Tag Archives: Zinke

Summer Style

23 May

 

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There have been more flattering poses but you get the point… it’s summer time!


While we will not be going to the beach this Memorial Day, we do have big plans to relax and be as fabulous as we can be, hopefully pool side (weather permitting). I told Tom last night that this week and weekend is really the calm before the storm (more to come on all of that) but this weekend is really about relaxing with family and our best friends (get your tushes home Hawkins Family!).   Here is my STAYCATION PACKING LIST. Hope you’re inspired!

1.)  A new bikini – Not sure how much longer I’ll have these abs (no I’m not pregnant, yet) but until then, it’s time to rock what I kill myself to make kind of flat. FYI: Abs are apparently made in the kitchen, oops!

2.)  Cut Off Jean Shorts – I love my daisy dukes, which are not nearly as short as they once were. I’m a mom now, you know.  I’m coveting these but I might try a little DIY project this weekend. Perfect with a tee and a beer in my back yard. All class.

Mary Jane 22YR Short

 

 

3.)  Amazingly Cool Printed Silk Pants – I love that we are going through a resurgence of crazy prints. I don’t really remember the MC Hammer moment so I can wear these without looking backwards. Perfect with a pretty tank like this Rag & Bone blouse I just picked up. A look I’ll rock Sunday night for an adults only cocktail.

4.)  New Tennis Skirt or Dress – I really want to make tennis my sport primarily because I dig the clothes. My eye is on this little Lulu number. Now I just have to find my Babolat.

Hot Hitter Dress

 

5.)  New PJs – I’m all about making a nice family breakfast at least one morning this weekend but I have to decide which PJs I’m needing more.  Eberjey really killed it with their stripey PJs this summer. Now I just have to decide which is more me – romper or shorts?

Cottage Stripes Racerback Tank and Shorts (19) Maritime Stripes - Teddy - Blue (13)

 

HAPPY SUMMER! AND REMEMBER — NOW THROUGH MONDAY TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 30% SALE!! USE CODE MEM13

XOXO,
Mollie

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byL does SWIM!!

20 Mar
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The Perfect Suit!

When I was pregnant, my mom and I went swimsuit shopping. I was about 5 months and at that in between phase where fat/bloated meets pregnant. It was a scary disaster. My mom kept choosing mumsy mumus while I pulled out string bikinis (like only I would!). The whole ordeal ended, reminiscent of my teenage years, with my mom walking out of the store and I bought what I wanted! I refused to look like a mom, just because I was a with child.   And you know what? A few days later, I felt amazingly confident sipping my mocktail on  South Beach looking (perhaps a little chubbier) but fabulous because I felt like myself!

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Bathing Beauties… at the Jersey Shore Summer 2012.

Fast forward a year later when littleM was about 9 months when I wrote a little blog post that declared my refusal to be a mom who wears a Land’s End tankini. Again, not my style! At that point, I wasn’t quite ready for the itty bitty bikini. But I was prepared for something that showed off my new mommie curves and the Zinke Weekender was just the suit! All summer (and beyond), I rocked that gorgeous one piece and felt great. Even better? I could chase after my toddler without fear of anything moving out of place.

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Taking a hydration break in Jamaica!

So, completely in honor of my love of vacation, beach, sun, and this suit in particular, byL is now selling SWIM!! The Weekender is our first suit but we will be getting another 2 piece in from Zinke in May, as well as a few fun, one of a kind options from young, CFDA extraordinaire designer Ari Dein in the next week. We also love to wear our lingerie out of the bedroom and encourage rocking that romper to the pool!

Take that romper out of the bedroom…

I’d love to hear from you about swim, so please send me your questions about swimwear and cover-ups to askMollie@byLangley.com. I’m as passionate and realistic about swim as I am about lingerie, lounge, or love and totally want to hear what you think/want! XOXO!

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Featuring Zinke Top

15 Feb

Emily DiDonato was photographed by Kayt Jones in Namibia. Top by ZINKE, Bottom by Voda Swim.

Spring Break is definitely on it’s way…

To be honest, I love the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. I love swimsuits and cool beaches. This year, the Zinke Crush Crop Top is featured and we just can’t help but be pleased! It’s a great little top for that girl who really lacks inhibitions. A perfect piece to throw in your spring break bag. Ideal for bed or beach. 

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Zinke is All Grown Up

24 Jul
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My FAVORITE of the season… the gorgeous Andi Romper

New Fall pieces from Zinke have just arrived and I am OBSESSED. Let’s start with the colors. The first word that must be used is rich. After the last few months of bright, neon, candy colors, Fall will bring a more sophisticated color palette.  I truly believe that Zinke nails color better than anyone else in lingerie and this Fall the sisters Zinke did it again. Two colors that our friends at Zinke concentrated on are deep navy and a more adult update on Spice called Henna.

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This color is to die for…

The Brooks Romper is definitely an update to the XOXO Romper from Spring – same style, new colors. The Henna is pretty much to die for. The girls here freaked out because it is just such a new looking red/brown that would be appealing on so many skin colors.

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We’re in the Navy…

The gorgeous Harper Bralet and Brief are perfection. Lace and satin meet for one thoroughly beautiful take on modern lingerie. I love the way this brief sits on the tush. It is definitely made to show off the bottom. And for me, knowing I have great knickers on makes even the worst days a little better.

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So lush, so pretty — The color, the lace, the satin. This is decadent.

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The best part of these bottoms is how they will make your bottom look. Just walk away…

Finally, the new update on a favorite from Fall 2011 is the INCREDIBLY STUNNING Andi Lace Romper. Last season, Zinke did this in a beautiful orange red but this season done in this deep navy, the piece becomes beyond grown up. I really think that this is the best piece of the season. It a show stopper and perfect for Boudoir shoots, honeymoons, or if you’re like me – throwing on a cardi or a pair of cool bottoms for a perfect lounge to bedroom look.

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Pack It Up!!

19 Jun

Nothing beats heading to the beach for a weekend – or if you’re lucky enough a week – away with friends and family. It sounds totally lame, but after packing up babyM, I’m often left uninspired by what needs to go into my bag. Especially when heading to a beach or lake house, I totally want to appear effortlessly chic but even that takes a little planning! It’s effortless when I actually get to my destination, which is kind of priceless.

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This print could not be more fun. A great alternative cover-up idea.

1.)  Great Romper – Okay, I am really obsessed with rompers right now. They are so cute and comfy. I find myself putting one on Friday night and pretty much not removing for the whole weekend. I will totally rock my rompers all over the beach because it’s really an awesome cover-up alternative.

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I love this color! Bright as the Sun!

2.)  Striped, oversized Tee – Soft Joie really made the best tees this summer. Besides being soft, obviously, the Ila and the Ula also look incredibly sexy thanks to the shape.

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Great tee — the perfect twist of sexy and comfy.

3.)  One Piece – Okay, I don’t know if this is forever, but for now, I’m not doing a bikini. I actually find the one piece to be a little sexier and a lot more comfortable when chasing a 1 year old on the beach! Always love one piece options from J.Crew and have to say the best suits of the season come from Zinke! 

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Pose not necessary.

4.)  Comfy T’Shirt Dress – T Los Angeles did this great T’Shirt Dress which I bought in every single color. This dress is so versatile! I literally have worn it with converse during the day, as a nightie, and even out for dinner with friends – just threw on a belt and a pair of strappy sandals.

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This dress can be worn about 10 different ways — seriously, just pack this, a bathing suit and some great accessories. Good to Go!

5.)  Cozy Cardi – Nothing is better than a summer cardi. This option from Free People is perfect for chilly, air conditioned mornings and cool beach nights.

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You’ll feel like you belong at the beach in this nautically inspired cardi!

 

To see more great ideas, check out our newest boutique http://www.bylangley.com/Mollie-s-Picks-Pack-It-Up/

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As Seen In May 2012 Cosmo! Zinke Summer Orange Crush Crop Top byMollie

2 May

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Okay, cropped isn’t necessarily for everyone. Like shorts for those who are vertically challenged, the cropped tank is not the girl with a bit of a tummy’s BFF. Seriously, I am not an abs girl — not when I was a teen, in my 20′s, or any minute before babyM was born. That said, I was totally smitten with the Zinke Summer Crush Crop Top when I decided to buy it for the site a month after I gave birth (not my proudest abs moment). 9 months later, I still have many a plank to do but am getting in shape for summer 2012!

How would I style this cropped top into the 21st century (no Kelly Kapowski looks here)? Wear it in the bedroom with the matching shorts and then throw on a great hoodie or pullover and totally free to rock this little number around the house. I also like this cropped top as a beach cover-up. 

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Orange is really the color of the season, so if you don’t feel down with the cropped top have no fear! You can still find some great options from this gorgeous hue from Zinke — who really did it right!! I love, love, love the amazing XOXO Romper! 

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OooooPRAH!!! byMollie

20 Jan

If you look very closely, squinting your eyes even, you will see that yes byLangley.com is featured as the place to shop in O The Oprah Magazine this February. As my mother can attest to after dragging me to Oprah’s top bra stores in NYC, O knows a thing or two about bras (but not necessarily bralets) and her team chose the incredible Zinke Fireside Bralet & High Rise Knicker as  featured items for their Valentine’s Day picks.  I love these pieces so much and can’t wait to get my hands on them and out to you ASAP — all Zinke’s spring collection should be here within the next few weeks.

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