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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend: Day 2--High Waisted Bikini

Yesterday we saw the teeny string bikini, and today we're focusing on the high waisted bikini. I love this style because it's a bit more forgiving and looks a little retro at the same time. Take a look at a few of the favorites from Vogue Magazine.

Thapelo Bibi bandeau, $300 and Angie high-waistedbriefs, $150

For information:

nancymeyer.com

Laura Urbinati multicolored bikini, $241

For information:

lauraurbinati.com

Jo de Mer Marilyn Vintage bikini in nautic print, $250

For information:

jodemer.com

Clube Bossa feline-print twist bandeau and high-waisted bottoms, $362

Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC, 212.753.4000

Prism St.-Tropez bikini top, $186, and Hollywood bikini bottom, $117

prismlondon.com

A.T.G. double-strap striped top, $120, and high-waisted briefs, $45

For information:

atgishere.com

Gossard Egoboost plunge bikini top, $65, and Retro highwaisted short, $33

asos.com

Eres Algebre top, $350, and Alpax bottom in Argentique, $290

For information:

eresparis.com

VPL Convergence swim top, $125

lagarconne.com

Baku Balconette color-blocked bikini top, $119, and high-waisted bottoms, $84

asos.com

All photos courtesy of Vogue Magazine

STAY TUNED FOR PART 3 TOMORROW!!!

Friday, May 24, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend: Day 1--The String Bikini

Image courtesy of Pinterest

Well I'm still down with this horrible throat infection, but that doesn't mean the rest of you can't get out and enjoy your holiday weekend. It's Memorial Day weekend. It's time to get some sun, have a few cocktails, and put on your best swimsuit. Vogue Magazine is featuring some of the best suits for the season, so I thought I'd share them with you today, tomorrow, and Sunday. Today's picks? The string bikini of course. Being a native Californian, the string bikini is part of our culture. Take a look at Vogue's picks.

Chanel swim top, $635, and bottoms, $455
Chanel, NYC, 212.355.5050

Oscar de la Renta white eyelet bikini, $350
Oscar de la Renta, NYC, 212.288.5810

Ondademar Cayenne string bikini top, $91, and bottoms, $91
ondademar.com

Missoni bikini, $400
Missoni, NYC, 212.517.9339

Dolce & Gabbana lemon and foulard–print string bikini, $815
For information:

dolcegabbana.com

Heidi Klein Mumbai triangle bikini, $274
heidiklein.com

Clover Canyon Lotus Temple bathing suit, $151
For information:

clovercanyon.com

Jo de Mer + Piamita Thamy bikini, $215
edition01.com

French Connection butterfly swim top, $58, and side-tie bottoms, $48
bloomingdales.com

A.P.C. & Tooshie bikini top, $150, and bottoms, $150
A.P.C., NYC, 212.755.2523

All images and info courtesy of Vogue Magazine

STAY TUNED FOR PART II TOMORROW!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Kat Von D's Digs

I'm in bed with a horrible throat infection, but felt bad since I haven't had the chance to blog, so here you go...thinking about moving? Kat Von D's vintage 1920's Hollywood home is up for sale. Only 2.5 million gets you a spanish style place with lots of character.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Summer is for Sandals

I hope you're all having a great weekend! It's been so nice here in sunny Southern CA this weekend. It's sandals season for sure. There are so many cute styles out that I had to share. All styles are from Nordstrom of course. Take a look.

All photos courtesy of Nordstrom

Which are your favorite?

Monday, May 20, 2013

Street Style--Cannes 2013

It's been a while since I've done a street style post. To be honest, I haven't seen anything that I loved or found inspirational. Maybe it's the transition between seasons? The Cannes Film Festival recently showed a few summer-ready looks I love.