Carry My Heart As A Stowaway

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I couldn't resist getting this bathing suit as soon as I laid eyes on it...in the dead of winter when it was completely illogical. So, the suit has been sitting in my dresser drawer for months while I eagerly awaited an opportunity to wear it out. Thankfully summer was inevitable. Lately, every day the sun is shining and the temperatures are so high that a swimsuit seems like the only suitable outfit to wear (the only suitable activities are lazing at the beach, or sitting on your front porch drinking lemonade). I'm a rather shy person, but this piece is so wonderful to wear that I dared to snap a few photographs in it. In fact, I like it so much that I had to order the navy velvet version as well...but don't expect any more swimsuit pictures from me this summer!

details:
parasol via eBay
Illamasqua nail varnish in Gamma

CONVERSATION

49 comments:

  1. Paulie AntiquesJune 3, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    OH MY GOD! TOTALLY AMAZING! This is so beautiful, Rebecca. Just- WOW.

    lovely.

    love, polly

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  2. sugarhoneybabyJune 3, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Very cute!:)

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  3. meredithJune 3, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Oh my goodness!! You are so beautiful!! And that umbrella...wowza! I've never seen anything like it! And your gifs are always my favorite. Have a great day Rebecca!!

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  4. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJune 3, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    These pictures are just beautiful, Rebecca. I can understand your shyness, but I'm glad you shared these!

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  5. PearlJune 3, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Lovely swimsuit.Vey cute :)

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  6. Mae LuJune 3, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I daresay, you are so darn brave, I totally applaud you.

    I could never show that much of myself on my website, I don't think.

    I love the suit. It's nice and feminine and retro and appealing, but it also has a nice amount of ruching, so that, if you do happen to eat a bit, or drink too much water, no one is going to see a bit of a paunch. :) It's a very wise choice, my dear!

    Paired with that umbrella? Breath-taking!

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  7. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Oh good gracious, Rebecca, you look mighty mighty fine in that bathing suit! I was just in a cutesy, but super expensive shop in Montmartre yesterday that had tons of 50's style pin-up bathing suits (all for 250 euros or what not) and I just felt a pang of disappointment because it's such a flattering and beautiful style but woefully underused in today's world of low-rise bathing suits (maybe it's my long-torso speaking but low-rise styles just don't look very beautiful to me!) Anyway, I'm glad you shared these photos with us! They are beautiful and the umbrella is the whipped cream on top of it all.

    xx Jenny

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  8. HannahJune 3, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I have this suit in the same color!! LOVE IT! So flattering. Modest, but sexy at the same time. I'm so happy that retro suits are coming back into style.

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  9. CaitJune 3, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    That is the perfect swimsuit :) and the lace parasol is amazing!

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  10. Dear Miss PrettyJune 3, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Cutest suit! Oh reading your blog makes me so happy! You use colour in such a balanced & artistic way. Its fantastic! Keep it up xx

    www.dearmisspretty.blogspot.com

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  11. Sarah DeeJune 3, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    When I was reading the text and just getting a glimpse of the picture at the bottom I was thinking "it has to be the modcloth one piece." Its completely you! And it looks lovely =)

    <3 Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  12. Elizabeth.June 3, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    It's hard to tell if the material would work but I would be so tempted to wear this suit as a top with a skirt over it. The colour and cut of it are so lovely!

    http://thepaperbagmiss.blogspot.com/

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  13. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    you have the BEST kind of bathing suit! from the style to the color :D very lovely!!

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  14. ElaJune 3, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    beautiful and super cute!
    xx

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  15. Emily RoseJune 3, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    looks so great on you! and i love the blue velvet version! that parasol is really cool too.

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  16. SoFashionisticaJune 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    WOW! These pictures are amazing and so is the swimsuit and the parasol! I love it all......it makes me want to get a bathing suit like that.

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  17. Sarah K.June 3, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I feel the same way about wearing swim suits, but you look amazing!

    I definitely have to get one of those suits before my next beach vacation. and the parasol is beautiful.

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  18. Stitched + AdornedJune 3, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Super cute bathing suit! but I am in love with that parasol! will be searching on ebay... now...

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  19. Little Fury BugsJune 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Your swimsuit is so adorable! I just love the cut. The parasol is really cute too!

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  20. Kitsune-kunJune 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    what an incredible parasol! so so pretty! I've never seen a black lace one! awesome:)

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  21. NATIE June 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    rebecca it's a perfect day at beach!!
    the swimswit is amazing. i love retro style!
    xoxo
    http://lejournaldeprada.blogspot.com
    Hope you follow me :)

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  22. PharaJune 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Oh, you look absolutely gorgeous in it. It's such a beauty.
    X

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  23. SarahJune 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    this is stunning- you look wonderful in red!

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  24. Katrinka MyhreJune 3, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I have the blue velvet version, it's so comfy and pretty! I pretty much lived in it all last summer. I liked to just throw a skirt on over it and call it an outfit, haha

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  25. Angela DunnJune 3, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    You are ABSOLUTELY stunning! I love the red!! Where did you get the umbrella?

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  26. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Your swimsuit and umbrella are gorgeous and so are you. I love these!

    ♡

    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  27. HelenJune 3, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Such cute photos! And the fact that you have a parasol is the coolest thing ever

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  28. MeeshJune 3, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    What a *fantastic* suit and parasol. Totally coveting this look over here.

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  29. KellieJune 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    That looks amazing on you! You look like a pin-up model! :)

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  30. myeditJune 3, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    These pictures are beautiful and the gif is super cheeky! I posted a bathing suit post last year ( a one piece, wanna keep it family friendly...) and I felt super scared to do it... but glad I did.

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  31. Alice, Pretty ConfusedJune 3, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love that swimsuit, and you are the perfect model for it. Those photos are fantastic!

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  32. SarahJune 3, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Such cute pictures!! I love the rouching of the bathing suit xx

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  33. Suri MayJune 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    very pretty. i've always wanted a bathing suit in that style but in black! you look gorgeous! especially with the black lace parasol.

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  34. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseJune 3, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Thank you everyone for your sweet comments! I was so nervous for this post, but it's been really lovely!
    @Suri May, not to further promote Modcloth, but they do have a black version of this suit. :)

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  35. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Such an amazingly cute swimsuit. It suits you perfectly. And I love your black parasol so much - lovely!

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  36. violetvirusJune 4, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    your pictures have d effect of making me happy!

    dat swimsuit was made for you..and love you in d color, too...

    I know d point of dis post is d suit but can I say I'm IN LOVE with d parasol?

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  37. KelseyJune 4, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I just got this bathing suit in emerald green! Seriously the best bathing suit of my life. :-)

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  38. JulJune 4, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    This bathsuit is absolutely wonderful! And the parasol is so charming :)

    http://lifeisaromanticpoem.blogspot.com/

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  39. AnonymousJune 4, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Oh surely you knew you'd get a stream of comments spouting how gorgeous you are. Oh my.

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  40. KelleyJune 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Wow, I bought that same swimsuit during the dead of winter too!! It's just too cute to resist. You look great in it. Unfortunately, despite the fact that I live in California, the weather has not been warm enough to go swimming yet! I envy you!

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  41. hellotamponJune 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I like one pieces but I'm kind of afraid of them because I need a lot of boob support. I wonder if this suit has an underwire?

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  42. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseJune 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    @hellotampon, no underwire (ps i recommend reading the reviews on the site over what I have to say), but it is very supportive. I'm a d-cup & it works nicely for me.

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  43. ShelbyJune 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    so adorable. it is so perfect.

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  44. NicoleJune 4, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    i love the swimsuit!! i saw it on modcloth but was upset it was 90.00...i found pretty much the same exact one on walmart awhile back for 30!

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  45. AmelineJune 5, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    I super love your brolly! Can't stop staring at it and wishing it was mine!

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  46. UnknownJune 5, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    very nice :)

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  47. EliJune 5, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    absolutely love everything about this post! what a lovely bathing suit on you, and the parasol!!!

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  48. katecreateJune 6, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    You look amazing with the swimsuit on!

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  49. DeeJune 19, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I bought my Esther Williams swimsuit last year and love it. It's navy blue with white polka dots and it makes me feel like I live in a different decade.

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