I want...

If you don't remember, I am somewhat obsessed with swimwear. Today, I am wanting to be on a beach somewhere so I don't have to think about the BIG decision I need to make by the end of business today. I would wear this sassy suit by Trina Turk with these kick-a$$ hot pink shoes and forget about the fact that I have to be a big girl and think about what I want to do with my life... Le sigh.

These sets of heels & suits are the runners-up.

Who wants to escape for some sun & cocktails with me?! xoxo, gg

If I had a sugar daddy...

I would love to have this gorgeous swimsuit cover-up from Hermes.


Bluefly.com, $445

VS semi-annual sale starts in stores 6/19 - TOMORROW!

I am pumped for tomorrow's grand event - the start of Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale (SAS) in stores. The sale has been going on for a little bit online, and I have purchased a few things to be sure I got them at the discount prices. As many of you probably know, it gets crazy at the stores during the SAS, and the hot items go fast. It seems everyone is a medium in the underwear (my size) so I have to get there early to get the stuff I want. Then it gets a bit stressful with the massive amount of women attacking the piles of underwear, bras and sleepwear. Although it can be intense, I still always want to go to the store and see what kind of deals I can walk away with!

My favorite VS bra right now is the Very Sexy Infinity Edge Extreme Plunge (right, $24.99), but I also love the Secret Embrace. I bought this one in yellow with a little wild leopard edging... very exotic!

I am so addicted to sexy sleepwear, but I usually wait until the items go way on sale to buy them. I love the ribbon chemise below ($24), and those baby dolls are adorable. I have wanted the white one ($68) for a while, but it does not go on sale. I'll have to just bite the bullet and buy it, but I might wait so I can buy it for my wedding night sleepwear... The one by the pool makes me laugh - yes, I would just buy that outfit ($24.99) to wear for sunbathing... ok, not really.

I also love this little robe ($34.99), and it comes in a variety of colors. Shop away, girls!

Undercover: Swim 2007

I know girls don't like to cover up those way cute tankinis and bikinis but running around in your swimgear is not highly advised. You need not worry because there are so many fun, stylish ways to cover up. I am going the dress route this year with a couple of darling ones I have already shown you in my Year of the Dress post. I also love this brown one ($36.50) from Gap.com. It's so easy to wear and pack in your cute swim bag (Target, $14.99), with the perfect little separate pocket for a wet bikini.

Let me tell you about my favorite cover-up purchase this year. Victoria's Secret had an adorable chemise that is long enough and beautiful enough that I had to snatch it up at 40% off, especially since it is just perfect for a cover-up. When I took it to the counter after trying on two colors, the sales girl took the one I didn't take and saved it for herself, agreeing with me that it would be perfect for out on the lake, or on the town. I could not find a picture of it on the web site so head to the closest Victoria's Secret and get one for yourself before they are gone... Semi-Annual Sale does start on June 19, and I am preparing!

Other options from Victoria's Secret include this cute little skirt ($24), which is made of swimsuit material and can make any rear look good. I also love this top ($29) as a fun little item. It might be a little out-of-place for some locations but perfect for the pool.

Oh, and we mustn't forget a charming floppy big hat to keep that sun off your gorgeous face, plus any gal with one on just looks so chic. The first one is a great price (Style Violet, $26), but the middle one is my favorite (Nordstrom, $96). I have always been partial to the cowgirl hat when I see gals with them on out on the lake. This is extremely pricey at $240, also at Nordstrom. Go keep it undercover, girls!

Swimsuit lovah

I guess I am not the average girl - I love swimsuits (a swimsuit lovah in Sarah Jessica Parker's Sex-and-the-City terms). Next to my overzealous purchasing of cute underwear, I buy too much swimwear. I hardly even go swimming or sunbathing, so my adoration of swimsuits is a little expensive and slightly pointless. Alas, that will probably soon change once I move into my new apartment with a sweet swimming pool. Good thing they have a fitness room, too, so I can (try to) keep myself all trim for swimsuit season. Although I have this darling striped bikini ($93) featured here, I am really a tankini girl because I can keep all my bits undercover and still sample that delicious BBQ while out on the lake with friends. (Yes, the lake - Missouri is a bit far from the sparkly blue ocean, which is where I would rather be, but hey, no sharks!)

This suit by Nautica ($102, click on all pictures to buy suits - i know, i shouldn't make it so easy to spend money) is adorable, and I wish I could add it to my collection. But I must restrain myself from another impulse online purchase (I am sure you know what I mean!).

I have always been a bit partial to giraffes (they were my fave wild animal growing up as a tall girl) so I love this one ($84 top, $54 bottom) at Nordstrom. It also helps that this color combo is great for my red hair and complexion.
This electric purple one from American Apparel ($45) is hot, as Paris Hilton would say. If I could pull it off, I would, especially since bright colors are so now. Happy Swimsuit Season, my little fishies!