I’ve seen my fair share of beaches in this world. From Spain and France to Hawaii and the Seychelles, it’s safe to say that I lean towards places that require little to no clothes—i.e. bikini weather. Of all the sandy spots I’ve logged some R&R time in, I have to say Santa Barbara holds its own when it comes to beach destinations. I found myself plopped on a towel near Biarritz, France and thinking, “this feels just like Miramar Beach,” a gem on the coast by Montecito. Some friends recently rented a beach house there for a whole week and I was reminded of it’s unparalleled charm.
Since I’ll find any excuse to slip into a swimsuit, I thought I should share one of my favorite basic finds I recently came across from Express—yes they do swimwear! I spotted this timeless, simple black one-piece that has become a staple as of late. Its one of those finds that is so classic you know it’s worth scooping up. I threw on a slightly sheer poncho/cover up that I also found from Express. Shop some other favorites I discovered below, they’re easy on the wallet too!
Express coverup (another great find here) and swimsuit, Celine sunglasses (similar).
Time to get started on that base tan…
Photography by Arna Bee // Thank you to Express for supporting this post