Sunday 28 August 2016

Ultimate guide: Summer's coolest pool floats

I'm sure people reading this post will automatically think 'oh for fuck's sake, here she goes again with the pool float thing' but I thought it would be fun to show you guys all the pool inflatables I've bought this summer. And it's a whole girl gang over here! One of the most important things I try to achieve as a fashion blogger is to make  shoots as visual and out of the ordinary as possible. If I've made one person go 'wow' with a shoot or an idea, then my job is done. That's my aim. This past year I've tried to think out of the box as much as possible and found pool floats have made pretty gorgeous backdrops and props for me during many a summertime shoot.  Although I haven't quite got that backyard pool yet, I'm dreaming hard of a vacay to Miami, because what better excuse than now to throw a poolside party? The lovely Elisha said she could see me with a house just made up of all my pool floats and I have to say I'm 100% with that idea. I've rounded up the coolest pool floats from this summer, here's to pool paradise!

GREEN PALM TREE POOL FLOAT 

Always keen to recreate the decor to a tiki-hut or a caribbean rum shack, this party hard palm tree hit the jackpot for me. I found it over at River Island where it's now no longer available, but you can find  a similar version here. Also, loving how it looks against a pop of yellow. High five palm pretty! 








BIGMOUTH INC GIANT ICE POP POOL FLOAT 

Graham prefers this colourful lolly the most and I can definitely see the attraction. Also my favourite as it hardly attracted any unwanted attention from passers by, which equals instant gold points! This is by far the biggest out of the floats, it seems to stretch on forever, so would be perfect for a poolside vamoose. Warning: may give you serious cravings, actually looks too much like a real lolly for its own good.










GIANT ORANGE CREAM POP POOL FLOAT 

Possibly my new favourite to the family, this orange cream pop of pool float is instantly tropical and I   just knew I had to make it the last addition to my collection this season. Saying that, how dreary is winter going to be without a pool float to hand? Will have to work on that idea and roll with something. If you're a US resident I believe you can still snap this beauty up here.  























SUNNYLIFE INFLATABLE ICE CREAM 
Ahh the Ice cream dream, literally. This one has possibly sourced the most dirty looks from the public, god knows why as I don't think it's half as offensive as the palm tree, but you know. It's obviously a real badass with an undercover criminal record. I've legit got an excuse for this one because it matches my ice cream print dress so damn well, as seen in this post. I love this one, Sunnylife definitely need to make more pool floats as this one soars to show-stopping spheres. 










BIGMOUTH INC GIGANTIC DONUT POOL FLOAT

So this dreamy donut is all where it began, back when I celebrated three years of blogging in May and thought about how it would be fun to add something special to the shoot. Who knew then that it would be the start of a whole pool parade. Ideal to float around the pool in (mojito in hand) and the eye catching sprinkle print makes it all the more gorgeous. It's also a lot bigger than it looks in the photo, so you'll make all the other pool side pretties jelly as hell.




So that's my summertime collection of pool floats. Have been mega excited to show you guys for a long while now, so hopefully you've enjoyed this post. Just because August is fading out, it doesn't mean the sunshine and cool days of the summer have to sizzle away completely. Here's to a sunny September! 



Do you own any pool floats? Are you a fan?
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27 comments:

  1. Aaw, why don't people like the ice cream! It's so cute and reminds me of getting a 99'er from the ice cream van :) All of them are so much fun though, and so colourful! xxx <3

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    1. Right? It seemed to attract a lot of bemused glances, even though we were at the beach at the time ;) Aww, you're definitely bringing back lovely nostalgic memories for me Carly, maybe we should rent our own dream ice cream van? :D xxx

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  2. Oh my, what a collection you have here! I really loved seeing all of your inflatables in this post together :D you're shoots are so unique when you use these as props. I love them so much! Imagine having soooo many of these that you can create a whole inflatable city :P haha love these. As a photographer I'm sure I would have so much fun shooting with these as props too ^_^ xx

    Yasmin Qureshi Photography

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    1. Aww thank you so much Yaz! So thrilled you like the post :D Have been wanting to do it for a while and finally got round to it ;) OMG, an inflatable city now that we have to do! Wow! Haha you've got me dreamin' now :D ;) Yesssss! You're welcome to borrow any of these if you ever need them. Consider them your babies too :D <3 xxx

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  3. Love the doughnut, need one for my holiday this year =]

    emyii90.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you so much lovely :D Most definitely, it's a sure fire holiday essential xxx

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  4. Love love love these! My favourites are the doughnut and the colourful lolly. I don't have any myself, wouldn't use them but they do look pretty cool.

    Love Hannah xx

    www.HannahHawes.com

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    1. Aww thanks so much sweet! The lolly is gorgeous isn't it? And the doughnut of course ;) I really wish I had a pool to put them to better use haha :D xxx

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  5. Love all of these, they're so fun! My favourite has to be the doughnut

    http://laurenslittleblogs.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thank you Lauren! :) The doughnut is definitely popular haha xxx

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  6. such a good collection! ive been lusting after the pizza one on asos for ages but scared on rules to use these on hols! can they be taken on flights? sorry if thats sounds dim but honesty have no idea - i would def get one then if u could and pray for a pool holiday! (looks unlikey for this year though!) :) x http://sarahinwonderlust.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/antica-sartoria.html

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    1. Thank you honey! Aww the pizza one looks so good and so tasty ;) Not at all, what I did for Portugal was keep mine in the box it comes in, that way you can blow the inflatable up on your holiday and use them by the pool, then deflate them when you're coming back :D xxx

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  7. Hands down, the most impressive collection of pool floats I have ever seen! It's almost impossible to pick a favourite but the palm tree next to the yellow dress really is striking. I think these are absolutely brilliant for holidays - so much fun! x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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  8. Pssssh, I wish I had access to a pool or beach. I would be all over some girl AF pool floats.

    http://waltzandwillow.com/

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  9. What a fab post doll!!! Really enjoyed seeing/reading about your awesome collection of pool floats, I'm so jealous hehe. Love the donut of course and the palm tree is wonderful! I'm hoping to purchase the unicorn float if I ever go on holiday :-)

    They definitely add a colourful and unique look to your sweet photoshoots!

    Gem x - gemsupnorth.co.uk <3

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  10. For some reason I found this post utterly hilarious to read. Seriously, made my day. You look so cool with all of your pool floats. #respect
    Unfortunately, I do not have a pool, so my pool float collection is very lacking (i.e. nonexistent) but if I had to choose, my fav is the donut. :)
    Julia || Julia in Bluhm

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  11. The Ice Cream and the Donut, perfect, I'd love to take them out in public and see the reaction I'd get :)

    Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog

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  12. I've always loved your photography as it's always stood out to me. Your shoots are just different to everyone elses in the best way and you can tell you work hard to think outside the box and differentiate yourself. Your photos have the dreamiest look to them hun and you find such gorgeous and photogenic locations. I just love them and the idea of introducing floats was amazing! It's added that extra something special to all of your gorgeous pics! And you have the best collection!! I don't know how you could choose a favourite. I'm sure you'll one day have you're own dreamy pool full of them all! Katie xx

    www.thestyleblossom.com

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  13. Nobody ever in the history of all time could blame you for putting together images of fun pool floats - they're one of the highlights of the summer season, haha! Out of those featured in this post, my favourite is definitely the doughnut; the perfect Simpson doughnut ;) Hope you're having a fab week so far Sophie!!

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice x

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  14. These are all so cute! My favourites are the ice cream and doughnut, they would make gorgeous backdrops too! Your hair is the most fabulous thing, I love it! *heart eyes* :D xx

    elizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara | (lets follow each other on bloglovin or instagram)

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  15. Love this donut, it is soo cute ;)
    Nati xx
    www.simplyartdicted.com

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  16. These are SO much fun! I think my fave is the donut = classic. I wish I had my own pool! Ha!

    T x

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  17. These are so fun and cute! I especially love the donut one!

    Georgia | The Weekend Attic

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  18. I always love your photos, you are always so original. Here in Argentina it's Wintertime so I'm really suffering from seeing this post haha I really need summer, and it would be so cool to have pool floats like these. My fav is the ice cream one.
    Have a great week!
    Obsessed Fashion Blog

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  19. Haha, oh my goodness Sophie, if ever there was a pool float royal family, you would most certainly be queen. I certainly think I speak for everyone when I say I am definitely not sick of a good old pool float post reminding me of ice cream day dreams and sunnier climbs. My favourite has got to be the giant orange lolly, that takes me back to solero holidays and beachy british summertime days complete with mini monsoons and sandy hair. Have to say I am seeing a whole album dedicated to this sweet collaboration, or even a pool float brand of your own? I can see myself drifting off on a Soinspo float right now..

    //teandtwosugars.blogspot.com xx

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  20. I love the donut! Looks good enough to eat YUM! :D Now I'm craving one! Your summer vibes are strong! And I'm over here in a desert wishing the sun would die LOL! Let's switch!
    I'm sad people give you dirty looks. They just don't know how to have fun!

    Christina
    http://kissesandflowers.blogspot.com/

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