A Lily Love Affair: The Great Debate + Monogram Giveaway!

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Monday, April 6, 2015

The Great Debate + Monogram Giveaway!








9th & Elm Floppy Hat (only $25! and available in over a dozen colors and monogram styles!) Sunshine Tienda Leather Trim Shopper || Kendra Scott Necklace || Kendra Scott Ring || J.Crew Bangle Set

For the last few years close girlfriends and I have gone back and forth debating the switch from the two-piece to one.  I've fought the move kicking and screaming as it's been difficult to find one-piece swimwear that's youthful and still makes me feel sexy.  It becomes even more difficult when your body type is not proportionate.  As a petite gal with a smaller chest and thicker hips and thighs, finding a one piece that fits my needs has been more difficult than I might like. 

Thankfully, more and more brands have spent time listening to consumer feedback like ours and are designing one-pieces that are stylish, feminine and well designed.  Before vacation I fell in love with the online boutique, Coral Reef Swim, who has a great collection of affordable swimwear and beach cover-ups.  I highly recommend checking them out! 

No trip to the beach or pool is complete without a great hat, no?  You all would have got a good laugh at me at the airport as I packed no less than 6 hats with me on last months trip to Tucson.  I LOVE this monogram floppy hat from 9th & Elm!  It comes in more than a dozen colors and monogram styles.  Oh, I should mention it's only $25!!  It's a MUST for this Summer!  

I'm also happy to be teaming up with 9th & Elm to give one lucky winner a $50 shopping spree!  Simply follow the Rafflecopter instructions below for your entry!  The giveaway is open to Canadian and US residence only.  The winner will be chosen and notified by 9th & Elm directly on April 17th!  Good luck!

I hope you all had a great weekend and a fantastic Easter!  

XOXO,
Anna

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52 comments:

  1. This one piece swimsuit fits you really well and it is so feminine. Gorgeous looks!
    Red Reticule | Three Faces of a Woman

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    1. Thank you so much! I hope you had a nice weekend! XO

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  2. Your tanned skin is admirable!

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  3. You look great! One piece suits have really come a long way recently!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  4. Your hat is fabulous! I can't believe you traveled with 6 hats! I can barely manage one haha

    Fishbowl Fashion

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    1. LOL! I did! And I wore all six on my head to get past security and having to not pack them :) He, he.

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  5. You look adorable! I've been debating trying out a one piece this summer too- there are so many cute options! :)

    XO,
    Gentry
    Girl Meets Bow

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    1. There are so many new good ones! I've been really impressed with the selection this year. It seems to get better and better - thank goodness! :)

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  6. super cute suit. is it true to size?

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    1. Hi Lisa! It is! I went with the medium just in case, but I could have gone with the small as well :)

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  7. Absolutely loved this suit on you!! So gorgeous! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

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    1. Thank you so much, Biana! I hope you had a great weekend!

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  8. I'm still on a hunt for the perfect one piece and yours is super cute!! I'm definitely going to check them out!

    www.rdsobsessions.com

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    1. She has so many great pieces! And my new favorite cover-up is from them and only $16!

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  9. super love the hat!! you look fab :)
    kisses from dubai ♥
    www.mahryska.com

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  10. I'm trying to not buy a mom suit, but it's hard to do when I'm in the pool so much more than I used to be, ie pre kids! Love this one and the bag is amazing!!!

    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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    1. Me too! It's been hard to find a really good one! And the tote is fantastic too! SO much room! :)

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  11. I have a longer torso - so one piece suits sometimes are not that comfortable. The one you are wearing is super cute! Glad store are finally designing great suits.

    Lisa
    Daily Style Finds
    @DailyStyleFinds

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    1. I have a similar issue, and several others due to my body, but it has been nice to find a few that fit well. Fingers crossed you find one you love as well! XO

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  12. I love this swimsuit on you! You look stunning, Lily.
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    Miri

    http://currentlywearing.com

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  13. I love 9th and Elm and you look so gorgeous here!

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  14. Looking good, girl! It is so hard to find a good printed suit at a good price. I'll have to check them out.

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  15. We definitely have the same body type, so I hate wearing swimsuits. You look so chic in this one-piece! Love it!

    Ellen | A Pop of Pink

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  16. Ah you look so amazing, I love that hat!!! How fun!

    Eleventh & Sixteenth

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  17. LOVE this swimsuit! And the monogrammed hat is way too perfect! Happy Monday!

    xo, Rachel
    www.ablondesmoment.com

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  18. Loving this look! That hat! Love the monogram!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    Stylin In St. Louis

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  19. You look fabulous!!! So in love with that Coral Reef suit and that hat is amazing!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  20. You look awesome, Anna! I love the colors and print going on in the swimsuit and that hat is just perfect with it!

    www.girlinahotcity.com

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  21. I just love all your photos and style. You're just stunning!




    http://the-party-dress.com

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  22. I love that suit. Such a great one piece and I love the pattern. The hat with the monogram is such a fab addition. I wish I was somewhere this warm!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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  23. I'm a big fan of floppy hats and this one looks great on you!

    I haven't worn a one-piece in many, many years, but I have noticed a lot of really nice ones. The only thing I wonder about is the "ease" of going to the washroom with a one piece. Random things I worry about, huh?

    Jackie

    Something About That

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  24. That suit is so cute on you! I have a super similarmint hat with the font type and everything from Groopdealz a while back! I love your blue color! Can't wait to wear mine now that I've seen your adorable one!

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  25. such a darling swimsuit! and that monogramed hat is awesome!

    kelseybang.com

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  26. That monogrammed hat is too cute! Love it. And the swimsuit is adorable!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  27. This suit is amazing and you look look gorgeous! I'm loving the one-piece trend and will definitely be checking out Coral Reef!

    Heidi
    www.wishesandreality.com

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  28. So beachy perfect!

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
    Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com

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  29. Your swimsuit is so pretty, I love the print
    xo
    www.laurajaneatelier.com

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  30. The swimsuit is perfect on you, you look gorgeous!

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  31. Oh how I love monograms! You look gorgeous girl! This color on your is fabulous :)

    XoLindsay
    Sugar & Something

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  32. You're totally making me excited for Summer - that suit is perfect!!! Don’t forget to drop by the blog to check out the giveaway I am hosting this week till April 12!

    Best!
    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  33. Gorgeous! I have yet to purchase a one piece, but there are some seriously great options out there and I definitely plan on doing so before our honeymoon!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  34. You look gorg in this bathing suit. Wonderful photos as well.

    Kay of Pure & Complex
    http://www.purecomplex.com

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  35. I'm more of a one piece girl because I'm constantly running after my kids! LOVE this pretty printed one and I'm obsessed with your chic hat!! Gorgeous pics per usual :)

    Taffeta & Tulips

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  36. I love the big hat on you!! And yes, it is absolutely necessary for the beach!! It looks like you had so much fun on vacation!!

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  37. I've been resisting the transition because it can be so hard to find a cute one piece. I really like the print on this one and your hat totally makes the outfit!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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  38. You look fantastic, Anna! That suit fits you perfectly and is super stylish! And THAT HAT! Umm yeah, gotta get me one of those!
    ~Carrie
    www.csgemsjewelry.com

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  39. Great suit. I find it hard to wear a bikini with Tutu being so active so this suit is a great option.

    www.highheelsandtutus.com

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