The Blackbough Blog
V-Day Me Day
Valentine’s Day is one of those days - you either hate it or you love it. But lucky for you, we’re here to make you love it as much as we do! Treat yourself to a relaxing self-care day because you deserve it!
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Trend Spotlight: Sweats
Dressing for comfort has been key to surviving 2020. With most of our social interactions limited to virtual ones and time spent alone now at an all time high, we’re dressing for ourselves more than ever. It comes as no surprise that our fashion choices have made a huge shift this year from edgy to comfy!
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The Scorpio Style Guide
Scorpio gals are probably the most polarizing of all the signs - either you love them or you hate them. They’re fiercely passionate about the things they care about and are not afraid to speak their minds. Scorpios don’t stop until they get what they want - and that includes their style choices!
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The Libra Style Picks
We all know our Libra friends for being lovable, sincere, and generous personalities, so what better way to show our appreciation for them than to gift them with the perfect stylish pieces?
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Beaches We Can't Wait to Visit
While the world feels like it hit pause and so have our plans for work, school, and travels, we can’t help but dream about the beautiful beaches we’ll be visiting once everything goes back to normal! And who better to take with on beautiful destinations than our bestie who’s always down to take our pics for the 'gram?
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How to be a Plant Mom
So you wanna be a first-time plant mom and start your own #plantfam? Not only are plants a way to up your IG game - they also boost your mood, reduce your stress and create a more calming atmosphere. Now before you hoard all the plants you can possibly get your hands on, here are a few things you should consider!
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Burleigh Lookbook
Thinking about sunbaking in style at a boutique villa? We’re dreaming of lounging poolside with lush tropical trees & the sun kissing your skin while you sip a cool drink. The feeling of heading out in your new swim and outfits for a bowl of açaí, local coffee or a beach party. The vacay state of mind never goes away.
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How to Look Cute on TikTok
From celebs to influencers, brands to even activists, everybody seems to just be getting on this Tik Tok trend. Whether it’s out of curiosity or your friends telling you to get on it, there’s no reason not to try and join the other 800 million people on it! If you’re a little intimidated or anxious on how to slay your first Tiktok, here are some BB tips!
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Upcycling the Blackbough Way
Overflowing landfills and plastic in our oceans are a huge problem, and that just doesn’t sit well with our tropical souls. We’re constantly looking for ways to become more eco-friendly as a brand as we’ve mentioned before in our previous blog posts featuring our new sustainable bikini collection, 100% biodegradable compostable mailer bags and reusable swimsuit packaging.
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Trend Spotlight: Tie-Dye
We’re already more than halfway into 2020 and one thing is certain - tie-dye is staying on top as one of this year’s hottest trends! From streetwear to high fashion, bikinis to accessories, every brand wants in on this hot trend. We’re completely in love with this casual print for its unique vibe perfect for any dressed down occasion, so we’re sharing with you where we’re seeing it!
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Bikini Confessionals: Amber Veras
We’re starting this new series here on our blog to give close-ups on our swimsuit loving babes! First off - we’re featuring our OG customer who’s been a loyal Blackbough babe since early 2018. Let’s hear how babe Amber Veras has been loving her suits, feeding her obsession with new swim and everything in between!
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Team's Current Faves
We just wanted to show you guys how we’ve been wearing our Blackbough this quarantine while we work (and slay) at home! So if you can’t decide what to get, take it from us - here’s all our favorite suits and goodies!
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Pink Stuff We Love
From candy to neon, pastel to rose, we’re absolutely obsessed with this fun hue. Trends come and go but our love for pink will never fade! This summer, let your mood shine through in all these pink goodies to love. Here are some of our top picks!
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Blackbough Goes Green
It’s not just the animals or mother earth that we’re putting in danger with our waste - as humans, we are affected too! It’s high time we take concrete actions towards being more green and sustainable, so here’s what we’ve done so far!
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Prints for Every Earth Sign
It’s Taurus season! You guys are known to be practical and you love things that will definitely last (the same goes for your relationships!), so here are the suits that we think would be perfect for your signs!
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Hop on the Tiktok Trend
If you’re like us, we’ve just hopped on the tiktok trend and we’re LOVING it (if you haven’t followed us, make sure you do here)! It’s just a super fun way to pass the time while we stay home and do things with no filter (let your picture perfect Instagram side rest for a bit!)
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Trend Spotlight: Pastels
We totally get you if you associate dreamy pastel shades with this year’s Springtime. Lately, we’ve been seeing the cutest colors left and right - from pistachio greens and buttery yellow popcorns, all the way to cool lavenders. The best part of pastels is you can definitely wear these shades well into the summer months for as long as you want to look cute!
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How to Get a Cute 'Gram Photo
We know most of you guys are stuck at home and we hope you’re all making sure you’re staying safe! While a lot of vacay plans have been postponed, we know we’re all dreaming of those days that could have been. We decided to share some tips on how to get a cute Instagram photo to get over this quarantine slump - because do vacays and bikinis ever leave our minds?!
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5 Signs You're an Aries Babe
Time to shine, Aries babes! Are you as excited about your upcoming birthday as we are? It always gets us giddy when we check out what our Zodiac star signs have for us for the coming month. Whether you’re an Aries yourself or you’re close to one (besties born March 20 to April 19), it’s the perfect time to get to know this Zodiac sign!
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Trend Spotlight : Florals
This season, we’re obsessed about springtime florals with the ton of ways it can be worn. From romantic prints to the more psychedelic patterns of the ’60s, florals have gone all sorts of iterations, consistently steering it away from ever being called boring. Read on to find out what’s trending this Spring 2020!
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5 Spring Break Destinations
We’ve kissed the winter chill goodbye because spring is here with the sun! It’s time to round up the girlfriends, book those flights and pack your swimsuits for one truly epic spring break. Whether it’s lounging by the pool, working on your tan by the beach, or partying the night away at some swanky beach club, we’ve got the best spring break destinations for you and your squad!
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Chill Beach Anthems Playlist
Whether you're dreaming of the beach or already heading to one, here are some songs to add to your playlist! They’re the perfect background music when we’re relaxing at the beach and sipping our favorite drinks. A mix of Tropical House, R&B and chill EDM always sets the mood right for reminiscing the feeling of waves crashing and sand sticking to your sun-kissed skin!
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Trend Spotlight : Hats
Here at Blackbough, we love to accessorize! One of our favorite ways to spice up an outfit is by sporting a hat. It’s a quick and easy way to upgrade your look and can be styled in many different ways.
We’re counting down our top hat picks that we think every stylish girl should add to her closet.
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Tropical Dream Destinations for Your Squad
With school starting again and work can be such a drag sometimes, isn’t it just so fun to daydream about where else you’d rather be with your girlfriends? Before the year ends, gather all your girlfriends and plan the trip of a lifetime to one of these tropical paradises!
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Trend Spotlight : Animals
Babes, we all know trends come and go as we’ve seen them change as quickly as the seasons do. But luckily, some trends are forever, just like our favorite animal prints!
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5 Summer Outfits for the Beach and Beyond
This summer is all about looking good both in and out of the water. Whether you choose to spend your summer days in the water or lounging with a drink in hand, one thing is certain - you’ve got to look H-O-T! Here are our favorite looks for the summer - they'll go so well with your Blackbough bikinis!
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Trip of a Lifetime: Siargao with Blackbough
I was finishing up my exams when Blackbough slid into my DMs and asked me if I wanted to go on a campaign in the Philippines! Blackbough bikinis + this amazing island had never been to—what was there to even think about?
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How to Throw the Best Fourth of July Pool Party
Independence Day is right around the corner which means it’s time to party! Beat the heat and give throw a patriotic pool party for your family and friends.
Check out these 5 tips to throwing a pool party that people will talk about for months to come!
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