skinny-dip swim!

After posting about my favorite summer swim-suits early this week, it was quite coincidental that I came across the following article. CNN researched the 22 BEST places to take a skinny dip. So, even though you have a killer swim suit, you just might have to shed it when traveling to any of these destinations. 

Have you ever been skinning dipping? Save for a quick dip after a long hike in Nova Scotia with my cousins about a decade ago, I have stayed clear of the nude. Although, there is something quite intriguing about being a "little rebellious" every now and again. 

Read the article HERE

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splash-in lust list

I am swooning over this array of swim suits. If you don't find at least one of these options below to fancy your taste, then I might demand you to relocate as far away from the sun bathing circuit as possible! I have been a one-piece lover the past couple of years, but I am adoring the two-piece picks below as well. With so many style, color, and pattern options, it's a "can't go wrong" pick for your favorite. Now, if only the prices were as short as the hemlines...

Dive in & see you poolside, toodles!

Shop the suits:

1. Dolce & Gabana Striped Bandeau Bikini

2. Miu-Miu Bow Embellished Bandeau

3. Mara Hoffman Luau Cami Bikini

4. J.Crew Lomellina Ruffled Tank

5. J.Crew Ratti Regatta Tank

6. Melissa Odabash Twisted Bandeau Bikini

7. Beth Richards Bikini

8. Tory Burch Lanai One-piece

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dive in!

How are you staying cool this summer? Are you sea-side or pool-side?

And when you need to jump in the water, what's your splash of choice...cannon ball or swan dive?

Hope you have a wonderful day, Toodles!!

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one-piece preference

This summer I needed to update my swim suit collection. I am heavier chested, so I always despise bathing suit shopping. This year, I made it stress-free by adapting a new 'theme'.

Instead of going for the typical bikini, I opted to go "old school" and picked out a couple of one piece suits. Can I just share with you all that I am in love?!?!

Where it used to be 'risque' to go short...the reverse is now true! It is not surprising to head to the pool and find every single woman under the age of 40 in a bikini. 

It's always good to be different, and I guarantee...you'll be the new trendsetter!

Grab a sun hat, some stunning shades, and a flattering one piece (because it's always better to have more left for the imagination!) 

You will be confident, look fabulous, and embody poolside class. 

The bathing suit 'police force'.

I found my suits at J.Crew and I am sharing some of my favorite picks from their store below:

There are styles for everyone, check out the website HERE.

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