Vintage Swimsuits for a Hot September

As usual, September has rolled into Southern California to greet temperatures in the 90's and 100's!

Same thing happens every year...just when I'm in the mood for fuzzy sweaters, tall boots, and a Pumpkin Spice latte', the "real" summer temps hit So Cal and the only cool place to escape is to the beach!

To soothe my over-heated soul, I've been looking at amazing, adorable mid-century swimwear.

My favorite suits are by Rose Marie Reid:

 

 

and Catalina:

 

My favorite ads are from Cole...they have such a sense of humor!

 

 

 

Here are some more great designs & ads:

 

 

Now off to the beach!!!

 

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A Road Trip?

I feel like taking a road trip...wanna go with me?
Let's take the green Caddy!

or maybe the red one...

Don't forget your sunglasses!

We'll cruise down Route 66...

until it ends at the beach. Then we'll cool off in the waves...

and relax in the warm sand...

Doesn't that sound like the bee's knees? Now who's with me?

(All pix are from Harper's Bazaar, May 1956...a great issue with Suzy Parker on the cover...that's also her in that Foster Grant ad. I'll be putting this issue up on eBay next week!)