Colorblocking is a huge trend right now and there are so many different ways to wear this look. You can wear a solid color top with a different color bottom and a third color shoes. You also can wear a solid color top that has a contrasting  color trim and a solid bottom with or without the same trim. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Colorblock Bikini is more similar to the second way.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Colorblock Bikini is a solid purple triangle top bikini with contrasting white trim under the bust and on one of the triangles and the other triangle is a gorgeous coral pink. The closure of this bikini is a criss crossing tie in the back with one string being white and the other coral. All three of the colors really complement one another and work well together and at the same time each color is attention grabbing and draws you in. There are removable padding at the cups.

The bottoms of this suit are the same purple shade as the top with the same coral color trim. The suit itself is full coverage with thin banding on the waist.  This really is a great color choice and style to wear at the beach or pool all summer long.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Colorblock Bikini

Back in the 80s neon was all the rage and was everywhere. I remember having so many clothing and accessories. My favorite way to show off my love of neon was by  wearing bright zinc on my nose and lips at the pool or beach. Now 30 years later neon is back but I am not so sure about wearing all over neon clothing, but there are some great handbags and purses to use to give an outfit a bit of a retro pop to it.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Neon Handles Raffia Bag and the Cleobella Sirena Raffia Tote are both great bags to use for the beach or a casual activity. The Marc Jacobs bag is a natural braided raffia bag with either  neon yellow or neon pink double handles attached. Inside the bag is a detachable neon clutch that you can easily take out when needed and even use it in another bag or on its own. The Cleobella Raffia bag is an oversized raffia bag with a contrast neon pink or yellow trim around the top of the bag as well as  neon braided leather handles. The raffia is woven in two different pattern, a small tight one at the bottom and top, and a larger more textured one in the middle.

MARC JACOBS NEON HANDLES RAFFIA BAG

CLEOBELLA SIRENA RAFFIA TOTE

The Jimmy Choo Neon Bag is a super bright neon yellow acrylic shoulder bag with an asymmetrical fold over flap for closure. The strap of this purse is a long gold tone small chain link that complements the color of the bag so well. This bag would look great with a solid black dress.

JIMMY CHOO NEON BAG

I love the bright neon pink Nina Ricci Open Edge Ruffle Detail Pochette. The pochette has gorgeous gold tone hardware detail and long shoulder strap. Neon pink beads and woven leather ribbon throughout the length of the chain add detail to the purse. This bag is a great choice for day or night, since it can be dressed up or down quite easily.

NINA RICCI RUFFLE POCHETTE

Not all neon bags are a solid color, in fact, the Balenciaga Seashore Shopper Tote is a colorful and casual bag. The Seashore is a pastel blue canvas bag with green banding and neon orange trim. While the bag is quite large, there are interior pockets to stay organized. There is also a detachable light blue pouch that has patent leather neon orange trim and gold tone hardware on it. This small pouch is great to use to store your lipstick, credit card, and other small essentials. You can even take the pouch out and carry it on its own if you do not want to carry a large purse around with you.

BALENCIAGA SEASHORE BAG

Neon can be a bit intimidating so use it in small doses. When you carry a neon bag, make sure to keep your outfit neutral and not too colorful. The neon is very bright and you do not want to have multiple colors clashing together. These bags are all perfect for the spring and summer and a few will even carry you well into the fall so you will most definitely get a lot of use out of them.

A swimsuit is something that most people only have a few of,  so they are constantly in rotation for wear. One way to expand your swimwear wardrobe is with a reversible bathing suit . Wearing a reversible bathing suit gives you two suits for the price of one. Even better are reversible two piece suits where not only do the tops flip over, the bottoms do as well. These type of suits actually give you 4 suits in 1.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs MJ61262 Reversible Tie Shoulder Maillot One Piece Swimsuit has an asymmetrical neckline that ties at one shoulder. The pattern of the suit is a colorful zig-zag pattern with a contrasting color trim. The suit then reverses to a solid color suit with contrasting trim that ties on the opposite shoulder.

Marc by Marc Jacobs – MJ61262 Reversible Tie Shoulder Maillot (Pure Blue)

Even though it is a one piece suit, the Volcom Tiki Streeky Reversible Swimsuit has many cutouts and an open back. This vibrant print suit has ties at the sides, back, and neck making this suit as close to a two piece as possible. The reverse side of the suit is a sold black.

Volcom – Tiki Streeky Reversible One Piece (Multi)

The Vitamin A Silver Swimwear Minx Flipside Reversible Ruffle Halter is an update to the standard animal print pattern. The halter top style top is white and gold animal print with a hot pink trim while the reverse side is solid pink with a peek of animal print around the edges. The bottom of the suit is reversible as well so this suit is a 4 in 1 combo. If you want a top that does not have as much coverage there is a triangle top of the same pattern.

Vitamin A Silver Swimwear – Minx Flipside Reversible Ruffle Halter (Minx)

Tropical prints are a big trend this season as well as bright colors. The Lole Tropic Triangle Reversible Two Piece Swimsuit captures both of these trends. Available in many colors, and priced very affordably, this is a must have suit for this summer. The bottoms of the suit are reversible as well so you will get so much wear out of this suit.

Lole – Tropic Triangle Reversible Halter Top (Scuba Leaf Combo)

I love that there are so many options when it comes to picking out a bathing suit and that there is a reversible suit for everyone’s taste and desires. You can get a sporty suit perfect for playing at the beach in, a sexy bikini that is great for tanning, or a suit that fits somewhere between the two extremes.

Summer for me is a time for being casual and laid back . I love to wear comfortable casual clothing and think that a handbag of the same look is needed. It does not look right to wear shorts and flip flops and carry a formal leather purse.  I much prefer on the days when I dress down to have a handbag that is casual. I love that Marc Jacobs has put out a line of bright and fun colored nylon bags of different sizes. There are small bags for times when you only need a few items and larger bags that you can take to the pool and stuff a towel, magazines, and a bottle of water in.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Medium Tote comes in so many great colors: Ocean Sapphire , Bleached Green (pictured) ,  Sunrise Gold, and  my favorite Talc Multi (Simone Stripe). I love the textured quilted letters across the bag and the two outer pockets.

If you like the look of the above bag but are interested in something a bit larger then there is a slightly larger bag called
Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Tate Tote. This bag comes in so many colors including Rock Lobster (pictured), Ocean Sapphire, Sunrise Gold, and Gettysburg Blue. This bag also comes in neutral colors or patterns if you would prefer.

Sometimes you may want to just take a few essentials with you and do not want to carry a purse or perhaps you want a small pouch to keep in your purse. Either way the Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Pouch is a great choice. This pouch comes in bright colors as well a black and my favorite Talc Multi (Simone Stripe).

I personally do not have a need for a diaper bag but if I did the Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Baby Bag is a great bag that comes in so many great colors including Talc Multi (Simone Stripe).

By now you should have realized that sporty stripes are everywhere, in fact there are so many stripes shirts, dresses, sweaters, bathing suits, and jackets that you probably do not know where to begin with deciding what striped clothing you want to buy. Most of the striped clothing from other designers is a basic two color stripe, usually a black or navy blue with a white, but the Spring 2011 Marc by Marc Jacobs stripe collection is multi-colored and bright. There are lot of dresses and shirts with yellow, tuquoise, red, and white among other colors on them.

I love the Marc by Marc Jacobs Simone Stripe Dress. It is so bright and cheery and the belt makes this so feminine. This dress also comes in a shorter knee length version if you would prefer.

If you would prefer something with stripes but not as colorful and perhaps with a bit of a nautical feel to it then the
Marc by Marc Jacobs Schooner Stripe Jersey Dresswill fit the bill. A dark navy with contrasting red stripes at the shoulders and hem and white stripes in the middle. This is a jersey dress so it will be comfortable in the spring as well as in the summer when it is much hotter out. If you like the color scheme of this dress make sure to check out the
Marc by Marc Jacobs Schooner Stripe Jersey Top as well.

While not as bright and colorful as the previous stripe dresses, the Marc by Marc Jacobs Clemence Sweater is quite fashionable. I love the two pockets at the hem as well as the three buttons at each side of the neck.

Upon first glance the Marc by Marc Jacobs Beatrix Stripe Sweater looks like an ordinary grey and yellow stripe sweater but there are contrasting stripes at the sides and under the arms.

My favorite of all the Marc by Marc Jacobs stripe clothing is the Marc by Marc Jacobs Beatrix Stripe Sweater Dress. This is a dress right off the fashion runways and is so dramatic. I love that the stripes are only on th the front and the back is solid and I really love the hem pockets.