Ode to the Bikini

In 1946 French engineer Louis Réard introduced an outfit "smaller than the world's smallest swimsuit." It was named after the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll and became a huge hit! It remains popular to this day amongst women of all shapes, sizes and decades...and the men aren't complaining either!

Take a look at the best bikini moments throughout the years 

How can we forget the memorable babes in the 1965 beach party flick Beach Blanket Bingo.

Here are some other gorgeous gals in their two pieces...

and what about the classic surfer chicks...

We definitely cannot forget the famous bombshells who rocked their bikini bods in movies and photoshoots...

 Marilyn Monroe in her retro bikini

  Brigitte Bardot being gawked by men while strolling in her two piece

Sharon Tate in an adorable floral print

The gorgeous Raquel Welch doing what she does best...

Farrah Fawcett traded her popular red one piece for this sexy bikini

 The world's first supermodel Janice Dickenson

 Ursula Andress's famous bikini in the 1962 Dr. No film

 Halle Berry rocked her own version in 2002's Die Another Day

Kate Moss introduced the heroin chic look in her Calvin Klein ads by sporting the itty-bitty bikini.

 Tyra Banks rose to fame with her sizzling Sports Illustrated magazine covers.

Demi Moore stunned everyone with her body in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.

Taylor Swift has a super feminine retro-inspired style so she's no stranger to changing it up 

with some high-waisted bikini bottoms.

So ladies, go grab your bikini and head on down to the beach before summer's over!

Girl Crush Wednesday: Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey has molded herself into an American icon. Within just three short years she has sold more than 12 million singles globally and received two Grammy nominations. Her current album Ultraviolence has gone number one in over 14 countries and as of July has sold more than one million copies worldwide. The kind of unique elegance that Lana has embodied was influenced by the likes of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and Nancy Sinatra. She's taken these inspirations to a whole new level and incorporated them not only into her nostalgic sound but within her personal style as well.

Whether she's rocking distressed denim with a band tee and a leather jacket, or her signature long Brigitte Bardot-inspired hair with a retro dress she's got a strong grasp on her image and continues to take advantage of her creative vision.

Take a look at some of our favorite Lana looks!

 

See Lana in all her beauty in the video "Shades of Cool" below...

Birds of a Feather

We've always had a thing for feathers, and lately it seems like we're not the only ones! Though they've become a huge trend, feathers have a deeper meaning. They represent truth, peace, strength, change and freedom. Feathers of various shapes and colors have always been embraced by the boho community and continue to inspire personal freedom.

Some of our favorite birds of a feather

 Dream catcher tattoos

Feather graphic prints

Beautiful headdresses

Feathers tied to the ends of your hair

Feather jacket 

 

Colorful long feather earrings

 Feather chandelier

Printed scarf

Feather handbag

Rocker Dave Grohl's feather tats!

And boho-queen Kate Moss in her beautiful feather headpiece

 

xoxo