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June 28, 2022

Bound by Bond-Eye Swimwear Review

June 28, 2022

I bought my first Bound by Bond-Eye bathing suit two summers ago and have never looked back.  This brand is ultra comfortable, flattering and classic.

If you’ve ever looked at your swimwear collection and questioned what you were thinking (like me), fear not.  Swimwear trends turn over VERY quickly.  Bond-Eye suits will always be in style. Their original crinkle fabric fits most sizes and molds to your body.  Their silhouettes are simple, keeping that classic vibe that will suit you for years to come.

I’ve tried on just about every top, bottom and one-piece Bond-Eye makes.  Here is my honest review and favorite styles.

For reference, I normally wear a size small in swimwear tops and bottoms.  I have a long torso, small bust and big hips/booty (pear shaped).

Bond-Eye suits are all ONE SIZE and each style comes in at least 5 colors.

The Winners

The Pablo/Margarita combo (sexy) and the Savannah/Sydney combo (practical) are my go-to’s.

Bottoms
(from least amount of coverage to full coverage)

The Sinner – these bottoms are tiny.  Extremely low cut with a thong back.  If you want to rock them, more power to you.  For me, they offered wayyyy too little coverage.

The Scene – these have a little more coverage in the back than the Sinner, but are still quite small.  The front isn’t as v-shaped either, which gives you more coverage and means you can wear them pulled up on your hip bones, or lay the waist flat across.  Note, they don’t come up much higher than your pubic bone.

The Pablo – for me, these are the most flattering and versatile of Bond-Eye’s lowest coverage bottoms.  Your booty is mostly covered.  While they are low cut (not much higher than your pubic bone), the side ties allow you to manipulate how tight across your hips you want to wear them.  The ties also visually break up the coverage on your hips, which I found to be flattering (even though I’m pear shaped). I own these.

The Savannah – these are my favorite Bond-Eye bottoms.  The one-inch waistband holds your tummy in very well.  They are cheeky enough to be sexy, but not so cheeky that you have to save them for adults-only pool time.  I own these and wear them when swimming with my 4-year old.

The Palmer – these offer the most coverage in Bond-Eye’s line-up.  High-waisted; full coverage back.  I dislike them.  There is no compression in the stomach.  I felt like I was wearing a large pair of very unflattering underwear.

Tops

The Scout – This is your basic 80s style sports bra top.  Neither the straps nor bust are adjustable. It will fit A – DD.  I own this and think it’s a perfect fit.

The Selena – The tiny shoulder straps are fine for small busted women, but do not provide much support for larger busts.  That said, it’s a really cute top and can be tied multiple ways.

The Margarita – This is a beautiful, interesting top that can be worn bandeau, criss-cross or halter.  I love the styling opportunities.  It’s best for A – C cups.  I own this.

The Nino – this can be worn with the cutouts on the sides or on the front/back.  I like this styling versatility, but prefer the Scout over the Nino.

The Samira – another convertible top, you can wear it one-shoulder or halter.  I prefer it worn one-shoulder.  It’s not my favorite top, but if you like the asymmetrical look, this top is for you.

The Sydney – This is probably the most universally flattering and versatile top Bond-Eye makes.  The full coverage front and racerback make it great for playing sports and swimming with little ones.  I own this.

The Carmen – This halter top looks so flattering, but I found the fit to be very problematic.  It was too tight around my neck and didn’t drape/stay in place around the bust.

One Piece

The Mara – This is your classic scoop neck one-piece with a low back and high cut legs.  I found it to be very flattering.  If you have a long torso you may find yourself pulling up the top because of the scoop neck.

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May 25, 2020

Memorial Day Sales

May 25, 2020

Current Elliott The Perfect Muscle Tee DressHappy Memorial Day!

We plan on spending the entire day outside – BBQ in the front yard, a bike ride and lots of nature excursions with the dog and toddler in tow.  Sending you all well wishes for a wonderful holiday and an extra special thank you to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve!

This weekend also kicks off the beginning of sale season, so I’m rounding up my favorites.  Below are items I’m coveting.  Some items I’ve already purchased – stay tuned for photos and reviews!

Need Supply

I’m dying over these tennis shoes. Such a rad Nike collaboration!

The subtle glitter on these sneakers is SO fun.

I own this dress and adore it.  See how I styled it here.

The block heeled sandals scream chic and can be paired with ANYTHING.

Levi’s

Now’s the time to stock up.  This style looks good on EVERYONE and is on sale in 9 washes.

This style is a classic and all 4 washes on sale are divine (the white is amazing for summer).

These are a recent addition for me (see how I styled them here) and I can’t get enough of their chic vibe.

You’ll live in these denim cutoffs this summer.  They also come in white.

Moda Operandi

They have tons of amazing swimwear on sale and I just picked up this bathing suit.  The sparkly fabric is insane!

This leopard print summer dress is too cute to pass up.

I’m dying over the mod 60’s vibe of this mini skirt.

This is the time to pounce on one of my favorite designers.  This dress is so gorgeous it hurts.

SSENSE

I just picked up these jeans and shared them on Stories.  You loved them too and I can attest that they are worth every penny.

They have one of the best sales on Dr. Marten’s.  I have my eye on these sandals.

These jeans have a high waist and edgy 90s vibe that I adore.  I own them and wear them a ton.

There’s a reason these jeans have a cult following.  I featured them here.  Get them while they’re on sale!

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June 18, 2018

The Modern Cowboy Boot

June 18, 2018

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If you follow me on Instagram, you know I asked for your help deciding between an updated version of a cowboy boot and some David Bowie inspired slingbacks.  Well, Western trumped Rock n Roll.

To say these Calvin Klein boots have my heart is an understatement.  No matter how hot the weather gets this summer, I want to wear them every day.  A perfect marriage between a Chelsea and cowboy boot, their modern take on the western style is so versatile and timeless.  I love the silver cap toe with the signature CK logo.  Talk about edgy meets elegant.

If you’re looking for a similar pair at a better price, check out these for $76.  They look amazing with denim cutoffs and a simple tee, as well as more dressed up for evening like I’ve done here.

To keep the rest of my outfit cool, I opted for a breathable cotton one-shoulder dress.  This dress was a steal at 60% off and is still available in a few sizes.  The dark floral print matches perfectly with the vibe of my cowboy boots.  I actually think it’s a little Westworld inspired, which I love.  Shhh, I still haven’t started watching Season 2!

Anyone else a Westworld fan?

 

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