Lydia’s comment on yesterday’s post prompted me to go on an Internet scavenger hunt last night to find affordable alternatives to the Marysia swimsuits we all love. It’s definitely easier to find scalloped-edged bikinis, so I focused my hunt on one-piece bathing suits, which I love more anyway. (Seriously, why bother killing yourself at the gym just to get a summer-ready bikini body? Pack it all in a one-piece, grab an umbrella cocktail, and call it a day! #MoreToLifeThanAbs 😉 ) I bypassed quite a few cheap-looking versions and narrowed it down to three I felt were the best “inspired by” swimsuits that look like they cost more than they do. The key was finding options with a textured fabric, which is characteristic of a lot of Marysia suits.
First up, this black one-shoulder swimsuit that comes in at just $39.99. It has quite the flirty back! It’s also available in magenta.
Next, a bright poppy bathing suit. This is the most expensive of the group at $99.99, but it’s still a far cry from dropping over $300 on a swimsuit. Like the black one, it doesn’t have a lot of coverage in the back. It’s also available in white and black.
And, finally, my favorite of the three: this white halter-top suit. It’s the least expensive at $28.99. It has full coverage, so you won’t need to worry if you’re rocking some love handles this year. The online description says the swimsuit is fully lined. Hopefully it’s done well enough that a dip in the pool won’t leave you overexposed!
Let me know if you try any of these! I’d love to know if they’re as great in person as I hope they are!
1. MICHAEL Michael Kors Mid-Rise Flare Jeans | 2. Aurelie Bidermann Liz Ring | 3. Brixton Joanna Straw Hat | 4. J.Crew Salut T-Shirt | 5. Jenny Bird Small Edie Hoop Earrings | 6. Soludos Oxford Espadrilles | 7. Marysia Palm Springs Swimsuit | 8. Cloverpost Badge Earrings | 9. Tory Burch Canvas NS Tote | 10. Kenneth Jay Lane Coin Ring | 11. Tory Burch Gemini Link Lace-Up Sandals | 12. Gucci Square Sunglasses
Oh, did you happen to hear that there’s a Shopbop sale happening right now? 😉 Of course you did, given that everyone is talking about it this week. I didn’t want to succumb to the pressure to highlight the same sale and the same items as everyone else, but then I placed my own purchase for these sandals and I couldn’t let the opportunity for you to score them on sale go unannounced. I had them pinned to my secret “stuff I’ll probably buy in the future” Pinterest board for a few weeks and figured I’d probably buy them eventually, so why not take advantage of the discount? I’m in love, you guys! The leather is so soft that they feel like slippers! (Admittedly, the leather is a little squeaky right now, but I’m going to hit it with some leather conditioner later today ease some of the friction.)
Soludos, how do you manage to make such comfortable summer shoes?!
And, of course, that got me revisiting the sale this morning to find other items I would have purchased had I not been on the hunt for a house. (Sidebar: we put an offer on a house earlier this week — over the listing price, again — and lost out on it. I’m still heartbroken.) Here’s what captured my fancy:
Featured above:
Sea & Grass tote | Soludos slides (also available here) | Ann Taylor earrings | Kate Spade passport cover (similar)
It’s no secret that oversize earrings are my favorite trend this season, especially when it comes to tassels — and it seems I’m not the only one craving tassel earrings this spring. I wore the pair above in New Orleans last month and received countless compliments on them. I’m not surprised, though. Who can resist the playful swish of shoulder-dusting fringe?! No one. 😉
Below, you’ll find 10 of my favorite tassel earrings for less than $100. (Most are well below that price point, though!)
