Katie
Katie is a sun worshipper and has a certain affinity for palm trees, seashells, and all things nautical. Her favorite thing to do is read fashion magazines on the beach and talk about her water-ready fashion favorites.
By Katie on August 17, 2010
As a boutique that sells luxury swimwear, we’re huge fans of any awards show that gives out surfboards instead of statues, so you know we tuned in Tuesday night to watch the Twilight Choice Awards…err, we mean the Teen Choice Awards. And while we loved seeing George Lopez as the newest Kardashian sister, Kougar, and [...]
Posted in Trends | Tagged despi 2011, despi swimwear 2011, leighton meester, selena gomez, swimsuit, white bikini, white bikini sale, white kim bikini by despi, white swimsuits
By Katie on August 16, 2010
Truth be told, we’re monokini happy. And we know you are too. We’re scouring the world to find the sexiest –and most cost conscious – monokinis. Enter: the new Phax Swimwear line. So young and flirty, and cool. A parade of paisleys and bold colors mixed with plunging necklines and empire waist styles… who can [...]
Posted in Featured Item | Tagged halter monokini, new phax monokinis, phax monokini, phax swimwear 2011, sophie monokini, swimsuits
By Katie on August 13, 2010
Happy birthday dear Betsey, happy birthday to you! Betsey Johnson turned 68 on August 10 and is not afraid to celebrate her age. Betsey arrived to her pompous party in style — seems like a black limo and red carpet wouldn’t cut it for this designer! She rolled up Elle Woods style in a pink [...]
Posted in Designers | Tagged Betsey Johnson birthday, Betsey Johnson is 68, betsey johnson swimwear, Betsey Johnson Swimwear 2011, miami fashion week, swimsuit
By Katie on August 6, 2010
We know summer is beginning to wind down, but that’s no reason not to feel wonderful for the last few months of perfect sunbathing weather. To close the season with a bang, consider a monokini swimsuit that brings up a fantastical theme when you hit the pool. We’re referring to the Wonderland Monokini by Paradizia [...]
Posted in Featured Item | Tagged bandeau swimsuit, floral swimsuit, monokini, monokini swimsuit, paradizia swimwear, swimsuit, wonderland monokini
By Katie on August 4, 2010
One of the things we are committed to at the Orchid Boutique is selling swimsuits that make women of all sizes and shapes feel confident. Let’s face it, how often have you seen someone who looks like an airbrushed version of Gisele Bundchen or Bar Refaeli lounging poolside?
Sports giant Nike recently ran a Kim Kardashian [...]
Posted in Celebrities, Chic Tips | Tagged ahmauzing abby swimsuit, bandeau swimsuits, convertible swimsuits, hipster bikinis, hipster bottoms, hipster swimsuits, kim kardashian nike ad, ondademar vintage, swimsuit, v-neck swimsuits
By Katie on August 3, 2010
Here at the Orchid Boutique, we know most swimsuit-loving fashionistas strive for three things: luxury, labels, and sales. So why not indulge yourself in all three? All of our Betsey Johnson swimsuits are on clearance right now. This means you can get a designer you – and we – love at a cost that no [...]
Posted in Celebrities, Specials | Tagged betsey johnson sale, betsey johnson swimwear, betsey johnson swimwear sale, halter swimsuits, skirted swimsuits, swimsuit, swimsuit sale
By Katie on July 30, 2010
In the past decade “going green,” that is – becoming more environmentally friendly- has been at the forefront of many celebrity endorsed media campaigns and many citizens’ minds and actions. Here at the Orchid Boutique, we believe a great way to express oneself is through fashionable swimwear. Now you might think the only way to [...]
Posted in Featured Item | Tagged agua bendita swimwear, animal print swimwear, environementally friendly swimwear, floral swimwear, swimsuit
By Katie on July 29, 2010
Sometimes rules were made to be broken – especially in the fashion world. Although your mother may have taught you that blue and black are both great colors because they can be worn with practically anything, she made it clear that wearing black and blue together was taboo. Well rule breakers of the world, celebrities [...]
Posted in Trends | Tagged Exoticarum Blue, halter swimsuits, maaji swimwear, swimsuit, swimsuit halter, swimwear
By Katie on July 26, 2010
We understand most people don’t have personal stylists like our favorite swimsuit-wearing celebrities. But that doesn’t mean your swimsuit style has to suffer! We understand it can be daunting to find a swimsuit because there are so many things you have to consider: coverage, cut, color, chicness. That’s why on our new site we’ve taken [...]
Posted in Fun Facts | Tagged convertible swimsuits, orchid boutique trends, reversible swimsuits, ruffle swimsuits, shop by swimsuit trend, shop by trend, swimsuit, swimsuit trends, swimwear trends
By Katie on July 21, 2010
Ever wanted to rock a strapless swimsuit but wanted the support of straps? We have the perfect trend for you: the one-shouldered swimsuit. Not only is one-shouldered swimwear a brand new trend on our new site, celebrities love this look on everything from evening gowns to swimsuits. Glee star Jenna Ushowitz was recently spotted rocking [...]
Posted in Celebrities | Tagged glee star swimsuit, jenna ushowitz swimsuit, one shouldered bandeau, one shouldered bikini, one-shouldered swimwear, sabz luxury swimsuits, swimsuit, yellow tamed tiger bandeau
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