Swim Suit Splash

Summer's here! Since the end of the stuffing holidays, most of us have been trying to shed the weight to decrease the skin folds in our swim suits. Regardless of your shape or size, there are a few things that can always help enhance your bikini look.

Bright swim wear looks youthful and fun. Don't worry about matcing your top and bottom. Mix matched pieces can look very cute together, just be sure to not have too much print. For a flattering look choose one piece with a pattern and one that is solid.


Look for the details, accessories look cute but swimming with them on isn't very practical (wet hair tangled in with a necklace can be a pain). Details like the beads on the bikini top and the studs on the bikini bottom are perfect. This Y back strap looks super cute and adds support :)


Price Breakdown
(All our swim suits were purchased more than a year ago. So I can't remember the prices exactly any more. All prices are estimates.)
Top: $6
Bottom: $16
Ring: $5
Bracelet: $3
Sandals: Gift, free
TOTAL= $30

For those lucky ones with a heavier top, look for bikini tops with underwire. The underwire lifts and separates for a flattering bosom. This matched black suit looks sexy and slimming. For extra glam add a statement necklace and... HEELS! I know it's crazy, but if you're going to a pool party, this look would look sexy and chic, the perfect swim suit version of the cocktail dress ;)


Price Breakdown:
Top: $15
Bottom: 15
Bracelet: $3.50
Shoes: $12
Necklace: $5
TOTAL: $50.50

For those with more of a boyish figure, string bikinis will look best on your frame. If you really want to add some volume to your bosom, ruffles can do that. But don't over do the ruffle or it will overwhelm your frame and look strange.  A little ruffle on the bikini bottom can add some interest and if necessary it gives a little more shape.


Similar to what I have mentioned above about the details, the detail on this top adds interest without accessories.


To enlongate your legs, choose bottoms that are well fitted with slim waistbands or string bikinis.


Make sure you have a well fitted bikini bottom to avoid any accidential slippage and to save you some trouble. In my experience, it's always harder finding a well fitted bikini bottom. A nice solid bikini bottom can be easily paired with another top. This solid yellow bikini pairs nicely with almost any bikini top.


Price Breakdown:
Top $6
Bottom: 7
Hat: $4
TOTAL= $17


POSING IN YOUR SWIMSUIT!!!!


How do those Victoria Secret models look so good in their swimsuit?! Ignore the fact that they have a super model body and look closely at their poses. Here are a few tips on how to pose to elongate, slim, or simply hide some not so camera friendly body parts.


1) Bring the focus in on what you do like about your body.
For example, if you're proud of your busty chest, don't be afraid to use it to your advantage. Bring attention to it with a necklage or a top with attention grabbing details.
If you have a trim waist, show off that midsection, or if you have a cover up on, wear something that you can tie off at your waist. Bring the eye in.
Long legs: show off your legs and elongate them with a slim waistband or string bikini bottom.


2) Get on your tip toes!
Just as wearing heels, getting on your tip toes for a photo enlongates your legs.


3) Arms

• Arms up

Bringing your arms up elongates your torso and can make your arms look slimmer. You can rest your hand on your head or have your arms outstretched. This pose can be a little tricky to pull off, Victoria Secret models do this pose a lot and make it look so easy but this can actually look a little weird. Try to relax in this pose. For this pose, looking down or off to the distance or playing with your hair a little will make it look more natural.

• Arms back

Just cross your arms behind your back.

• Hands at your waist

Hands at your waist, squeeze in a little and bring in your waist. Do not press your elbows in. This pose not only makes your arm look slimmer, it also defines your waist more.


4) Prop a leg and stand off set

Just bend a leg and bring that leg forward, crossing your leg a little. This pose hides the thigh a little and can elongate your legs.













5) One shoulder back
Bringing one shoulder back, twists your torso and makes it look longer and more defined

6) Stand with 2/3 of your thigh immersed in water



If you have water and you're in it, this is perfect for hiding your legs or for making them look longer. The water cuts off your legs and gives the illusion that it can be going on for miles beneath the water.