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
24 comments:
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.
What a stunning picture that first photo is! You look phenomenal! I wish we had some bloody sunshine here! x x
you look uh-maze-ing. we are blog/bathing suit twins today! ;)
woot woot!
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.
I luv tht outfit with the floral skirt !
you are an amazing babe
Gorgeous! <3 you chic
love the swimsuit!!
yay, you look super babely in that swimsuit! such an excellent score!
Lydia, you are such a stunner and a total inspiration! Beautiful.
Way to rock it!! You look amazing!
So extremely jealous right now. That swim suit is to die for. What a great find!
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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
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 :)
damn girl, lookin' good!
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.
hahah nice
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.
YOU LOOK HOT.
END OF TRANSACTION.
Your vintage swimsuit is fabulous! I just read the article and love it. Yay for beach trips!
Thank you for this, you look beautiful!
big love for this post. you are inspirational xo
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You're so pretty. Love the swimsuit
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