Last of Summer
It was pretty much spent indoors and in cold places, and I can’t say I won’t miss the clear skies and the general feeling of longing to laze around in a cabana whiling the worries away. So I figured I’d do a proper send-off by going on a mini summer vacation, in something season-appropriate: pool-party garb. One for the road, so they say.
Milly neoprene bikini in Candy Pink, Triangl. White mesh vest as cover-up, 101 New York. Necklace, SM Accessories.
Aqua chiffon button-down as cover-up, Ensembles. Hat, SM Accessories.
For a number of reasons (not least of which is that I’m not exactly the most toned of bodies in a day and age of toned bodies), I can count all the times I’ve ever been in a two-piece swimsuit: a couple for the Boracay specials of the TV shows I co-produced, once to demo which bikini suits what body type (me under the “petite” category). The only time it wasn’t for a job was when I went diving, but I’m in a suit all day anyway. Needless to say, being out there in one for the sake of spontaneity feels refreshing.
I love the comic book pop art vibe of this pair. It balances nicely with the candy pink—something I always try to do to regulate an otherwise too girly look.
Aqua midi skirt, Ripples by Jenny. I chose different types of cover-ups, i.e. pieces you can still use off-summer, other than your usual sarongs, short shorts and maxi dresses just to change things up and maximize wardrobe functions. I hope you’re getting some ideas for your own pool/beach party look!
Watch, Veloci. If you can notice in this series, I wear three different straps: green, black, and striped. The team behind this Italian-inspired brand spent summer in Boracay where they partied with celebrities who are fans of their versatile pieces.
Some of them were Marc Nelson, Gelli Victor, Ornussa Cadness and John Spainhour. Others more rocked Veloci on their wrists. The brand stands for the young and fashionable, the ones who face up to their biggest fears (even little ones like preening around in a bikini when you’re not exactly swimsuit model-material, heh) and do it with a daredevil attitude.
Some of the pieces in their latest collection: the Voyager for the seafarers, those who love skimming the waters and don’t mind plunging into the deep. The colorful Cruise, for those who like to sit back and enjoy the ride, for the spontaneous who forge on journeys without an itinerary. The Aeronaute for the daredevils who believe that there is no challenge that they can’t conquer. All three are characterized by Japanese movements, with stainless steel cases and interchangeable Nato straps. More on Veloci here.
Hype this on Lookbook here, vote on Chictopia here. After this post, I’m right back to writing actual content and making better use of this little space. :) Let’s hear from you! How and where do you intend to spend the last of summer? Share with me your thoughts in the comments below or tweet me @shailagarde.