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Stephanie is a fashion info addict. She's got to know who's wearing what and which way the trends are moving. Her fav. fashion quote: “Style is a simple way of saying complicated things”- Jean Cocteau
By stephanie on December 15, 2009
We have a crush… on string swimwear bottoms! There’s just so much to love, can you blame us? And so many to choose from, we’ve got visions of string bottoms dancing in our heads!
Our favorite thing about string bottoms is how they allow you to customize your fit. Don’t get us wrong – we love [...]
Posted in Celebrities | Tagged carrie underwood, String Bikinis, string bottoms
By stephanie on December 8, 2009
What does the word “bikini” mean, anyway? Does “bi” stand for “two” and “kini” stand for piece? You might think so (we certainly did!), but it’s not true at all. The word “bikini” comes from the name of a Micronesian island named Bikini Atoll. And the bikini wasn’t even invented there – it was invented [...]
Posted in Fun Facts | Tagged Bikini Atoll, bikini history, designer bikinis, Louis Réard, Michèle Bernadini
By stephanie on December 3, 2009
Hey, we can’t all be DDs! And we should be proud of that, ladies: no matter what their size, our boobs are our own! And there is a swimsuit just waiting to look great on you. If you’re anything but top-heavy, this little guide will help you spot swimsuits and bikini tops that are flattering [...]
Posted in Chic Tips | Tagged bandeau top, floral swimsuits, padded tops, ruffle bikinis, triangle tops
By stephanie on November 24, 2009
As we enter the busy holiday season, we understand that you might be on some pretty tight shopping deadlines! So that’s why we’ve decided to make it easier and cheaper for you get your swimwear fast – whether you’re shopping for a gift or grabbing a new suit at the last minute before a trip.
So [...]
Posted in Specials | Tagged shipping, swimsuit sale
By stephanie on November 19, 2009
If you’ve never heard of Annette Kellerman, we’re hardly surprised. She’s not exactly the household name. But we, the ladies of Swim Couture, sing the praises of this 20th Century woman who did so much for women’s swimwear!
Born in 1887, Annette Kellerman was already making waves around the world by age 20, when she invented [...]
Posted in Fun Facts | Tagged annette kellerman, swimwear history, women's designer swimwear
By stephanie on November 17, 2009
We told you we’d give away a brand new 2010 designer swimsuit to the person who commented the most on our blog over a two week period, didn’t we? We’re making good on that promise and crowning the lovely Alexa as our winner with an astounding 2720 comments! We laughed, we cried… we read and [...]
Posted in Specials | Tagged designer swimsuit sale, giveaway, orchid boutique discount code, winner
By stephanie on November 15, 2009
The new Agua Bendita Swimwear has us drooling – literally. Is there anything better on a Saturday morning than the smell of french toast cooking? Well, maybe french toast followed by at day by the pool in a swimsuit also named… French Toast!
The Bendita French Toast is a part of the “Heavenly Delights” collection from 2010 [...]
Posted in Featured Item | Tagged 2010, 2010 agua bendita, agua bendita swimwear, french toast, heavenly delights
By stephanie on November 11, 2009
Take a cruise today, and it’s nothing special to have a heated pool on board – or two, or three and several hot tubs! But you can imagine that it wasn’t always this way – Christopher Columbus obviously didn’t cross the ocean blue while lounging in a deck chair in his swimwear, sipping mai tais! [...]
Posted in Fun Facts | Tagged cruises, ondademar vintage, titanic
By stephanie on November 11, 2009
There’s no doubt about it – jewel tones are in! Those vibrant colors that remind you of gemstones like sapphires, emeralds, and amethyst are popping up all over the fashion world this fall, and swimming suits are no exception. Whether you’ve got a beach getaway planned or are hitching a ride on a luxurious cruise ship, [...]
Posted in What's New & Hot | Tagged designer swimwear, jewel tones, swimwear trends
By stephanie on November 10, 2009
If you’re a fan of designer swimwear, but you’re also a bargain-hunter, you’re going to love this: Maaji swimwear is reversible! The Colombian swimwear designers at Maaji are experts in mixing patterns to create unique looks that really stand out.
Someone else is a fan: Maaji swimwear has been featured in the Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Edition!
What [...]
Posted in Featured Item | Tagged maaji swimwear, reversible swimwear
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