Let me first say what a pleasure it is to be guest-blogging over here at WIT & Whimsy. Like a girl in a committed long-term relationship, I’m lovingly devoted to my own blog, but I couldn’t help but wonder what life might be like in the stylish pages of w&w.

Coincidentally, I feel the same way about swimsuits for this summer season. I am quite committed to my bikini. I love the tan lines and I love mixing and matching different suits. However, the one piece is having a serious moment this year, and I can’t help but take notice! In every pattern and style, from retro cuts to wild cut-outs, I’ve seen some seriously appealing suits. There’s something about the old Hollywood glamor and suggestive modesty of a well-fitted one piece that’s both chic and sexy. In fact, I recently gave in and purchased a little black number with a plunging neckline from Old Navy that makes me pine for a striped umbrella and some cat eye glasses on the beach of St. Tropez. No matter your how much you dare to bare when you’re lounging poolside or frolicking through ocean waves, I can assure you there’s a single-serving swimsuit out there just dying to steal you away from your trusty two piece.

– Taylor, Shut Up, I Love that Shirt on You