Thursday, March 29, 2012

Sailboats by the Sea

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Hello there! I feel like a whole new girl after a beautiful, sunny, warm, breezy day by the sea. Isn't it glorious what a difference the sunshine can make? I sure hope this weather lasts. It was so nice and peaceful being at the beach early in the morning on a weekday- I only saw about three other people. And all the different shades of green and blue water playing off the light were mesmerizing. I waited weeks for a day like this, to go out and photograph some nice seaside images, and getting a new swimsuit made me even more excited.

You guys...I am really picky with swimsuits...I buy one, like, once every four years and wear it until it falls apart. I never like how they fit me, I rarely see a style that excites me, and I usually just buy a top and wear it with some generic waterproof skort thing I pilfered from the swimsuit bin at my parents'. I am so. excited. about this swimsuit. It is olive green, first of all, instead of a tacky neon 'summer' green, and I feel like a nice neutral coloured swimsuit is hard to find. It has a cute, simple print. Sailboats, people. It has unique details, like the grecian style single strap, and the fact that the strap is a braid that runs across the bodice. AND it fits perfectly- the bottoms are a great cut and the torso is just the right length.

When DownEast contacted me about reviewing an item from their store, I was very excited to find out that I could pick anything, even from the swim section- and once I came across this one I was completely smitten. Once it arrived and I tried in on and took it out to the beach I was even more enthralled. I don't think I've ever actually been so excited about an overall swimsuit design. it's the perfect mix of interesting, fun, unique, and elegant.


outfit:
swimsuit- downeast
sunglasses- beacon's closet

22 comments:

  1. This seriously looks like it was specifically made FOR you! These shots make me reminisce about home, I grew up in a small coastal town in New Jersey but moved to Colorado two years ago! If you ever want to take a little road trip from NYC, I highly suggest the little beach town of Ocean Grove- very quaint and lots of character!
    Happy Thursday,
    xo Hannah

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  2. wow looks so pretty where you are, where are you actually? I can't wait for July it will be my turn to be on the beach in Santa-Monica! Love the swimsuit ;)

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  3. Wow that suit looks really great on you. The cut is perfect!! And I'm with ya on the green color issue, I definitely prefer a more neutral green as opposed to that bright summer great as far as swimsuits go.

    Julia
    Cup of Tea

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  4. very cute!! you are adorable... no doubts about it!

    love, polly :)

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  5. These photos are lovely. I'm especially smitten with the last one. That one looks like it belongs in an ad for a fun clothing company. :)

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

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  6. Wow, the swimsuit really suits you! You have such a great figure too! Love the last photo!

    Ash :o)
    ftashion

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  7. now THAT'S body confidence! You're beautiful :-) x

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  8. what an amazing suit! love the single strap and you look just wonderful in it!

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  9. I have been dying over that swimming suit. I love that you did a post on it, it is wonderful. You look great! Have a great weekend!
    Creamy

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  10. Oh wow! You look great! Love the swim suit on you so much. Also thanks for your video tips. Saved me a lot of research trouble. I think a fancy smart phone will be the perfect option for me.

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  11. wowee, you look beautiful, love! the swimsuit really fits you well and it's so flattering on you. i'm glad you got a day of sunshine - it really does make all the difference!

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  12. that IS a pretty amazing swim suit. You look lovely in it

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  13. These photos are so pretty! you look so sweet and effortless! It's refreshing!
    Thank you for the school related comment you left on my blog! I feel your pain and it's nice to hear others opinions and thought on the matter!

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  14. gorgeous bathing suit! Love the pictures ;)

    http://giaa-fashion.blogspot.com/

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  15. Lovely pictures. You look amazing in the swim suit - it's such a pretty design. Ah, these photos are making me impatient for the holidays - I'm longing for a sunny day at the beach! X

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  16. Kathryn this bathing suit was such a great choice, the print and cut are lovely. Gorgeous photos too, so awesome you had the beach pretty much to yourself.

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  17. I love this bikini so much!

    http://www.afrenchinlosangeles.com/

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  18. what a fun bathing suit! i like its one strap and asymmetrical-ness. looks like so much fun on the beach. i discovered you on chictopia today and just wanted to say hi on your blog! :)

    it would make me happy if you visited too!
    pandaphilia style

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  19. Nice swimsuit and your pictures are beautiful ! :)

    Kisses :3

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  20. It looks like so much fun! I love the swimsuit.

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  21. That last picture is absolute perfection. And the swimsuit top style is so unique.

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  22. What a great swimsuit and really pretty pictures too. I love the unique color and the print on it. It looks fantastic on you!

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