Like most women I want to have amazing, glowing skin but the thought of committing to an 11 step process or filling my entire vanity with different products overwhelms me. I have always been interested in finding the most efficient way to do things mostly because I am impatient. This need to problem solve and find a better way has led me to some awesome ideas….like Black Pearl. In the same way that I wanted a luxury, delightful, hassle-free swimsuit design and shopping experience- I want to find or create that for other areas of my life and multi-tasking beauty...

Is this a thing? I stumbled across this trend  like I stumble across most great ideas: out of a combination of being time crunched and looking for a better, more streamlined way to do things. I was taking my girls to the pool and needed to run by the store to grab some lunch so instead of getting completely dressed or just throwing on my well used (nice way of saying scuzzy) beach cover up, I threw a long, black skirt over my solid black one piece, grabbed my trusty blue ombre fedora and nude wedges and rocked it as...

Enjoy the season with these fresh and delicious cocktails perfect for the pool, beach or backyard. I love simple drinks that don’t require a lot of tools or time and I don’t want to make a special trip to the store so have chosen ingredients you likely have on hand. These can be made in large batches and travel well making them perfect for entertaining or taking on a picnic. I had so much fun testing these out and found the perfect balance for me but you may want to adjust ingredients to suit your taste. Cheers! Lemon Lime Feelin’ Fine Single...

Around this time each year my social media and inbox become inundated with headlines for articles promising they have found the best suit for my body flaws -Hide your tummy! Make your chest seem fuller! Downplay wide hips! Sound familiar? Then there are the articles with the latest diet, workout and beauty routines all aimed at making me into a swimsuit acceptable version of myself - firmer, less bumpy, flat in all the right places and yet also somehow curvy in all the right places… basically flawless. How are we as women supposed to receive this messaging? Should our confidence or...

Whether you are packing up the whole family or heading off on your own don't forget these 5 essentials for fun in the sun. Swimsuit- While this may seem obvious I included it so you think about the activities you have planned and bring a swimsuit that works best for each of them. Planning to paddle board? Make sure you can stay covered while bending, twisting, etc. and have plenty of support. Lazing in a lounge chair and reading a book? I love glam options when I don't plan on moving around a lot. Having a swimwear wardrobe with pieces that...