Every Girl’s Favorite Pastime

Every Girl’s Favorite Pastime

norma_kamaliBathing suit shopping. Just the thought of it makes me gain 5 pounds. I was speaking to my fabulous-bodied friend today and even she hates having to wear swimsuits, and if her body can’t make a bathing suit look good, what hope is there for the rest of us?

The answer lies in vintage swimwear. Whoever first brought back shapes and styles from the 40s and 50s should be lauded to mile high style heaven as these suits are a savior, mainly because the designs back then targeted a more modest woman. Simply put, these suits use more fabric, higher cuts, and more ruching detail. The gold standard swimwear designer for this style has to be Norma Kamali, whose pieces are elegant, flattering and totally functional. The price point for her designs is high, no doubt about it. But you only need one, it will last you forever, and the confidence gained by wearing such a piece exceeds any dollar amount.

If you can’t stomach throwing down $350 for a bathing suit, Anthropologie has more affordable options (that, subsequently, i find absolutely darling.) With possibilities like these, we should no longer feel self-conscious at the beach, instead owning and flaunting our inner retro-girl bathing beauty.

 

And we’re off!!

And we’re off!!

balloonsWelcome! Mile High Style has been a labor of love for many years, even before I realized it could be something more than just a hobby, just a passion. Starting about 6 months ago and changing form many times along the way, I’m finally ready to release it to all of you, hoping that beauty and style can inspire in any way, whether it’s buzz about a great new find or a total style overhaul. Because in the end, it’s really all about how it makes you feel. Beauty is like oxygen to me, and it’s time I pass it forward. So take a look, take a tip, take what you need for the outside to reflect in.