Stunning capsule. Especially love the turquoise blue cozzies (in true SA speak) and the raybans.

Your hair has gotten so long! Love the first outfit especially, but what a great capsule!

Gorgeous! You are going to look fabulous wandering the beaches! Love the bright colors.

What a beautiful capsule! You will enjoy it so much. You look spectacular!

Well, the turquoise and lime combo is especially stunning, though everything is so well thought out and pretty. And I like what Lisa said about the tote adding an element that works but is not too matchy. You are ready to shine as brightly as the Grecian sun. How fun.

You look simply fantastic in your beachwear.

Gorgeous sea glass colors! And your hair is perfect for the beach scene.

You look super glam in these ensembles, Angie! Movie star on the set! I love the retro patterns, the pool-like colours, the lovely mix and matchy matchy combos! FAB specs, GORGEOUS beachy hair, and cute pups, too! I hope they get a doggie popsicle.

Outstanding. Simply outstanding. If only I understood water… Lol.

Fabulous capsule! You are all set for a wonderful vacation.
I would love to find something similar to your one piece with the straps but as a tankini for my long torso.

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!


Unfrumped and CarolS, the matching and mismatching came together well in the end. Sorted!

Debbie, Jaime, Sal, Suntiger, RobinF, Joy and AJ, appreciate your awfully sweet compliments!

ChristelJ, I’m THRILLED with my new prescription sunnies. Had the same 30 years ago - but they broke! Thanks for noticing.

LJP, that’s high praise, thank you! I like the pattern mix too. Unique and sustainable, at least! Not too late to give yourself a fab swimwear birthday present. FWIW, I vote go for patterns. In my experience they provide better “camouflage” than a solid.

Lyn67, you’re lovely! The cover-up pants are a faux sarong, which is more practical

Star! YES. We use “cozzies” around here too. It’s a great word.

Kyle and Roberta, I’m very happy with the colours of the new capsule! Patterns work just fine too.

Suz, that's high praise, thank you! Blushing. Sam and Jo love doggie ice-cream actually

Rachy, you don’t enjoy the water? Come to the beach with me! We live by the water.

JoyceB, check out the tankinis on Bleu by Rod Beattie:


On sale too!

Gorgeous, Angie! I love the colours. Perfect for Greece. The pants cover-up is fantastic. I don't understand the water either, Rachy. We can hang out under a tree on the shore together.

Completely fabulous!You are definitely beach ready.Lots of turquoise which l seem to remember is a favoured colour!

the colors here are fab! and the prints are perfect!

Style Fan, thanks! I'll set up a picnic for you and Rachy under the tree.

Cardiff Girl, YES! An acidic and bright turquoise is one of my favourite colours. Good memory

kkards, thank you!

So great! I wasn’t totally sure about the bag when you posted the capsule but love it with the stripes. And the suit with matching pants is to die for!

I'm swooning! You look like a movie star who will be vacationing for the Summer on the Cote d'Azur!
You know my favourite is the striped cover-up:-) but really, every single piece here is gorgeous and screams your name!

Oh my, how great a capsule, and how brilliantly you rock it! So cohesive and happy, and good lord, you look amazing in your swimsuits! Bleu by Rod Beattie does really great suits. I had luck with them in the past. How lucky are you and I that we both found great swimsuits this year? I was so overdue for a refresh and I only realized it after reviewing before a trip — I’m thankful I did it then because my choices were mostly in stock then, and are surely much lower now. High five to pre-planning!

I actually like the pattern mix with your polka dot bag. I may be due for a new straw/raffia beach tote myself, as mine is starting to stretch at the handle, but I’m super picky about them (must have a lining and zip closed, must not be scratchy and snag on clothing, etc). Hoping to get another season out of mine.

Angie, you look mah-velous, dahling! Those colors are so perfect for you, and I love how they effortlessly flow together!


The only thing you need to do now, is practice your best swanning moves.

Thanks for the awfully kind words, everyone!

Jules, the bag is quite the mismatch! Glad it works well enough.

Inge, my sweet friend! I'm blushing. Stripes just for you

Janet, appreciate the high praise - thank you! HIGH FIVE right back. You did brilliantly with your swimwear refresh! Love your new suits, which I know look gorgeous on you! It s SO worthwhile planning your beach/resort/pool capsule in advance so that you can relax into it and not compromise. I LOVE the Bleu brand for swimwear. My new go-to. And hope you find just the right straw bag

Mary Beth, thanks for making me laugh! Promise to practice my swanning.....

oooh, Angie! Everything looks WONDERFUL! WOW! It's so great how everything works together. I love your beachy waved hair too! (Laughing at Mary-Beth's comment about swanning! haha! yes!)

FAB! You will surely be mistaken for a glamorous '40's movie star! And you look so happy!!!!

Blue Jay and Dana, much appreciate your generous words!

That pants ensemble is so happy. You and Janet are looking good in that brand, it does seem to have a lot of really pretty colours and some easy to wear styles.

Oh God, I don't know what to say, you look AMAZING!! Beautiful pieces on a gorgeous body! You will be the best looking woman on the beach (and everywhere)!

I just purchased a bikini set from Bleu By Rod Beattie, but haven't received it yet. They don't have 34DDD, so I went with 36DD, crossing my fingers it will fit.

What a snazzy capsule! I love the details. I have a similar tropical print bikini top, that I pair with black boy short bottoms. I just bought my first cover-up, which is ten times blander than yours, but still functional.

Olive Green, it's a great brand!

JP, thanks for the awfully generous compliments! I'm blushing. WOW Let me know how your bikini fits. My fingers are crossed.

Carol, your tropical print bikini top sounds fun! I like boy shorts too.

Honestly there is everything to love here and you wear it beautifully! I’m especially loving the strapless suit and its uber flattering neckline. And happy the polka dot tote is coming along for the ride!

Angie, you look beautiful, happy and ready for a great time in every photo. Happy for all you are looking forward to this summer.

Laura and Eliza, that's high praise! Thanks for the sweet comments