Every year we send each other loads of messages saying “WANT”. Normally these things are either swimming, cake or nail varnish related! As usual we are sharing the swimming things (with maybe some guest appearances of the other categories) with you (/our husbands…) so that you might get some inspiration of what to put on your wish list or buy for others this year.
Where possible we also like to support the independents, so this might mean that what we put on the lists might not be around for long!
(As usual the bits are from all over world so not necessarily available to everyone, everywhere – sorry!)
Previous years:
Swimwear
BATOKO
If you follow us on instagram (if not, why not!?), you will have seen some snaps of us in our fun batoko cossies. Not only do they look great but they are “made from 100% recycled plastic waste that would have otherwise been headed for landfill and our oceans”.
https://www.batoko.com/collections/swimsuits/products/lobster-swimsuit
Q SWIMWEAR
Team uniform alert! (US based).
https://qswimwear.com/search?q=siren
STOMP THE PEDAL
We first met Tarsh, the founder of Stomp the Pedal, through twitter and then down at Shepperton Lake. We love how this boss lady has taken her dream and created it into something great. We were/are massive fans of the prints she uses on the cycling apparel, so were super stoked that she has taken these prints and made them into swimwear. #STOMPTHEPADDLE #STOMPTHEPOOL Join the mailing list for updates.
***Use code Style50 – to receive 50% off! from Monday 19th November – Friday 23rd November 2018***
https://www.stompthepedal.co/collections/swimwear
Funky Trunks
For the men, the boys (thanks Lee and Brian) once again went for funky trunks. This time they went donuts on us because “who doesn’t want to think about donuts during a swim session?”
https://www.mailsports.co.uk/mens-dunking-donuts-briefs
Wild swimming
Swim Stuff Co
Brighton based company that make some snazzy non-complex changing towels… and have pom poms!
Charlie Mcleod
I (Manda) borrowed one of these off Team friend Alice for our trip to the lake district and it was great. I am sure you could make one yourself out of microfibre towels but if you prefer save that time for swimming this is a great option.
https://www.charliemcleod.co.uk/product/driathlon_purple/
Chilly’s bottles
For that post swim hot drink or porridge these handy bottles not only look good but good for the environment.
https://www.chillysbottles.com/product/bottle/500ml/29529505811/
Swim session goods
XOXO
We love these Team Mermaids notepads for writing our swim sets out on. (A5 size, approx. 40 sheets and board back). How would you not be motivated to jump into the water and do 100×100 when it is so nicely written on a sheet of one of these. To purchase, please contact the lovely Maggie on: hello@xoxostationery.co.uk
FINIS
We have been loving inflicting pain on the guys at our training sessions with these 2 contraptions.
https://www.simplyswim.com/products/finis-axis-buoy
https://www.simplyswim.com/products/finis-pulling-ankle-strap
PAPIER
Every Mermaid needs a good notepad for logging her mileage (#whatisstrava).
https://www.papier.com/mermaid-7432
https://www.papier.com/swimming-ladies-7022
Clothing
Zilla
Love these letter jumpers with mermaid print letters. The lovely Emily, who owns Zilla, is happy to do any variation just message them! These are combos are our favourites though. Multiple purchases can use TWINNINGISWINNING for 10% off.
https://ilovezilla.com/collections/shop-page-1/products/letter-sweaters
Sugar Hill Boutique Brighton
This seaside town based clothes wear designer have done some great mermaid/swimmer stuff this year. Alas most of it has gone but there are in the sales in a few sizes on the below sites.
https://www.johnlewis.com/sugarhill-brighton-adora-swimmers-shirt-dress-blue/p3451346
https://thewhitingpost.com/products/sugarhill-boutique-adora-swimmers-shirt-dress
https://www.asos.com/sugarhill-boutique/sugarhill-boutique-mermaid-print-tie-front-top/prd/8760522
https://www.johnlewis.com/sugarhill-brighton-love-mermaid-shift-dress-dusky-blue/p3224044
Outdoor Swimming Society
We love the OSS jumpers and some are on sale right now. Grab yourself a bargain!
https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/shop/
Forever 21
After a cheap and cheerful mermaid jumper, look no further.
https://www.forever21.com/uk/shop/Catalog/Product/f21/top_blouses-sweatshirts-hoodies/2000291752/01
Rory Lux
Once again we are featuring Rory Lux, mainly because they are US based so we haven’t been able to get our hands on anything and they keep adding stuff we WANT and “Mermaids don’t do dryland” is a FACT (US based).
https://rorylux.com/collections/short-sleeves/products/mermaids-dont-do-dryland-tee
ART Disco
Whatever your mermen/mermaid combination requirements are Art Disco have you covered (all combinations in both men and women tshirts). They also do a nice Vitamin Sea t-shirt for your sea swimming aficionados.
https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/t-shirts/merman–merman-hand-printed-t-shirt-in-white/4485978
https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/t-shirts/mermaid–mermaid-hand-printed-t-shirt-in-white/4216101
USA PRO
and to go with all these lovely bits are some snazzy mermaid leggings!
Nails
It wouldn’t be a mermaid wish list without some nail varnish….
NPW
https://www.johnlewis.com/npw-mermaid-nail-polish-aqua/p3745607
Barry M
Hats
Jonavan Crail
Whether keeping your head warm or shading your face a hat is always a good shout (US based)
https://jonavancrail.com/collections/hats/products/farm-to-table-kalo-snapback-mermaid
South London Swimming Club
Want your head to be toasty warm but also look like Tooting Bec Lido’s doors… look no further.
https://www.slsc.org.uk/slsc-bobble-hat/
Little Hot Dog Watson
Another female led independent. Her children’s hats are a favourite in our house, so this one is sure to be a winner.
https://www.littlehotdogwatson.com/collections/shop/products/womens-arctic-cub-in-khaki-pink
Post swim care
M&S
I (Manda) got given a hair turban by M&S to test out for the feature we did for them and honestly it was my favourite thing and probably the cheapest (£6) thing we tested. It is a game changer. When I got out of cold water I would always keep my swimming hat on whilst dressing before taking cap off, aggressively towel drying my hair, then putting on a woolly hat on my still wet hair and therefore, I would stay cold. I now take off my swimming hat and put this on whilst getting dressed. It absorbs the water (without making your hair frizzy) so that when you do put on your, hat the hair is a lot dryer. Like I said GAME CHANGER.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/hair-turban/p/p22389867?prevPage=plp
Poppy Treffry
And for all your post swim lotions and potions this Mermaid is perfect.
https://www.poppytreffry.co.uk/shop-by-theme/mermaids-and-unicorns/mermaid-wash-bag.html
and if you want to keep your hair dry, tuck it nicely under this beauty.
https://www.paperchase.com/en_gb/christmas/gifts/stocking-fillers/product-url-47463.html
Jewellery
Hayley & Co
Love the simplicity and sweet message with these mermaid earring studs.
Luxury Items
The annual we-want-this-so-bad-but-its-so-maaaaaaaaaaaaaaany-bucks item!
The Maldives and swimming – what is not to WANT! Both swimtrek and swimquest offer a Maldives trip so we’ve linked to both.
https://www.swimtrek.com/packages/swimming-holiday-the-maldives
http://swimquest.uk.com/maldives/
and Lee’s luxury item is nearly as expensive as a swim holiday!
Stocking fillers
#swimmerlife x #colouring = christmas day sorted!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swimmer-Life-Snarky-Adult-Coloring/dp/1640013121
For those who can’t fully commit to a permanent mermaid tat!
https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/paperself/product/mermaid-temporary-tattoo
For mermazing recipes…
Love a little vintage swimmer house accessory (US based)
For that warming cup of tea post cold swim..
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SeymourCeramics?ref=shop_sugg
Love swimming!
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/602559293/love-swimming-keyring-key-ring?ref=shop_home_active_25
TEAM Mermaids 