Swimwear and Cover-ups on the Brain

Maybe I have swimwear on the brain because our honeymoon to Greece is fast approaching, or maybe it's because we just went to the beach this past weekend. Maybe it's because I own one of these suits below (#7) and didn't get the chance to tell you all how much I love it (yes, that's right I love a swimsuit, the one item that almost everyone hates!)

ASOS is one of my favorite places to go for swimwear. They have what feels like an endless selection and the easiest free shipping and returns. And right now they are killin' it with all their cute options!

I'm being drawn to fun one-piece suits and cover-ups lately so I wanted to share my favorites and maybe save you the three hours of your life you might have spent sorting through the massive selection all alone.

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My Most Versatile Skirt

This skirt has been a long-time favorite because of its amazing versatility. I've worn it to work, interviews, and in casual situations.

I remember wanting this skirt after I saw it on Glee, then finding one buried in the sale racks that just happened to be my size. Needless to say, it was a very lucky find. This skirt has been among my favorites for the past few years and will be for years to come.

I think every woman needs a timeless bold-patterned pencil skirt like this one that can be dressed up or down, and will receive compliments galore for years to come!

Check out a few of my picks for similar skirts here, here, here and here.

Skirt: Fantastic Field skirt from Anthropologie

Cobalt heels: Forever 21

Striped top: J. Crew painter boatneck tee (old, but similar here)

Sunglasses: Target

Belt: J. Crew Factory

Necklace: Nordstrom (old, but similar here)

**Congratulations to Roxanna Gonsalves! You are the winner of the rosebud necklace giveaway!

Color Combo Obsession: Mint + Neon Yellow

I found this neon yellow skirt at Target, and I immediately thought about wearing it with this mint blouse. It just so happens that I've been hanging onto this blouse just waiting for it to meet its perfect outfit match! They came together with these gorgeous J. Crew heels with a teeny pop of neon detail. Even better, I found them on major sale!

Skirt: Target (buy here for just $23)

Blouse & necklace: Forever 21

Shoes: J. Crew "Coraline"

Earrings: Macys

Trench: Target (super old) 

Kelly, Cobalt & Lilac

My hair is at this awkward stage in the growing-out phase where it's not doing anything I want it to do.  

I decided to try to distract everyone's attention away from my non-compliant hair with a brightly colored outfit. Did it work? Can you tell that my attempt to curl my hair failed miserably? I hope not.

Has anyone else had this problem? This "in-between"-length hair and no idea what to do with it? I'd love some suggestions.

Top: J. Crew

Pants: Loehmann's

Shoes: Sole Society "Claire"

Bag: Target

Pink Bracelet: Forever 21

Spike Bracelet: eBay

Necklace: eBay

Toe Polish: Essie "Mint Candy Apple"

Giveaway: J. Crew 'Inspired' Rosebud Necklace!

I am so very excited to announce HOTPINK style's very first ever giveaway! 

One of you, my lucky readers, will win your very own free-of-charge J. Crew 'inspired' rosebud necklace from my friends over at Silver Linings Shop! Check out how to enter below the links at the bottom.

It's so bold and makes quite a statement paired with something as simple as this striped dress you see here!

If this necklace wasn't enough, they also have the super popular J. Crew 'inspired' "fan fringe" necklace  in many colors too! And guess what? All my readers get 25% off their whole order with code HOTPINKFAN!

*Winner will be announced next Wednesday!

 

Dress: Joe Fresh for JC Penny

Shoes: Cole Haan Talia (the most comfy black pumps ever!)

Necklace: Silver Linings Shop

Bracelet and watch: Charming Charlie

Nails: Essie Bond With Whomever

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