How fitting that this past Sunday was my first day at the pool. The day I had scheduled to take photos of myself in my newest swimsuit for this weeks link up (which comes a day early because I just cannot even with this last week of school schedule) Guys, it was crowded. Our neighborhood was having a pool party and while the kiddos have already been a bunch of times with their Dad, I was “making my debut” as H called it. I groan again just thinking how stressed it made me feel. And why really?
I posted this shot of myself years ago while pregnant with The Fifth Element.
And even had a bit of a bikini rant before that. I wasn’t so much concerned about people seeing me in a bathing suit. I am what I am. I work out, try to eat right and basically I do all that because I like my life and want to live it. Not suffer health problems or get too tired to do things with my kids. When I think of summer it equals being by the pool or at the beach. I lived in a bathing suit while growing up on the ocean. This is what summer is to me. That and numerous viewings of Jaws while noshing on clamcakes.
My girls and I soaking up sun and just having fun as a family.
No, my stress came from the fact that I hate having my photo taken in my yard in my regular clothes because I feel like a huge dork. Like, who do I think I am? So, place me at the pool on one of its most crowded days and ask me to stand at odd but flattering angles and poses? Oh, it’s just not going to happen. Instead, this is me. In my newest suit that I love because it STAYS PUT and makes me feel pretty. And I’m doing what I love most, relaxing with my family.
So ladies, let’s kick this summer off RIGHT!
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Your suit is too cute, lady! I love the black and white. 🙂
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
You’re like a bond girl in that fab monochrome number!!
Thank you for joining in the Reasons to Dress linkup x
You look amazing! I agree that you look like a bond girl! So cute!
Holy hell, you look amazing!! That suit is so posh, too. Love this, and so glad you joined in!
looking amazing! so fit!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
So pretty and SO real. You’re so beautiful inside and out…
As for the photos.. was I typing that because that’s EXACTLY how I feel. Ahaha
Fifth element? Do you have five babies?
Andrea @ mommainflipflops.com
Thank you! And no, just three girls. Tiny Dictator (TD), The Comedian, & The Fifth Element because she made us a family of five.
You look amazing and that swimsuit is super cute. #MySwimsuitStyle
That bikini is great and so are you 🙂 Love the idea behind this link up, I just don’t have any swimsuit picks because let’s face it, honestly I wear them 3 times a year. Not a big swimmer or pool goer.
Thanks for linking up to All About You & have a great week!
Alex – Funky Jungle
LOVE this suit!!!!
I love a black/white swim suit! Very classic.
Um, you look amazing!! I wish I could still rock a two piece!! Good for you for taking at least one photo posing!! ha!! I would never have the guts!! Work it!!
You look amazing! love the idea too of posting swimsuits. I have a pool I need to visit 🙂
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
I don’t know which song to sing you first, “You are sooo beeyoutifulll, to meeeeee” or “You’re the inspiraaaaation!” but your swimsuit selfies are the stuff they write songs about. So cheesey! Too much 97.1 and Delilah. xoxo
Thank you Jessica! You are so sweet!! And there isn’t anything wrong with a little Dee-lil-laaaah! 🙂
I love the color of your suit! You definitely rock in it. What’s summer fun without a great swimming suite?
Wow! Hellooooooooo mummy! I’ve already said it and I’ll say it again — how you have insecurities is beyond me, but that is the point…that we all do. And we shouldn’t! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU again for doing this! xoxo
That black & white bikini is stunning on you!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion linkup.
I’m am totally featuring you and your linkup today on the blog. And I WILL LINKUP!! I’m going to a beach on Thursday and I will linkup my bikini style! (Is thursday too late?) – I FINALLY just got a new bikini I’m ok showing off! When does the linkup close? Or is it open all summer long?
The link is permanently open so you are good to go!! Thank you so much for linking up with us!! Thursday is not too late at all. I’m so excited that you are doing this and I cannot wait to see it! Link it up to Whatcha Wearing Wednesday too.