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December 3, 2007 · Filed under Beach/Swim Wear
How does Jessica Alba look so ravishing in that ‘ordinary looking’ swimsuit? Why do millions drool at Kate Beckinsale in that ’simple’ black swimwear? I agree that the fact that they’re celebrities has something to do with it, but what’s behind the scene is that they selected the swimwear that are just right for them.
My girlfriend Che tells me that whatever your figure, you can find a swimsuit that can flatter your shape. Bottom heavy? Try the padded tops that enhance the chest or high-cut bottoms. Strapless styles also edge out the difference with their horizontal lines. The busty ones ought to try suits that are dark on top and light on the bottom and avoid strapless bandeaus and triangle bikini tops.
Che says that women with Women with long torsos ought to try Tankinis with high-cut bottoms, help the body look more proportional. Women with concern about their tummies might want to look for styles that produce a slimming effect–look for diagonal lines, chevron patterns and dark side panels that curve in. Short torso? Experiment with solid singles with plunging necklines that create a long appearance, and be sure to avoid high-waisted bikini bottoms and suits with horizontal stripes. A fun thing to do would be to try boy shorts and skirted bikinis.
So now we know. The ‘great’ swimsuit look is not for the celebs alone!
October 29, 2007 · Filed under Beach/Swim Wear, Fashion & Makeup, Lingerie
Gorgeous Petra Nemcova, former Sports Illustrated cover girl, writer, activist and TV show host is now also the spokesmodel for lingerie maker La Senza.
The 28-year-old follows the footsteps of former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson
and socialite Sophie Anderton as the latest star to be named the face - and sizzling body - of La Senza’s new Autumn/Winter range.
“Lingerie modelling makes you feel so sexy and good about yourself. I really enjoyed the shoot, there was a fantastic team–we had tons of fun,” said Petra. “Some are sexy, some girly, some comfy and some a bit more risque–but they all make you feel great. My favourite garment was the black push-up bra–it had such great shaping but still has very thin straps.”
La Senza is promoting its “sexy” range, which is made from satin, silk and lace in bold metallic shades and autumnal tones. The campaign will be rolled out across the chain’s 171 UK stores.
After being spotted by a talent scout in Czechoslovakia at 16, Petra has modelled for Vogue, Victoria’s Secret and is a popular Sports Illustrated swimsuit model.
Petra was first spotted by a talent scout in Czechoslovakia at 16 and since then has enjoyed a successful career, but she has also experienced trauma, surviving the 2004 tsunami after clinging to a tree for eight hours.
She has since launched her own charity, Happy Hearts, which raises funds for children affected by the tragedy.
Enjoy more photos of Petra Nemcova in La Senza lingerie:
October 18, 2007 · Filed under Apparel, Beach/Swim Wear
The mini-dress which made the splash with the socialites and the celebrities this year was joined by glamourous names in swimwear als well. Loads of new designer swimwear have made the foray with designs to zap the fashion world.
If you’re looking for one place that offers an almost inexhaustible collection of some of the most stylish men’s and women’s designer swimsuits, instyleswimwea.com is probably it. It offers one of the widest array of women’s designer swimwear, as well as bathing suits, swimsuits, flip-flops and cover-ups. Two-piece swimsuits are sold as separates for flexible options.
Instyleswimwear.com features some of top names in designer wear, such as Aguaclara, Salinas, Aguaclara, Alexandralema, AXM Swimwear, Bella Brazil, Havaianas Flip Flops, Masquenada, Pinel, Sauvage and Vix. Vix is hot new Hollywood celebrity swimwear, with a clientele that includes fashion icons such as icon Jennifer Aniston, Eva Langoria and supermodel Heidi Klum.
ViX designer is Paula Hermanny, known for creating bathing suits with sophisticated embroideries, suede drops, chic stripes, and unique seamless styles.
You also can browse though by by category (One Piece, Two Piece, Tankini, Monokini, Mens Swimwear, Flip Flops, Kids, Accessories, etc.) by tops (Halter, Triangle, Bandeau, Padded, etc.) or by bottoms (Scoop, Tie Sides, Thongs. High Waist, String, etc.) The user-friendly site also has sections on new arrivals and sales which you may want to look at for choice. Live chat is also offered noon to 6 pm EST Mon-Fri, or you might call them toll free on 888-95-STYLE for any assistance.
August 17, 2007 · Filed under Apparel, Beach/Swim Wear, Beauty, Fashion & Makeup, Fragrances - Female, Lingerie
Teri Hatcher –whether you call her the Bond girl or the Desperate Housewife — is pushing Badgley Mischka’s denim, swimwear and sunglasses among other things.
Teri poses in sexy and provocative campaign ranging from a day poolside in swimwear to lounging around the house in revealing lingerie. The brand has expanded to include couture, Platinum Eveningwear, Platinum Sportswear, couture evening and day handndbags, eyewear, footwear, jewelry, lingerie, swimwear, fur and fragrance.
Teri Hatcher commented, “Working with Mark and James has been a wonderful experience, there is such great synergy between us. They were the first designers to dress me for my first ever red carpet event. They empower women through amazing clothes. I like the idea of women finding great pieces of clothing and accessories to make themselves feel good. The shoot was relaxed and fun, it felt great to be styled by the actual designers.”
Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka said, “Teri represents the Badgley Mischka woman. Not only is she an amazing actress and established author, but she is also a dedicated mother. Teri can wear Badgley Mischka to a red carpet event or she can put on a piece from our sportswear and handbag collection to run an errand.”
“She’s a beautiful, smart woman, and I think our customer can relate to her,” Mark added. I agree.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Sharon Stone have been featured in ads in previous seasons.
Teri and the designers from Badley Mischka will collaborate on numerous campaigns in the coming few months. Meanwhile, fans will recall that Badgley Mischka was hailed by Vogue as among the “Top 10 American Designers” and their designs appeal to a range of celebrities, including Madonna, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, Sarah Jessica Parker aand Ashley Judd.
July 28, 2007 · Filed under Athletic Gear, Beach/Swim Wear
Most of you might recall Eva Longoria’s camapign for Bebe Sport that was launched March this year. It’s about time we saw glimpses of the photoshoots, and we’re not going to be disappointed.
The Desperate Housewives star, 32, has apparently joined the Hollywood A-list, joining celebs like David and Victoria Beckham at a welcome party thrown by Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, but that hasn’t stopped her working hard at becoming the new face of Bebe Sport.
Some might say the ads are ‘flirty’, but then doesn’t that go rather well Eva’s character as a model in Desperate Housewives? Would that be what Bebe intended to portray? Well, sometimes the image is all that counts.
Enjoy some of the sultry photos for an upcoming campaign for Bebe where Eva poses in B&W swimsuits and sky-high heels and sidelining up to semi-clad sportsmen.
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May 13, 2007 · Filed under Athletic Gear, Beach/Swim Wear, Cosmetics, F & B, Fashion & Makeup, Jewelry, Lingerie, Luggage, Shopping / Online, Travel, Watches
To begin with, the bottom line first: You can’t go wrong with Twenga. That is, even if you tried.
Trust me, this shopping search engine is ALIVE! I’m inclined to say this because I began a search with a very rough mental sketch of what I needed – and Twenga did the rest. At each step of the search, I was offered user-friendly options making it effortless to zero in on what I wanted.
Twenga, a UK based shopping search engine propelled by ‘proprietary crawl technology’, constantly updates its database and hence is able to offer the best shopping deals to users.
The two prominent features on the home page category bar are ‘Brands’ and ‘Top Deals.’ If you’re a die-hard fan of a certain brand, you can then just visit that brand’s pages and select what you need. On the other hand, if you love special offers, the ‘Top Deals’ link takes you to over 3,500 discounts, promotions, clearance sales, etc. from Twenga’s 3,000 merchants!
The category range is mind-blogging, and the products listed in each, exhaustive. I wanted to explore what was new in digital cameras and to say the least, I was amazed with the reaults page that offered a choice of about 3,400 digital cameras of 62 brands from 127 shops! And the options to narrow down the search included stores, brands, resolutions, types, screen size and budget. Now, is that choice, or is that choice?
The Anatomy of a Twenga Search Results Page
Perhaps the options you find in a typical search results page (in this case, my search for a treadmill, which I’d been planning on for quite some time) could be best described with a screenshot of the page.
From the sports > fitness link, I visited the treadmills area which looked like this:
LEGEND
1 Price Drops – Lists offers with reduced prices
2 Store Names – Check out only certain stores
3 Brands – Lists products only from your favourite brand
4 Budget – Sorts according to price range selected by you
5 Refine your search (within search)
6 Sort by Popularity, Price Low to High or Price High to Low
7 Price Alert – Get notified by email of any changes in price
8 See Offer – Takes you to the merchant product page which offers complete specifications, alternatives, accessories and related items
9 More search pages!
You can find just about anything you need on Twenga. The fashion link leads to a page bundled with hundreds of bags and leather goods, fashion accessories, women’s skirts, dresses, trousers and lingerie and and suits and blazers for men, as well as polos, T-shirts, underwear, boots and miscellaneous fashion.
The computers section yields just about everything from laptops and PC’s to hi-tech accessories, wi-fi and software. Matter of fact, whether it be audio-video, household appliances, furniture, gardening, family, jewellery, health & beauty , sports & leisure, automobiles or even gastronomy, Twenga makes the shopping experience fun, hassle-free and completely satisfying.
The Twenga website is edited by Twenga SA, a French-based company, and the services are currently available in France, UK, Spain and Italy.
This is a Sponsored Review.
April 27, 2007 · Filed under Beach/Swim Wear, Lingerie
Hollyoaks babe Gemma Atkinson is launching the new spring/summer range of La Senza in a sizzling advertising campaign that begins this week.
In her first major modelling assignment, Gemma, 22, shows how much she has grown up as she fronts the new La Senza collection.The 34F bombshell shows off her assets in La Senza lingerie and swimwear–putting her enhanced bust to good use.
“I was really excited when La Senza asked me to be their model,” said Gemma, who’s more accustomed to stripping for men’s magazines.
“It’s fantastic to be wearing pretty girly lingerie for once and I think people will really see the girly side of me as the underwear is so gorgeous and colourful.
“I can’t wait to see myself in shop windows - and I think my friends and family will get a nice surprise when they are out shopping too as I haven’t really mentioned the campaign!”
Since launching her parallel career as a glamour model, Atkinson has appeared in campaigns for lingerie and swimwear, including non-nude shots for men’s magazines such as Arena, FHM, Loaded, Maxim, Zoo Weekly and Nuts. In October 2006 she was considered one of the most prolific celebrity glamour models in the UK.
See Gemma in several other outfits of La Senza:
April 17, 2007 · Filed under Beach/Swim Wear
Beyonce may have missed an Oscar but she has pretty much landed the coveted cover of Sports Illustrated’s 2007 Swimsuit issue. With that, Beyonce the Dreamgirls star has become the first singer to be on the cover of SI’s Swimsuit issue, as well as its first non-athlete/non-model covergirl.
The Dreamgirls star poses in a yellow-and-orange bikini with an ample boy-cut brief by House of Dereon, the fashion label which herself and stylist mother, Tina Knowles run together. The pictures are so revealing that her manager dad refused to watch the photoshoot.
Beyonce even embarked on a strict diet to stay in shape for the shoot, and she’s obviously satisfied with the results: “These are photographs I can show my kids some day. I can say, ‘See, momma was beautiful. Look how good I looked!’ ”
Though anyone ever seen a Beyonce that doesn’t look good?
So what’s inside? Beyond Beyonce’s skimpy front page bikini, bodies that are so bare, tops so see through, and models so provocative that Sports Illustrated censored them from certain subscribers.
You can find Celebrity Sunglasses here.
“The publisher decided not to send any issue to any library or any school,” explained a spokesperson with a county library system in Alabama, USA.
Now, THAT speaks volumes about the issue.
Enjoy some of the photos from the issue as well as some from the photoshoot:
(Click on thumbnail for larger image)
April 15, 2007 · Filed under Beach/Swim Wear
Petite pop princess Kylie Minogue paid tribute to her Shanghai hosts by donning a stunning cheongsam-style dress and an oriental hairdo at the opening of H&M’s new four-storey Shanghai store, the fashion brand’s first in Asia.
Chinese fans crowded the red carpet to cheer the 38-year-old pop diva in what has been described as a “jaw-dropping” performance at the city’s glass domed science museum.
Crowds of eager shoppers queued outside the new store from early morning to get their hands on H&M’s ranges, which included the new “H&M Loves Kylie” capsule beachwear collection, to be launched across the rest of H&M’s stores for another month.
The Aussie singer’s new bikini range will be in fashion stores from May 10. The summer line beachwear initially will offer a choice of 15 designs.
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