Swimwear blog news and trends

posted by admin on Jan 17

Is there any possibility or is there such a thing as many attractive young women parading in front of you in their swimsuits? Reader, the answer is yes.

In July, John Kelly was one of the judges for the Miss District of Columbia Pageant, the winner of which represent the area on Saturday for the Miss America in Las Vegas. It was broadcasted at 9 p.m. on ABC.

Of course, this is an honor to be a judge, but it is also responsible. He added. Teri Galvez, Executive Director of the Miss d.c., remind us that the woman, we chose if all went well it should Miss America.

Talk about pressure. Miss America is the closest country to the priestesses Vesta, those carefully chosen women in ancient Rome who performed sacred rites to the protection of the Republic. The wrong choice can drop the gods upon us. It was a poor beauty contest that started the Trojan war, after all.

The fact is that Miss D.C. always has punched above its weight. The first Miss America, Margaret Gorman of 1921, represented the district. In 1944, Miss D.C. Venus Ramey won the Grand Prize. In the past five years, the district has had a Top 5 finalists and semi-finalists in two Top ten at Miss America. It isn’t bad for a place that it is not even a State.

Teri told us that they want a girl who’s ready to go and who is ready to hit the ground running.

There were 15 contestants who participated. And on the night of competition at Arena Stage, they paraded in stunning and dashing evening gowns, performed their talents and answered questions. They were scored accordingly. Swimsuit competition was the toughest. Teri had told us we had to be brutal. She told us there wouldn’t be much time to mull our decisions.

posted by admin on Jan 16

Majority of the Australian women says budgie smugglers are a turn-off for them even if they might be able to swim faster wearing them.

A recent survey has found out that 82 per cent of Australian women are turned off by the male swimwear briefs.

However, Tony Van den Enden, Surf Life Saving Tasmania general manager has said any person who was gravely serious about performance in the water would wear budgie smugglers with no problem at all.

Mr Van den Enden said that their members who want to swim fast will wear budgies and in the majority competitions budgie smugglers will be favoured over boardshorts as they are not practical to move around or compete in.

Unfortunately those boardies were found to be the absolute favourite in the same survey that was commissioned by surf brand Quiksilver, showing that there are only 18 per cent of women admitting they still fint the once staple Aussie swimwear, the man-tog, appealing for them.

On the other hand, a third of Australian men said they still choose to be wearing their budgie smugglers for other reasons.

Beau Irvine, Quiksilver Australia marketing manager, has said that he had always thought men preferred to wear boardshorts than the budgie smugglers for another reason.

He said that it is time for those guys living in the dark ages to ditch their budgie smugglers and switch to boardies for them to attract a great deal of women also, if that is their aim.

This study has also indicated the metro-sexual interest group continues to develop, with Aussie blokes having become further fashion conscious.

There is a total of 53 per cent insisted board shorts design that is far more important than price, while a 71 per cent of those polled granted comfort was the mainly significant factor.

posted by admin on Jan 12

A 110-year old building has been converted into a mini-city for creative and exercise-related businesses. Sisters-in-law Altieri practiced their Zumba moves as they put the finishing touches on this dance fitness studio.

ViVa! Z Zumba is the 17th business, which varieties from boxing and martial arts to ballet and aikido. You can rent a space at 1175 State between Blatchley and James.

State Assets LLC, a New York-based converter of warehouse to loft space, is converting the steel and brick building, which has skylights abounding, into an indoor arcade of studio and gym spaces that is as big as a football field and a half.

The building was the site of the Robby Len swimsuit factory, for decades, and before that, a repair shop for the former New Haven trolley system.

This garage-style workout studio CrossFit New Haven was one of the initial tenants to move in May 2010. Co-owner Carla O’Brien and trainer Frank DeMatteis said the views of East Rock and the light were moving.

DeMatteis also specified the trolley tracks that are still visible on the floor of the office still have an impact.

The previous week, property manager Henry Katz was so occupied in fixing a door and bringing to a basic finishing an additional of the spaces in the 250,000 square-foot brick and steel building.

The building has two long corridors, each measuring 450 feet long. One side is finished with eye-catching tiles and noticeable steel beams. With sufficient tenants, the plan is to modernize the parallel corridor and make spaces on that spine too, and join the two into a kind of indoor mall.

The biggest space, found on the first floor, is 6,000 feet rented to Lumber Liquidators. CrossFit has a comparable amount. Two visual artists rent studio space as does a commercial photographer.

posted by admin on Jan 6

ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN is the brand which is celebrating their successful first year in the market of swim wear   by selling eco frie3ndly swim wear and had experienced the unexpected and overwhelming sales during the year.

Alex Waldman of ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN said that, what started to be a simple idea turned out to be an incredible brand with requests of an instant following by the unexpected supporters. It was a hole in the market that we saw and that we pounced into and that is a swimwear that is eco-friendly which is inspired by our care for mother nature and we have the advantage because of the technology that turns PET water bottles and old nylon textiles became viable.

Repreve is the name of the developer of the technology and is one of ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN’s partners which provides them the yarn made from both pre- and post-consumer recycled waste. The stylish and soft as they are sustainable swimwear that ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN produced are from the “first quality” recycled fibers available from Repreve, that have only recently become viable and making it possible for the company is the innovative technology.

United By Blue (UBB) is another ecofriendly brand of swimwear apparel that removes one pound of ocean and waterway trash for every single product of theirs that is sold and this brand is the second brand that ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN is partnering with and they have hosted two clean-up drives in Delaware River in 2011, removing three thousand pounds of trash from it.

ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN and UBB are thankful to their employees and the community volunteers who helped  and is so engaged for the success on the said clean-up drives especially making the two company’s culture to the next level. But most of all the ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN and UBB are greatly thankful to their customers who does not only want a nice swimwear but also wanted to save our planet which is the two company’s inspiration upon being kind to mother earth, Waldman said.

For more information about ECO SWIM BY AQUA GREEN’s environmental leadership, swimwear, and events, visit  www.ecoswim.com or in better specialty and department sores.

posted by admin on Jan 4

At the same time as other Gold Coast kids are putting on their lycra swimsuits this summer, one local boy is putting on a lycra suit of a dissimilar kind.

Four year-old Sidney Cook of Canungra has a type of cerebral palsy that mainly impacts his feet and capability simply to move.

But a recent body suit is going to help improve his primary energy to provide him the assistance simply to move and decrease his assistance needs.

It’s known as a ‘Dynamic Action Orthotic’ body fit, or ‘DMO’.

Sidney’s mum, Narelle, was able to acquire the DMO suit after getting financing from the federal government’s ‘Better Start’ program, providing her use of a $12 000 offer, of which $2100 can be used towards products.

Yesterday Sidney frequented the Cerebral Palsy Team (CPL) Gold Coast office where therapists assisted him into his new custom-fitted fit for initially.

The suit operates by placing increased pressure on certain muscles, creating better knowledge of certain areas of your body. This eventually helps the control of activity.

Narelle Cook says regardless of Sidney discovering the suit uncomfortably tight, his first move in the suit was amazing.

He went really well, obviously it’s a bit tight to start with but he’s actually doing really well, he’ll get used to it, there’s no give in the suit, so it will stay as firm as it is, but hopefully we’re hoping he’ll get used to it over time.

Sidney will now wear the suit every waking hour, but Narelle says it will be worth it as there are multiple ways it will help.

It will also help to straighten his back and help him to stand straighter and better which is really good because at the moment they’re noticing mild signs of scoliosis, this will help to straighten it out a bit for him.

Narelle says she could see an improvement in Sidney’s posture as soon as the suit was put on.

He absolutely certainly seemed to be standing straighter, the rest was normal, but certainly a straighter back. It’s great to see on the first wear, fantastic, really good.

She says day-to-day one of the biggest challenges for Sidney is getting around.

posted by admin on Dec 6

White linen clothes are a good choice when on holiday as the material will keep you cool & reflect light.  White swimsuits  are popular  choices with holiday makers as white complements the sunk kissed look.   
Myleen Klass  is known for that white bikini she wore on the hit reality show I’m a Celebrity

A plain white shirt is an excellent colour for creating a strong contrast with black, navy or dark grey trousers and skirts.  It is also an ideal partner for denim.

If worn at work all day, a white shirt can make a good transition to the evening for a dinner-date or formal event.  Make sure you are wearing a white bra as many materials are quite see through.
A minor transformation such as changing a corporate black skirt or trousers to opulent velvet trousers of any colour is all that is required.

A white shirt with denim jeans is suitable for a get-together with girl friends.  However, if the gathering progresses into a night out with mixed company, then the white shirt and denim trousers survives and remains attractive, chic and discreet.

Just as an artist enthuses about a blank, white page just waiting to be embellished, so a white shirt is the equivalent for the fashion-conscious and can be dressed with colourful knitwear or sparkly, metallic tops, belts and jewellery.  In fact this is the ideal opportunity to make a personal statement with gold and silver jewellery in abundance.  Metals such as silver, platinum and white gold harmonise beautifully with a cool, white shirt.  This same white shirt worn up until 5 o’clock is transformed with a change of jewellery, perhaps from casual, shiny earrings to dressier pearls or sparkly diamonds. 

posted by admin on Jun 7

The advancement in swimsuit technology has most women checking out the latest catalogues and searching for that perfect bikini that accentuates their body shape and sizes. Though it seemed like retailers are now pressured to come up with more products just to suit the individual needs of the customers, this seemed like a win-win situation as both parties benefit from the modern bikini.

The question is: How much can someone spend in search for that perfect bikini? The answer lies on whether there’s enough budget to spend for it.
The prices of bikini range from $5 to as much as thousands of dollars. The main point of this is that the wearer must be comfortable with what she wears because it is useless to buy something expensive yet it could not be enjoyed to the fullest extent.

Now, it is summer so it is the best time to buy that perfect bikini at a lesser rate.

posted by admin on Mar 19

Despite her age at 37, Cameron Diaz can still turn heads with her stunning figure.

The actress was seen wearing a sexy black swimsuit during a photo shoot in the Nevada Desert. In the shoot, Diaz had no difficulty sporting on the Michael Kors design.

One of the sources connected with the shoot said that Diaz looked great despite the fact that it was not the most glamorous location. After the shoot, Diaz was seen wearing a furry gilet and biker boots.

In a recent interview, Diaz said that she’s been working hard to maintain her great figure by going on hiking, surfing and snowboarding. She added that she hired a personal trainer in order to maintain her stunning figure.

She revealed that she ate anything she wanted such as friend chicken and onion rings. However, at this point in time she will have to watch what she eats.

posted by admin on Mar 15

Surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore is expected to attend the Laureus World Sports Awards this week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates since she has been nominated once more for the “Action Sportsperson of the Year” award. She also endorses swimwear brands and is known for her swimsuits.

The OXY Pro champion is based in Gold Coast Australia and has been one of the most prominent figures in surfing.

Gilmore just won the season-opening women’s world tour event last weekend and a victory at the ceremony doubles the fun.

The surfing hero has been nominated in this category for the past two years. However, she lost the honors to American snowboarding champion Shaun White in 2008 and surfing great Kelly Slater last year.

Her fellow nominees for this year include surfing guru Mick Fanning, windsurfer Antoine Albeau from France, skateboarder Chris Cole from the United States, wavesurfer Greg Long of the United States and cyclist Danny MacAskill of the United Kingdom.

posted by admin on Feb 24

The demand for bikinis and swimwear is expected to increase in the coming years based on the recently released report titled “Swimwear and Beachwear: A Global Strategic Business Report.” According to analysts, the revenues for this sector in the market are expected to reach $17.6 billion.

The new line of swimwear for both men and women is going beyond the usual designs with asymmetric designs, bolder color and other geometric prints. The trend is observed in most major fashion brands.

Consumers, both men and women, are becoming more comfortable in wearing swimwear in outdoor locations which can be attributed in the increase in sales. More products are accentuating the body’s shape which makes fashion-conscious individuals work out more to get that enviable figure.

The report stated that United States and European market will greatly benefit from the trend as most of the consumers come from these countries.