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Cute Underwear Deal Alert @ Victoria’s Secret

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Summer is that time of year where all of a sudden, last year’s cute underwear finally loses its novelty and I feel like I want to go out and buy a whole drawer full of new underwear.  Luckily, Victoria’s Secret (which is also, coincidentally, my secret) is has lots of underwear basics on sale, and as usual their choices are not only gorgeous, but totally affordable, too.

As you would expect from Victoria’s Secret, they have all kinds of bikini panties as well as boy short styles. But if you’re like me, summer is all about cotton – comfy, cool cotton underwear.  With prices like 5 for $25, even hardcore recessionistas like myself can afford to stock up.  I particularly love these new low-ride lace-waist bikini panties, because they’re right at the junction where comfortable meets sexy.  And of course, if you’re into having matching sets, they have all the perfect cotton bras to go along with your new underwear.

Cute underwear deal alert: The super cute cotton bikinis pictured here are 5 for $25! Normally $7.50 each.

The Swimsuit Question: To Two-Piece or Not To Two-Piece?

I have four beach trips scheduled this summer; one has come and gone, and the remaining three take place in August. Due to this high volume of beach-related activity, I’ve decided I need another swimsuit to add to my collection. I own a butterfly-print Shoshanna halter bikini, which is one of my absolute favorites; I own a basic black Calvin Klein tankini for active days (i.e. snorkeling, etc.); and I own a bikini I bought last year at Delia*s, which got severely faded on my trip to Roatan back in March, so that one’s going in the rag pile. Now that swimwear is going on sale, I definitely think it’s time to buy a new suit, but I’m wondering, now that I’m safely into my 30s, should I give up on bikinis?

I am okay with my body–it’s not perfect, but I’m fairly happy with it, and while my abs are not rock-hard, they’re at least flat. I also tend to get really tan on my stomach, which is why I prefer bikinis. I’ve also always associated one-piece swimsuits with my mom, who, although she doesn’t need the camouflage at all, tends to favor ruched, skirted versions. (Although, come to think of it, she did rock some sexy ruffled one-shouldered numbers back in the late ’70s and early ’80s when I was a child.) Usually, I tend to go for cute, colorful, flirty styles, particularly those at Delia*s; I like the mix-and-match concept, I like the fact that they have a selection of tops in D-cup sizes, and I really like the prices (which are, yes, marked down at the moment).

But, like I said, I am getting up there in age, and, well, things are not as firm as they used to be. I wonder if it’s time to start, simply put, covering that stuff up. There’s also the question of support; finding bikini tops in which my boobs actually fit is a challenging endeavor, and based on my experience with tankinis, more coverage generally translates to better support. Also, there are some really hot retro one-pieces out there! I love the ruching on this J.Crew Jersey Lomellina suit, this Jets by Jessika Allen suit reminds me of my mom’s cool ’70s suits, and I am absolutely in love with Rachel Pally’s Barbados Maillot (note to ER: I think this might be the one you sent me!).

So, I think it might be time to take the plunge–into a pool, into the ocean, in a one-piece. Sure, I will keep my bikini and tankini in the rotation, but it’s always good to diversify, right?

From our friends at Cheryl Shops

An Ideal Poolside Companion: Melissa Odabash Bikini Bag

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No need to carry your soggy bikini around worrying about soaking the rest of your beach tote’s contents. Swimwear designer, Melissa Odabash has created the perfect solution for post-pool dipping. The Melissa Odabash’s Bikini Bag is made of waterproof PVC and features three interior pockets for swimwear, sunscreen, shampoo, make-up and other post pool and spa essentials. The bag also folds with a fastener and can be hung up easily. With this new handy bikini bag you’ll want a luxurious new Melissa Odabash swimsuit to fill it with.

Swimwear Tips + Suits from Shoshanna Gruss

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Designer Shoshanna Gruss gives us some fab swimwear tips for hunting down that perfect suit this summer!

What are the key swim trends to look for this summer?
Look for bright pop colors like neon pink, orange and green. Tribal prints are popular as well as ditsy floral prints, big bohemian florals and graphic black and white.

How revealing should a swimsuit actually be?
Here’s the Bust Coverage Test: Three-fourths of the bust should be covered, leaving only a swath of cleavage. The thicker the strap that attaches the bust to the rest of the suit, the more likely it’ll stay in place as the day goes on. If you opt for a bandeau top, which is often strapless, nothing should be squeezing out the top or the bottom. Boy shorts offer great coverage on the bottom if you’re active, but they’re far from being a universally flattering style.

What are the best colors for every skin tone?
Navy and black are universally good for every skin tone. Both colors are flattering and look good against the lightest skin tones and the darkest.

How do you find a swimsuit that flatters your shape?
Big Busted: Look for halters which offer the most support. Also look for boning and underwire which will act like a bra and securely hold you in place.
Curvy: Look for one pieces with ruching to slim your middle. When shopping for bikini’s stick to bottoms with tie string so they are easily adjustable.
Flat Chested: Strings are most flattering. If you want to enhance your chest, look for ruffles or ruching which will create the illusion of a bigger chest.

How do you take your beach look from day-to-night?
Find a versatile cover up that can take your bikini beach look to a casual dinner. A crochet cover with ¾ sleeves is great because you can throw it over a bikini with cute shorts or jeans and be ready for a night out.

What are some general tips for purchasing swimwear?
Cotton bathing suits are more for show. They will take a long time to dry compared to a polyester/Spandex blend. Accept that sizes will vary, even from the same label.

What is the best way to care for swimwear?
Don’t put bathing suits in the washing machine, this will weaken the elastic. Instead, wash in cold water with a delicate cleanser such as Woolite.

Shoshanna’s swimwear can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, just to name a few.

Also, here are some of Shopalicious’ faves from ShopBop, pictured, from left:
Shoshanna Metallic Gold Twist Bandeau Bikini Top, $132.00;
Shoshanna Cobblestone Triangle Bikini Top, regularly $77.00, now $53.90;
Shoshanna Chain Links Tab Bandeau Bikini Top, regularly $99.00, now $49.50; all from ShopBop.

From our friends at Shopalicious

Impulse Buy of the Week – Bliss-Philips Bikini Perfect Deluxe

  • posted May 20th, 2009
  • Beauty

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If you’re not a “waxer” and still stand by shaving, it really doesn’t get much better than the Bliss-Phillips Bikini Perfect Deluxe.

There are so many features that I loved about the electric razor.

It’s a wet/dry razor, so you really can use it anywhere. It also suits multiple purposes – for example, if you need to shave fully, there is a specific detachable head for that (the micro shaver, which gave me a completely smooth shave with no irritation). If you just need to trim some hair, the trimmer attachment is perfect for that as well. There is also an epilator head for those of you who can take (a little) pain, which pulls hair out from the root for a few shave-free weeks.

In addition, there are 2 very small heads which can be used to trim/groom eyebrows (fab!)

It’s very easy to change the multiple heads and even comes with a cute “Bliss Blue” travel bag for your summer trips! - RLB

Editor’s Note: You must charge the shaver completely after each use in order to have enough powder to do a complete shave.

The Perfect Deluxe set includes:

  • Bliss-Philips personal trimmer with 6 attachments
    • Precision Trimmer – Perfectly grooms bikini line with precision and comfort.
    • Precision Comb – Ensures even grooming results, Adjusts to 5 length settings.
    • Eyebrow Comb – Trims entire eyebrow to a uniform length.
    • Micro Shaver – Extra smooth & safe with hypo-allergenic foil.
    • Micro Trimmer – Shapes and defines eyebrows or removes a single hair.
    • Epilator – Removes hair by the root for smooth skin for weeks
  • bliss lemon+sage body butter (1 fl. oz, 30 ml)
  • bliss ingrown hair eliminating peeling pad (1 pad)
  • Bliss-Philips beauty bag to take your glam gear on the go

Go–>Bliss-Philips bikini perfect deluxe HP6378 Spa-at-home grooming system

From our friends at Palacinka Beauty Blog

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