What kind of Bikini are you??

<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yesterday was the HOTTEST day in Manhattan so far this year. I thought I would play it cool & so I wore a blazer while walking 15 blocks. Oh my gosh, that was mistake in a half! I was boiling. I hate sweating. Wanna hear the worst part?!?! It's NOT even Summer yet (<i>technically</i>). That scares me.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Speaking of Summer, have you purchased your beach bikini yet?!? </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It feels odd to buy a bikini now that I'm in living in NYC. The beaches out here on the east coast feel dirty to me. <i>Anyone else feel that way?!?</i>  I guess I was just spoiled with the gorgeous & clean beaches of the west coast.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Anyhow, back to bikinis. My husband says he likes to see me in a 2 piece, I agree with him.... I put together a few favorite pieces I thought would help you out in telling me what you like to wear at the beach.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>So, what will you be wearing at the beach this summer?!?</b> A one piece, 2 piece or just your b-day suit? </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCntli2CS0jAd7dor-yf0NpN8EDc8AxNX0QmtZFakm-fsIBTkj2VeAVWN_0b22n-Z4klifHJ2BpyWUIopW75g6kbV1qn8vbxvx5BSXbLaAopZYSKlIOyi7sQb6sWFRVlcTGELA8LSx9RY/s1600/bikini-1-seo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCntli2CS0jAd7dor-yf0NpN8EDc8AxNX0QmtZFakm-fsIBTkj2VeAVWN_0b22n-Z4klifHJ2BpyWUIopW75g6kbV1qn8vbxvx5BSXbLaAopZYSKlIOyi7sQb6sWFRVlcTGELA8LSx9RY/s1600/bikini-1-seo.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>9. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/tory-burch/br/v=1/2534374302043323.htm">tory burch</a></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>10. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/basta-surf/br/v=1/2534374302168868.htm">basta surf </a></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>11. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/are-handsome/br/v=1/2534374302199063.htm">we are handsome</a></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>12. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/are-handsome/br/v=1/2534374302199063.htm">we are handsome </a></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>13. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/cynthia-rowley/br/v=1/2534374302049044.htm">cynthia rowley</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; 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What kind of Bikini are you??

Yesterday was the HOTTEST day in Manhattan so far this year. I thought I would play it cool & so I wore a blazer while walking 15 blocks...

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Bought an iPad2 Case...or 2

<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I FINALLY jumped on the bandwagon & bought an <a href="http://www.apple.com/"><b>iPad2 </b></a>- and DANG, I wish I had thought about getting one before! These things are super cool! I was also on the hunt for the perfect case & realized in the process that the perfect case .......DOES not exist! My opinion, of course. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Sooo, I decided to try out the <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/"><b><u>Michael Kors</u></b></a> clutch style case & my iPad fit inside like a charm! This thing is so chic looking & goes with all my outfits, from dressy to casual. It also has a sufficient amount of padding to protect your device & of course the snake print is just TIMELESS.....</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">It retails for about $130 at <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/106134"><b><u>Net-a-Porter</u></b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueGxgIYsYXemhPkD5GssHHaK2Ks0ZkM3MnHej7tVw-DQt00eN40Zr-8CTpl-DLta6SitEtL-2-Z9kGlrjp_wOzwyHu0hpvkH7ytvvQfrKs-iEtyvT7RI0ily9n2UzYWkIlcwQ3LvbVAFu/s1600/mk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueGxgIYsYXemhPkD5GssHHaK2Ks0ZkM3MnHej7tVw-DQt00eN40Zr-8CTpl-DLta6SitEtL-2-Z9kGlrjp_wOzwyHu0hpvkH7ytvvQfrKs-iEtyvT7RI0ily9n2UzYWkIlcwQ3LvbVAFu/s1600/mk1.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3dWUMc948Maecdo1j_z4ArekgxX8PsiavFtySOor2wfICGzRMXvupOEBrpefqKNGZRwyg0uuLYsDik3Fz0Od-sxepf9iLp3VV5bJ-aFQbTpS-mJeoG5TpiTZsqhgnaB038J38BzTcMVz/s1600/mk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3dWUMc948Maecdo1j_z4ArekgxX8PsiavFtySOor2wfICGzRMXvupOEBrpefqKNGZRwyg0uuLYsDik3Fz0Od-sxepf9iLp3VV5bJ-aFQbTpS-mJeoG5TpiTZsqhgnaB038J38BzTcMVz/s1600/mk2.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEilFHkbgQktQhv6IDG75H7cNvyjjioLxrpy6nHbY4Lo9XQqw1T3HI_mCuYyx2ZZnCk1LHKb-sxiJoWjZdTbUeixzVIzvLI0EOeoTvnQpTaBGD9_X1d3OOrIdyL9eU0kx-AtO3zr1ZbU57/s1600/mk3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEilFHkbgQktQhv6IDG75H7cNvyjjioLxrpy6nHbY4Lo9XQqw1T3HI_mCuYyx2ZZnCk1LHKb-sxiJoWjZdTbUeixzVIzvLI0EOeoTvnQpTaBGD9_X1d3OOrIdyL9eU0kx-AtO3zr1ZbU57/s1600/mk3.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Then I also ordered the <a href="http://www.toryburch.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-ToryBurch_US-Site/default/Default-Start?CAMPID=GOOGLE&gclid=COf9n8urz6kCFSN5gwod90Gw7Q"><b><u>Tory Burch</u></b></a> black canvas case.  I admit, I was a bit hesitant at how much cleaning a canvas case would need, but it seems pretty ok so far! My favorite part of the case are the thick GOLD zippers, just gorgeous!! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> I also love that I can insert my iPad2 inside it like a book & just close it when I'm done! Super convenient. That's a feature this particular Michael Kors case doesn't have- but that's why I'm keeping both! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">I like having different options, just like with my handbags. <i>Don't you?</i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Tory Burch case retails for $135 via <a href="http://www.toryburch.com/Nylon-Stacked-Logo-E-Tablet-Case/21119128,default,pd.html?dwvar_21119128_size=OS&dwvar_21119128_color=001&start=1&q=ipad"><b><u>Tory Burch</u></b></a>.</i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdLb36Mru_fcLyGpeeBVC4tepgk2oI_H4f1HNM7-C0_d8_AlCts4xBWu0KKQ7puuA4yWn2ps6ypTZF1mkXXq9hNHgH3CAvuQV_HZrJVGhyD14AfVTeMq8Xe3DPTa5csEINVe8dhm4UWVF/s1600/tb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Iw9DxakJXEDavO8Q7FZf43vTmOLOS0R1-vyAS-XczL8Vsl_vwe-HTikqo7dsgTrYh70wV8O7m8YsM24LpZzDmjxODu2JKxhZjV5ZCVfP_yiKrC6oSGqYX9TEr-fajq7sa4QUBJ8pN_xx/s1600/tb2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Iw9DxakJXEDavO8Q7FZf43vTmOLOS0R1-vyAS-XczL8Vsl_vwe-HTikqo7dsgTrYh70wV8O7m8YsM24LpZzDmjxODu2JKxhZjV5ZCVfP_yiKrC6oSGqYX9TEr-fajq7sa4QUBJ8pN_xx/s1600/tb2.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2Q81r_CwYIubZbAIZmTkIHBV-x1r4qCJusxAxi-5s8D65zid_fpTrOnvmpMzEm_ZNHGQ01YXeGS6wWwduy927aFvRuDf-dARRFpkGjNHAPwMQyKw6LjV8ZthIuXsun6uMayDwJ9PMdbp/s1600/tb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2Q81r_CwYIubZbAIZmTkIHBV-x1r4qCJusxAxi-5s8D65zid_fpTrOnvmpMzEm_ZNHGQ01YXeGS6wWwduy927aFvRuDf-dARRFpkGjNHAPwMQyKw6LjV8ZthIuXsun6uMayDwJ9PMdbp/s1600/tb1.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12tcTtgpjuosT1PeytdJTROLMl4R4aiVpY0ncOybIXzto0nPHig3zhRRvQfscADqIzXEWJBOU2M2HlxbWHSeWavLXGtf6uOY21Zs_J2vdMuSVRHf_f53Zj9Vy0cv2F94Ofi2tB4iJPlNg/s1600/tb3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12tcTtgpjuosT1PeytdJTROLMl4R4aiVpY0ncOybIXzto0nPHig3zhRRvQfscADqIzXEWJBOU2M2HlxbWHSeWavLXGtf6uOY21Zs_J2vdMuSVRHf_f53Zj9Vy0cv2F94Ofi2tB4iJPlNg/s1600/tb3.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>So, tell me do you have either of these 2 cases? How do you like them??</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-images by jen ramos</span></div>

Bought an iPad2 Case...or 2

I FINALLY jumped on the bandwagon & bought an iPad2 - and DANG, I wish I had thought about getting one before! These things are super co...

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