Bathing Beauties

Summer time is officially here and the best way to show your fashionista spirit in the heat is to rock a new hot bathing suit! Whether you prefer bikinis, one-pieces, tankinis or all of the above, there are so many trendy choices to choose from. I want to introduce a couple new websites I recently stumbled upon that offer some really unique styles that will keep you cool this summer! SwimSpot carries great designers such as Splendid, Ella Moss, Guess, Luxe and Reef! All items are shipped free of charge and returns and exchanges are free too! This site also features beautiful cover-ups that match many different looks! I usually shop at the old swimsuit standby site (VS) however, when I found this new website that had so much to offer I was soooo excited to share it with everyone! I am loving nautical themed suits this year. I also am a huge fan of mixing and matching top and bottom colors and styles to create a fun, one of a kind suit that can be worn different ways!! Check out the Bikini Builder link offered on the Swimspot website that allows you to mix tops and bottoms for your perfect look! Here are some of my top picks available right now!

I used the bikini builder to put together this cute Splendid nautical bikini perfect for my vacation to Newport, RI coming up later this summer! The boy shorts give it a cute laid back vibe that is just want I need for my family vacation!

Looking to spice it up? Are you traveling abroad or to a romantic island with your special someone? White suits are H-O-T hot, hot, hot this summer! Wear this against your glowing tan and you will look summer fresh! I paired it with the matching sheer lace cover-up all from Ella Moss! Love this!!

Looking for a little less exposure this summer? No problem - this site has everything! There are many tankini and one-piece styles that offer plenty of coverage and wiggle room for those mommy-to-be's out there! And the best part......you will still look hip and chic while rocking it! Here is one look by Luxe offered in the always figure flattering black.

For all my sexy mamas out there - this next site is for you! Beach Bunny Swimwear offers a wide variety of sizzling swimsuits for those ladies looking to get noticed this summer! My fave reality stars, the Kardashians, also created a line of suits exclusively for this brand! So DOLLS, without further a due, here are some sexy little numbers that you can rock on your stylish vacas this year!

Kim K herself was photographed wearing this dare-to-bear suit on her Mexican family vacation!
All you bombshell ladies out there can surely strut your stuff in this knock out look!

Looking for something with a little more sugar and a little less spice? Try something from the Beach Bunny floral collection. Keeping with my mix and match theme, here is a sweet suit that you can wear while staying fresh and flirty all summer long!

I hope you like the new finds fashionistas! ENJOY!

XoXo,
Rachele

Wedding Wear

For all my past, present and future brides, we all know what time of year it is.... It's Wedding Season Baby!! Wedding couture is a subject near and dear to my fashion crazed heart! Ever since I married my true love two years ago, I caught the BRIDAL BUG and since then - have never really been able to get rid of it! Later on this year my one and only lil sis will be walking down the aisle. You can be sure that before her big day I will be featuring some of the most fierce bridal fashions available for all my bride bloggers! But -  for now, I want to focus on wedding guest attire for all those attending weddings this season. Whether you are a guest, Mother of the Bride, or bridesmaid, these tips and tricks will surely benefit all! What you should wear really depends on the type of wedding you are going to. Is it a black tie affair, destination wedding on the beach, or country styled vineyard setting? Your first step should be finding out the formality of the event before deciding on your outfit! Usually the invitations are a great way for the bride to set the tone of her big day! If you are still not able to tell after you get the official invite in the mail - inquire with bridal party members or family and friends of the bride! They usually are well aware of the wedding environment and know the bride's personal style the best! Here are some options that should fit three very different weddings!

For the formal weddings, there are really so many options you can fall back on. There is always your favorite LBD that works like a charm OR you can try something different to show off your fashion savy style! The key here is to stay away from casual fabrics such as cotton or jersey-style dresses. Stick with higher quality dresses, such as satin or chiffon, for this classy event! You can also opt for either a short cocktail length dress or go all out and rock a maxi length gown that is light and flowy. Now - where to shop??? If you are an avid follower of mine you know about one of my hidden gems Rent the Runway  where you can rent designer dresses for all those special occasions! Not to mention, Harold's of New Haven also has great wedding day finds! But today, here are a few other websites to check out for your perfect look! Lord and Taylor  and Nordstroms carry a wide variety of guest wedding attire! Here are a few cocktail length and floor length dresses that would be perfect for that chic City wedding or Saturday night ballroom affair! 

LORD AND TAYLOR

Adrianna Papell Gown for $198

 BCBG Pleated Mini for $228

 XSCAPE Beaded One-Shoulder for $179

NORDSTROM'S

JS Collections Strapless Chiffon for $198

 BCBG Sparkler for $368

Alexia Admor Rosette Mini for $198 

Adrianna Papell Tiered for $138 

Next up - Beach weddings! These events are usually light, fun and casual enough to even wear flip-flops! I love this entire outfit put together by Lord and Taylor! This is such a pretty look which signifies all that is perfect for a beach wedding ensemble!

Are you a girl on a budget? I think we all qualify for this nowadays! And besides, who doesn't love a great deal? Lauren Conrad's line sold at Kohl's is so perfectly girly and pretty for a casual beach wedding. She loves to use floral prints in most of her designs which gives each piece a flirty feel. Each of these dresses only cost $45 and can be worn over and over again this summer!

Last but not least are the country styled BBQ or vineyard weddings that are becoming more and more popular these days! As mentioned already, I still love to follow all the bridal trends and blogs that post the latest TO DOs for weddings in 2011! Country style weddings are popping up all over the place, whether in Hollywood or right here in New England. With that said, if I were to go to a nice vineyard wedding, I would wear a chic simple cocktail length dress with brown or neutral accessories, such as a rope belt around my waist and stacked wedges to top off the look. You can totally rock cotton fabrics at this type of event. I happen to love the last two dresses from LC's line above for this type of wedding as well! Here are three other looks from different stores that you can also try on for size!

This dress is from Limited and would look perfect with a wide belt around the waist!

These two simple looks are from Banana Republic and are fit for the chic country gal!

Want to spice it up a bit? This piece from Gap will shimmer in the night sky! And best part - it is currently on sale for $59.99

Wow! That is a lot of dresses!!! Hope this helps all the lovely ladies out there looking to get noticed this summer! Hey - you never know who you may meet while watching someone else marry the man of their dreams! As always, happy shopping!

XoXo,

Rachele