2017年1月6日星期五

There's something wrong with this bikini snap – can you see it yet?

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At first glance this photo looks like any other holiday snap. A line of bronzed ladies link arms as they pose for the typical bikini shot, But there's something unusual about the photo.
It may look like an image of a girls holiday, but have a little look at the 'woman' in the pink spotty bikini.

2017年1月5日星期四

The 10 Hottest Trends From Miami Swim Fashion Week

There's good news and bad news. The bad news is that most of the swimsuits that walked the runway at Miami Swim Fashion Week will not be available to buy until 2017. The good news is that many of the trends that made this season so fun and sexy are available right now. You just have to know what you're looking for.
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1 Bridal
 
Lacy and white — perfect for the tropical honeymoon of your dreams.
Clockwise from top left: For Love & Lemons, Beach Riot, Baes and Bikinis, Beach Bunny
 
2 Nude
 
The closest thing to going naked without actually letting all your bits hang out.
Clockwise from top left: Casa Indah, Beach Riot, Hot-As-Hell, Kay & Elle
 
3 Sheer Cutouts
Bold colors and graphic shapes combine to make some seriously sexy one-pieces.
Clockwise from top left: G Saints, For Love & Lemons, Filthy Haanz, Cirone Swim
4 One-Shoulder
 
Make sure you wear lots of sunscreen. Those asymmetic tan lines can be a real bitch.
Clockwise from top left: Mint Swim, Myra Swim, Gottex, Sirenes De Soleil, Invista
 
5 (Sky-)High Cut
 
Cut high on the bottom and low on the top, these suits are sexier than even the tiniest bikinis.
Clockwise from top left: Myra Swim, Filthy Haanz, Hot-As-Hell, Sirenes De Soleil
 
6 Strappy Bottoms
 
Like a string bikini on steroids.
Clockwise from top left: OMG Swimwear, Hammock, G Saints, Issa de' Mar
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7 Wrap-Around Tops
 
This season's take on the basic triangle top.
Clockwise from top left: For Love & Lemons, Gottex, Frankie's Bikinis, Versakini x Amanda Perna
 
8 Side Lacing
 
There's no such thing as too many straps.
Clockwise from top left: Kaohs, Blue Life, Issa de' Mar, Frankie's Bikinis
 
9 Crop Tops
 
The next evolution in the high-neck bikini trend, which, by the way, is still totally hot for 2017.
Clockwise from top left: Hammock, Chromat, Indah Clothing, Mink Swim
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10 Tassels
 
A great way to add a little shimmy and shake to your usual beach strut.
Clockwise from top left: Lybethras, Beach Riot, Silvia Ulson, Hammock

2016年8月31日星期三

How to Choose the Right Bathing Suit Colour and Pattern

You can look great in a bathing suit if you’re any size. All you need is the right style! If you’re self-conscious about your body and the extra weight you gained over the winter, there are simple things you can do so you feel comfortable and relaxed at the beach, especially in terms of the colour and pattern.

Steps

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    Go to a bathing suit store that has a variety of different bathing suit colours and styles.

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    Find the right style of bathing suit for your body. Remember to shop for your body type and not be seduced by trends or styles that might not suit it.
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    Make your waist look smaller by choosing and trying on a one-piece bathing suit if you have small hips. Look for a bathing suit that has a print or design across the torso. When you buy a bikini, try low-rise bottoms. They will draw attention away from your waist making your hips and waist seem wider.

Method 1

Colour and pattern

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    Look for a bathing suit that has a solid colour on the top and a printed pattern on the bottom if you have a big bust. This will take the attention away from your bust and bring attention to a smaller waist. If you want something a little more sexy, V-neck bathing suits show-off a bigger bust.
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    Spring for a tankini that has a bold print on the top if you have big hips. Match it on the bottom with a solid colour. The pattern will focus attention on the top half of your body. You can also wear a solid skirt for extra coverage at a pool party if you feel uncomfortable.
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    Don't buy a bathing suit in a colour that is too similar to the colour of your skin tone. You'll look naked, and it won’t look flattering. Always get another person’s opinion on a bathing suit if you’re unsure of a style or colour.

Method 2

Decoration

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    Look for padding if you have a small bust. Make sure the padding isn't larger than your chest. Any kind of decoration like beading or anything fancy can enhance the look of a larger bust, so try on many of these styles.
      

Tips

  • Don't go shopping alone! Bring a close friend that will tell you whether you look good or not in the bathing suit. Someone you can trust will tell you their honest opinion. They will also be there to help with sizes and styles.
  • Don't try on bathing suits that may be a bigger size than your regular clothing size. Bathing suits are cut differently than your clothes, so it is smart to bring a few bathing suits within your size range and different styles into the fitting room.
  • Consider using a self-tanner before going shopping for a bathing suit. You will likely have a tan when you wear it.
  • Don't be afraid to buy more than one bathing suit if more than one style looks good on you. Bathing suits are hard to find, and when you find a good one, you should buy it.
  • Get help from the employees. If selling bathing suits is their business, then accept their help even if you may be uncomfortable. They’re just trying to help you, not judge you. They know what they have in their store and what will work for you and your body type.
  • Take advantage of the space in the dressing room! Move around in the bathing suit to make sure it’s comfortable to move in. Try bending over, lifting your arms, and stretching to ensure that the bathing suit stays in the right place.

2016年8月26日星期五

China's richest man offers solutions to bring Chinese spending back home

Chinese overseas spending is growing by double digits. This is a problem that needs our attention. To change the situation, we not only need tariff reductions and good-quality domestic products, we also need the government to get involved a high level,” said Wang Jianlin, chairman of the Dalian Wanda Group. Wang made the remarks on Aug. 25 at the 10th Wanda Group Annual Commercial Convention.
Wang, the richest man in China, quoted official statistics in his speech, noting that Chinese outbound travel spending amounted to 2.5 trillion yuan, even without the inclusion of expenses for medical treatments and sports. Wang pointed out three important characteristics of Chinese overseas spending: ongoing two-digit growth; overseas shopping, which includes everything from luxuries to daily articles; and emerging consumer sectors, such as overseas physical examinations and medical treatment.
Wang also disclosed that one district government in Seoul, South Korea actually invited him to invest in plastic surgery hospitals for Chinese women by providing cheap land. However, Wang refused, since such an investment would push even more Chinese to consume abroad.
When discussing the reasons behind overseas spending, Wang surmised that price is the most major determinant, followed by quality and brand. He insisted that there are issues in the current pricing system, caused partially by tariffs. Chinese consumers are plagued by concerns over the quality of products in China, so they prefer to buy more secure commodities in foreign countries. The popularity of e-commerce without direct contact makes the situation even worse. In addition, some consumers shopping for luxuries enjoy the feeling that they are buying something they cannot access at home.
Wang proposed three measures to reduce overseas spending. First, professional studies on overseas spending are an urgent priority, such as surveys on market volume, targeted consumers and the impacts on China. Second, the government needs to regulate the market from a high level. For instance, Wang believes that companies intentionally drive up the price of luxury goods in China. Third, Wang hopes to see a media campaign for Chinese products, and for counterfeit and shoddy products to be minimized through stricter quality standards.

How to Choose a Corset

There are so many corsets and corset tops that it can be difficult to tell which are high quality and which aren't. This how-to will teach you what to look for in a corset and hopefully stop you from getting ripped off.
Steps
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If you decide that you want a real corset, not just abodice, you will need to look at the boning.All good quality modern corsets are made with steel boning of some kind, which serves the purpose of holding the fabric taut and stopping it from going into folds at yourwaistand bunching at the back where it laces up. The boning in tops and bodices is usually just thin plastic, so don't make the mistake of imagining you will be able to wear a normal boned top as a corset.
To test if the boning is good enough, bend it quite sharply and it should spring back. If it kinks, it's a sure sign that it will dig in to your waist and be very uncomfortable.
It doesn't matter if the boning around the corset is slightly more flexible, so long as the bones at the front and back are fairly rigid.

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Next examine the fabric.Even if you're looking for more of a bodice than a corset, you'll still need a strong fabric like coutil, drill, heavyweight, orcanvas. Corsets usually have a fashion fabric and a lining, so you might not be able toseethe strong layer but you will be able to feel that it is quite tough.
Take the corset in both hands and tug on the fabric. It should feel very sturdy with no give whatsoever. If the fabric is thin enough to scrunch in your hand, it won't be sturdy enough.
Incidentally, if theshopassistant thinks you're damaging it, it definitely won't be strong enough to last!

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Check out the fastenings.Remember that a steel busk is the usual fastening for the front of a corset, and with very few exceptions it's the only type of fastener that is strong enough.
Hooks and eyes will not last long, and likewise zips are best avoided.
A busk looks like a piece of fairly solid steel boning with loops and studs (a bit like hooks and eyes) attached. If a corset doesn't have a busk, it will need to have some other kind of solid boning down the front.

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Look at the laces down the back of the corset.These are usually made of flat cotton, like shoelaces. Some types of ribbon can be used, but they have to be very strong material. Eyelets should be very well attached, otherwise they can pop off easily.
Check that the laces have washers on the back, rather than just gripping into the fabric. There should also be solid boning either side of the eyelets to distribute the tension.


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Know that style and fit of a corset can be the biggest issue especially if you are an unusual shape.Corsets are always sized by waist measurement, not dress size. The number on the label will be something like "22" "24" "26" etc., which is the actual measurement in inches of the waistline of the corset. You will need one about 4 inches (10.2 cm) smaller than your own waist, so you can lace in a bit and have a gap in the laces.
Corsets are designed to give a curvy figure to an average-shaped person, so if you are already quite curvy, you might need to get a "tight lacing" corset which has bigger hips (or even better yet, get one made-to-measure).

2016年8月24日星期三

How to Care for Your Micro Bikini

You've purchased that fantastic bikini that you've been looking at for months on end. You've been invited to a wonderful beach party that is the perfect outing for displaying your brand new swimwear. You wear your unique and one-of-a-kind bikini to that fashionable function and you're a total smash. You're making the social rounds and mingling with new and exciting people that are so delighted to meet you too when all of a sudden you are accidentally bumped into and that hot dog with mustard that you've been holding, slips and falls all over your sexy bikini. Not to worry, because you were careful to bring a change of clothing for such mishaps. However, you just remembered you have another beach party to attend that you wanted to show off your new bikini and now it's all stained. Here's what you do:

Steps

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    1Instructions. Read and carefully follow any fabric care instructions that come with or are listed on your bikini wear. You don't want to ruin it and use something that's going to make the color fade or stain even more. Determine if you are going to hand wash or machine wash your bikini wear. Take in consideration the fabric, texture and ornaments, if any, that may be affected. Of course, hand washing delicates is the safest way of handling such items, although if you are confident that your fabric can withstand a washing machine, then going that way may be plausible.      
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    2Stain Removers. Treat stains as soon as possible. Newer stains are easier to remove than older ones. Always test stain removers on an inside seam or hidden part of the garment for color fast issues. Never put chemical dry-cleaning solvents into the washer.
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    3Don't mix different stain removal products together. Some mixtures such as ammonia and bleach can discolor your swimwear. Always launder the washable items after using a stain remover to eliminate the residue of the product. Have patience, some stains take longer time to remove and multiple applications. Along with stain removers are pre-stain removers and they come in either liquid, stick or spray formula. Pay close attention to the type of fabric and read the instructions on the individual product for finding out which will work best for you.
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    4Water Temperature. Always use the safest water temperature for your fabric unless you have tested it and it bleeds. In that case, either use lukewarm water or cold water. Make sure the water is clean and sometimes you can add a pre-soaking agent to the water that you are going to hand wash your fabric in to aid cleaning. Refer to the Party Stains List below to select the proper water temperature with regard to a specific stain you would like to remove.
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    5Detergents. There are all purpose detergents that come in either liquid or powder form. Some are heavy-duty and some are fabric sensitive and/or hypoallergenic. It's up to you to determine which is better fitted for you and your fabric. Again, pay attention to the fabric and ornaments on it. You want a detergent that will liquefy quickly enough so your bikini doesn't have to sit a long time in the solution. Here are some tips on removing specific stains when choosing your detergent and water temperature.
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    6Alcohol Stains: Launder with detergent in hottest water safest for the fabric. Do not use soap (bar, flake or detergents containing natural soap) since soap can make the stain permanent. Soak stains for 30 minutes in 1 teaspoonful of presoak product. If all the sugars are not removed, a brown stain will appear when the fabric is heated in the dryer or is ironed, as the sugar has caramelized.
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    7Chocolate Stains: Treat the stain with a pre-wash spray or product containing enzymes. After pre-treating, then rub with a heavy-duty liquid detergent and launder. If the stain remains, then re-launder with bleach that is safe for the fabric.
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    8Coffee & Tea Stains: Saturate the stain with a pre-treatment stain remover. Rub it with a heavy-duty liquid detergent then launder in hottest water safe for the fabric.
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    9Blood Stains: Flush cold water through the stain and scrape off crusted material. Soak for about 15 minutes in a mixture of lukewarm water, 1/2 teaspoon liquid hand washing detergent and 1 tablespoon ammonia. Rub gently to loosen the stain and then launder. If the stain is not completely removed, wet the stain with hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of ammonia and leavHyd rogen no longer than 15 minutes.
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    10Rinse with cool water.
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    11Lipstick or Juice Stains (AKA: Dye Stains): Sponge area with dry-cleaning solvent. Rub with heavy-duty liquid detergent then launder. If needed, use an all-fabric bleach.
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    12Drying. If you're the old fashioned type, then nothing works better than hanging something out to dry in the natural breeze. Although if you have no time for that, then using a cool to warm temperature when drying out your special fabric will be sufficient enough to keep it looking nice and new. Be wary of any kind of trinkets or beads that could easily be caught and torn from your swimwear.