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Fashionable Mention: Oh Polly Sleek Like Me Three Piece Choker Bikini

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 28, 2017August 28, 2017Leave a Comment

Summer is coming to an end. However, that does not mean you can not still make a major splash! If your fashion taste is edgy with a major dose of sass; then we have found the perfect swimsuit to help you wave bye bye to sunny days and high temps. Feast your eyes on today’s Fashionable Mention: The Oh Polly Sleek Like Me Three Piece Choker Bikini in Opal Blue.

Fashionable Mention: Oh Polly Sleek Like Me Three Piece Choker Bikini

If you’re sexy and you know it clap your hands. Moreover, when you are done with that look over over this one of a kind bikini by fashion brand, Oh Polly. This suit is a double-layered dreamboat that will contour to your body with one magically fit!

The design is flawless. The top is beyond supportive which will comfortably house and gracefully showcase “The Girls.” Furthermore, the Oh Polly Sleek Like Me Three Piece Choker Bikini has a very cool 90’s trend vibe. For instance, the top resembles a thin strapped crop top, a very popular staple in the 90’s girl wardrobe. Plus, you will notice that a matching choker is included in this look. The result is chic and utterly alluring.

Lastly, as we all know with swimwear the cut is everything. The choker bikini is red hot with high rise, Brazilian cut bottoms. Sure to draw attention to all the hard work you put into Leg Day.

The version highlighted in this post is seen in a gorgeous Opal Blue tone. Nevertheless, is Blue not your thing? Well, you’re in luck because it also comes in a pretty Apricot as well as Orange shade. Get this beach worthy OOTD while supplies last. It retails for about $36.

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Ask and Tell: Porsha Williams Wearing BFyne Swimwear Sahara Collection

Arianne Suggs May 30, 2017May 30, 2017Leave a Comment

The Item: Porsha Williams Wearing BFyne Swimwear Sahara Collection.

You Asked: Hope you pick me! I want to ask about Porsha Williams swimsuit. She just posted about it and like some of her look. Mainly just the swimsuit. I like it because it is very African Queen. I wish she had done her hair differently and not so sure about the skirt thing she is wearing with it. But I love her swimsuit and I’m curious if the skirt is actually apart of it and how much it costs.

Ask and Tell: Porsha Williams Wearing BFyne Swimwear Collection

The Verdict: You have been picked honey! The printed swimsuit is by swimwear company, BFYNE. The brand has brought together high fashion and melanin magic which is why we adore their designs as well.

Porsha wore the BFYNE “Imaan” swimsuit while having some fun under the sun in Miami, Florida. Williams hosted a red hot yacht party and her fashion for the event fit the bill. Regarding her ensemble, no the black skirt is not apart of the BFYNE suit. It is made by celebrity favorite store, Reve Boutique. Therefore, if you wish to wear just the suit you certainly can.

Last, but oh not so least, we are sure you would like to know the price of the BFYNE swimsuit. It retails for $205.99.

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Fashion Obsession: Milano di Rouge Taylor Swimsuit

Arianne Suggs May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Leave a Comment

HAWT! Raise your hand if you are in need of some swimwear sure to bring onlookers to their knees? Fashion Brand Milano di Rouge is bringing the heat and sexy back for the summer season. Their Milano di Rouge Taylor Swimsuit is one seductive masterpiece!

Fashion Obsession: Milano di Rouge Taylor Swimsuit

Why do we love the Taylor swimsuit? For one, sometimes its just nice to switch the swimwear game up. In a world full of barely there two pieces, its a welcome departure to find an one piece that is just as alluring.

Also, the color palette for this particular garment works on all skin tones. No more wondering if a certain color will wash you out in photos or cause you to look like a humongous color bomb coming towards people.

Milan di Rouge’s swimsuit is a simple monochromatic design with white striping that cinches in at the waist. This is great because not only is the color black already slimming, but the suits design layout will make your waist appear smaller. Score! Furthermore, the tones black and white will always be a classic pairing that easily looks upscale, modern and voguish.

One last plus is that this suit can also do double duty. For a bit now bodysuits have been a big fashion trend. The “Taylor” although designed as swimwear can easily be worn like a bodysuit with shorts or pants and no one would be the wiser. For instance, artist New York Taylorr hit us with an one-two style punch pairing the Milano di Rouge Taylor Swimsuit with distressed denim pants. She accessorized her look with racy, ankle strap heels and a stunning jeweled choker. This definitely what we call “a look.”

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GabiFresh x SwimSexy Collection For One Hot Summer!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 19, 2016April 19, 2016Leave a Comment

We woke to some pretty exciting news earlier today. A major swimwear collaboration went down that will be serving up some pretty darn hot fashionable designs for all the curvy and sexy dolls out there! Long gone are the days of whole piece swimwear lacking any imagination as well as tent dresses better known as the dreaded Moo-Moo. The real women have curves dialogue has really paved the way for more stylish couture for women who proudly embrace their gorgeous shape. Therefore, we are absolutely going bananas right now over the GabiFresh x SwimSexy Collection!

The GabiFresh x SwimSexy Collection is the hybrid child of superstar blogger GabiFresh and S4A aka Swimsuits For All. Four fabulous styles have just been released and we can’t wait to to see what else this camp comes up with in the future! Two looks from the GabiFresh x SwimSexy Collection that caught our eye both incorporated a 2016 swimwear trend. Cut-outs are back and are a sexy way of showcasing your physique.

Besides all the sassy details that the suits possess, we also loved the comfort and practicality aspects as well. Both suits include plenty of support for the girls. No fear of spillage or the girls trying to escape to enjoy their own time of fun in the sun. Comfortable yet supportive straps as well as cups display the goods in a flattering and graceful way.

GabiFresh is extremely excited over the release. She took to Instagram to give a few important details regarding the collection. She stated,

“They’re here! 4 new styles from my GabiFresh x SwimSexy collection are available now … Reminder, suits/cups run small, especially in sizes 12-16. We are working on fixing now for next season!”

The collection looks great and we hope that all women continue to love and embrace their lovely bodies! Moreover, congrats Gabi and we wish you continued success.

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Drip Swimwear 2016 Tribal Prints

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 28, 2016March 28, 2016Leave a Comment

Ladies it is never too early to find that voguish swimsuit that is so hot the sands of the beach will literally transform themselves into your personal catwalk. One such suit that is completely giving us life this season is a design by Drip Swimwear. Think wrap dress meets the bomb-est bikini you could ever wear and actually be comfortable rocking it!

Drips Swimwear was founded in 2014 by designer Cayla Renee. For the past two years Renee has released one innovative and sassy design after another. The word on the street about Drip Swimwear has been quickly spreading with a plethora of suits selling out leaving fashionistas begging for a restocking.

With fashions being sold at such a pace, styles are constantly being updated in order to keep demand high. Therefore, what does Drip Swimwear have on tap for Spring/Summer 2016? We are salivating over Drip’s tribal print swimsuits. Not only are the prints fresh and fun but the wrap detailing are what dreams are made of and then some.

The wrap dress is iconic for being comfortable as well as flattering on a wide range of of body types. If you have ever struggled to find a swimsuit that will compliment your body shape these wrap swimsuits may just make you a believer. Drip Swimwear does not just look great for those with supermodel stats, but caters to petites and those with beautiful curves.

From small to plus and regardless of body shape Drip Swimwear has a suit with your name on it. The line carries sizes 0-16 and has impeccable customer service. We always love seeing black designers doing their thing and well. Congrats Cayla Renee on yet another beautiful collection and we can’t wait to rock Drip this summer!

Want one? Check out every last suit by rolling over to www.dripswimwear.co

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Target Introduces Swim Leggings For Summer

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 25, 2016March 25, 2016Leave a Comment

Will it be fruit or a store bought donut? As summer nears we girls often begin to make those pesky big decisions. Those choices that will separate the string bikini clan from the hide in a towel body-wrap bunch. Yesterday morning as I stood in front of my kitchen island staring at my foe, a very glazed carb filled donut, my mind quickly shifted from my thighs to a garment that could possibly make quite a ‘splash’ this season and my breakfast decision easier. This particular couture is being called swim leggings.

Leggings? That can get wet?! Yes dolls, those comfy gym pants we’ve grown to love and Instagram because it makes our booties look on point have been reenvisioned for summer. A seemingly mythical hybrid that is part wet suit/athletic wear as well as part swim/beach attire just made out of a lighter material. Nevertheless, could an item used with a dumbbell translate to being fashionable at the beach?

Target has decided to stretch the limits of swimwear with the Marimekko collection. Items range in price, going up towards a $500 price point. Moreover, do keep in mind that overall this collection is not just swimwear but includes all summer essentials ranging from a bike to a hat. Therefore, anything that you could possibly want (even a paddle board) is there waiting to be bought by you.

Nonetheless, I digress. For $25 you could purchase yourself a pair of the swim leggings. Now my first thought, upon seeing the Marimekko look is that I didn’t think they were quite my style. Of course, like anyone else the idea of hiding a problem area is always welcomed, but leggings for just frolicking and not surfing seemed like a bit of a stretch (like what I did there?).

However, if you are the type of gal that enjoys a more modest fit swim leggings may be right up your alley. You would not be alone either. I researched and got a little 4-1-1 on what women had to say on the leggings and here are a few of their thoughts:

“I like this because I don’t like revealing my body. I usually just wear shorts and a t-shirt when I’m going swimming.”

“For that day you feel like not shaving.”

“LOL. Target always be trying new stuff! But it’s actually kinda cute, it’s like a two piece wet suit! But with lighter material lol.”

“It’s already been done. I have swim leggings… Target is a few years late.”

“It’s a wetsuit. But nicer and more feminine. This is nice for women who aren’t super confident showing a lot of skin. Even one pieces show your legs so for the woman who isn’t confident with that boom here’s a solution.”

“I think this could take off. Swim leggings would be a nice modest option. I’d like to see a legging capri/cropped option… maybe with a regular triangle top. That be cute.”

Well, it looks like the ladies have spoken! We all want to be comfortable and we all want to look our best. If swim leggings gets you to that place of zen for summer then go for it! By the way, I chose the fruit.

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Swim Leggings $25

Paddle Board Set $500

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Model Philomena Kwao Showcases Torrid’s Smokin’ Hot Swim Wear!

Arianne Suggs June 11, 2015June 11, 2015Leave a Comment

As more and more women are celebrating as well as embracing their shapes and physiques, retailers are answering the call to provide fashionable couture for more than those that fall within the size 2 category. Fashion retailer Torrid made it clear that for the summer season they want women to feel amazing and confident with their bodies. The CEO of Torrid explained,

“We change lives, we see that everyday. We see tears in our dressing rooms when girls realize they too can look beautiful and sexy in a swimsuit. We’re empowering them to join the movement — wear swimsuits with confidence, real cover girl style.”

Any woman young or old can testify that swim wear shopping can be quite intimidating. Thoughts of fluffy mid-sections, muffin-top, boob spillage, thunder thighs and even cottage cheese legs make wearing little to nothing seem worse than jumping out of a plane. Moreover, it seems that some designers do not want to cater to bodies that do not resemble a clothes hanger. How is Torrid changing the game when it comes to bathing suits? Torrid’s Senior Vice President of Design says of their summer collection,

“This collection is the culmination of two years of building and perfecting the best swimsuits I have ever seen or have had the pleasure to wear. These suits are fun and young and without compromise. They’re the kind of suits that, when wearing them, you find a confidence in yourself you never thought you’d have in a swimsuit.”

All that time designing swim wear was well worth it by the look of things. The collection is vibrant and the ad campaign showing them off is simply gorgeous. Torrid’s swim wear collection for summer 2015 is available now is covers sizes 12-28.

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LAIS RIBEIRO New Editorial Elle Italia

Alicia Suggs May 18, 2015May 18, 2015Leave a Comment

LAIS RIBEIRO New Editorial Elle Italia. The darkside of swimwear. Lais is rocking the black on the beach and she is looking amazing. As we all know wearing black is slimming so we are all about this trend.

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Lais Ribiero “High Times” Editorial

Arianne Suggs May 14, 2015May 14, 2015Leave a Comment

Living in California we are accustomed to the coast and love everything about the sand as well as sea. The breeze, the calming sound of waves crashing, vitamin D from the sunny one high in the sky and oh yeah… the fashion! Beach wear and just summer couture in general is all about fun and good vibes. What you wear for such moments will most likely be encapsulated by photographs soon to hit a social media platform near you. Therefore, gain a little vital inspiration from the High Times editorial featuring the stunning Lais Ribiero. Photography for the beauty’s editorial was lensed by Enrique Badulescu.

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Fashionable Mention: Versace Men’s S/S 15 Collection

Arianne Suggs April 24, 2015April 24, 2015Leave a Comment

Toga! Toga! Toga! Versace is known for making men feel like high-ranking kings of the world through impeccable designs and tailoring. Nevertheless, what really caught our eye this season was the beach wear for men. The models coming down the runway embodied Greek Olympian strength and panache that made us want to go put a gold medal around their necks. The overall look may be a little much to translate into the streets but the opulence of the collection is still refreshing to see. Versace proves that swim wear for men can be in the words of Drake, “Fancy.”