Suit Up! (The Making Of A Coney Island Photo Shoot)

These pictures give me so much life and joy!  Once again, Joe Bradley on camera kills it. This shoot came together in a moment's notice.  Joe was travelling to NYC for some work there and decided it would be a great opportunity to shoot since we would have some gorgeous talent from the Big Apple with whom to work.  Oh to wear a bathing suit like our model Michelle. 

We originally planned to shoot at swimming pool, but who in NYC has an open pool in the middle of February?  Public beaches are great, but not just any beach, Coney Island!  The project all came together so quickly.  Once we had the location determined, Joe knew he wanted a bright, punchy and fun wardrobe. I sat down at my computer and scoured the internet for the brightest, punchiest and most fun product I could find on some of my favorite websites.  I shipped all the product straight to him in New York, and since I couldn't be there the day of, I sent him this little collage so he would know what went with what.

I am completely blown away by the photos.  I want to blow them up and frame them as art work in my home.  Look for this issue of SouthPark Magazine on news stands at the kiosks outside of Neiman Marcus, Belk and Nordstrom at SouthPark Mall.

And For All You Two Piece Lovers

Last week I shared a post with fantastic one piece suits, so for all you two piece bathing suit wearing ladies, this one's for you.  Shop my favorite picks of the season. If you are viewing this from your reader, click on the title of the above post!

I'm a Sucker For A One Piece

I've always loved a one piece bathing suit.  Interestingly, sometimes I think they can be more difficult to wear, like they aren't as forgiving as two pieces at times.  But when I'm feeling fit, I do love a one piece bathing suit, like the one I wore below recreating a moment in time featuring my Grandmother (far right) and some of her friends.  Below are a few of my current favorites. Shop 'til you drop, because summer time starts this Memorial Day weekend!

Swimsuits For Every Body

I don't mean to be drawn to one pieces, but I am.  Remember this one?  Perhaps my favorite. Is it my age that finds them increasingly more sexy to me than a two piece?  Of the bathing suits I wear on regular rotation, probably three are two piece and two are one piece.  I purchased my first rash guard this past winter.  I think I like the way it hugs the body, shows less skin and leaves more to the imagination.  We are well into July as I type this and I am yet to wear the rash guard.  I slather on SPF 50.  I guess I just want the sun all over me.  Two piece, one piece, cute cover ups. rash guards... what's your preference? Check out my swimsuit picks in Charlotte Parent Magazine for every shape and size.  I'm sharing some great on line resources if you prefer to purchase your suits on line and not step into a mall, or scroll through a few of my favs above.