Sooo…a couple weeks ago, I did a post on the poshest of pool wear-Rosa Cha. And I feel like as we inch closer to bikini season, I owe it to y’all to step away from the fashion fairy-tale…for at least one post.

I mean, $300 for a bathing suit during these tight as a pair of bad pumps economic times? Well, that’s just plain rude!

With that said, I think we should look to an old fave for a tantalizing two-piece-  why, Vickie’s Secret, of course! Yes, I know, everybody and their (Lil’) Mama may be rocking VS at the local pool, but I’m here to talk about ways to make it all your own…Yeppers, even those mix and match pieces.

The first step towards looking more Rihanna-Rad than Paris-Played is to let go of the idea of a suit, and pair seemingly clashing hues and prints together.  Who actually decided that polka dots and stripes couldn’t co-habitiate? Some Boring Betty, if you ask me! Now, I’m not telling you to play pin the tail on the swimsuit and just randomly throw some shiz-nit together. Just step beyond the idea of a pre-paired two-piece, and come up with a funky combo a la you.

When one piece of the set I wanted was sold out, I just brushed the dirt off my shoulders and mixed it up with a different pattern and color. The result? Well, take a look-see for yourself.

MiamiMamis

Mimi likey!

Next, you must embrace blinged-out beachwear. I know, this may seem to contradict my Style General’s Warning against being P.Hilton at the pool. What I am saying is that Vickie’s has a whole slew of bikinis offering the Diamonds and Pearls for far less than the competition.

One of my faves is this seafoam bandeau adorned with a simple seashell. She’s So Chic Selling Seashells by the Seashore.

Secret'sSexySeashells *vs.com*

I also love how this all-white number pops with glitzy hints of turquoise at the bust and the hips. Now that’s Southwestern Sexy ;)

You're my butterfly, sugar, baby! *vs.com*

As for my final piece of advice:

Strut your Vickie’s stuff like it is Rosa Cha, and no one will be the wiser.

Like the song says…Who has to know?