My annual trip to the deepest, happiest place in the countryside is approaching fast. This year, however, I have a big problem: I don't have a swimsuit. I have swimsuit inspirations floating around in my head, but the quest for the perfect item seems to be an endless disappointment. Nothing on eBay that doesn't look like it wouldn't disintegrate upon first contact with water. Nothing in the high street shops that doesn't look like it belongs on a playboy bunny. Nothing in UK internet shops that won't burn a giant hole in my wallet.
I want a RETRO swimsuit. One that ruches over the bits I need to hide. One with a boy leg. One with a halterneck.
One like these.
Tell me, my beloved reader, where do I find such a jewel?
First one of you to find me a great swimsuit for this summer by the 25th of July wins one of my handmade toys!
the ones on samantha sage http://www.samanthasage.com/ are lovely, though a tad pricey x
ReplyDeletei love the retro swimsuit from what katie did. my sister has it and it looks lovely:
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Thanks guys! x
ReplyDeleteYou can find some lovely retro inspired pieces at Jets.com.au, or for a retro style from the mistress of the pool try Esther Williams range.
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You'll find THE most adorable vintage style sheath in pink with a cherry print. It should be just the ticket.
Thanks Super Kawaii Mama! The pink with cherries on matches my baby's swimsuit. Ha! x
ReplyDeleteHave you looked on Oli??? The Jasmine Guiness ones are lovely
ReplyDeleteThank you Kate, I really like the gingham one on there. And the prices are really good too...
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So far my top 5 is:
1 - Esther Williams Cherries
(but I won't be able to get it on time for my holiday)
2 - What katie did black swimsuit (but a bit on th expensive side)
3 - Jasmine Guiness @ Oli (might go for this one actually!)
4 - Samantha Sage (amazing, but too expensivo for me)
5 - Jets.
Lalala, so far it looks like I would be getting the Oli one, and that Kate would get the toy.
The others, to thank you for helping me will get little handmade surprises!
xxx
http://www.esther-williams.com is brilliant! Winona on Daddy Likey swears by those swimsuits: http://daddylikey.blogspot.com/search?q=esther+williams Even if you can't get one of these by your holiday, you must get one period!
ReplyDeleteDid you check out ModCloth.com? They have the style you're looking for too!
❤ Joy - I looked on ModCloth, but as it is in America, it won't get to me in time... I should try and go on holiday more often so I can justify having lots of swimsuits...
ReplyDeleteWhooo Glad you liked it, I'd buy on myself but a walk in the park is the closest thing i'm going to get to a holiday this year.
ReplyDelete❤ Kate, Moss, Amp, Super Kawaii Mama, Joy - Even though I didn't get any of these swimsuits, they are all amazing, so send me an email with your address so I can post you little surprises!
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I would love a postal treat! I'm shooting you an email now!
ReplyDeletei know its a bit late, but if you are in ever in need of another stylish suit, http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Swimwear have some nic eones that look exactly like the pictures, but they might be sold out.
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