summer essentials

while the start of summer here in texas was about three months ago, i know some of you are just now getting to dust off last year's bathing suits. it's always torture to dust them off, try them on, and rip them right back off again - and the way i make myself feel better is to buy some new suits. i tend to spend about $500 on bikinis from victoria's secret, buying all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors so i can try them on in the comfort of my own home - and return all the duds to bring the total price to something way more manageable. these are the few that made the cut and are now in regular rotation:

below: paisley u-neck halter top and bikini bottom, top $38 marked down to $28 and bottom $16 marked down to $12

below: gold coral bandeau and string bottom, top $25 marked down to $18 and bottom $24 marked down to $18

below: floral ruffle bandeau top and bottom, top $31 marked down to $23 and bottom $18 marked down to $13

and don't forget to google for discount codes or free shipping - they're always out there for vicky's. always!