summer dresses
Photo source: Shop Planet Blue Perfect Storm Lookbook
Admit it, you read the title wrong (not a bitch babe, beeeach babe!). :)
This Summer I needed to update my swim wear as for the last couple of years Summer somehow always catches me off guard. I focus on work and work only so I tend to just run and get my bikinis last minute in one of the mass market stores and they usually don't last more then one Summer as salt and sun ruins them quite quickly.
This year I spent an hour online to really research a bit and found some amazing sites from places in the world like Australia and California which have much warmer climate (just like me now in Spain vs. before in Croatia or NYC) so I figured they must be more specialized in beach wear and have better selection. Turns out I was right.
My three new favorite destinations for Summer dresses, swim wear and jewelry are most definitely Spell & the Gypsy Collective (seems like I have super boho style tendency this Summer - maybe Barcelona fashion style is impacting me more then I expected), Shop Planet Blue - multi brand site I fell in love with through their beautiful Instagram photos and Beach Babe SwimWear which seems to be a bit smaller one brand business then first two but their swim wear is super flattering and you can customize it yourself, I also love their fast and effective personalized customer service.
Price wise, all three pages are in mid to high price range, not as high as La Perla for example but they are in Victorias Secret price range but better quality in my experience.
Personally, I ordered gorgeous coral pink, floral bottom reversible three strap bikini handmade in California from Beach Wear SwimWear and gorgeous blue white white lace one piece and triangle red and white bikini two piece from Shop Planet Blue .
For coverups and dresses I ordered Spell & The Gypsy Collective The FleetWood Maxi Dress out of vintage lace which I am admiring for months and now I saved up for it. :) I also like super adorable play suites which I am always scared to order because I am tall and never know which size will be good as play suites can be tricky with sizes.
Check out my posts later this week for my selection of Summer beauty products and gorgeous sandals to showcase your beautiful Summer pedicure! :)
Photo source: Lei Lou by Alex Dojčinović
All photos: Goran Matijašec | Hair: Katica Topčić for Kevin Murphy | Model: Lucija Beden
While most of people are relaxing on the beach or counting down the days to their vacation in their office cubicles, she works, works and works. This is in short the summary of the years of successful domestic career of Croatian fashion designer Aleksandra Dojčinović who is slowly (and I would say finally) expanding beyond Croatian borders and opening her flagship store in Stuttgart, Germany at the beginning of September.
If you are still unfamiliar with this young, feminine and developing Croatian fashion brand you can check out some of my previous post on Aleksandra's earlier collections, as I was following her work as a friend and a client for years now: Lei Lou by Alex Dojčinović SS 2013, Lei Lou inspiration, Romance is alive and well - Lei Lou, Designer interview: Alex Dojčinović, Lei Lou FW 2012. etc.
Now when Croatia entered the European Union and the borders are open it will be interesting to see how Croatian fashion designers (which we have many) will compete when it comes to speed of production, quality and price with their international colleagues.
All in all, knowing Aleksandra, I am confident that she will win the hearts of ladies all over the Europe! :)
Did you had a chance to wear Lei Lou pieces already lovelies? What are your experiences?
Every Summer for a while now I write a post about new Summer styles or key items I love and wear. Naturally, I never follow all the trends, rarely any, I select a couple of items per season which suit my body form and play with different colors, patterns and new accessories. This Summer I love bright color maxi dresses and skirts (these styles are my closet staple year around but fabrication and color vary), my favorite are neon yellow and pink.
Also, I try to decorate my home with fresh seasonal flowers, fruits and light Summer sweets, as all of this bring special touch and positive vibe to Summer time, be it at the city or closer to the sea. Try it lovelies, trust me it will work :)
Usually I am not very fond of nail art or multi-colored nails, but this Technic of "grading" I love, both for nails and lips. First I saw it on the last fashion weeks runway shows and now on couple of blogs, I tried it myself and indeed it looks lovely, especially in combo with jeans short, bikini, solid bright color summer dresses, naturally tanned skin and lots and lots of sunshine ! :) For my now very long dark hair, I choose mostly different kinds of braids, or I simply put my hair down after I held it in a braid over night - that gives it that soft Summer curl.
Would you dare to wear these Summer brights on your lips, nails and body? I dare you! :)
p.s. Don't forget, always have water with you and wear a sun block day and night to keep your skin younger longer!
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