Brunch to Beach Swimwear Style Guide

A trend this year in swimwear is being called "Brunch to Beach" or "Surf to Street" and it is exactly as it sounds; pieces that will transition easily from brunch to the beach. This trend means that we've got more tankini, swim-skirt and rash guard options not to mention a wide range of cover-ups! I can hear you all cheering... I know I'm excited to see more fabric and to see the little triangle top and Brazilian bottom go away!

I had the opportunity to speak with Kendall Farr from Glamour magazine about this summer's swimwear trends and she had these top tips to share.

1. Look for brands that have plenty of fit options. (consider: Land's End, Athleta and Asos)
2. Find your "LBS" Little Black Suit. (a black suit that fits you perfectly that can last season to season)
3. Embrace the Jetset look. (jewelry and accessories to sass up your suit style)

Trying on swimsuits is no girl's idea of a day at the beach (pun intended) but you can't have one without the other. So, hydrate, eat some avocado (I hear they help bloating) and give it a go. 

I also asked her what her Beach must haves are and she's not leaving home without a cover-up that really flatters and 2 inch espadrilles. 

Rash Guard Round-up:

Brunch to Beach Cover-ups:

Espadrilles to Kill for:

images via "French Travel Posters" Google Image Search & Compiled in Photoshop

Color Me Bonita - Bikini (Line) Babe

Our skincare expert Daniela is here again today with the second part of her strategy for head to toe healthy summer skin. Follow her lead for a healthy and smooth bikini line! Which is perfect because the 4th of July is just a week away and not too late to get your skin in tip top shape. 

Getting your skin bikini ready from head to toe:  Installment #2 - All About Ingrown Hairs

In Installment #1, we were at the store looking for sunscreen.  Ok, so you've now got your sunscreen, you've got your UV Protection sunglasses, you got the wide brimmed hat you eyed at the accessory section close to check-out, and you're about to get in line.  You then remember those unsightly ingrowns at your bikini line you felt last night when you went to bed after shaving yesterday morning, not to mention the breakout on your chest that's been bugging you since February.  What do you do about those?