Today's Obsession: Bahamas Beachwear

So I'm super excited. There's a chance (fingers crossed!!) that I will be going to the Bahamas with my parents the first week of May, which would be amaazzziinnnngggg. I'm puckering up for some major Daniells' butt kissing. Anyway, today is a beautiful, sunny day, but the weather is below freezing. So I'm that much more excited.

Naturally, today's obsession is beachwear. I'm more than excited for the sunny sunshine (yes I just said sunny sunshine. Whatever) and cocktails and have been scouring Victoria's Secret for some beach-ready ensembles. Though I'll be saving my money to help pay for the ticket, I can dream nonetheless.

The suit: Salad Dressing syndrome stepped in on this one. I can't decide, but I'm loving this suit... and this one, too! I like that they have two very different strap designs so I don't have insane tan lines once I return to dreary, cold New York.

Forever Sexy push-up Bandeau Top and Foldover Scoop Bottom, $66

Very Sexy (R) Embellished Racerback Triangle Top and Low-rise Bottom, $86

The accessories: I'll be sure to pack my Neutrogena face sunscreen, but would love to fight the rays with these super-stunner aviators from Forever 21. I've been on the lookout for aviators that flatter my face since, well, birth and here's hoping these cheapies do the trick.

I'm kind of hoping that my hair is a significantly lighter shade by May, but when I'm not sun-bleaching my hair, I can hide it under a nice wide brim hat like this one from Jigsaw (told you hats weren't out of style).

Forever 21 F0806 Sunglasses, $5.80

 Jigsaw Wide Brim Straw Hat, ~$52 (32 pounds)

Reading material: The most important part :) While I'm not devouring the most recent Marie Claire editions (heck, maybe I'll have a byline in one of them!), I'll be reading from my list of beach reads that I will have somehow managed to cram into my suitcase. Although when you're traveling to a place that requires minimal clothing, there's a lot more room for the good stuff. Some potential sunbathing reads include: 

• Bumped by Megan McCafferty--McCafferty is the author of the Jessica Darling series, which are all very digestible reads and basically got me through high school. Whenever I feel like my writing isn't sassy enough or true to self, I pick up one of her books as a gentle reminder. This book isn't a part of the series, but is sure to have the same sass. Plus it comes out the week before I would leave!
• Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress--This book actually comes out tomorrow, but I likely won't get around to reading it until later. I've been very interested in literature that focuses around the South because my beloved biffle, Lauren, is currently living in Georgia. Childress also wrote One Mississippi and Crazy in Alabama.
• 1984 by George Orwell--I know 1984 isn't exactly a beach read, but it's on my bucket list to read five books on my list (Yes, I have a list that refers me to another list). And I've been meaning to read it since I read Animal Farm, basically in the hopes that it wouldn't be as bad. I typically like dystopian novels and hope this one would be just as enjoyable as an Atwood or Huxley.

I suppose it wouldn't hurt to have a cute bag to throw all my books and sunscreen into. The World Food Programme sells shabby-chic bags and shirts from American Apparel. Each Feed Bag purchased pays for food for a foreign child for an entire school year. They aren't cheap and only $20 goes to the actual charity, but it's a bag and a gift all in one. Winner?

Feed Bag 1, $60

Lots of goodies on today's obsession... and to think, just a few hours ago, I had no clue what I wanted to feature. Can't wait for a little Vitamin D therapy and a chance to see my parents. Here's a **BIG** kiss to you, Mom and Dad. I love you!! Woof.

P.S. Obsessed.