Swim Trunk Guide: Be Bold

With Memorial Day already upon us, the unofficial first day of summer, we need to get ourselves ready! On the last installment of the Swim Trunk Guide, I urge you to get out of your comfort zone and be bold with your swim trunk and while you're at it to wear them out on the town too. The easiest thing to do when wearing a bold pattern is for everything else you're wearing to be neutral so it tones down the bold print. Here I'm wearing bright green swim trunks with ice cubes and cut up limes that scream look at me but I'm wearing them with a grey sweatshirt and it calms everything down a bit. I'm so sure about what I'm saying, I even wore this look around DUMBO. Would you wear these swim trunks out on the town?

Here are more bold pattern options from Spenglish (seen below), Vineyard Vines, Vilebrequin, Tom and Teddy, and Sundek.

Swim Trunks- Spenglish | Sweater- Tomorrowland | Sneakers- Puma | Watch- Timex | Cap- Brooklyn Nets adidas

Photographer: Phillip Van Norstrand

El dia festivo de Memorial Day en los EEUU es considerado el primer dia del verano. Estas listo? En la ultima seccion del guia para bañadores te invito a que te pongas bañadores estampados a la playa y aun en la calle. La manera mas facil para llevar acabo este look es de que la camiseta o sueter que te pongas que sea de un color neutral. Aqui me puse un bañador verde con pedazos de hielo y limones que prácticamente gritan por tu atención pero combinado con el suéter gris calma todo el look. Estoy tan seguro de lo que les estoy aconsejando que me puse este look en el barrio de DUMBO en Brooklyn. Te pondrías este look?

Aquí hay mas opciones de bañadores estampados Spenglish (como el que tengo puesto), Vineyard Vines, Vilebrequin, Tom and Teddy, y Sundek.

The Parke & Ronen Spring 2015 collection was named after Dickie Greenleaf the protagonist of the movie, The Talented Mr. Ripley. One of the characters in the movie describes him, "Dickie was probably having the time of his life over there. An income, a house, a boat. Why should he want to come home? Dickie's face was becoming clearer in his memory: he had a big smile, blondish hair with crisp waves in it, a happy-go-lucky face." Who wouldn't have a happy-go-lucky face with a wardrobe like this? The variety of looks in this collection provides all the right choices for an escape to the Italian Riviera.

Taking the track pants to the next level. Here they are in linen.

Finally, florals swim trucks that look manly.

The collection has all the lengths or lack of for your swimwear needs.

You can't go wrong with cool stripes,

I went back stage to get a closer look at the collection. It's all about the great patterns and details on the shirts, swimwear and shorts.

See more of the models backstage at Adentro Style Annex.

Savor the Last Bit of Summer

T-shirt: MeUndies | Swim Trunks: T.Christopher | Slip-ons: (similar) | Sunglasses: Michael Bastian by Randolph Engineering 

Summer is almost over so make sure to take time and head to the beach or pool before it's to late. On my last trip to Miami I made sure to go to the pool and try out my new swim trunks from T.Christopher. They're a more tailored fit than board shorts made them look and feel custom-made. I partnered them with a t-shirt, slip-ons and sunglasses I was set to go around town once I was done at the pool. My trip would definitely had not been the same with out that moment in the water. How will you savor the last bit of summer?

El verano esta por acabarse, así que toma el tiempo de ir a la playa o a la piscina antes que se haga demasiado tarde. En mi ultimo viaje a Miami fui a la piscina para estrenar mi nuevo traje de baño de T.Christopher. El estilo es mas corto que otros trajes de baño pero me sirve como si fueran hechos espacialmente para mi, me encantan. Al ponermelos con una camiseta, zapatos sin cordones y gafas de sol estaba listo para la piscina y para salar por ahi. No lo pienses tanto y disfruta lo que falta del verano!

An Inside Look: The Faherty Brand Showroom

As seen on Rue La La Style Blog.

As soon as you enter the Faherty Brand showroom and store, you’ll sense a relaxed, cool vibe that you might have once believed only an oceanside trip could provide. Lining the racks are swimsuits rich with color and patterns collected from the designers’ travels.

Women’s two-piece styles come in a variety of shapes you can mix and match, while the one-pieces have an elegant, retro feel to them. For men, swim trunks are full of practical detailing like hidden back zip pockets. One of my favorite aspects of the men’s line is its faded, sun-weathered hues.

But the best part? These swimsuits are made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles. Approximately seven bottles go into the swimsuits and 20 into the swim trunks. It’s nice to know these pieces are not only comfortable – they’re environmentally sound, too.

Enseguida que entras la tienda y oficinas de Faherty Brand, te sentiras relajado y sentiras las buenas vibras similar a un viaje a la playa. Encontras trajes de baño de colores y patrones vividos que los diseñadores han colectado en sus viajes.

Los trajes de baño para mujeres de dos piezas vienen en diferentes estilos que puedes mezclar, mientras que las de una pieza tienen un estilo elegante y retro. Para los caballeros, los trajes de baño tienen unos detalles prácticos como bolsillos oculto. Uno de los aspectos de los diseños que me gustan mas son los colores gastados como si los hubieras tenido toda tu vida.

Pero la mejor parte? Los trajes de baño están hechos con poliéster reciclado de botellas plásticas. Aproximadamente toman siete botellas para hacer un traje de baño para mujeres y veinte botellas para hacer un traje de baño para caballeros. Es bueno saber que estas piezas no solo son cómodas pero también bueno para el medio ambiente también.