Summer Staple: Betsey Johnson Forget Me Not Bikini from Bloomingdales

Bloomingdales is one of those amazing, iconic American stores which stocks some gorgeous designer brands and it now ships to the UK which is great!  They are currently offering 25% off selected swimwear until the 27th May, so I have been perusing the site for something interesting and different.

I have loved the designer Betsey Johnson for years but haven't really seen her products in the UK, although I believe there is a store in London.  Her collections are retro but still contemporary and feminine.  They are also really fun, unique and pretty - like this Forget Me Not bikini.  The azure blue is a gorgeous colour and I love the crochet and rose details.  I think the ruffled skirt gives an element of femininity but also can cover up and flatter, if needs be.  Both the top and the bottoms are each reduced from £60.48 to £45.36.  Postage-wise, orders over £100 cost £5 shipping (which is great value from the USA), so it may be worth getting one's order above that figure!

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Delightful Dress: JS Collections Beaded Keyhole Maxi Dress from House of Fraser

What do you get if you combine the superb Eurovision Song Contest with the amazing Game of Thrones's Daenerys Targaryen ?  You get Norway's 2013 entry from Margaret Berger!  This was by far my favourite contestant, in part for the song but mainly for the fabulous fantasy-inspired fashion.  It would have been even more perfect with some swarthy men and dragons on stage, but that may be just me.

In homage to both women, I have found this gorgeous midnight blue beaded maxi dress on sale at House of Fraser.  It has the embellished silver beading details around the halter neck and shoulder area which mimics both Margaret and Daenerys's styles but it's not over the top!  The shape and cut is classic - almost a Grecian style - to create an elegant and shimmering look.  It's been reduced from £180 to £108 and is available in sizes 10 to 20.

Summer Staple: Blue Spot Halterneck Swimsuit from Evans

There's 20% off swimwear at Evans until the 20th May, so it's a great opportunity to update your swimsuit with something flattering and fabulous!  And this is just what this blue spotty halterneck swimming costume is.    The cut and style is pure Marilyn Monroe, flattering the neckline and bust and minimising the waist for a fantastic hourglass silhouette.  It's slightly padded and underwired, so will give great support, and its classic, retro shape will never go out of fashion.  It's a real bargain too normally, at just £32, but with 20% off it's just £25.60 and comes in sizes 14 to 32.  No code is needed - the discount will be applied at the checkout automatically.