April 24, 2013

bayside

Ella Moss Bikini from Swimspot.com on Honey & Silk
Ella Moss Bikini from Swimspot.com on Honey & Silk
Ella Moss Bikini from Swimspot.com on Honey & Silk

I had wished for better weather this past weekend to show off my Ella Moss vintage-inspired bikini from SwimSpot, but alas the clouds rolled on in and stayed by the time I could get out to the sand.  No bother, I love dressing up a good bikini top for daytime strolling. My favorite street swimwear look is pairing a bikini top with high waisted shorts or skirt and an opened button down shirt (or jacket in my case because it was chilly). It's cute without overtly showing skin. I adore this bikini because of its colorful, retro floral print and style, so it only made sense to go for an entire vintage-inspired look. Check out SwimSpot for more designer swimwear, they have tons of cute selections!

This thrifted Levi's jacket is one of my most favorite finds ever, especially after always wanting a classic, heritage denim jacket. This past Saturday, I was in Newport Beach for a friend's birthday and I regrettably forgot my varsity jacket in the car as we headed out in the late afternoon. Kyle took me across the street from the bar to Newport Crossroads and scoured each rack for jackets or sweaters. No after no to everything found in the women's section so I headed to the men's, much to Kyle's surprise. I honestly love the simple cuts of men's jackets and the slouched look it has on a women's frame like mine. And there I found this Levi's, the last on the rack, and in a small. It's probably the best purchase I've ever done on a whim and in a time crunch and after some of my last hopes of staying warm had gone. Thanks to Crossroads for being awesome!


bikini: c/o Ella Moss via SwimSpot
jacket: Levi's
shorts: H&M (old)
shoes: c/o Soludos
sunnies: c/o Guise by Benjamin




11 comments:

  1. beautiful pictures! <33

    xx

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  2. Gorgeous suit - I love how you paired it with the shorts and denim jacket! Love your style - following you now too! x, Kat

    Love and Ace

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  3. You pull of this look so well, these pictures are stunning. Looks like a magazine editorial spread! Loving every bit. And LOVE that the jacket is thrifted ;)I need to check out the Newport Crossroads one day.

    xo,
    Elissa
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  4. Fun in the sun...and on the beach. Thank goodness for summer! Great post.

    Corporate Catwalk

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  5. So freaking cool! Love your outfit (want the jacket!!!) and the location!

    Love,

    Rowan

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  6. Love so much this combination!! And the background is just perfect!!
    You have a beautiful style!!
    Following you!! :)
    THESPARKLINGCINNAMON

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  7. You look lovely! Great pictures! :)

    Gemma
    www.taipeistreetstyle.com

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  8. Gorgeous photos! love the bikini top x

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  9. Lovely bikini, cute and fun!! So fresh for spring!! Like it!!
    Following you on GFC now! mind to follow me back?

    xo,
    G

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