summer essentials, ideas and love from Soliel Blue

All photo's are ft the amazing GOLDFISH KISS- Rebekah Steen
clothing by Soliel Blue

I have become such a big fan of online shopping lately and to come across 'Soleil Blue' was my lucky day. Stocking some of my new favourite labels and now introducing their own line. 

visit her website at: www.soleilblue.com

Here is a little about this amazing label:

"Soleil Blue was created from my love of travel, beaches and all things ocean! I want our customers to know that they can always find the latest, most beautiful travel and resort wear at Soleilblue.com. I am so inspired by all of the talented designers I carry. I love that so many of them are owned by strong creative women. I think that's so amazing! I also have a section of the site called Travel, where I have some exciting guest editors who will be writing about some really beautiful and exotic travels. I am hoping Soleil Blue will inspire people to go on vacation, explore and immerse themselves in different cultures. The Gypset lifestyle really epitomizes my inspiration for Soleil Blue."

I decided to create some Soleil Blue inspired outfits for both day and night to help you see how amazing her new collection is and what great things you can wear with it....

DAY TIME TROPICAL BEACH OUTFIT:

Polyvore details:
Skirt- Soliel Blue   /  Necklaces- Frasier Sterling   /  Bag- Neon Indian
Bathers- Zimmermann  /  Shoes- Kustom  /  Drawing- Rachael Urquhart
Towel- Billabong  /  Coconut oil- Le Tan  /  Salt Hair spray- Fudge

NIGHT TIME TROPICAL OUTFIT

Polyvore details:
Tunic- Soliel Blue  /  Moon Necklace- Jane Pope ( soleil blue)  /  Shell necklace- Long lost jewellery
Boots- Spell designs  /  Belt- Indy C /  Bag- Spell designs
Ring- Mania Mania  /  Nail polish- Nars  /  Coconut Mist- The Body shop

Laura, owner and creator of Soleil blue gives us a little insight into the ideas and inspirations behind her new line:

"The Soleil Blue line has been a dream of mine for a long time now. I just love the vintage cotton gauze with crochet trim pieces from the sixties. That's my inspiration. I have a number of beautiful new pieces coming for summer that I am really excited about.The more you wash and wear our items the softer they get. They are so perfect for the beach and easy to wear. The Rosemary skirt has had such a tremendous response. My customers are really loving the neon colors. The Marilyn tunic is just so cool and easy. It has this 60's vibe that I really love. Actually, my first two pieces the Rosemary skirt and the Marilyn tunic were named after my two Grandmothers. Both were amazingly strong and inspirational women who always encouraged me in everything I did. I wish they were here today to see. I think they would be proud. I recently made the line available for wholesale and it's had an amazing response!"

I wonder if you are feeling like day dreaming off to a tropical haven like me hehe... so dreamy and i wish i could own the polyvore sets myself!

lots of love

Leana xxxx

a true mermaid- GOLDFISH KISS

GOLDFISH KISS

all photos taken from www.golfishkiss.com

I envy her endless jewellery collection, i want to own all her bikini's, i wish i could draw like her, i hope to be as good as her at nail art one day, i dream of living by the beach one day like her... who else but the bikini lover, sun kissed beauty herself- Rebekah Steen of GOLDFISH KISS. 

Her website/ blog is a true inspiration to every person who comes by it, it has everything you can imagine... DIY'S like updating your bathers or making headbands, exercise tips with her own personal videos to help, beauty tips, inspirational images she finds, her own illustrations which are amazing and very much show off her beautiful aesthetic, and also her day to day posts of her wonderful life living in her bathers, surfing the waves in HAWAII.

I was so happy to come across her site and am forever saving images that inspire me- which is nearly every one haha... i was so lucky to get to have a little interview with her to find out some tips, a little more about her life and where she is going...

you can check out her site HERE at www.goldfishkiss.com

and follow her hawaii adventures in instagram @goldfish_kiss

Where did the name 'Goldfish Kiss' name originate from? why this as your blog name?

The very first bikini I ever owned, the top was two goldfish kissing (just like the logo). It was super cute, and makes for an easy to remember name, with a meaning, for the site.

 

Where did the idea of your blog come from? where does your biggest source of inspiration come from?

I never really planned it! I randomly started it one night at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf on Diamond Head. I started writing and posting (and painting again) as a creative outlet, then it's been evolving ever since.

 I really am inspired by Hawaii (yeah, I gotta admit, I'm spoiled, because it's GORGEOUS), and the lifestyle out here (I really do live in a bikini). It is truly remarkable.  A good early morning surf or day at the beach can give me material that lasts a while.

 

Where is your favourite holidays destination?

I LOVE going to Kauai. My family goes for 2 weeks every year, then my husband and I go over for the 4th of July and paddle around Hanalei Bay. I love that island so much. I have some major Wanderlust going on thought right now, so I'm hoping to go explore the south pacific (praying for Tahiti or Fiji sometime soon) Thailand, or some other places in Southeast Asia, and hopefully South Africa. I seriously need to start saving up on those frequent flier miles.

 I did however live in the South of France (Aix-en-Provence) for 6 months and went to art school. The Provence region is unreal. I absolutely loved it there too.

 

What is your all time favourite bikini that you own and why?

 

Ahh this is so hard!! I just got this new Ola Feroz bikini that is amazing. It's called the Señorita - and it's quite possibly the best fitting, most flattering stays put even when surfing bikini ever. It makes me look like I have boobs, has a ruched butt so it makes your butt look awesome, but then has lace up ties on the front and back of the top, and sides of the bottoms so you can tighten it for surfing, and loosen when you are just hanging out. It sounds complicated, but it's a super simple cute bikini.

..and I love me some fringe. My L*Space Hudrey Halter is great for when I'm feeling festive.

What are your top 3 tips in choosing the perfect bikini for summer?

1: Don't be scared of smaller/more revealing bikini bottoms. Smaller bottoms are waaaayyy more flattering. So show a l'il cheek. And ruche it baby. Ruche it.

2: Feel the bikini first. Amazing fabric does wonders for how you look and feel in a bikini. If it feels soft as butter, it will look amazing on.

3: Mix and Match. Have fun mixing prints, solids, stripes, polka dots, neons, whatever. (I rarely see anyone in matching tops and bottoms in Hawaii). Plus you can have fun making a bikini out of separates in the sale bin and save some money :)

 

What would you consider your style to be like? who is your style icon?

 

I am so simple it's crazy. I definitely choose comfort and making sure it flatters me over trends and designers. So I'm simply comfy, less is more, chic...with a hint of beach. I love throwing some aloha print, or a touch of neon in the mix, anytime I can.

I love love loooove Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz's style. They are my muses :) 

Where would you like to see 'Goldfish Kiss' go from here? what do you wish to achive in the future?

I really need to figure this part out...

1: I know I definitely want to publish a book. It might end up feeling like a journal/scrapbook/melange of artwork, photography, writing, etc, pretty much the blog in a coffee table book. But cooler.

2: I'd love to get a gig being a contributor/columnist for a magazine. Not necessarily all workout or diet tips, but lifestyle, perspective, body image, finding the right bikini, etc.

3: I'm trying not to stress about it, and keep on having fun with the site, making a positive impact on readers and companies I help, and see where it takes me!

One of my favourite quotes from her site:

I hope this interview has inspired you to go out and buy a new bikini, take a trip to the beach, and enjopy your summer holidays! 

lots of love,

leana xxxxx