Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Beach Babe.

In the spirit of the body positive blogs and the like I've been getting into lately, I really wanted to do a beach post. I don't know if I've ever posted a picture of me in a bathing suit. I definitely know that this was the first time I felt completely at ease in a beach/swimming/scantily-clad-in-public situation. This was aided largely by a lovely vintage bathing suit (possibly late 50s-60s, tag says made in Canada so I figure it's fairly old) which I picked up for $5 when True Value Vintage was shutting down. I usually have trouble finding swimwear which is supportive, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. This shape is much better suited to the nature of my curves than most modern suits. I definitely felt like a beach babe!

Kate and I hit up Kitsilano yesterday for a very relaxing afternoon (with a Museum of Vancouver interlude). For whatever reason, it rarely crosses my mind to venture to the beach. Clearly, I have been missing out. Lush greenery and the ocean, even at 7 PM, the seaside was balmy. This is precisely what summer is made for!

EDIT: This helped me along in getting over "perfect" beach body fear. Since it raises a very valid point (and a hilarious one at that).

Thrifted skirt, belt | True Value Vintage swimsuit
Ting Tings concert tee | Gap Panama hat | Vintage Shoe Love sandals


24 comments:

Rachel Anastasia said...

Beach babe is RIGHT!! LOVE THAT SUIT!!! I got an amazing vintage suit at VV once but the elastic crumbled almost immediately. I would looove to get it redone somehow because it's so flattering.

Kerry Lockwood said...

What a stunning picture that first photo is! You look phenomenal!  I wish we had some bloody sunshine here! x x 

Liz said...

you look uh-maze-ing. we are blog/bathing suit twins today! ;)

lokello said...

 woot woot!

Roxanne Rosensteel said...

Wow that suit is so super adorable!! I love it on you. And that article made me feel better about myself as I sit here stuffing my face with pasta.

Liynn_b said...

I luv tht outfit with the floral skirt !

Brodie Lancaster said...

you are an amazing babe

Georgia B said...

Gorgeous! <3 you chic

Dedy Wong said...

 love the swimsuit!!

erin (calivintage) said...

yay, you look super babely in that swimsuit! such an excellent score! 

Rebecca said...

Lydia, you are such a stunner and a total inspiration! Beautiful.

Andrea said...

Way to rock it!! You look amazing!

Gazel said...

So extremely jealous right now. That swim suit is to die for. What a great find!

bonjourgazel.com

Annalise Furman said...

You look phenomenal! I'm totally loving all the beach babe blog posts I've been seeing pop up. This world is full of beautiful women. XOXO

kittychick said...

I'm so happy for you! I had previously read some of the "fat" postings from earlier this year and was slightly worried but this post completely reaffirmed why I love your blog so much! You're oozing confidence in that photo babe! Keep up the good work :)

Anna Flores said...

damn girl, lookin' good!
 

Kristin Cheverie said...

you look AMAZING in that suit! it was made for you! i've mentioned this a few times on others' blogs but i am SO HAPPY we're finally doing away with the concept of a "perfect beach body," and just letting our diverse bodies have fun on the beach. it gives me the warm fuzzies, lol.

fashion said...

hahah nice

Jenny said...

That suit is RAD. I have been dreaming of a 1960s-esque suit for awhile but can't ever find a good one. Totally jealous dude.

Mitzi Cocoa said...

YOU LOOK HOT.

END OF TRANSACTION.

Monique said...

Your vintage swimsuit is fabulous! I just read the article and love it. Yay for beach trips!

Onleilove said...

Thank you for this, you look beautiful!

Katrina Jones said...

big love for this post. you are inspirational xo

The Young Bridget Jones

Hanna Lei said...

You're so pretty. Love the swimsuit 
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