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Let’s Shop. Swimsuits: Bikini vs. One Piece

Time to do some swimsuit shopping for my upcoming cruise to the Bahamas! I haven’t invested in a great suit in a while this is perfect timing. There are so many cute swimsuits out there these days. Unique cut outs and the rise of updated one-pieces make this shopping list all the more necessary.

BIKINI TIME

Bikini Free PeopleMade by Dawn Basic Bottoms • Free People • $68

Topshop BikiniStriped high neck bikini set • Topshop • $52

Bikini SwimsuitT by Alexander Wang Black Mesh Panel Bikini Top • Alexander Wang • $225

2P Melissa OMelissa Odabash Evita Bandeau Bikini • Melissa Odabash • $80

swimsuitMIKOH Barbados Bikini Top • Mikoh • $76–108

Printed SwimsuitMaaji Underwire Tie Back Crop Bikini Top • Maaji • $70

Stars Swimsuit BikiniZoe Karssen Stars Halter Bikini • Zoe Karssen • $129.50

Striped BikiniKate Spade New York Georgica Beach Stripes Bikini Top • Kate Spade • $98

 

 

 one piece swimsuits

one piece swimsuitForever Sexy Halter One-piece • Victoria’s Secret • $88.50 one piece striped swimsuitAnne Cole Contrast-Striped Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit • Anne Cole • $54.99

one piece pastel swimsuitNanette Lepore Montecito One Piece Swimsuit • Nanette Lepore • $98 Suboo one piece swimsuitSuboo White One Piece Swimsuit With V Details • $205

1P Mikoh Orange PalmMikoh Hianano Plunge-Front Printed Halterneck Swimsuit • Mikoh • $210 Urban Outfitters SwimsuitBlue Life Eclipse Crisscross One-Piece Swimsuit • Blue Life • $154 Strapless One Piece SwimsuitTory Burch Lipsi Color Block One Piece Swimsuit • Tory Burch • $225 One piece swimsuitAcacia Swimwear Teahupo’o Swimsuit • Acacia Swimwear • $212

One Piece Mesh SwimsuitSuboo Printed Mesh-Paneled Swimsuit • $215

1P VS CutoutForever Sexy Double Cut-out One-piece • Victoria’s Secret • $49.99

One Piece Crochet SwimsuitMikoh Coral Moorea Braided Swimsuit • Mikoh • $240

 Any favorites here? Scoop them up before we say goodbye to summer!

Haute Shopping. Nude Sandals.

As the summer months are upon us, I’ve been taking a look at my warm weather wardrobe to see what needs to be updated. During the summer, my weekend wear go-to outfit is a pair of shorts (usually these), a simple v-neck tee-shirt, and a pair of sandals or wedges with a fun necklace to complete the look. I’ve been buying up a lot of flat sandals lately but since I can’t really wear those to work,  I need another option that can transition between the week and the weekend. I think a nude high-heel sandal would work perfectly.

The nude sandal is such a versatile item in your closet. Color wise, it can go with almost any outfit – anything from all white or all black or as the balance to a colorful printed look. A nude sandal works with all silhouettes from casual shorts, professional skirts, to jeans and dresses for all occasions. I had a pair from a few years ago that I completely wore out but for some reason I haven’t made the investment for another pair. It’s probably because that pair was kind of perfect hybrid between a sandal and a pump and I haven’t come across a good replacement. My new strategy is to find a sandal for this season and a pump for the fall. (check back for a follow-up post!) I’ve seen so many cute spring outfits popping up and many people are sporting nude sandals. That inspired me to find some options for a new nude sandal to add to my shoe stash.

nude sandals.

Haute Shopping. Nude Sandals.

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Any options catch your eye? These are all so different, I may try more than one! As a personal shopper and stylist, I love scanning the internet to find creative solutions to closet queries.

If there’s something you’d like me to round-up, let me know!

Style Me: Blue Bachelorette Bash

One of the things I love most in life is shopping. Of course, there are things that rank above it — like family, faith, & french fries to name a few — but there aren’t many. That being said, I promise I’m so much more than just a shopaholic! #scoutshonor

When you are good at something, it’s in your best interest to pursue your passion. This is my opportunity to do what I love. To take a spin on it, I’ve now started shopping for other people….I’m excited to start my adventure as a personal stylist!

I love that I can assist people with confidence through clothing. I’m taking my God-given gift of “putting things together” and working that into new silhouettes, color combinations, and fabrics to help people look at clothes and their closets differently. Sometimes, you just need someone be a guide for creative ways of remixing your closet classics.

All of that to say, I’m starting a new series on the blog called [Style Me] which will be the home for all styling questions/inquiries that I can help answer. Sometimes I even need help styling myself, so I’ll brainstorm ideas through this series. Follow along via Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #StyleMe (and follow me @theblockishaute if you haven’t yet)!

For my first edition of [Style Me] I am pulling together ideas of what to wear to a bachelorette party. My sweet friend Ally (of @allyasl fame) is getting married in June and her bachelorette bash is coming up. We were asked to all wear blue for our big girls’ night out so I’ve been searching for months for ideas of what to wear. I’ve decided to put some of my top picks here so I can easily find them when I’m ready to purchase. I love getting dressed up but I can’t seem to decide on long vs. short, lace vs. form-fitting, or solid vs. print. Thanks to online shopping the options are endless!

Navy Lace || Floral Scuba || Strapless Bodycon
Ruffle Mini || Fitted Halter || Lace Maxi

I don’t think I can go wrong with any of these choices. Here’s to (finally) choosing a dress and having a great time celebrating our bride-to-be!

If you have questions on what to wear to an event or how to wear something, email me at theblockishaute@gmail.com and I may just feature your topic in the next [Style Me] post!

More info on my styling services coming soon!

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