California Girl

Lauren Conrad has really made a name for herself...by being on a hit reality T.V. show.  Is there any other way?  It's hard to believe she's the one-time beautiful teenager fighting Kristin for Stephen's affections (Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti) in case you don't know.  Now the twenty-something has a clothing line at Kohl's, a fashion blog, and the world at her fingertips.  Take a look at her recent cover shoot from Marie Claire Magazine.

All photos courtesy of Regan Cameron for Marie Claire Magazine

Beach Life

It's beach time here in Southern California.  The weather is nice, the waves are crashing, and school's almost out.  Last year I was in Colorado for the summer, so I didn't get a chance to visit the beach.  I plan to change that this year and get back to my roots.  I grew up going to the beach, especially as a teenager.  It was such a blast to head down for the day, set up your towel, put some lotion on and watch the boys.  Sounds like the perfect way to spend the day.  What's your favorite beach?

All photos courtesy of Pinterest

Memorial Day Weekend: Day 1--The String Bikini

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Well I'm still down with this horrible throat infection, but that doesn't mean the rest of you can't get out and enjoy your holiday weekend.  It's Memorial Day weekend.  It's time to get some sun, have a few cocktails, and put on your best swimsuit.  Vogue Magazine is featuring some of the best suits for the season, so I thought I'd share them with you today, tomorrow, and Sunday.  Today's picks?  The string bikini of course.  Being a native Californian, the string bikini is part of our culture.  Take a look at Vogue's picks.

Chanel swim top, $635, and bottoms, $455
Chanel, NYC, 212.355.5050

Oscar de la Renta white eyelet bikini, $350
Oscar de la Renta, NYC, 212.288.5810

Ondademar Cayenne string bikini top, $91, and bottoms, $91
ondademar.com

Missoni bikini, $400
Missoni, NYC, 212.517.9339

Dolce & Gabbana lemon and foulard–print string bikini, $815
For information: 

dolcegabbana.com

Heidi Klein Mumbai triangle bikini, $274
heidiklein.com

Clover Canyon Lotus Temple bathing suit, $151
For information: 

clovercanyon.com

Jo de Mer + Piamita Thamy bikini, $215
edition01.com

French Connection butterfly swim top, $58, and side-tie bottoms, $48
bloomingdales.com

A.P.C. & Tooshie bikini top, $150, and bottoms, $150
A.P.C., NYC, 212.755.2523

All images and info courtesy of Vogue Magazine

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