied as a bandeau or a halter, it’s versatile. IT’S AWESOME.

2: Mikoh - Montauk. The knots. The knots. The Knots!!! I’m obsessed with these knots. 

3: Tori Praver- Lucy If you’ve ever worn Tori’s smocked fabric, you know they make you look & feel awesome. The more smockedness, the better. Bonus points for a removable strap.

4: Letarte - Coton candy - The details people. The details. Little shells and turquoise beads between your cleavage, great pattern. Fun colors. Love it.

5: Acacia Marrakesh - Oh emmm geee. How I love theeee. Especially in the Choctaw pattern. Bonus points for being able to wear anywhereability.

…Next week, bikinis under $100. Boo ya!

Dream Beach Bag. Laid Back & Lovin’ it.

Sometimes, you want to look cute, bright, laid back, and somewhat put together, with little to no effort at all. I think any one of these items will do just that, but make you look more than cute, and like you gave your outfit some serious thought. The perfect bikini, coverup, tee, shorts, accessory, or bright orange lip gloss can do just that.
Your secret is safe with me.

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Mikoh 2012. L’Esprit Libre est magnifique.

It’s no secret that 1) Mikoh is one of the sweetest lines around and 2) I am a huge fan. This year’s line, L’esprit Libre, does not disappoint, in fact it manages to raise the bar in swimwear coolness.

Each piece is simple, seamless, but has unique details that only Mikoh can claim. Example: please see the strappy yet sleek racerback Kona top, or the uber cool Monaco / Todos Santos combo ( I’d bet you could even surf in that bandeau top…in small waves). Bold jewel tones and exotic signature prints put the final stamp of sweetness on this year’s line.

Sisters Oleema and Kalani Miller continue to use their travels as inspiration for the line (I’d love to see their passport stamps), and their research has definitely paid off. I am convinced you could wear any piece, at any beach worldwide, and be the most stylin’ and appropriately clad gal around.

Gosh, I love this line.

Pick up a piece of the sweetness at Sirene, Shopbop, and soon at mikohswimwear.com.

Photos from mikohswimwear.com

I heart the retro high-waisted bikini bottoms that popped up this year. Hey Gidget & Annette Funicello surfed in them, so why don’t we? Plus, I think most styles you can fold over if you want a hip-huggin-belly-tanning bottom, so it’s a 2-in-1. I am still on the fence as to if I could actually pull the look off, but you gotta admit, they are pretty cute (still cheeky) and look great with a tank or loose off the shoulder tee. Clockwise from top left: 1:Don’t know. 2:Acacia 3:Mikoh 4:Tori Praver

I heart the retro high-waisted bikini bottoms that popped up this year. Hey Gidget & Annette Funicello surfed in them, so why don’t we? Plus, I think most styles you can fold over if you want a hip-huggin-belly-tanning bottom, so it’s a 2-in-1. I am still on the fence as to if I could actually pull the look off, but you gotta admit, they are pretty cute (still cheeky) and look great with a tank or loose off the shoulder tee.

Clockwise from top left: 1:Don’t know. 2:Acacia 3:Mikoh 4:Tori Praver