August 21, 2012
holiday packing post #8: The Final (And Most Important) Item(s) - THE SWIMSUIT
No holiday is a holiday without spending some time in your swimsuit and/ or your bikini, on the beach or by the pool. But finding that perfect suit is quite challenging for the most of us, most of the time.
There are a few basic principles to keep in mind when buying your swimwear. Most lycra and lycra-blends tend to stretch when wet, so rather buy your suit a little tight than too loose. (Unless you never go into the water, then buy the size that fits properly and doesn't squeeze anywhere).
Before hitting the shops to buy a suit, go for a spray tan/ apply self-tan, shave your legs & underarms, and get a bikini wax. The changing room spotlights are bad enough, you don't want to leave feeling depressed and unhappy!
To flatter a small chest: wear a padded top, twisted top or a top with ruffles along the top edge.
To flatter a very large bust: structure is key (wear underwire!) and look for a style with wider and if possible, even adjustable straps. Also look for a cup which is seamed and has a thick sturdy lining as this will all help to shape and lift. Be sure to check your sides. Do the armholes offer enough coverage?
To flatter a straight, "stick like" figure: choose a suit with design detail to lend "shape" to the figure. Ruffles, ruching, a bold print - all can make you appear more shapely. Avoid plain, solid colours and vertical stripes at all costs.
To flatter full hips & thighs: try and focus attention on the upper half of your body with details above the waist. Look for a deep neckline, embellishments and/ or great colour detail on the top. Avoid boy shorts or bottoms with details.
To flatter a tummy: a tankini (vest-like top and bikini bottoms) works best. Choose a style that skims over the middle. Also opt for a thick and sturdy fabric. Some ruching at the side seam will disguise tummy flab or choose to buy a top that have built in control panels.
The key to finding the right suit is to try on...and try on...and try on. Try different shops, different sizes and different styles until you get to know what works and what doesn't work for your body. As soon as you know exactly what to look for with regard to a swimsuit style, you will easily be able to pick the right colour and size.
This wraps up our series of 8 "Holiday Packing" posts!
A quick recap of what should be in your suitcase:
1. A sleek & cool holiday bikini, monokini or swimsuit
2. A great cover-up
3. Something animal print
4. Grecian inspired sandals
5. Colourful print pants (or a dress, if you prefer)
6. Something white
7. A little black dress
8. Something Aquatic
2. A great cover-up
3. Something animal print
4. Grecian inspired sandals
5. Colourful print pants (or a dress, if you prefer)
6. Something white
7. A little black dress
8. Something Aquatic
August 19, 2012
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August 15, 2012
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August 12, 2012
holiday packing post # 7: The Great Cover-Up
*[I've had feedback from one of our lovely, loyal clients, Melissa, about these "Holiday Packing Posts". She's getting married in October and finding these posts very useful to pack for honeymoon: SO happy we can help!]*
So my second to last post about what to have inside your suitcase when packing for your Summer holiday is about a good beach cover-up to wear over your bikini, monokini or swimsuit.
A beach cover-up is one of those wardrobe basics that is rather an afterthought... but wearing an old oversized t-shirt will totally rain on your whole holiday-mood parade. It's best you spend and invest in a classic, chic & timeless cover-up. These are my favorite cover-ups. All images sourced from Google Images.
August 9, 2012
holiday packing post #6: Aquatic
I've recently done a set on Polyvore with aquatics - a major trend for Spring/ Summer 2012/ 2013.
And since this colour palette is a real must-have for your wardrobe, you'll be obliged to throw a few items into your suitcase when packing for your month long break at the beach!
Any shade from aquamarine to midnight blue, navy to emerald, inspiration comes from the sea and the islands. You've got the entire season to work through the whole spectrum, so better get cracking on your shopping!
August 7, 2012
holiday packing post #5: A Little Black Dress
ALWAYS pack a little black dress when you go on holiday.Yes, even on a Summer holiday to the beach. The reasons here are two-fold :
1. Sometimes you just need to take a break from all the bright coloured, multi-printed FUN holiday wear and
2. A LBD looks awesome with tanned legs!
You may still add a bright shoe/ accessory just to show you are in the fashion-know ;)
August 1, 2012
holiday packing post # 4: Something White
Choose your white wisely: a longer cotton shirt is probably
your best buy as you can wear it with pants, a skirt (tucked in) and over a bikini.
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