Soaking Up the Last of Summer

I hate to say it, but before we know it, fall will be here and we will all be cool and cozy in our new layers. So let's soak up the last weeks of summer in some stylish swimwear. As excited as I am for pretty new autumn pieces, I'll gladly stick to the one- and two-piece looks for hot summer weekends. Below are some of my faves (including a few bathing suit bargains) ...

Clockwise from top: plunging black halter with sheer panels  \\  cobalt blue bandeau and tie bottom  \\  nautical inspired bikini  \\  feminine floral strapless one-piece  \\  plunging white butterfly halter  \\  belted black and white strapless one-piece

Summer Essentials: Super Suit

I'm traveling all this week (I wish it was a summer vacation, but it's just a work trip). Since summer is reaching the half way point, I thought I would share some warm weather essentials, perfect for keeping cool on hot weekend getaways, or just bopping around town.

To start things off, I've rounded up some stellar swimwear. Whether looking for an itty bitty bikini, or a flattering (forgiving!) one-piece, all are perfect poolside ensembles ...

The swimwear goods, from top right:
1. sailboat twist top bikini – top, $52 (bottom, $46), available at J.Crew
2. red rope print halter bikini – top, $10 (bottom, $10), available at Old Navy
3. retro nautical halter – $61.50, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
4. polka dot bikini – bottom, $27.75, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
5. pastel tiger print halter – $105, available at Urban Outfitters
6. cream scalloped one-piece – $163.12, available at Saks Fifth Avenue