Edition #7: Giving Chaste
Modest Swimwear ☼ The L.L. Bean Boat & Tote Style Revival ☼ Designer Sandals on Sale
A friend shared this video with me. It’s the designer of Chaste Wear modeling her swimdress. If you look closely in the video, she’s not just wearing a dress, she’s wearing leggings too. Some years ago, a friend gifted me a swimsuit. It was a tankini with a skirt that was supposed to hide your thighs, but it barely covered my butt. The one and only time I wore that suit was in the pool at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda. When I jumped into the water, it felt like I still had my pool towel wrapped around my waist. Had I been alone in the pool, I would’ve taken it off and swam in my underwear.
However, I really like this dress. It has pockets! I also like the print. I’m considering getting one for my upcoming beach trip, but there’s no way I’m getting into the water with all that fabric. I don’t have her swimming skills.
🛍️ THIS WEEK’S PICKS
This summer the classic L.L. Bean Boat and Tote made a major comeback with the fashion set. The one pictured above, styled by Sarah Clary and modeled by Ashley Sargent Price, got my attention. I think it looks both high-end and stylish. If you want to recreate this bag, the font is Times Bold.
W Magazine has a great article on the “enduring appeal” of this iconic bag.
🏷️ DESIGNER SANDALS SALE
Get 25% off sandals at Labucq with code: endless-summer. I finally pulled the lever on these black platform floaties.
Dear Francis is having a sitewide sale for a limited time only. Enjoy 20% off with code DF20.
Ancient Greek is also having a sale on sandals that’s worth a look.
📚 WHAT I’M READING
It’s the perfect time to stock up on your beach reads! Barnes & Noble’s Book Haul is Back! 50% off hundreds of Hardcovers and more. I was excited to see that the audiobook version of Blue Mind (a book I’ve wanted to read for a few years now) is totally free, so I’m giving it a listen. I may end up buying the paperback copy too. We’ll see how it goes.
Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do - by Wallace J. Nichols