Bimba & Lola
I went to Madrid a few months ago to visit a friend who moved there for work. While the gorgeous city has got every designer brand you could think of (and many of them are conveniently close to the city’s major museums!), the best discovery I made while I was there was Bimba & Lola. … Continue reading “Bimba & Lola”
We Are Handsome Swimwear
I don’t typically opt for one-piece swimsuits, because my diminutive chest tends to look better in bikini tops, but I can’t help but want to make an exception when it comes to We Are Handsome (and not only because I love the brand name!). The Australian label exclusively makes handmade-to-order, limited edition, pop-art, one-piece swimsuits … Continue reading “We Are Handsome Swimwear”
Zimmerman Summer 2010
God how I love Australian label Zimmerman! The brand has some of the most stunning swimwear, bodysuits, and mini dresses I’ve ever seen and not that they’re by any means frugal, but they’re reasonably priced given the intricacy and originality of their design. The Knotted cutout silk-blend dress pictured above has gorgeous back cut-outs that combined with … Continue reading “Zimmerman Summer 2010”
Norma Kamali Swimwear
Norma Kamali’s swimwear is timeless – proof? She’s found success selling the same styles for years! Kamali is always at the for-front of technology: she uses Skype to allow shoppers to ask questions via her website, you can order as much as you want from her site and only pay for what you keep, and … Continue reading “Norma Kamali Swimwear”
The Little Black Bikini by Bar Rafaeli
Who would know what the perfect bikini is better than Sport Illustrated Bikini Cover model, Bar Rafaeli. She goes from model to designer for Hurley of what she considers is “the classic, sexy bikini with just the right cut”. Show off that body you’ve been working so hard on with a simple black bikini that … Continue reading “The Little Black Bikini by Bar Rafaeli”
Poolside Trend – Blazing on the Loungers
Left: Elie Tahari; Right: Emilio Pucci, photos from Vogue.UK Hotel pools are for lounging, no adults actually go swimming in there and certainly not female adults with full hair and make up done. I just booked a hotel that has a lap pool that is barely deep enough to do water aerobics in. But the … Continue reading “Poolside Trend – Blazing on the Loungers”