The wait is over!! After being very impressed with my Triangl bikini I decided to purchase something that would have more use for the Great British summertime and chose the Lucie set in Champagne Coral. The first thing I would say about this set is that it is neon. The colour it shows on the website is not a true reflection of how it looks in real life so be prepared for a bit of a shock when you open the box.
As long as the bright colour floats your boat you will get on just fine with this set; the second I started putting it on I noticed the softness of the material meaning it is uber comfortable and the balconette style is always flattering. There is undoubtedly a luxurious feel to the set, which extends to the packaging - a thick black box just smaller than a shoebox with slide-out drawer and a black sleeve with velvet Triangl logo. As with all Triangl orders there is a $20 USD flat shipping rate and the DHL package arrived a week from ordering it, but at least you can track it while you wait anxiously! I will definitely be going back to extend my colour range ASAP.
My long search for a summer two-piece is finally over thanks to this beautiful custom made two-piece by Lily and the Lamplight, a website that sells solely handmade two-pieces I came across on Instagram. For the very reasonable price of £35 (£3 postage) this novelty outfit made from vintage Ralph Lauren material was very quickly mine, ordered 8pm Friday evening and through my letterbox on Tuesday. In addition, when the material had sold out, the lovely owner Steph went to the shop the next day just to buy more so I could make an order. I cannot recommend one of these vintage custom duo's enough!
Available at http://lilyandthelamplight.co.uk/products
The release of the SS14 colour selection and 20% off discount code inspired me to add a 3rd custom leather beauty from http://baiabags.co.uk/ into my life. Susy, who runs the entire business alone as far as I am aware, is talented, friendly and quick to respond to messages, which makes the custom bag shopping experience all the more enjoyable. Once you have chosen a style of bag you can then choose between gold/silver metalwork, the colour of leather/suede you want each section of the bag to be and even the colour interior you would like. Needless to say there is a price tag for this bespoke service, but the finished product does not disappoint. High quality materials and flawless needlework mean I am already eager for number 4...
