Swim-Haute

Basic beach days are over!! 

One of our favorite summer trends of this year is mix-matched bathing suits. The best part about it is that following this trend won't cost you an arm and a leg. Solid color bathing suits are haute, and you can play with the different colors as many ways as you want (pink with purple, blue with green, etc.) 

But don't be afraid to be a little bold and throw some prints in there as well! A printed bottom with a solid top is totally on trend (on so many levels) and super fun for the beach or pool! Or if you're feeling your inner fashionista needing to make an appearance, mix two different prints! Detail is huge this season (on & off the beach.) While looking for prints also be on the lookout for haute crocheted or lace pieces. Matched with a print, you'll set that pool party all the way off! So chic, you'll have everyone's attention. 

Another trend we're excited for here at PinkIndigo is chic one-piece bathing suits! Not all women are comfortable showing their bellies off, and finally fashion is understanding. Stores like Forever21 have gotten in on the trend, and they offer cute pieces for not bad prices. Find one with a flattering cut, or with a fun print; you can be comfortable in your skin and still be fly! 

And here's a tip:

If you're like me and you still have allllllllllllllllll your bathing suits (I know I'm not the only one), this season only buy a couple of new pieces that you can easily mix-n-match with the ones you already own. Try a pair a solid black bottoms, or a solid black top, easy to match with any of your other pieces. You can even mix your previously owned pieces with one another. It's an inexpensive way to still be totally haute this summer.

Coachella Fashion 2013

It's not officially springtime until the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival takes place in sunny California. The Coachella Festival is an annual two weekend event, where music of every genre is featured. All sorts of celebs perform, as well as just enjoy the festival and the beautiful weather. Coachella is known for the music, but as the event grows larger and larger each year, it's not just the music people come for anymore; it's the fashion! Boho-chic, hipster, hippie- they all come together like the different genres of music and it's a beautiful sight.

Fashion bloggers all over Instagram could not stop talking about Coachella, preparing for Coachella, and finally, going to Coachella. Our fave outfits came from fashion blogger Aimee [Aw-Mee] Song and featured her equally chic sister, Dani. Those two had the perfect Coachella outfits and definitely showed girls everywhere how to wear the hautest trends this spring. 

At an event like this (one wear you're walking around for hours upon hours, outside in the sun) you're first priority when picking an outfit should be comfort. Leave the stilettos at home, and rock a cute sandal or a flat, ankle boot. It's HOT out there, ladies, so make sure you wear something to keep you cool; shorts, dress, tanks, etc. 

 Denim goes with everything. This look is perfect for a date or for lunch with your girls. Aimee's cowboy boot with her mini dress is so NOT Taylor Swift, and so very, very chic. We love it!

As girls, we don't get the same privilege guys do when it gets hot out (you CANNOT take your shirt off! LOL!) But with a bandeau, you can't go wrong. Aimee is so on-trend with this look, baring her midriff and wearing a bold print. If you're not comfortable showing so much skin, that's nothing to be ashamed of. Wear your bandeau with a light-weight (light material) cardigan, like the one Aimee has on in her photo.

 Okay, this is my favorite look! I have named it "Summertime Fine." LOL! Aimee's printed, body con skirt is so haute for summer vaycay and her peep-toes at the pool just send her over-the-top. Yes, the outfit is simple, but that's the beauty of it. Her halo made of flowers was perfect Coachella attire, as well.

STREET TREND ALERT!!!!!

Haute sunnies are a MUST HAVE this upcoming summer. Bold colors and designs are major out on the streets this season. Here are some of Aimee's sunnies that we die over!

Follow Aimee [Aw-Mee] Song on Instagram @songofstyle

Read her blog at http://songofstyle.blogspot.com/.