One-Piece Swimsuit 8.07.2016

Swimsuit: Billabong (same print in a bikini here) | Sunnies: Karen Walker

Happy Sunday! Last weekend my friend Brianna and I hung out by her family's pool and decided to shoot some cute one-pieces we purchased this summer. I've always been a bikini girl, but one-pieces really are so flattering, and there are a ton of cute options out these day!

On another note... I just have to spend a minute talking about how nerve-wracking it was to shoot photos in a swimsuit! I try to be as body-confident as possible, because I want to be a good role model to my five nieces, but I'm not going to lie and say this was super comfortable for me. One of the downsides of blogging is seeing so many photos of yourself...it can definitely be easy to pick yourself apart. But on the other hand, some of the best parts of blogging are that you can challenge yourself by putting yourself out there, and that you can be proud of the photos you create! So, thanks for reading through my weird little rant, but also for always being so encouraging on here! Your comments on my blog and Instagram keep me motivated to create great content, that I hope is always relatable!

I encourage you to check out Brianna's post too...she shared a great little message :) 

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Swimsuit Shopping 4.14.2016

Suit: l*space ('haley' top + 'estella' bottom (more sizes here)) | scarf: loft (similar) | tote: H&M (only $18)

I think most of us can agree that swimsuit shopping can be absolutely miserable. I don't know about you, but I'm a little pale at the moment, haven't been working out like I should be, and feel like dressing room lighting accentuates everything I don't want to show. I've found that I really like ordering swimsuits online because I can try them on at home and take as much time as I need to decide if I love it or not!

I know it's still a little early to shop for swimsuits, but if you have a vacation coming up (jealous!) or want to beat the rest of the crowd (cute suits sell out quick), now is a great time to start looking! One pieces continue to get trendier and hotter, so I've included some amazing options if you're not a bikini girl. Also, everything below is under $90, with the cheapest being only $13! I'm obsessed with all of the pattern options for this bikini top and this one piece, and think this cover-up is particularly stunning. And while we're talking about swimsuits... If you happen to be flat-chested but have a booty and have found a flattering cut/suit for you, please let me know! I'm always trying to figure out how to look proportional in a swimsuit without having to wear a ridiculously padded top from VS. xo   

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Swimsuit Shopping 6.05.2015

Happy Friday! I'm so happy the weekend is here because this week has felt LONG. I'm definitely going through a mini phase where I'm unmotivated to do absolutely everything (although I have been working out). I'm really hoping to snap out of it soon because I have work to do and blog posts to blog!

I came to the sudden realization this week that swimsuit season is here. Like here, here. Sadly, once you exit college and enter the 8-5 office life you don't see the sun very often anymore (#paleyearround), yet I have the irrational urge to buy new swimsuits every spring/summer. I mean, I deserve it for getting back in shape, right? I really do think I could suppress the urge this year minus the fact that we're going to California in a few weeks and this Midwest girl is going to take full advantage of making it to the beach! Seeing the ocean once every two-ish years is killing me. I'm already preparing Trey and my sister for how many blog and Instagram pictures we will be shooting while there (they're both going to hate me by the end of the trip). All of that being said, I've been doing some online swimsuit shopping and beach/lake/pool prep, and wanted to share some of my favorite finds so far! All of my swimsuits are currently from Victoria's Secret because I love how much you can customize their sizing (tiny boobs, big butt problems), and their quality is just so good. But, there are so many other cute ones out there that I may have to expand my horizons this year.

(Click the photos to shop!) 

Have you found any swimsuits or beach totes I should definitely know about?? I'm thinking of ordering this gorgeous-ness in the white/grape tonight because Victoria's Secret has a huge swim sale right now and free shipping through tonight with the code 'TRYSWIM'! I'm also really obsessed with this suit from Forever 21.

Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend!

xo,

Jacy

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