asos pink embellished bikini ♥

Pink Embellished Bikini - ASOS

I am still quite new to the world of fitness so changing to a healthier diet and exercise routine is a new experience for me but I have been very relaxed with my diet and gym routine this summer and I'm actually okay with that. It is never too late to re-start your healthy lifestyle but I have found it really refreshing to sit back and unwind this year. I wanted to write today's blog post to talk about why you don't need to put so much pressure on yourself when the summer season arrives, especially when it involves wearing a bikini.

Compared to last year, I have been a ghost in my local gym and by the time I wanted to kick start my fitness routine, I literally had a few days left before my holiday to Alicante - talk about leaving things last minute. Depending what I eat in the evening, my stomach can bloat and change very easily. I just have to look at cheese and bread and I struggle to zip up my jeans. That being said, by the end of my holiday, I grabbed a high waisted bikini and I instantly felt more comfortable and I didn't care how many bags of crisps I ate. I found this particular bikini on ASOS last year and it is completely different to my usual bikini style but I found it very flattering. 

I think that's what I wanted this blog post to be about, if you want to spend your holiday sitting by the pool and enjoying chips and cocktails, do it. I may not be in the best shape compared to last year but I am only human. I can be guilty of comparing my figure to photos on Instagram but this year I simply don't care. I may be super late to this self love party but better late than never. I have been noticing a lot more professionally edited photographs in the blogging world.

I need to remember that its okay that I don't have the resources or knowledge to create high end glossy photos with professional photographers or high end editing equipment. I just need to practice more and my photography skills will improve. I am not the most photogenic and it can literally take me hours to snap one flattering photo but that's okay. I love creating blog content because hopefully it is relatable to you, my readers. I'm not a model and I want to share outfit photos because I have fun doing it.

So here are my photos from Alicante, I am not completely comfortable wearing a swimwear in front of a camera but I really loved this bikini. I love the high waisted element and the pink gems are definitely my cup of tea. The tan lines can be on the tricky side but I managed to tan my stomach the next day in a smaller bikini. This is definitely needed if you want to avoid square shaped tan lines on your stomach! What do you think of high waisted bikinis? Are you a fan of embellished swimsuits? I have a few more swimwear posts lined up for next week so keep your eyes peeled. ♥