Life in the Fash Lane | Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog: mara hoffman

A trip to the beach or pool is part of the agenda for summer. With the heat rising up at this early point in the year, it just makes me anticipate swim time some more. And when you are headed to the beach, it is a must to stock up on a few essentials such as a swimwear set (two piece bikini or a one-piece), a beach coverup, and a beach tote that will carry them around. A one piece, to be specific, is something that I wanted to try because I haven't worn one since I was way back in grade school. A new wave of trendy one piece swimwear has hit the scene and I'd like to get my hands on a few (listed them below).

Bikinis

6 Shore Road by Pooja Bikini / Solid & Striped Bandeau Bikini / Kate Spade New Yok Underwire Bikini

MIKOH Marrakesh Crop Bikini / Tory Burch Bandeau Color Block Bikini / Norma Kamali Bikini

Coverups

Pitusa Coverup / OndadeMar Hawaiian Bloom Caftan / Luli Fama Pom Pom Poncho

One Piece

Mara Hoffman Peacock Buster Swimsuit / Araks One Piece Swimwear / Shoshanna Tropical Monokini

Tote

Loeffler Randall Beach Tote / Zhuu Beach Tote / Sensi Studio Pineapple Tote / Mara Hoffman Floral Tote

Don't be late on your summer shopping! I'm pretty sure my next shopping haul will be all about summer items!

At the start of 2016, the El Nino phenomenon has brought on summer-like heat in January. Hence, I was excited to get an early start on summer shopping because I predict temperature will continue its rise in the coming months. With higher temperature, my natural inclination is to go for light and comfortable dresses. I am looking for dresses made with light, soft and breathable fabric. I've listed a few designers who manufacture summer and spring dresses that would come in handy with the scorching heat: