Oh so pretty

Amore & Sorvete Bella Bikini $170. I know I’m in no shape to wear a bikini at this point. But I just love looking at pretty swimwear lately. Amore & Sorvete Bella Bikini is so unbelievably pretty and feminine. How come nobody thought of putting a ruffle overlay on a bikini top before? It’s so unique! Still sexy, but totally girly.

Island Getaway

Any of you lucky girls out there going away to tropical places this winter? I envy you if you are!! My sister-in-law and her fiance are planning a destination wedding, and I hope it’s somewhere hot and gorgeous. And I hope we can get away while there’s a snowstorm hitting the town. And that totally gets me excited about thinking about what to pack. In an ideal world, I’d bring all these….

You gotta have some easy flowy dresses that can take you from day to night, caftans in gorgeous prints, separates like cute tops and shorts, super comfy but stylish sandals, accessories that go with everything, and of course some sexy bikinis.

6 Shore Road Panama Maxi Dress $204

Rachel Pally Long Cutout Dress $238

ONE by Elizabeth Multi-Way Cover Up $235

Tory Burch Terrero Long Caftan $350

Thakoon Addition Sport Shorts $225

Thakoon Pleat Front Shorts $490

Rebecca Taylor Pom Pom Beaded Cami $315

Rory Beca Holika Printed Tie Front Cami $98

RED Valentino Bow Flat Sandals $295

Tory Burch Karissa Wedge Sandals $195

Tory Burch Adonis Wedge Espadrilles $195

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Juno Wedge Sandals $195

Boutique 9 Piraya Multicolor T Strap Sandals $78

Bop Basics Raffia Tote $110

Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Teardrop Earrings $245

Tribune Standard Macrame Earrings $150

Monserat De Lucca Flower Earrings $40

Mara Hoffman Embroidered 4 Strap Bikini $242.

Herve Leger Sporty Bikini $490

Thayer Fringe One Piece

Thayer Fringe One Piece $175. With a heavy snow storm coming, this is so not the time to think about or look at swimsuits. But I just love this adorable one piece! Who knew the fringe trend could work so well on a bathing suit?! I wonder how they’d look after being the water for a bit. They better not curl up.

Old Navy Ruffled Swimsuit

Old Navy Womens Ruffled Swimsuits $29.50 $15.00. I can’t believe I haven’t bought a new swimsuit yet this year. Was checking out Old Navy’s Star Spangled Sale and saw this adorable number. Ruffles are always flattering if you want to emphasize the chest

Shop Old Navy’s Star Spangled Sale! Styles for everyone up to 50% off! Ends 7/5/2010

I wish it was my favorite season

With the latest big snow fall, summer just feels so far away. Are these swim suits hot or what?

Insight – Womens True Colors One Piece (Black) $86

Insight – Womens Almost Paradise One Piece (Carnival) $91

Insight – Womens Under the Sun Bandeau (Dusty Blue) $76

Insight – Womens In Your Eyes Bandeau (Ink) $71

Insight – Womens Radio Star Bikini (Scuba Blue) $71

Escape

Jantzen Heritage Collection “1930-1940″ Bandeau Top & Skirted Bottom Set $146. Sexy bikinis make me want to flee from this dreadful winter. If you are going away for VDay, this would be the perfect romantic and sexy bikini to wear.

Deal Alert – Jinx Chambray Rouched Tie Tab Bikini

Jinx Chambray Rouched Tie Tab Bikini $198 on sale for $29.95!! Extremely cute and extremely sexy. I always like bikinis that have girlie accents at the bust and hips to help accentuate curves. This one is just perfect, not to mention the price is right

Shopbop Extra 25% off All Sale items 2 days only!!

2 DAYS ONLY! Take an EXTRA 25% OFF All SALE with code EXTRA25 at shopbop! Just enter code EXTRA25 at checkout. (Offer ends Thursday, July 2nd, at 11:59pm PDT.

Kooba Blake Handbag $645.00 $451.50 338.63. Wrinkled, patent leather handbag with seam detail throughout and logo plate at back. Zippered gusset at sides. Silver hardware. Buckle details at double handles and magnetic-snap closure at main compartment. The color adds a touch of summer to a very utilitarian tote.

Love Quotes Hand Knotted Fringe Scarf $88 $61.60 $46.20. The perfect summer scarves, sheer and light and in some prettiest shades.

Reed Evins Tie Dye Thong Sandals $286.00 $200.20 $150.15. Tie-dye suede thong sandal with sling-back strap and knot details at upper and leather sole. Very whimsical.

See by Chloe Applique Dress $495.00 $247.50 $185.63. A sexy little number to wear on a night out.

L.A.M.B Frost Three Band High Heel Sandals $355.00 $177.50 $133.13. Love the cutouts and buckles. Despite being so fashion forward, there’s still a hint of ladylike-ness. I just love L.A.M.B. shoes.

Velvet Angels Charlatan Buckle Platform Sandals $225.00 $157.50 $118.13. Love the curvy-ness of this sandal. And the colors are gorge.

Mint Jodi Arnold One Shoulder Dress $561.00 $168.30 $126.23. Woven one-shoulder dress with ruched silk banding at top hem and pleating at bust. Ruching at empire waist and metallic embroidery at hem. So adorable.

Melissa Odabash Ashley Bikini $180.00 $54 $40.50. Ready for bikini season? I’m not! Lol.

Something Unicorn Frill One-piece in White

Something Unicorn Frill One-piece in White $132 $93. Ahh one of the cutest swimsuits I’ve ever seen! The deep-V keeps it tres sexy. And If you are small-chested, the girly ruffles will give you more of an hourglass shape.

Girly plaids

A picnic in the park, a leisurely stroll by the lake, a fun-filled day at the flea market, thrilling water park rides at Canada’s Wonderland, tasting delicious street eats at the farmer’s market….these girly plaids remind me all of the lovely summer activities.

Trina Turk Nanna Plaid Dress in Tomato $268

MM Couture Plaid Tiered Chiffon Top $75

Twenty8Twelve Titine Plaid Dress $290

Plaid Dresses with Bow from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel $525

Rojas The Plaid Drape Skirt in Black, Skirts for Women $80

Gracie Plaid Dress $44.50

BILLABONG Leighton Dress – White $38.99

Jackie Knit Dress $34.50

Sandy Plaid Dress $44.50

Urban Renewal Plaid Shirt Tie Tunic $58 $29.99

BDG Plaid Convertible Cami $38 $19.99

Plaid Ruffle Blouse $18.99

Coco Rave “Plain Sailing” Plaid Bandeau Top & Skirted Bottom $48 for top, $52 for bottom

Gap Plaid ring triangle top – citron plaid $36.50 $9.99 and Gap Plaid ring bikini – citron plaid $36.50 $9.99

Juicy Couture Veneto Plaid Beach Umbrella in Prepster Multi $125

30% off Gap’s Spring looks

Now is the time to stock up on Spring’s hottest looks! For a limited time between January 23-25, Gap is offering 30% off for all new spring arrivals! Enter SPRING at checkout for discount. If you spend $150 or more, you’ll also receive free shipping! I’m especially loving the cute tops and dresses with ruffles and pleats and other girlie detailing. Oh and a super sweet bikini! Really makes me excited about our Maya trip in 2 weeks.

Women: Embroidered wideneck blouse – lilac wine $48 $33.60

Women: Ruffle slub T – blue slate $29 $19.60

Women: Ruffle halter bandeau top – minty teal $36.50 $25.55 and Women: Ruffle bikini – minty teal $34.50 $24.15

Women: Twist-neck dress – rosamunde $58 $40.60

Women: Striped shirred skirt – pink stripe $54 $37.80

Oh so sexy bikinis

With the pending trip to Brazil, I’m obsessed with uber sexy bikinis. It’s probably a time for me to go a little bit out of my comfort zone (no thong bikini for me, although it doesn’t mean that I don’t fantasize about frolicking in one on the beach, lol.).

I absolutely love the sexy swimwear from ViX, designed by Paula Hermanny, who grew up in the small beach town of Vitoria in Brazil. Obviously designing bikinis is in her blood. I love the print and details like the wooden bead loops and the metallic chains on the straps. Only if the smokin’ hot body came with the suit. *sigh*
ViX Ana Eva Embr Bikini Olive 203EUR 142EUR

ViX Napoli Bikini Magenta 208EUR 145EUR

ViX Faith Tube Bikini Magenta 188EUR 132EUR

ViX Mikonos Bikini Multi 198EUR 139EUR

Now for some relatively more budget-friendly options.

Zimmermann McKenzies Chambray Bikini $184 $128.80

Marc by Marc Jacobs Margot Bikini $158 $110.60

Rachel Pally Maui Bandeau Top $88 and Rachel Pally Jamaica Ruffle Bikini Bottom $84

Radio Fiji ‘Lolita’ Halter Bikini Top $48 and Radio Fiji Retro Bikini Bottoms $48

Billabong Plaid Bandeau $29.99 and Billabong Plaid Bottom $29.99

A swimsuit store for the curvy ladies – swimsuitsforall.com

Today’s Fab Store of the Day is SwimsuitsForAll.com The Size 8 and Up Swimwear Shop! If you are having trouble finding the size and style that fits you, you’ll love this store. Swimsuits For All started as a small E-Bay business in 2004 and has since become one of the leading retailers of swimwear sizes 8 and up online. They specialize in hard-to-find swimwear such as chlorine-proof, cup-sized, and plus-sized swimsuits and offer the customers the best selection in fashionable, high-quality swimwear for every age, body type, and price range. The styles they selected are really flattering for the curvy girls. Actually I think they are flattering on all body types. Check out their 2008 Top Picks.

The Sweetheart One Piece Twist Front Bandeau Swimdress Swimsuit $59

The Vamp One Piece Bandeau Shirred Sheath Swimsuit $62

Glitter Girl One Piece Cowl Neck Mio Swimsuit by Badgley Mischka® $260

Beadwork Two Piece Plus Size Halter Skirtini Swimsuit by Liz Claiborne® $122

Color Blocks One Piece Plus Size Swimdress Swimsuit by It Figures!® $112

Bali Dancer Two Piece Plus Size Tankini Swimsuit by Christina® $94 $64

Deal Alert – Fabucci Reversible Bandeau Twist Top Bikini

Fabucci Reversible Bandeau Twist Top Bikini $184 now on sale for $55.20 – $128.80. That’s two looks in one bikini. Yay for innovative design!

Deal Alert – Gap Terry bikini

It’s so hot and humid today, even though we don’t have a pool, it makes me want to throw on a bikini while we BBQ. Something itsy bitsy and adorable like this bikini from Gap. Love the print striped trim and the ties at the bust and hips.   Women: Terry triangle top – navy $34.50 on sale for $25.99!

Women: Terry keyhole string bikini – navy $34.50 on sale for $25.99!