Product Reviews: Katie’s Sunwear Bargains from Calida, Gravis, Seaton & Surfmonk

Katies bargains continue to amaze us – here’s what she thinks of her latest sunwear acquisitions!

Through a series of events I realized I would be planning a staycation in the mid-west this summer instead of a beach vacation; fortunately, the pieces I purchased would easily adapt to my new plans.   I recently posted about the Seaton Surf Outlet Sale, Calida of Switerland, Surfmonk and the Gravis shoe sale and I must say I’m quite pleased with the service, shipping speed and most of all the products themselves.

Surf Seaton Hats

Whether I’m in the mid-west or on the west coast sun is an issue, so when I saw the luxe surfwear from Seaton (an L.A. favorite) at up to 90% off, I was off and running!  I managed to pick-up the paisly aqua and the white chain print hat ($5 each, reg. $69 each) and a lightweight cotton hoodie for $25 (reg. $138).  The hats are super cute and so sturdy I can wear them in the water.  The hoodie with shorts and a tank top in the evening have the perfect staycation casual, instead of “I’m bumming around the house in a sweatshirt” feel.  I really wish I’d  bought two, alas only the XSml & Sml size hoodies are available now.

Calilda of Switzerland

A good lightweight cotton gown is in order for warm humid night which lead me to buy and try out the Calida pajama shirt for $8  (reg. $98).  I really wish I had ordered two of these, especially now that the sales price has jumped back up to $32.  I like the tuxedo-style button front and silky-soft cotton material – again it takes hanging out at home to the next level when you’re wearing nice pjs!

Surfmonk Robe

The Surfmonk Classic Robe for $75 (reg. $225) was everything I thought it would be (please note: if you are short, like I am, you will need to have it hemmed).  It’s so cozy soft and it covers me from head to toe, keeping the chill and the mozzies away.  If it’s still available at Shopintution run, don’t walk, and pick one up – even at ‘just’ 60% off  I’m thinking of picking up another one as a spare!

Gravis Shoes

The Sierra Snowboard’s Gravis shoe sale was great; flipflops for $3 (reg. $15) and the slip-on from $5 to $12 ($35 – $55) are outstanding and looked great with the Seaton hoodie.  The leather flipflops preform brilliantly even after they get wet, the leather slip-ons not so much, but at only $5 and having not actually stated they were water shoes, soaking them was probably not my best idea!  Please note: I researched Gravis before buying them and found they run about a half size small, so keep that in mind, especially if you’re buying without trying.

All in all this was yet another successful bargain shop!

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