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Just barely a two hour flight from San Diego,  Cabo is one of our favorite Mexican destinations.. And when you get there..you don’t need much. Just a go-to pair of cut-offs, a couple bikinis and something to keep you warm at night when enjoying a few margaritas.. Here’s what we are packing..

ONE TEASPOON | HENDRIX BANDITS

ACACIA SWIMWEAR | PANAMA TOP

STONE COLD FOX | MARRAKESH DRESS

BRIXTON | GIA HAT

CLEOBELLA | MONROE KIMONO

Summer is officially in full bloom with the sun shining, cocktails in hand, and relaxation is now your new best friend. Summer can be a difficult time to stick to that date you made with your gym, because lets be honest – the beach sounds soo much more appealing. Balance is the key, so we have picked 5 simple and fun tricks to staying healthy this summer that will have you glowing and feeling revitalized! xx

1. Juicing

Now if you haven’t been living under a rock this past year my guess is you have heard about juicing or juice cleanses. Fresh juice nourishes your body and actually kick-starts your metabolism so adding this to the start of your day will help you feel amazing. Getting your daily dose of fruits and veggies will not only help you lose weight but it improves your state of well being. Keep it FRESH, so whether you buy a juicer and do it at home or purchase it from a café, make sure the juice is freshly squeezed. The fresher the juice the more nutrients it retains. One of our favorite juice recipes is nutrition guru Madeline Bourke’s Watermelon, Pineapple and Strawberry Granita. Enjoy!

Serves one

1 1/4 cup of frozen watermelon

1/2 cup of chopped pineapple

3-4 strawberries

a few sprigs of fresh mint

half a lime juiced

1/2 a cup of cold water

2. Paddle Boarding

The gym is the last place we want to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon so the trick to keeping in shape this summer is fun exercise OUTSIDE. If you haven’t tried stand up paddle boarding you must this summer. Balancing on the board gives your leg muscles a great workout as well as your core. Paddling from alternate sides utilizes your back, arms and shoulders to keep the board moving. What better way to get a workout in than one that also involves a bikini and working on that tan. Check out Hoe Nalu for some great boards for beginners to more experienced paddlers. Paddle boarding has become increasingly popular so now if you do not want to invest in your own board you can always take a fun class at your local beach, but we warn you its addicting!

3. Go Raw

The summer is a perfect time to change some of your eating habits and going raw with your food can do wonders. When you cook your food it actually loses most of its important nutrients and enzymes, which is bad because these enzymes can boost digestion and fight away diseases. This can be a simple change in your diet by simply eating your veggies and grains raw instead of cooking them. With the hot weather it is actually quite easy to enjoy many raw foods because your body is less likely to crave a warm meal as it might be on a colder day. The greatest thing about slowly transitioning your diet is that it is proven to last longer. This isn’t a fad diet that will have you completely restricted craving bad foods; it is ultimately a lifestyle change. The reason you wont ever go back once you’ve gone raw…because it’s easy and you feel absolutely incredible.

4. Tone It Up Ab Workout

There are those days where getting active just doesn’t fit into our busy schedules and that’s understandable, but when it takes literally 10 minutes that is inexcusable! Karena and Katrina the ladies from YouTube sensation Tone It Up have created The Best Ab Workout routine. We swear by this workout and the best part about it? You can do it anywhere. Doing this workout routine 5 times a week will have your abs looking insane and showing them off at the beach will feel even better! Check out the workout routine and click here to get a printable version for your room.

 5. Vacation!

We cannot stress this last one enough. If you do one thing this summer please take 5 days for yourself and go somewhere amazing. Take a deep breath, close your computers, turn off your phones and just relax. Stress is our own worst enemy and it can be a vicious cycle so it is time to break it. Studies even show that anticipating a vacation is a mood booster, so if right now is not the easiest time to get away from the grind then at least start planning one for a more convenient time. On that note excuse us while we go daydream about our next vacay!

Beautiful editorial from Vogue Spain 2013 by photographer Patrick Demarchelier, model Daria Werbowy and Stylist Belén Antolin.

This summer there is a serious explosion of color and were talking bright, bright, bright. We are loving this trend because it is extremely fresh and cheerful. Bright colors look fabulous next to your natural skin tone and can make you appear more bronzed than you actually are. Think the basics: pink, blue, orange, green, yellow, and then turn up the degrees to match the 90 degree weather outside and voila! You can mix & match any colors and they will always look great together. Check out some of our Bikini Bird favorites and give your wardrobe that neon splash its been craving xx

Acacia Swimwear x Bikini Bird Exclusive in Psycho Red

Tori Praver Sage Top & Kalani Bottom

Beach Riot Freemont Top & Colada Bottom

LSpace Cece Top & Estella Bottom

Mikoh Swimwear Seychelles One Piece

Eberjey Gisele Top & Eva Bottom

Beach Riot GTS Top & Monte Carlo Bottom

Mikoh Swimwear Santorini One Piece

Bombshell Bay Hot Orchid Nights Top & Make Mine a Mimosa Bottom

Lolli Swim Pom Pom Blanket

Down by the beach, tucked away from the busy scene is a secret garden with rad vintage trailers, quirky knickknacks and that peaceful California vibe. This past Saturday, Planet Blue brought their new swim collection public with the help of their LA friends including Vanessa Mooney, Chaser Brand, and Child of Wild. We sipped on yummy hibiscus drinks, played chess in the grass, accessorized with Flash Tats, and dressed up in the first ever Blue Life swim collection!

ELLE UK | JUNE 2014

photography by Enrique Badulescu

styling by Anne-Marie Curtis

model Lais Ribeiro

Sporty chic inspired clothing was a huge hit this year but who knew this trend would make such a big splash in swimwear. Think 1980’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Covers, add in some super bold colors and voila!

The sporty silhouette is extremely basic but that doesn’t mean it can’t be sexy or stand out amongst the crowd. Black and white are consistent player’s in this sport’s game but they are combined with bright colors using color blocking design techniques. Now lets talk fabrics, for this trend there is one fabric in particular that we are currently obsessed with… neoprene! Yes, we are talking about the same type of fabric used in wetsuits just half the amount of fabric and multiply the hotness factor by about 100. You never have to worry about neoprene fabric turning transparent in the water and the thick fabric also gives you a nice little lift in the top area. Shop some of our favorites below and you’ll be looking like a 1980’s centerfold in no time! xx

Tavik Swimwear x Agogo Connie One Piece

Tavik Swimwear x Agogo Bikini

Indah Sazerac Neoprene One Piece

Mikoh Swimwear Rincon Neoprene Bikini & Mikoh Swimwear Seychelles One PieceTavik Swimwear Brook One Piece

Mikoh Swimwear Santorini One Piece

Indah Midori Top & Gimlet Bottom

Indah Swimwear Kazi Top

Indah Swimwear Kazi Top & Vesper Bottom

Nudes and mesh are having an ultra swim worthy moment. Whether you combine the flesh-toned color hue with the mesh fabric or wear them separately, you will be turning heads like no other. The idea of a nude fabric might scare some of you away, but this is not the case. After a couple of days in the sun, the nude color will actually highlight your bronze tan better than most colors! Mesh will be a huge hit this summer as a primary fabric in the suit or infused into overlays and insets, covering just what’s well, legally necessary! Something about these two trends are undeniably feminine. Combining the simplicity of the nude color and the lingerie-esque mesh will have you looking effortlessly fabulous.

Shop some of our Bikini Bird favorites! xx

Tavik Swimwear x Bikini Bird Exclusive Bianca Top
Tavik Swimwear x Bikini Bird Exclusive Jayden Bottom

Acacia Swimwear x Bikini Bird Exclusive Uns Top & Mentawai Bottom

Acacia Swimwear Lumahai Top & Mentawai Bottom

Acacia Swimwear Bronx One Piece

Cali Dreaming Love Top & Love Boyshort

Cali Dreaming String Bikini

Cali Dreaming Draw Top & Cheeky Bottom

Cali Dreaming Hendrix One Piece

Lolli Swim Lover Top

Lolli Swim Kiss Kiss Bottom

Tavik Swimwear Peggy Cover Up

We had an AMAZING time at Vestal Village and Coachella this year. We partied in the desert with our friends from Vestal Watch who threw their 5th annual glamping party. Thank you to all of the brands who came out to be a part of our very first live shop, and to all of the ladies that shopped! xx