High vs. Low: The Cut-Out One Piece

July 2, 2008 09:00 PM | Comments (2) | Posted in swimwear, high vs low, bathing suits, Swimwear, cut outs, monokini

Don’t worry, bikinis will always be in style, but this summer the cut-out one piece swimsuit has come out of hiding and is making quite a splash! We want to take a vacation from always sporting bikinis and embrace the one-piece this year. Seriously, what better way to stand out amidst a sea of two-pieces? So if you’ve shied away from wearing a one-piece because it reminded you of your grandmother’s drab maillot, we urge you to try on this season’s super sexy and chic cut-outs. But do remember to slather on plenty of sunscreen or risk getting some truly funky tan lines. Now check out these high and low options and see if you don’t fall in love. So, which is which?

On the left: the Ombre one-piece monokini in purple, $45, available at victoriassecret.com. On the right: the Starlet one-piece from Vitamin A in silver, $192.95, available at mollybrownsswimwear.com.

Best Bathing Suits on a Budget: Reader Advice

February 5, 2008 11:00 PM | Comments (5) | Posted in target, swimwear, budget shopping, Target, bathing suits, Swimwear

“THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER BEING SOLD”

We know it’s still February, and who really wants to think about bathing suits now? However, if you’re lucky enough to be heading off on vacation to a sunny clime, you are thinking about it. And let’s face it—swimsuit season is always here before we’re ready. So we want to know: where can you get an amazing suit—you know, one that fits, flatters and holds up—for less? Angela has always been happy with Target 2-pieces—cute styles, mix-and-match sizing, and priced at around 18 bucks apiece. What’s your favorite source for a bathing suit on a budget?

Mossimo halter swim top, $17.99 at Target.