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May Purchases I had to get a garlic keeper because I was sick of having the bulbs just hanging out on the counter! My girlfriend, Steph, told me to grow up and get it so I did I sweat [not glisten] when I’m outside doing my socially-distant walk/jogs so I find my face needs more exfoliating. I scooped this Josh Rosebrook cleanser/exfoliator and I’m officially glowing!! I mentioned working out – – I need to do double-time after being away

2020/05/31

Accessories

Sun, Sand & Swimsuits

Maybe a pool too…..but to beat the heat, head to the water! And to do that, you must have the requisite swimsuit! The problem for me is that swimsuits can cost soooo much and for no good reason ~ anything over $100 for an item that I will wear two or three times and likely cover up even when I am wearing it means that even from a cost-per-wear perspective, something has to give. I chose these five swimsuits because

2013/07/10

Contests & Giveaways

Swimsuit Sweet Spot

Across the last month, we’ve done a four-part series on swimsuit savvy trends and dealing with our less-than-ideal shapes. What did you learn? For me, I’m doing animal prints! That said, Susan was kind enough to not only give us everything we need to make the right decisions, but a $50 gift certificate to put that knowledge to good use at In Style Swimwear. To get it, just… like InStyleSwimwear on Facebook like Blueprint for Style on Facebook tell us

2012/04/27

Style Tips

Swimsuit Savvy: Animal Print Trend & One-piece Hits

For my last swimsuit post, I saved the best for last—animal prints! Animal prints are timeless, and since designers always introduce their own spin on them, they always look unique. If you’re a one-piece swimsuit devotee and are tired of wearing the same old styles, look for those featuring fierce animal prints and innovative designs. Many one-piece swimsuit styles feature boring colors and typical silhouettes. For something fresh, try a one-piece with a colored animal print, chic asymmetrical design or

2012/04/25

Sun & Sand

Swimsuit Savvy: Floral Print Trend & Downplaying A Bigger Bust

It’s that time of the week again! Today we’re talking floral print swimwear. Although floral prints are always on-trend, this season they’re back and better than ever! Floral prints are feminine, flirty and always adorable, but if you have a bigger chest, finding swimwear that’s also in style can be a daunting task. See below for some tips and to see some fun floral print styles: Think of underwire as your girls’ best friend! Without a doubt, swimwear with underwire,

2012/04/18

Sun & Sand

Swimsuit Savvy: Bold Color Trend & Slimming Torso Tips

Happy Wednesday! This week it’s all about color. Bold color is part of multiple 2012 swimwear trends including color-blocking, colored animal prints and colorful geometric-inspired patterns. Designers have reinvented classic swimwear styles by infusing bright pops of color into them. Not only are these swimwear styles fresh, but many also help create the illusion of a slimmer torso. Look for color-block swimwear styles that feature dark, solid colors around the torso and bold contrasting colors up top or along the

2012/04/11

Sun & Sand

Swimsuit Savvy: Fab Fringe Trend & Swimwear Tip

Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to start thinking about swimsuit season! One of the hottest trends in swimwear for 2012 is full-on fabulous fringe. Not only will fringe help you nail that beachy boho-chic look, but it’s perfect for all those lazy summer days to come! And for all the ladies with smaller chests, this trend is especially flattering for you! See below for some swimsuit style tips to help enhance your bustline: Any swimsuit top with

2012/04/04

6 Things We Want to Share This Week

Full Figured Fashion Week—celebrating women size 12 and up who love their curves—is going on this weekend in New York City. Want The Best Swimsuit Advice You Will Ever Receive? Read this interview from top swimsuit designers! The latest in hair fashion is being bought up from fly-fishing around the country—feather hair extensions. Like the one’s worn by Steve Tyler on American Idol, these super cool and colorful saddle feathers are in high demand. On Monday night, Anna Wintour won the

2011/06/18

Let’s Skip to Summer…Now!

I’m am single handedly willing summer into existence…with the scouting and purchasing of a swimsuit. As a Lucky Magazine Alpha Shopper, they are giving us the opportunity to write about this new swimsuit site, Swimspot. I went there and here’s what I love about the site: you have 3 main options when going to the site: Shop (choose by style, body type, color, etc), The Spot (essentially a blog), & Bikini Builder (a real-time mix-n-match model to try-on your selections). So

2011/01/10

Morning Quickie

Swimsuit Care: this is swimsuit season (like it or not) so, if you’ve invested in one or two of these little dohickies then take care of it… the best way to wash swimwear is by hand with mild soap. If you like it, don’t put it in the dryer because it may pull the fabric, and/or shrink or stretch it out in weird places. Most gents have swim trunks and they’re fine to machine wash and toss in the dryer

2010/07/09

A Few Swimsuit Solutions

The season is upon us and in order to take full advantage of it and still be stylish, here are a few tips for those who think they make have a few problem areas: Plus size – you are just as beautiful as the rest so, emphasize the positives by looking for one piece suits that have ruching or draping; stick with dark colors as they are more slimming; and a deep v-neck creates a focal point and keeps it

2010/06/08

Nighttime Nougat

It’s summertime which means, for most, we’re beginning to bear our souls and our flesh….even if there’s more flesh than we’d like! Yet, as we plunge feet-first into the weekend and hopefully a refreshing pool as well, it occurs to me that our fascination (aka fixation) on body image is an American curse…. While vacationing in Brazil, I noticed full-figured women reveling in their womanliness and men unabashedly strutting in their speedos. Now wait – – I am NOTadvocating that men should

2010/06/04

10 Commandments of Swimsuits

Do not buy a tankini: no belly coverage and the top usually hits at a bad place Try a maillot: it instantly creates a waist, disguises bulges, and is sexier than a string bikini No prints if you’re full-figured: they make you look bigger and stand out Choose a sophisticated color: leave neons and generally craziness to the young chicks; aim for youthful not young! No skirted suits: they make you look matronly; try a sarong or tunic! Choose higher-cut

2010/06/04

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my may obsessions & purchases

Sun, Sand & Swimsuits

Swimsuit Sweet Spot

Swimsuit Savvy: Animal Print Trend & One-piece Hits

Swimsuit Savvy: Floral Print Trend & Downplaying A Bigger Bust

Swimsuit Savvy: Bold Color Trend & Slimming Torso Tips

Swimsuit Savvy: Fab Fringe Trend & Swimwear Tip

Let’s Skip to Summer…Now!

Morning Quickie

A Few Swimsuit Solutions

Nighttime Nougat

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