Swim Times, Part Cinque

Today, I bring you the suits. Except the one DVF Coverup I came across - and just couldn't deny as much as I tried to ignore. The first images pictured above are exactly what you'd expect from J.Crew - cute and classy. The apple print is almost too cute, and I like that the wires give those of us who aren't as well endowed in the ta ta arena, a little support and boost. I generally like a little ruffle in swimwear, all relative to size and placement, and J.Crew's respective choices for the ruffles here bode well with me. We then move down to Trina's swimwear, also what you'd expect - bright colors and prints with a touch of "bling" (my favorite). Continuing on down, I'm actually pretty much panting and drooling over here for the Lilly Pulitzer "Turquoise Coral Me Crazy" bikini.... two of the greatest colors one could pair. The lines on the peach/coral ViX suit are flattering with light scrunching in all the right places. And our final tops are really here as staples of my style - stripes and animal print.

Up next: hats. Cheers! xx

Pictured above: J. Crew Mini delicious apple underwire top, $52 + bottom, $48, J. Crew Jersey Lomellina side-sweep ruffle bandeau top, Trina Turk Ogee Buckle Front Bandeau & Sash Hipster, $100 + $92, Trina Turk Deco Palm Solid Halter & Side Hipster, $96 + $76, Trina Turk Caprice Banded Halter & Hipster, $92 + $72, Lilly Pulitzer Sandy String Bottom Ties in Turquoise Coral Me Crazy, $48, Diane Von Ferstenberg Aaliyah Printed Dress, $425, ViX 'Bia" Bikini, $88, Ella Moss Calypso Bikini, $65, Vince Camuto Wild Cheetah Halter Bikini top, $72

Swim Times, Part IV

You know, there really aren't very many quality design beach bags out there. A bit constraining, but have no fear, I come bearing some good finds that that I went to the end of the internet for and back, then through the woods to Rebecca & Co. Pictured above are Trina's beach totes, which are bright white, fun in plastic and with clean, classic lines.
Trina Turk Mykonos Tote, $120

Scout is awesome in all its insulated beauty.
Scout Beach Totes, $37.50 

Tory Burch Channning Tote, $295

Swim Times, Part 1

This week's forecast got me just a little amped (70s, and a potential 80). So, just for you ("you" meaning "me"), I am compiling a mini beach series guide. Starting off with tunics, we have some Trina Turk picks above. These corals and turquoise really speak the beach language well. To some, jewelry at the beach or by the pool may seem frivolous, but I disagree. I think it adds a goddess-esque element that just may set you apart from the rest.
(Pictured above: Trina Turk Kuta Crotchet Tunic, $174, TT Mediterranean Batwing Tunic, $118, TT Caprice Tunic, $144, TT Enamel 3-Tier Brick Necklace, $268)

I have a soft spot for white tunics, especially lace... and long dresses.
(Pictured aboveTory Burch Eyelet Tunic, $295, Tory Burch Print Silk Long Caftan, $350, TB Beach Poncho, $295)

And, here, ladies, is the deal of the day. TB Booker Henley tunic WAS $325, on sale for $97.50 !