Getting Beach Ready With Simply Be This Summer
Getting beach ready with Simply Be this summer - sharing my top picks!...
What I'm wearing: Pink Bikini Top | Pink Bikini Briefs | White Crochet Cardigan | Neon Pink Tie Dye Jumper
Good morning my loves – today’s post is a SUPER positive one and something that I feel VERY passionate about! Today, we’re talking about SELF LOVE.
Simply Be asked me to take part in their ‘Holiday Hang Ups’ campaign, where they asked their followers, you guys to send in your holiday questions – and through styling up my top picks at Simply Be and putting together some top tips, I’m here to answer some of those questions.
Now self love for me (and for everyone), is a journey. I don’t believe that any journey is ever really ‘complete’, especially the self love journey, it’s an ongoing path, one that needs commitment and love. Of course, we all have ‘those days’, or a slight wobble about how we feel and who we are, but for the majority of the time, I can hand on heart look in the mirror and say I LOVE YOU.
Because after all, if we can’t love ourselves then how can we expect others to?! Now, like I said this is an ongoing journey so don’t be disheartened if it takes 3 weeks or 3 years, everyone is different and it’s something that you’ll do in your own time. For me, self love and body confidence has really accelerated the older I’ve got, when I was a teenager I was so self conscious; of my braces, my spots, my love handles (LOL what love handles?!).
With age, I’ve found myself learning to really get to know myself, to know who I am on the inside, to understand what I like, and dislike. To understand the shape of my body, to appreciate my curves and how to dress them. With age also comes an air of not giving a damn about what other people think, which is bloody wonderful!
Because YES I WILL wear whatever the hell I want on the beach, and if it offends you… then well, really the problem lies with you and not me, so that’s okay. That’s ALWAYS something to remember girls – as long as you feel good for YOU – that is fundamentally all that matters, do NOT for one second worry about what other people think, because you know what? IT DOESN’T MATTER!! You get out there and flaunt what you’ve got!
What I'm wearing: Blue Bikini Top | Blue Bikini Briefs | White Crochet Cardigan
I’ve picked out a couple of questions that you guys sent into Simply Be – and I hope in this blog post, you’ll find the answers you were looking for!
1.) What swimsuit to choose?
I LOVE a one piece, I pack 2/3 for a holiday as I always wear them! For me, the key thing to consider when picking out a swimsuit is support, being bigger busted I need something with a fitted bra, good straps or just all round good support.
I find if you’re wearing something that’s not fitting or supporting you properly, it won’t be flattering. Where as you find yourself a KILLER swimsuit that keeps everything in place, and shows of your STUNNING bod, then girls we’re onto a winner!
That being said about the support aspect, that doesn’t mean that I’m willing to compromise on colour, style, design. Just because I’m after support doesn’t mean I’m after a basic swimsuit, hell no. I still want to look sexy AF on the beach, so I’m looking for something with an unusual cut, a cool print or a pop of colour to make the most of my swimwear!
This Simply Be blue swimsuit is the PERFECT example! It has a built in bra so it supports me really well and the cut is SUPER flattering with the pulling in at the waist.
What I'm wearing: Blue Swimsuit | Gold Hoop Earrings
What I'm Wearing: Black Bikini Top | Black Bikini Briefs | Black Jumpsuit | Beach Hat | Polka Dot Cover Up
2.) How do I brave a bikini?
For me; there is only one way to be ‘beach ready’, you simply put on a bikini and hit the beach! It’s ludicrous to me, that people tell us we have to look a certain way to be able to wear a bikini / be beach ready, it’s utter madness!
The only thing you need for braving a bikini is confidence, easier said than done I know as if you’re struggling with body confidence, it’s just not simply that easy. BUT – there are baby steps you can take to putting on a bikini and strutting it down to the beach this summer!
First up is understand your body shape! For me, I’m curvy with a big bust, I know that high waisted bikini bottoms flatter my shape the most. It’s about understanding your body and how to dress it, and what makes you FEEL good!
I adore this black high waisted bikini, the top is SUPER flattering! I felt so great in this bikini, and I feel like it really shows – pick the right swimwear and you’ll be GLOWING with confidence, no matter your shape or size!
What I'm wearing: Ellesse Hoody | Black Bikini Bottoms
3.) What clothes to travel in?
I wanted to cover this question because I bloody LOVE a cosy jumper for the flight, it’s the perfect travel companion as you can get cosy for your in flight nap and long journey. BUT a good jumper chosen well, also doubles up perfectly as a beach hoody – great for walks along the beach of an evening, when you just need a little something on your arms!
I picked out this Ellesse hoody because I LOVED the colour (mint looks great when you’ve got a tan!), this jumper is so damn cosy, I know it’s going to be the perfect travel jumper for me! You only need to take one jumper on holiday, so make sure it’s one that’s versatile and you can wear during the day time, or thrown over your bikini of an evening.
What I'm wearing: Pink Neon Jumper | Pink Bikini Briefs
What makes you feel body confident? Are you ready to get out there and flaunt your LUSH bikini bod to the world?! Which Simply Be item was your favourite?! I love EVERYTHING and can't wait to pack these pieces for my next holiday!
*This blog post was kindly sponsored by Simply Be, all images and words, as always are my own.