photo(s) by heather gildroy

how to be skinny, you ask?

I’d have to say that the #1 question I get asked from my blog, in person, on social media, etc. etc. would have to be: How did you get so skinny? First off, I never “got” skinny, I’ve always naturally been skinny due to having hyperthyroidism. It’s caused me to have an extremely fast metabolism […]

the minimale animale.

the minimale animale.

I’m still spending these sporadic days of warmth out at the beach in Venice, Santa Monica or Malibu. There’s always something soothing about warm sand and ocean waves crashing down. Especially during the Fall when each day is supposed to be overcast, under 60 degrees and spent by camp fires. Its like getting a little […]

let’s sail away.

let’s sail away.

I haven’t made a “Swimwear Monday” post in a while, simply because the weather has gotten too cold. Occasionally a heat wave will pass on through and I’ll find myself in the sand wearing one of my favorite swimsuits. This little one piece is from Tavik and I absolutely love the ruffles, open back and […]

zig zagging with sea folly.

zig zagging with sea folly.

This has been one of my favorite pieces to wear throughout Summer because it’s elegant and classy, and it’s really a statement piece with it’s bold zig zags and high neck cut. Seafolly has always been one of my favorite swimwear brands since they stray away from typical string bikinis and offer so much more […]

summer forever.

summer forever.

It’s always sad when Summer is over, but I guess living in California it never really is. At least not for long. We’ll get a couple of months of gloomy days and maybe some random rainy moments thrown in…but never for a substantial time. I guess that’s why I love living here..You can just go […]

life’s a beach.

I’ve spent the last 3 weekends laying around the sands of Venice and Santa Monica beach. It feels so good to be reunited with old friends and spend the last few summer days catching up and laughing hard. I really missed them all. Plus, there’s something very soothing about being there, you can’t have any […]