I know this past Saturday was our first official day of Fall and we are enjoying ALL things pumpkin spice, but it’s hard to really get into that spirit when it’s still 90 degrees. So just, back away from the sweaters and knee boots for a minute before you give yourself a heat stroke. Because let me tell you something, they aint serving pumpkin spice latte’s at the hospital when you pass out from premature sweater weather syndrome.
Listen nobody loves to slip on a good pair of knee boots and start prancing around quoting Pretty Woman like this girl. BUT before we do that, it’s time to search through summer sale items like a savage. Additionally, I wanted to share some swim styles - rash guards/long sleeves - that I have embraced to start saving my skin!
One thing about maintaining this website is I am beginning to see myself age.
Look please understand I am not searching for compliments and by no means do I think I look old. I have paid way too much money for Botox to look old so I know that’s not true.
When I look at pictures of me now and when I began this website 4 years ago, I just see I’m not a little girl anymore.
I have a more mature look and honestly, it’s exciting. I’ve grown up into a woman. I’m not saying I act mature but BABY STEPS.
With fishing, boating and just being outside the main activities in my life I’ve made it a bigger priority to take care of skin other than my face.
Swimsuits have come such a long way in regards to offering sexy options that actually do cover up! I definitely still opt for a sexy string bikini more often than not, but here are a few sexy black one pieces that caught my eye this summer all under $30!
It wasn’t until Chris forced me to wear a Pelagic shirt fishing once, that I realized how much a long sleeve top would keep my body temperature down.
After that experience I began searching high and low for every rash guard I could find. This particular black one is from Forever 21 and it is currently sold out, however they restock it from time to time so it’s worth checking.
Despite this rash guard is black, the moment you get it wet it keeps you from over heating and burning.
Don’t let the dark colors scare you away. This style also has a zipper closure on the back, that can actually be worn in the front as well.
At the beginning of the summer I was doing super broad general searches for “rash-guards” and I wasn’t having much luck. Then I just started searching for “long-sleeve” styles directly from various websites that I often shop, which is how I accidentally found the stripe rash guard above. There is a website called, Yandy.com now…don’t judge me here, we are going to jump in the trust tree together on this one. Anyway, Yandy is a bit of a scandalous website some might say (wink wink, nudge nudge), I typically have used it for potential Festival outfits, Halloween costumes or even costume ideas or any and all things scandalous. So perhaps wait until you’re in private to explore this website, definitely not at work because you are like a click and a half from terms like “crotchless” and “dance wear”. Cardi B made her money moves wearing outfits from Yandy.com if you’re picking up what I’m putting down.
I nervous giggled writing that entire paragraph. You’re welcome.
The most important part of this story is the stripe rash guard is only $20!!!
The quality is great, it’s a soft material with a tie closure at the neck, all around a pleasant surprise from Yandy.com. (still nervous giggling)
I also have been more adventurous with head scarves and tying them like I’m ready to read your fortune.
Zara is the BEST go to for accessories overall and scarves, however you want to style them.
So this is the point in the shoot when Jax and Otis blew the whistle to remind me they were in charge of the pool area and it was adult swim.
Jax is an Irish Water Spaniel (biggest Spaniel breed) and he is a giant love muffin. And the head pool supervisor here at Casa Del Martin.
They strictly enforce a no splashing rule during adult swim.
This suit is Billabong and was given to me by a friend, Jenn. It ended up being a summer favorite. It has a really cool open back and the butt was a cheeky cut, dare I say, business in the front and party in the back.
Patrolling the hot tub area we have Otis Deshaun.
He hates loud noises and is a cold blooded fish killer who has once been described has not having a “conscience” when it comes to fishing.
Otis is head of household here at Casa Del Martin.
In 2017, he appointed himself president of the neighborhood watch program as well.
Was there a summer trend you wanted to try this year and maybe didn’t?
Now is the time to snag a look you don’t feel like investing a lot of money in! I’ll provide some links below to some super sale one pieces that are funky and even cover-ups that’ll you use for many summers to come.
Shopping for one pieces that fit me properly has been a huge process of trial and error.
But don’t give up! There is no wrong or right body type, we all have moments of feeling like a goofball or just not our best. Don’t do that to yourself whatever the season may be…check out a few sale racks and try something different!! And when you look in the mirror say something nice about yourself, because being you rocks. Until next time my loves…
-Lyv