retro swim

I have been living in this swimsuit while visiting my Arkansas family & enjoying our time on the lake. I cannot shout enough about how comfortable and flattering it is - from the high-waisted bottoms, to the off the shoulder top that is really like a bandeau top with an extra fun ruffle. No one can believe that it is Vera Bradley, but it make sense from the whimsical print to the well thought out details. Find all the purchasing info below & know that this is a suit that is fun to wear & sure to get compliments to boot!

hat: embroidered sun hat c/o Dear Keaton (cannot get over how cute this pom pom hat is too!)

swimsuit: Lily & Layla swimsuit (in Havana White Rose) c/o Vera Bradley

towel: circle beach towel c/o Vera Bradley

sunglasses: ASOS mirrored sunglasses (under $7 - I might order a back up pair!)

lipstick: Nars "Heat Wave" (my perfect Summer red!)

All Photos | Noah Berg Photography

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cover-up: O'Neill

swimsuit: top + bottoms c/o Kortni Jeane

shoes: x-strap slip-ons, purchased via a Kohl's giftcard 

sunglasses: Carrera sunglasses c/o Sunglasses Shop

All Photos | Catherine Truman Photography

**Apparently swimming pools aren't exactly open this time of year, & a huge shoutout to my lovely photog who helped me scout this location & get the shots - regardless of the tactics used! If I look a little nervous in these photos it is a combination of wearing my swimsuit for the world to see + sneaking into a stranger's pool!

Ok ok, I know that slipping on a swimsuit is the LAST thing on most of your minds - especially those of you still experiencing signs of Winter, but with Spring Break right around the corner (next week for meeeeeee!), swim suit season is going to be here before we know it & I can't wait any longer to tell you about my new swim obsession - Kortni Jeane!

I first noticed their eye-catching mix & match prints on Instagram, but it was a total love story once I tried on a suit for myself - the cutest prints & flattering cuts!

I got the peplum v-neck top (size XS) & the high waisted bottoms (size S). I certainly appreciate that you don't have to purchase the same size, or even the same print in the top & bottom styles! And they just launched a men's collection, super cute one-piece suits & new prints, including 2 cactus options that I want to wear for the rest of my life. 

take a dip

 I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Figleaves.com. I received a product sample to facilitate my review & a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

{ What I Wore to the pool: J.Crew sunhat (now 25% off) // cover up ℅ Kohls, from the new Peter Som collaboration // wedges ℅ Shoe Carnival, loving these comfortable all occasion shoes from Sketchers! // swim suit ℅ Figleaves.com // sunglasses ℅ Ozeal glasses }

all photos | Zipporah Photography

Back from the honeymoon, but still finding every excuse to continue my island lifestyle!

I love this swimsuit from Figleaves.com - not only are the contrasting ties on this suit so fun, their entire online selection is completely swoon worthy!

Figleaves.com offers 200+ designers of lingerie, swimwear, apparel, sleepwear & more – from popular designers such as Vix & Aguaclara, to private labels and exclusive items from brands like Midnight Grace, Just Peachy, & the eponymous Figleaves label.

I love that the swimwear is offered in bra sized swim separates to ensure a perfect fit for all body types - because we aren't all a straight off the rack sizes! I often found that I need a different size on top than I need on bottom, & with Figleaves, this is all possible!

Cup sizes range from AA-GG, & styles vary from classic one-piece swimsuits, to fashion forward bikinis, to chic tankinis – meaning that Figleaves.com truly has something for every body.

With Summer right around the corner, I know I will be putting this swimsuit to good use! And feel good while doing so!

Be sure to check out their entire selection of swimsuits available this season! Today Figleaves is hooking you up for Summer too! Take 10% off all full priced items with promo code LOVE2014 at checkout (runs until June 15th).

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let's go to the beach

Two years ago Tyler's family treated me to their family Christmas trip to Hawaii... yes, I am spoiled. I am also someone that once they go on a Christmas trip to the beach, they think this should be a yearly occurrence... right?!

Well this year I am only headed to the balmy destination that is small town Arkansas... but if you think that is going to stop me from turning up the heat, donning this new suit from SwimSpot.com, and catching up on my juicy gossip mags, well then you don't know nothin'!

{ SwimSpot Ella Moss swim suit c/o // ASOS sunnies // Jack Roger glitter sandals // J.Crew sun hat & straw tote // Kate Spade beach towel }

Any holiday beach bound babes out there? Room for me in your carry on?

 Have swimsuit will travel!

But seriously, for all those lucky ladies out there who are hitting the beach, the ones hitting the couch, or even for those in hibernation from swim suits until next summer... check out the cuteness that is available on Swim Spot... you'll never know when the hot tub will call!