Today we celebrate the fashion of the bold and beautiful, in particular the effortless, yet edgy, grey marle BnB hoodie.
Vogue calls it “the ultimate neutral”. Karl Lagerfeld describes it as “a wardrobe staple”. Barb McKee says “it’s filled the gap in my wardrobe that I didn’t know I had.” Whether it’s gracing the cover of InStyle magazine or just looking effortlessly chic at the coffee shop, this pret-a-porter item is a must have for every swimmer. The grey marle has been gracing the catwalks of Manly for many years, firmly establishing itself as a timeless classic.
WWIB? You tell me- I think they all look great!
Gorgeous Michelle likes to pair her hoodie wth a with a wetsuit and a smile. She also likes to pull it out for fashion events and openings.
John and Fiona insist that the hoodie should be worn with trackies and buggies for the ultimate Australian fashion statement. The scarf gives John the modern, yet classically stylish, look that he aspires to.
Lainey shows us below how to create the perfect look for an early start at Manly. See the last photo below for details for Lainey’s incredible charitable works.
Sue steps out in hoodie and wetsuit and absolutely nails the look.
Henrietta is all couture style, yet approachable and casual in her marle. Showing that high fashion doesn’t need to break the bank.
Tim makes a triumphant return to the fashion pages with his signature look, effortlessly paired with cargo pants for a relaxed, daytime feel.
And now some photos of the water, and the stunning sunrise.
Stats:
Swimmers: 274
Virgins: 4
Temperature: 18.3
B&B Badge – Save the date WINTER BADGE CEREMONY – Sunday 17th September
The winter swimming season runs from 1 June to 31 August, and to qualify for your winter badge, you must:
- swim at least 20 times during this period
- swim in at least 7 different weeks
- log your swims
- To qualify for the WWW badge (winter without wetsuit) you must complete all of the above without wearing a wetsuit or any other form of bodily thermal enhancement (don’t forget to check the “without wetsuit” button on the log in screen). Why not give it a try?
Remember Cake Stall tomorrow
Have a great weekend fellow swimmers,
Jen- Blog tart turned blogger
12 comments
Lisa B
July 15, 2017 at 11:09 am
Excellent blog Jenny. Fun theme. I have never felt like a fashionista……until now!! I love my grey hoodie!
Anne
July 15, 2017 at 11:10 am
Brilliant blog. My preference is the grey marle worn over thermals
Bill McCaffeine
July 15, 2017 at 11:14 am
Marle ….new word for me.
Great blog and lovely swim. I saw Blue Gtoper Brown Cuttlefish just found near halfway. Happy day
Bill McCaffeine
July 15, 2017 at 11:16 am
Round
Gillian
July 15, 2017 at 11:53 am
Is Uma coming to swim with us?
Jenny ((:
July 15, 2017 at 2:35 pm
Cute blog, very creative 😉
HRH (aka Pauline)
July 15, 2017 at 2:39 pm
Loved the edgy B&B fashion blog. Fashion with a twist. The badge ceremony is only 2 months away. The must have marle hoodie is the only place to attach the winter badges!
Barb
July 15, 2017 at 3:10 pm
love it, clever and true Jen…. who ever new what the gray marle would come to mean to us all b
Paul
July 15, 2017 at 3:47 pm
Great fashion blog, though I do prefer the swimsuit edition. 🙂
Suzie P
July 15, 2017 at 5:35 pm
Brilliant 🙂
Edwina Harrison
July 15, 2017 at 11:18 pm
I need a hoodie now! Wonderful theme jenny! Saw you running around writing notes today 👍🐳
Elizabeth X
July 16, 2017 at 3:05 pm
Well done, its hard to come up with an innovative slant for the daily blog. Great idea to salute the humble hoodie aka Le Grand Grey Marle. Fantastique !