I think El Matador Beach in Malibu might actually be the gateway to heaven. As most of you know, the Husband and I decided to get a second residence here in Los Angeles (being out here for work so often and those hotel rates were killing me!) and because of that I’ve completely immersed myself in that beachside life. My normal haunt is Santa Monica. Touristy, yes – but there’s something so electric about the energy of the traveling families, the way the kids laugh in delight

From the time I was a child, I knew I belonged in California. Maybe it was the shows (Saved by The Bell, California Dreams) or the music (basically every 80’s song is about being a California Girl, isn’t it?! Thanks, Beach Boys!) – but growing up in the frigid North of Canada, I knew this wasn’t where I would spend my life. And even though I technically call Phoenix home (and I love it) the past year living part time in LA has really solidified the fact that this, near the oc

Who doesn’t want to be a mermaid? I know I do! And I found the most amazing swimwear line that will do just that. Before I dive in (ha!) I want to warn you this is going to sound like an advertisement, but I promise you it’s not. I have always been a supporter of smaller, indie artists – especially fashion designers. I don’t know, maybe it’s the rebel in me, but I love finding someone who is just started out, breaking ground and watching them grow… especially when they have a

I am a die-hard bikini fan. I have SO many pieces that mix and match to create even more looks. They’re sexy, fun, cute, edgy… and none of them hold a candle to how sexy this one piece is from Simply Be. It proves that sometimes, more coverage in the right areas can be just as sexy as a bikini. I picked this up on a whim, thinking that this was going to be a pretty standard plus size black swimsuit that I could wear on days I felt bloated and not bikini-ready… but heck no! Va

It’s Swim Week here on Sometimes Glam – hooray! I know some of you are still covered in snow, so I apologize for the next few days of sunshine and poolside images. I’m hoping this will get you excited for warmer days that are (hopefully) just around the corner. The bikini used to be a swim style reserved for our straight sized sisters. Thankfully, in the past few years, options have been popping up everywhere giving us plus sized ladies the opportunity to wear more than a bo