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Monday, 1 June 2015
Samantha Cameron wears Pour Moi? Black Bikini
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Also available in green, navy, reef blue, amethyst, orange,
red, stone and white.
Friday, 20 March 2015
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Sunday, 15 March 2015
Pour Moi? Swimwear Goes Monochrome
The two piece takes the form of mix and match separates, in
two bold geometric prints. A retro long line design offers support for larger
breasted ladies without sacrifice of style.
Mesh panels ensure a covered up alternative whilst strong V line shaping
flatters any physique.
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Pour Moi? Swimwear Goes Totally Tropical
Sunset prints are huge this SS15 as tropical flowers are
teamed with vibrant hues for on –trend swimwear style. An electro exotic feel
is splashed across high waisted pant lines for a more flattering silhouette
offering a tropical twist on traditional beach side apparel.
Monday, 5 January 2015
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Beyonce as Mrs Carter in H&M Collection
"Beyoncé
as Mrs. Carter in H&M” collection is now available. It portrays the idea that all women can be all things:
strong, vulnerable, sensual, maternal, fun, flirtatious.
Shorts with
beaded embroidery £29.99
Blouse –
sleeveless in satin with pearly buttons £9.99
Short figure
fit dress in slightly glossy jersey with a photographic print £14.99
Bandeau Bikini
top in petrol batik design. Decorative metal design at the front. £3.99
Bikini
bottoms £4.99
Yellow
bikini top £7.99
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Hit the Beach with Miss Sixty
If you're thinking of a getting away from our rain to a warmer and sunnier climate, then hit the beach with a capsule wardrobe by Miss Sixty . Plus they have SALE on!!!
From left to right
Eileen sleeveless t-shirt was £62 now £37
Algol bikini was £52 now £31
Sandals available soon
Waka beach bag was £62 now £37
Model wearing pastel pink Mazy shorts were £168 now £84. Sun hat
and blouse available soon
MX477S Occhiale dark brown sunglasses were £92 now £55
Bi-Charlotte shorts were £112 now £67
Yellow belt April sun dress was £104 now £62
Tokio swimsuit was £68 and now £41
Phemie sandals were £114 now £57
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Versace for H&M Cruise Collection Coming Soon!
Berry dress £59.99
Blue belt with Versace buckle £24.99
Bracelet with butterfly, strawberry, Greek motif, bluebell and palm charms £24.99
Earrings with butterflies and Greek motif £19.99
Matching print silk cardigan £34.99
Matching print high heeled sandals £59.99
Charm bracelet with butterfly, strawberry, Greek motif, bluebell and palm £24.99
Earrings with butterflies and Greek motif £19.99
Charm bracelet and earrings as above
Berry print shirt with Versace button on epaulettes
Matching berry print belt £24.99
Matching berry print ballet flats embellished with Versace disc £39.99
Charm bracelet as before.
Pink racer back vest with Versace disc on the back. £24.99
Wide berry print belt £24.99
Berry print bikini £19.99
Charm bracelet and earrings as before.
Berry print silk dressing gown £39.99
Matching berry print silk negligee £34.99
So make a note in the diary Thurs 19 Jan and get online:
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Images provided by H&M
Model: Abby Lee Kershaw
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
How to Choose the Right Swimwear
Baffled by bikinis? Frustrated with frills? Frump to Funky's Karen Grace guides pear-shapes, inverted triangles, hourglass figures and skinny-minnies through the confusing world of swimwear to arrive at every woman's perfect style and fit.
Beach Style:
How To Choose The Right Swimwear
Choosing the right swimwear, you have to consider your body shape. Because you're exposing a lot of flesh, so you want to enhance your assets and hide your imperfections.
You also have to consider whether you're going to be active, doing water sports, water skiing, surfing, swimming, or you're just going to be relaxing on the beach. Now, if you're going to be active a swimsuit is the best, something with a racer back, like this, which will actually make sure that the straps don't slip off. So, if you're going to do a lot of water skiing or surfing, something like that would be quite good. Now, what it does, it's very tight-fitting so the water doesn't drag when you swim in it. But it's not really good for the larger woman, especially if she's got quite a large bust. Because it will flatten the bust and not give a very good shape. It will be quite boxy.
So, the larger woman needs to have something with still a lot of Lycra in, but with an actual cup. And this one is really good because it has an actual integrated bra inside so it gives quite a lot of support and the back is quite high because it's alright having an underwired swimsuit, but if the back is low, there's still not a lot of support. You could actually slip out in the front underneath the underwiring. So with the back, it makes sure that you're secured. This one does have separate bra straps as well for extra security. This also, if you have a larger tummy or have other imperfections that you want to conceal, it does have additional panels inside which brings your tummy in even more. This is great for swimming for the larger woman but also if you're just relaxing on the beach, it gives you a good shape.
The other swimsuit is a bandeau swimsuit which has no straps and goes straight across the top. Even if you've got underwiring, there's not much support in this. So, it's not really a good swimsuit for active water sports. It's more for relaxing on the beach. And also, it's quite good because it'll give you an even suntan line here because there's no straps. It's good for the pear-shaped woman because it brings more of the attention here. A bandeau top like this actually broadens your shoulders, so then it will balance out your shoulders with your wider hips.
What it isn't really good for is for the inverted triangle woman where she either has broad shoulders or she is top-heavy and she's got slim hips because it will bring more attention here, make the shoulders look broader and it brings more attention at the top. But for the pear-shaped woman, it's much better. The more detail on the top also brings the eye upwards.
If you don't want to go down the bikini route, and you don't want a swimsuit - you can always go for the tankini. This is good for concealing the tummy area and the Lycra - if there's plenty of Lycra in the fabric - will support the tummy.
Now, going on to bikinis, if you've a small frame, if your bust, your hips and your waist, there's not much difference, then a tiny bikini is ideal because it'll bring more attention to your slimmer legs and your pert bottom.
This is good for the pear-shaped because it has more detail on the top and less detail, plainer bottom. The little frilly skirt actually camouflages the hips so a little detail like that is okay. But if you're pear-shaped, always go for the plainer bottom.
If you're an inverted triangle shape where your bust is wider or broader on the shoulders and slim on the hips, you need to go for a plain top and then have patterned bottoms. The more pattern and the more buckles and frills you have on the bottom will actually detract away from your broad shoulders. So, that's quite a good look.
You can actually have the same - this is the same matching top - but that's probably for the hourglass figure where the hips and the bust are roughly the same.
For the larger busted lady, always go for the underwiring. It gives more support. And try to go for thicker straps as well which will give more support.
And that's how you choose the right swimwear.
Beach Style:
How To Choose The Right Swimwear
Choosing the right swimwear, you have to consider your body shape. Because you're exposing a lot of flesh, so you want to enhance your assets and hide your imperfections.
You also have to consider whether you're going to be active, doing water sports, water skiing, surfing, swimming, or you're just going to be relaxing on the beach. Now, if you're going to be active a swimsuit is the best, something with a racer back, like this, which will actually make sure that the straps don't slip off. So, if you're going to do a lot of water skiing or surfing, something like that would be quite good. Now, what it does, it's very tight-fitting so the water doesn't drag when you swim in it. But it's not really good for the larger woman, especially if she's got quite a large bust. Because it will flatten the bust and not give a very good shape. It will be quite boxy.
So, the larger woman needs to have something with still a lot of Lycra in, but with an actual cup. And this one is really good because it has an actual integrated bra inside so it gives quite a lot of support and the back is quite high because it's alright having an underwired swimsuit, but if the back is low, there's still not a lot of support. You could actually slip out in the front underneath the underwiring. So with the back, it makes sure that you're secured. This one does have separate bra straps as well for extra security. This also, if you have a larger tummy or have other imperfections that you want to conceal, it does have additional panels inside which brings your tummy in even more. This is great for swimming for the larger woman but also if you're just relaxing on the beach, it gives you a good shape.
The other swimsuit is a bandeau swimsuit which has no straps and goes straight across the top. Even if you've got underwiring, there's not much support in this. So, it's not really a good swimsuit for active water sports. It's more for relaxing on the beach. And also, it's quite good because it'll give you an even suntan line here because there's no straps. It's good for the pear-shaped woman because it brings more of the attention here. A bandeau top like this actually broadens your shoulders, so then it will balance out your shoulders with your wider hips.
What it isn't really good for is for the inverted triangle woman where she either has broad shoulders or she is top-heavy and she's got slim hips because it will bring more attention here, make the shoulders look broader and it brings more attention at the top. But for the pear-shaped woman, it's much better. The more detail on the top also brings the eye upwards.
If you don't want to go down the bikini route, and you don't want a swimsuit - you can always go for the tankini. This is good for concealing the tummy area and the Lycra - if there's plenty of Lycra in the fabric - will support the tummy.
Now, going on to bikinis, if you've a small frame, if your bust, your hips and your waist, there's not much difference, then a tiny bikini is ideal because it'll bring more attention to your slimmer legs and your pert bottom.
This is good for the pear-shaped because it has more detail on the top and less detail, plainer bottom. The little frilly skirt actually camouflages the hips so a little detail like that is okay. But if you're pear-shaped, always go for the plainer bottom.
If you're an inverted triangle shape where your bust is wider or broader on the shoulders and slim on the hips, you need to go for a plain top and then have patterned bottoms. The more pattern and the more buckles and frills you have on the bottom will actually detract away from your broad shoulders. So, that's quite a good look.
You can actually have the same - this is the same matching top - but that's probably for the hourglass figure where the hips and the bust are roughly the same.
For the larger busted lady, always go for the underwiring. It gives more support. And try to go for thicker straps as well which will give more support.
And that's how you choose the right swimwear.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
How to wear a Bandeau Bikini
If you think that bandeau bikinis are not for everyone, you might change your mind with these tips that allow your small, medium or large sized body to wear this bikini style.
Beach Style:
How To Wear Bandeau Bikinis
A bandeau bikini is a strip of fabric that goes around your bust. It doesn't really have straps for support. This one does have a strap but it doesn't really give much support.
So if you're larger busted, you still can wear a bandeau bikini but make sure it's underwired to give that extra support. Now, when you buy a bandeau bikini, always choose a size smaller because there's no support, you don't actually want it to fall down. So, make sure it's a bit tight but not too tight that any rolls of fats are showing under the arms.
Now, when you do have a bandeau bikini with a smaller bust, make sure that it ruches in the middle. This one does. So, pull it tightly and the pleats here actually give more form to the bust.
If it doesn't have a ruche, what you can do is ruche it up yourself with something like a brooche or a ribbon. So, that's what you can do to ruche it and it also brings the attention there as well.
It's a gorgeous style so you don't actually want to cover it. So, forget about kaftans. For this, wear a little skirt.Now, this is quite good for pear-shaped who are a lot wider at the hips and smaller at the top. Because it's plain, it brings all the attention to your bandeau at the top and also because it's a skirt, it actually flares out more so it actually covers the hips and gives a nice shape.
If you're not as pear-shaped, if you're, say, slimmer on the bottom and larger at the top, you can wear some boy shorts that bring more attention here because it makes your legs a little bit thicker because they're low cut.
Also, if you do want to actually wear something on top, wear something open so it can actually show, something like this with a tie, so you can still see the bandeau. You just have enough cover like that. Or you could go quite bohemian and have a waist coat, something like this, which will actually give you a longer coverage..
For the larger lady, you can still have something like that and also the vertical lines down the front actually make you look slimmer because it draws the eye downwards and it creates the illusion of a slimmer waist. Then just add your accessories, some flip flops, sunglasses, some retro ones in keeping with your bohemian look, a little pockete handbag for your mobile because you always need your mobile even on the beach and a sunhat.
And that's how to wear a bandeau bikini. .
Beach Style:
How To Wear Bandeau Bikinis
A bandeau bikini is a strip of fabric that goes around your bust. It doesn't really have straps for support. This one does have a strap but it doesn't really give much support.
So if you're larger busted, you still can wear a bandeau bikini but make sure it's underwired to give that extra support. Now, when you buy a bandeau bikini, always choose a size smaller because there's no support, you don't actually want it to fall down. So, make sure it's a bit tight but not too tight that any rolls of fats are showing under the arms.
Now, when you do have a bandeau bikini with a smaller bust, make sure that it ruches in the middle. This one does. So, pull it tightly and the pleats here actually give more form to the bust.
If it doesn't have a ruche, what you can do is ruche it up yourself with something like a brooche or a ribbon. So, that's what you can do to ruche it and it also brings the attention there as well.
It's a gorgeous style so you don't actually want to cover it. So, forget about kaftans. For this, wear a little skirt.Now, this is quite good for pear-shaped who are a lot wider at the hips and smaller at the top. Because it's plain, it brings all the attention to your bandeau at the top and also because it's a skirt, it actually flares out more so it actually covers the hips and gives a nice shape.
If you're not as pear-shaped, if you're, say, slimmer on the bottom and larger at the top, you can wear some boy shorts that bring more attention here because it makes your legs a little bit thicker because they're low cut.
Also, if you do want to actually wear something on top, wear something open so it can actually show, something like this with a tie, so you can still see the bandeau. You just have enough cover like that. Or you could go quite bohemian and have a waist coat, something like this, which will actually give you a longer coverage..
For the larger lady, you can still have something like that and also the vertical lines down the front actually make you look slimmer because it draws the eye downwards and it creates the illusion of a slimmer waist. Then just add your accessories, some flip flops, sunglasses, some retro ones in keeping with your bohemian look, a little pockete handbag for your mobile because you always need your mobile even on the beach and a sunhat.
And that's how to wear a bandeau bikini. .
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
How to choose Flattering Bikinis
Bikinis come in many styles and patterns. Always take into account your body shape when choosing a flattering style for yourself.
Beach Style:
How To Choose Flattering Bikinis
There are all shapes and sizes. If you have a large bust, always go for the under-wired. And the halter neck is quite a good shape for you, very flattering for the cleavage.
We all know that dark colors are slimming such as black, but you don't have to always go for the dark colors. Embrace your curves.
Go for the bright, cheerful patterns. As long as it's under-wired, your bust will have a nice shape so you will look good. If you don't like wearing bikinis because you are conscious of your tummy area, a good option is a tankini.
It covers your actual tummy, gives it a little bit of support and it still counts as a bikini. For the larger women, always go for the high rise bikini bottoms. The reason for this is it covers more of your skin so less flesh is exposed.
If you have a tiny bikini, it will make you look bigger. High rise bikini bottoms will make you look smaller so always choose a high rise bikini bottom. Now, you can go for the high cut.
It always makes your legs look slimmer but high cut, at the moment, is not in fashion so you would really go for the lower cut. You have to be careful with the lower cut because it actually thickens your thighs. It's very good if you're heavier on the top and you've got slim hips because it balances out your proportions.
So if you're what we call an inverted triangle,go for a dark bikini top and bright bikini bottoms. Such is said, the more you can have frills, buckles, actually widens the hips and balances you out. Now, for all those very petite, tiny framed women, you can go for the skimpy bikini.
You look good in the skimpy bikini because what it does, it actually takes the weight from your bust area and it goes to your slim legs, your tiny waist, and your pert bottom. So, a skimpy bikini is really good. If you want to wear something different, you can always wear a bandeau bikini.
That's good for the average size bust, as well. For those who really want to look bigger, go for the liquid filled gel. What it does, it pushes your bust up and so gives you fuller on top and also gives you the cleavage that you may not have.
For the pear shaped figure, I would go for a more detailed top, patterns, frills, or bows, and you always wear a plainer bottom. Now, this has got a little tiny skirt which actually does enhance and hide, camouflages the hips a little bit because of the curves so that's fine. Otherwise, always wear a plain bottom.
This is also a bow connect style which actually gives you a nice fullness on the top so that's quite a flattering one. For the hourglass figures, where your top half and your bottom half are the same and you've got a tiny waist, you can go for the halter neck which is very flattering and also, for the patterned bottoms as well, because you are not trying to camouflage any imperfections. And that is how to choose a flattering bikini.
Beach Style:
How To Choose Flattering Bikinis
There are all shapes and sizes. If you have a large bust, always go for the under-wired. And the halter neck is quite a good shape for you, very flattering for the cleavage.
We all know that dark colors are slimming such as black, but you don't have to always go for the dark colors. Embrace your curves.
Go for the bright, cheerful patterns. As long as it's under-wired, your bust will have a nice shape so you will look good. If you don't like wearing bikinis because you are conscious of your tummy area, a good option is a tankini.
It covers your actual tummy, gives it a little bit of support and it still counts as a bikini. For the larger women, always go for the high rise bikini bottoms. The reason for this is it covers more of your skin so less flesh is exposed.
If you have a tiny bikini, it will make you look bigger. High rise bikini bottoms will make you look smaller so always choose a high rise bikini bottom. Now, you can go for the high cut.
It always makes your legs look slimmer but high cut, at the moment, is not in fashion so you would really go for the lower cut. You have to be careful with the lower cut because it actually thickens your thighs. It's very good if you're heavier on the top and you've got slim hips because it balances out your proportions.
So if you're what we call an inverted triangle,go for a dark bikini top and bright bikini bottoms. Such is said, the more you can have frills, buckles, actually widens the hips and balances you out. Now, for all those very petite, tiny framed women, you can go for the skimpy bikini.
You look good in the skimpy bikini because what it does, it actually takes the weight from your bust area and it goes to your slim legs, your tiny waist, and your pert bottom. So, a skimpy bikini is really good. If you want to wear something different, you can always wear a bandeau bikini.
That's good for the average size bust, as well. For those who really want to look bigger, go for the liquid filled gel. What it does, it pushes your bust up and so gives you fuller on top and also gives you the cleavage that you may not have.
For the pear shaped figure, I would go for a more detailed top, patterns, frills, or bows, and you always wear a plainer bottom. Now, this has got a little tiny skirt which actually does enhance and hide, camouflages the hips a little bit because of the curves so that's fine. Otherwise, always wear a plain bottom.
This is also a bow connect style which actually gives you a nice fullness on the top so that's quite a flattering one. For the hourglass figures, where your top half and your bottom half are the same and you've got a tiny waist, you can go for the halter neck which is very flattering and also, for the patterned bottoms as well, because you are not trying to camouflage any imperfections. And that is how to choose a flattering bikini.
Sunday, 16 January 2011
Make a Splash in New Look's Swimwear SS11 Collection
Now Christmas and New Year festivities feel like months ago, thoughts turn to the summer and what to wear on the beach.
New Look forecast the inspirational 70’s to raise the temperature bringing a a sunny and smouldering hot look.
The sizzling halter neck is the key look, on triangle string bikinis with their matching tie-side bottoms and ....
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....the cutaway one piece in hot batik prints.
Animal prints are still raoming free and basking in the sun, so stretch your feline body on the beach in this leopard print bikini.
Make frothy white waves in Broderie Anglais, one of the key trends this season.
Or rise goddess like from the foamy blue seas in this jewelled print blue and white cutout swimsuit.
Which ever style you choose don't forget the obligatory 70's wide floppy hat - looking oh so French Riviera chic here in monochrome.
And the kaftan style cover up with its wide bell sleeves.
New Look forecast the inspirational 70’s to raise the temperature bringing a a sunny and smouldering hot look.
.
....the cutaway one piece in hot batik prints.
Animal prints are still raoming free and basking in the sun, so stretch your feline body on the beach in this leopard print bikini.
Make frothy white waves in Broderie Anglais, one of the key trends this season.
Or rise goddess like from the foamy blue seas in this jewelled print blue and white cutout swimsuit.
Which ever style you choose don't forget the obligatory 70's wide floppy hat - looking oh so French Riviera chic here in monochrome.
And the kaftan style cover up with its wide bell sleeves.
Monday, 13 September 2010
New Designer Beachwear Label Paolita at the Profile Fashion Event
Third on the catwalk at the Profile Fashion Event, Mayfair hotel on 6 Sep 10 and getting us ready for sunnier times, was beachwear label Paolita
Born in the USA and raised in Greece, Anna Paola studied fashion design at the Instituto Marangoni in Milan before starting her own label Paolita.
For SS11 Anna has two ranges: Voyage and Floreana.
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| B Queenie in red |
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| Annabel Lee in blue/red |
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| Nauti in fern |
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| Andromeda in blue |
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| Cupid's Kiss in fern |
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| Odalisque in yellow |
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| Minikini in fern |
Whichever range you choose, you're sure to raise the temperature on the beach.
Check out her website www.paolita.co.uk
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