Although it doesn't feel like it in Boston today, it did feel like spring here yesterday! The warm weather, grilled pork chops and corn-on-the-cob had me thinking ahead to summer. How I love the summer months. The beach, the evening cookouts, cold beer in a bottle (Sam Adam's summer, natch) and my annual trip to Martha's Vineyard with my girlfriends are all reasons to celebrate.

Getting in a swimsuit, however...not so much.

I just posted to the Real Simple blog some great sites for online swimsuit shopping (and returning). I honestly feel shopping with my laptop is much more civilized than trekking into the mall with its too many mirrors and unflattering lighting run amok.

The one pieces out this year are so fashionable! Here are two of my favorites from Nordstrom although I have no delusions they would look good on me, or most moms that I know. Many of the Nordstrom suits look more like fashions than swimsuits. But I guess that's the point.

If you want function over fashion, try Lands' End. They even have live online chat!