Just going to say this upfront here… the bathing suit is almost entirely completely sold out. It’s available in teal in a few sizes and a couple more sizes in a long-torso version. This has to be the cutest swim suit on the market right now and it’s disappointing how quickly it sold out. From what I’ve heard, it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be restocked. I’m crossing my fingers that J. Crew will revive it for this winter’s resort season or next summer; I wish I had grabbed it in the navy stripe too!
Skimpy string bikinis have never really been my thing and I’m so happy to see more cute one-piece options out there. I think one-pieces can be unflattering if they’re not the right cut for your body, but when done right they’re super chic. Feeling confident in a bathing suit is a challenge for me and I really go out of my way to make sure I feel great in what I choose. This one-piece was just perfect and I felt quite amazing in it.
I bought this bathing suit the minute I saw it in the catalog and I was thrilled to take it out for a spin swim while in Boca Grande last weekend.
LOVE this suit! It's so classic. I'm so thrilled that one-piece swimsuits are considered "in" this summer because I only wear one-pieces! Even though I'm confident in my body, I just think they're super flattering (I always get tons of compliments!).
How do you find the support? I sometimes find one piece suits tricky because I have a larger chest and there isn’t always enough support for the ladies.
I don't think anyone mentioned it, but you look like the classic Barbie in this. The one that comes with the black and white striped bathing suit. It's gorgeous on you.
Our year can undoubtedly be measured in love 🫶🏻. While 2024 wasn’t without its challenges, it was also overflowing with moments of joy and gratitude. Welcoming Rory into our family in February was the absolute highlight—nothing quite compares to the magic of those first newborn days.
This year was also filled with adventures to some of our favorite places and plenty of meaningful time with friends and family. Rory has grown from a snuggly, snoring newborn into a lively ten-month-old who loves to eat and play with his big brother. And Jack? He’s gone from my baby to a full-fledged kid—a social butterfly with a love for all things sports (and the skills to match).
For me, this year was a whirlwind—a beautiful mix of the magic and monotony of motherhood: pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding, and endless caretaking. But amidst the chaos, I found space to nurture myself and pursue what lights me up. I embraced new hobbies (hello, sourdough baking!) and deepened my love for old ones (Rory’s needlepoint stocking is finally complete, and I read 50 books!). I prioritized my well-being with new workouts (@sotomethod has been a game-changer!), dialed in my beauty routines, and even got my colors done.
I also stepped outside my comfort zone, making my first investment in a company beyond my own and hitting a few stretch goals that felt out of reach just a year ago.
Here’s to a year of love, growth, and resilience—and to the excitement of all that 2025 has in store! 💫
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
I'm definitely a lot more comfortable in a one-piece! The solid red one is so classic 🙂 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Love this post! So cute, it looks really vintage!
xo,
Mary
thedashofclass.com
Such a great swimsuit!!!
http://lartoffashion.com
Such a cute swimsuit!!!
-Caroline | http://www.theprepset.blogspot.com
Beautiful!
Definitely one of the cutest one pieces I've seen! You look fabulous, Carly!
Emily
http://www.EmilyRiane.com
You look amazing! I really enjoy this look on you. Instant classic.
LOVE this suit! It's so classic. I'm so thrilled that one-piece swimsuits are considered "in" this summer because I only wear one-pieces! Even though I'm confident in my body, I just think they're super flattering (I always get tons of compliments!).
xx Leda
littlegirlbiggerworld.blogspot.com
What an elegant swimsuit! Love the stripes!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
You look so cute in it! Love the stripes and detail on the shoulder! Haven't worn a one-piece in forever but this is cute
How do you find the support? I sometimes find one piece suits tricky because I have a larger chest and there isn’t always enough support for the ladies.
This swimsuit is perfect for you. It is really flattering!
I don't think anyone mentioned it, but you look like the classic Barbie in this. The one that comes with the black and white striped bathing suit. It's gorgeous on you.
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Can I ask what size you’re wearing in this suit? So cute!
This suit is now $70 on Nordstrom!
https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/j-crew-one-shoulder-stripe-one-piece-swimsuit/4583826?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&color=vivid%20flame%20ivory