ALBION FIT x SUMMER: Waikiki

Swimsuit: c/o Albion Fit
Hat: Luca + Grae
Watermelon Float: similar
Swan Float: exact | similar

Welcome to Look 3 of my Albion Fit Summer Series!

If you missed it, check out Look 1 and Look 2.

Since I shared a fun behind the scenes story about my last look, I figure I'll just continue that on here. Especially since I don't have much to say about this outfit (because it consists of one piece haha) except for that this Waikiki swimsuit is possibly my favorite suit from Albion Fit so far! The style of this swimsuit is sooooo flattering and the pattern is so fun and bright! Also, the fact that it's named after an area in Hawaii--it's just kismet.

So we filmed this portion of the video at my aunt and uncle's pool (they have the dreamiest house and yard). They were kind enough to let me and Gentri invade their backyard for a bit and can I just say thank goodness I had access to a private pool because shooting this at a public pool would've been a nightmare!

Let's talk about pool floaties for a sec.

Super duper cute and trendy but it comes with the cost of working out your lungs every time you want to use them. If you have a place to store them fully blown up, then good on ya. If you own or have access to an electric air pump, then awesome. But if you've got none of that and you have to blow them up with your trusty ole lungs, then deflate them, then blow them up, then deflate them.... they're a PAIN. Thank goodness I had Gentri there to help blow up the swan for me (the watermelon was all me), or else I'm sure I would have passed out. Also, I found out later that my aunt actually did have an electric air pump soooooooooo.... ha.

If you haven't watched my ALBION FIT SUMMER LOOKBOOK video, check it out now!

Current mood:

Have a great Thursday friends!

Cheers.

ALBION FIT x SUMMER: Channel Stripe

Swimsuit Top: c/o Albion Fit
Swimsuit Bottom: c/o Albion Fit
Overalls: c/o Billabong [similar]
Sunglasses: similar
Shoes: Converse

Second Albion Fit summer look comin' atcha! :)

If you missed the first look click here

When it comes to coverups I like switching it up depending on the style of my swimsuit! This Maria Crop Top suit had a more sporty vibe so I decided to match it with a pair of short overalls. I think it ties the look together pretty well--what do you guys think? ;)

Funny story about this photo/video shoot day.

It was already pretty overcast when Gentri and I arrived at Utah Lake. We got some pretty cute shots in when the wind started to slowly pick up. Cotton was flying everywhere (which actually gave a pretty cool effect in the video--you can take a look at that below) and the dock started rocking a little bit, but it wasn't too much to handle. All of a sudden, the wind went INSANE. Like hurricane insane. We were at the end of the dock so I SPRINTED down to grab my lens I had set down at the beginning of it because I was terrified it would fly into the water. Out of the corner of my eye I saw something fly off the dock into the water but I didn't think much of it because I thought it was a plastic bag or something. A few seconds later we hear this older man (who had been fishing on the same dock) yelling at us: "Your clothes!!!"

It was at that moment that I realized that the "plastic bag" I saw fly into the water was my pair of overalls (yes, the overalls seen in these pictures hahaha). We ran back to the old man and I thought for sure my overalls had already sunk to the bottom but this superhero fisherman had HOOKED my overalls with his fishing pole and FISHED them out of the lake!!! Thank goodness Mr. Fisherman was there because I would have a) forgotten all about my overalls and b) remembered them later and it would have been way way way too late.

When I got home I ran those overalls through two cycles of the wash cus that lake be nasttttty.

Anyway, so that's the story of this day and these overalls and the lone fisherman.

You're welcome.

If you haven't watched my Albion Fit Summer Lookbook video yet, be sure to check it out below!

Cheers.

ALBION FIT x SUMMER: The Wave

Swimsuit: c/o Albion Fit

Neck Scarf: c/o Be More Collection

Shorts: c/o Billabong [similar]

Sandals: Salt Water Sandals

Bracelets: Color by Amber

Bike: Huffy via Walmart

Summahhhhh timmmmeeeee

& the living is eassayyyy.

Whoa wait, am I blogging??

This is weird.

There have been some changes in my life (good ones!) lately that have allowed me to become more focused on my goals and career! One of those goals is to get back to blogging because man I miss it tons.

So here I am with a brand spankin' new outfit post! Today is the first of a four part series with Albion Fit! If you're familiar with local Utah companies you definitely know who these guys are because they make the cutest swimsuits evaaaa. I looove off the shoulder swimsuits so The Wave Pana Stripe Swimsuit was a must-have for me! I paired it with these cute high-waisted shorts and this cute neck scarf from my girl Tara's shop. ALSO, my bike! I can't remember if I've already formally introduced you folks to my baby (probably not because I'm like a ghost around here) but this is my BICYCLE! I haven't thought of a name for her yet (which is sad cus I've had her for like over a month already) but as soon as I do I'll fill you folks in.

If you shop Albion Fit, make sure you use the code ARIEL15 to get 15% off your purchase!

Aaaaaaand to go with this series I made a killer lookbook video featuring all my favorite swimsuits from Albion Fit! Watch it to peak at all the fabulous swimsuits. Watch it if you want to get excited for summer. Watch it if you want to add some views to my tracker... :) and subscribe too, pretty please.

Alrighty friends, have a great weekend and I'll see you next week with Part 2!

Cheers.

Favorite, ever.

Swimsuit: c/o Albion Fit
Sunglasses: c/o Woodzee
Bracelets: c/o Color by Amber

Growing up I've never been a big fan of one pieces.

I feel like they were never flattering on me and I could never find any cute ones. They made me look flatter than I already was and didn't give me a figure at all. I felt like I was supposed to be on my way to swim laps at the pool than off to spend a fun day at the beach. It was just no bueno.

It wasn't until my 20s that I felt like a new wave and trend of one pieces took over the fashion world. Suddenly I started seeing cute, adorable swimsuits all over the scene! I began to sprout a newfound love for one pieces and the companies that actually took their time to make flattering, modest swimsuits! One of those companies happen to be a local well-known favorite, called Albion Fit. Albion Fit has THE cutest prints of swimsuits that come in the biggest variety of styles! They have one pieces, tankinis, crops, high-waisted bottoms, cutouts, and much much more! Their swimsuits make you want to wear modest suits because they're cute and not just to cover up.

The Weekender swimsuit I'm wearing in today's post in a faaaaaaavorite of mine by far. I've been really into the halter style of swimsuits lately so I loved that they carried a one piece in that specific style! Besides the halter top, there are just so many details about this suit that make it so top notch. The suit cuts in at the waist to give you a super flattering figure and lets you show off your curves. The back has criss-cross straps that help the suit fit nice and snug while also giving off a fun, flirty vibe. The entire suit is fully lined, comes with a built-in shelf bra (to help those less fortunate like moi), aaaaaaand the booty has coverage. Can a suit GET any more perfect than that???

Besides swimsuits, Albion Fit has workout wear and casual wear (they just released some adorable rompers) that are just as classy as their suits. If you haven't given them a look yet, you are definitely missing out!

I hope you all are having an amazing week so far!

ps. these photos were taken while I was in Mexico... 4 MONTHS AGO.

I fail at blogging. I fail at life.

Love you all.

Cheers.

My New Hair + ALBION FIT GIVEAWAY!

Leggings: c/o Albion Fit

Top: Madison & Sixth [similar]

Chambray Shirt: Madison & Sixth [similar]

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Converse

Hello party people.

I have new hair.

It's purpleish reddish awesome-times-twentyish.

And I lalalalahhhhv it.

If you live in the Utah County area and you're in need of an amazing hair wizard, check out Miss Tara Brooke! She will make all your hair dreams come true.

As most of you know I'm all about style and I'm all about athleisure. Albion Fit is all about both as well! The thing I love most about Albion Fit is that their fitness wear is made for both working out and going out. Sometimes I just want to throw on a pair of leggings that don't scream "Look at me I just got back from the gym!" These Antigua Extend Leggings are perfect for achieving that sporty chic look and it gives an outfit such a fun pop of color and design!

Sooooooo... do you wanna win a pair of Albion Fit Leggings?

You do??

Well today is your LUCKY DAY!

Right now I'm hosting a giveaway on my Instagram where TWO PEOPLE can win their own pair of Albion Fit Leggings!

All you need to do is CLICK HERE and follow the instructions on how to enter! The giveaway ends on Tuesday March 8 at 11:59PM MST and the winner will be announced on Wednesday March 9. Enter now before it's too late! This is definitely a giveaway you don't want to miss out on.

Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Cheers.