January 28, 2016

äkwa swimwear - Cheeky Bikini Bottoms


Bottoms: äkwa swimwear 

Did you guys know that along with all the bikini brands out there that I love, I also hand make my own cheeky bikini bottoms!? Known as äkwa swimwear, I sell them on ETSY and there are about 10 different color combos to pick from. They are fully reversible and always have a black reverse side (because everyone needs a go to little black bikini!!). Technically they can be worn 4 different ways since the front and back are exactly the same - no other cheeky bikinis like them. ;) The best part...they come with a matching bikini bag & some fun hair ties! 

These bottoms are black on one side and zebra on the reverse side. Since the front and back are the same you can wear the slightly different zebra print in the front or back and same with the black side. So many amazing bikini combos in only one bottom! 

October 28, 2015

Moana Bikini Review


I finally made the plunge and purchased a Moana Bikini! I went with buying an all black top and bottom and also purchased a red triangle top (review here) while the items were on sale near the end of their current collections season. I was excited to do a shoot in this bikini and really love the little black bikini look! Their pieces fit like a glove and here is my full review on not only these pieces but helpful info on ordering and their sizing! 

Must know ordering tips: 
First off Moana Bikini is an Australian company. What I failed to realize at first is that all of the prices on their website are in AUD (Australian Currency). This means that depending on the current exchange rate this price is actually more then what you will be spending in USD (United States Currency). This was great news because for all three of my pieces I thought I would be spending $120 PLUS $27 for shipping when in reality that was AUD and I really only ended up spending $84 PLUS $19 for Shipping in USD. 

Also, if there is a certain style or color combo you are interested in I suggest you buy it when you see it available. They rarely re stock and typically the more popular pieces sell out quickly. The more basic pieces will be the last ones to sell and they are the ones that can typically be found near the end of the season when a new launch is about to happen and they are usually on sale! (like the pieces I purchased)

Sizing: 
I ordered a Medium Top in Both the tube top style and the spaghetti triangle style. They are extremely comfortable but think that I actually could have ordered the small for both if that was the only size left. It is mainly when I am actually in the water that the tops get a little loose and the smalls would have also worked. I am on the smaller side of a 34B so both sizes would have fit! 



I ordered a Small Bottom (the black adrift pant to be exact) which is the more coverage style bottom. These bottoms certainly are not modest but do provide more coverage then their other popular style bottoms which I would have ordered in a medium. I was pleasantly surprised to find the front coverage to be normal and not too small which is the impression I got from the website images for their particular style. The small bottoms fit perfectly in and out of the water! 


Additional Details: 
A good amount of Moana Bikinis are reversible but I did not get any pieces that technically were. The tube top could be reversible but it is just black on both sides. Both the Red Triangle top and the Black Bottoms I bought have a printed label on the inside of the pieces so they could not be switched inside out at all. 

I am a huge supporter of Moana Bikinis and love the message behind their brand. Their hard work certainly pays off with some amazing bikinis as a result! I would check out their current sale pieces on their website now and stay tuned for their new collection launching hopefully before the end of November 2015!! 

August 3, 2015

Triangl Bikini Review Size Small


Top: size small
Bottom: size small

I spent this past weekend in Key West for my best friends birthday and knew this Traingl bikini would be perfect for my trip! I ordered the Farrah bikini when they first announced FREE SHIPPING on every purchase (sadly it is now back to $20 per order). This is now my third Triangl bikini and I think my favorite one yet! 

See my past Triangl Reviews HERE & HERE 

One of the great parts about buying a Triangl Bikini is the matching neoprene drawstring backpack! This one matches the bottoms and it such a vibrant neon pink with contrasting black on the inside. 

I ordered a size small top and am glad that I did. The cup size was perfect and it was great that the shoulder straps were adjustable. The band on the bikini was slightly loose so I had to make a small alteration to it to make it a bit tighter. Once I did that the top fit nice and snug with no fears of any wardrobe malfunctions! 

Triangl bottoms are all full coverage (for now) and fit really well! They do not cut in and sit perfectly around the waist. The neon pink color is AMAZING and I received soo many compliments on them!

The neoprene Triangl used for this bikini is slightly thinner/stretchier then their other bathing suits I have. I was pleasantly surprised that the neoprene is still high quality while being a bit more breathable and wearable when not in the water! I also loved the added stitching details on this bikini compared to the all neoprene color blocking styles! 

July 19, 2015

Cabo Vacation Part 4

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas !! 
We took a water taxi from Medano Beach to Lovers Beach which is behind The Arch. Before being dropped off at Lovers Beach the water taxi driver offered to bring us to The Arch!

This shot was taken from the back side of Lovers Beach! It is absolutely stunning with all of the large rock formations and then the flat beaches with crystal blue water. 

While exploring The Arch I wore this white WILDFOX bikini. It fits perfectly and both the top and bottom are a size small! (I purchased this set from 6PM -See  Links Below)




My go to shades and the only ones I brought on my trip! 

While in Cabo I wore my Dicks Cotton Sunglasses everywhere! They are so comfortable (I have a big head so some shades can be way too tight) and I love that the lenses are dark so no one can see my eyes! 

This WILDFOX Bikini is super comfortable and the top is perfect for any activity! 

These bottoms are not only reversible but they are also a perfect fit for a more conservative look. One thing I like about them is that they do not cut in causing weird butt lines!

This is the view of our AMAZING Hotel behind me! We were staying at the top left tower of the Playa  Grande Resort and this is taken from across the harbor. 


"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open." 
- Jawaharlal Nehru 

July 14, 2015

Cabo Vacation Part 3

During my Cabo trip, I spent one afternoon exploring the City! I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the streets of Cabo are and how picture perfect all of the buildings looked! I was obviously in a bikini the entire time and this White Patterned Wildfox Bikini (that I bought from 6pm.com) worked perfectly for my days explorations in Cabo! 


Streets So Clean, It almost looks like a fake movie set! 

This yellow building is actually a restaurant (Maro's Shrimp House)  that we ate at one night! It was amazing food, had such a fun authentic mexican environment, and great welcoming staff! 

Such a beautiful City lined with palm trees

There was so much to look at on every block I could have spent a week just walking the streets! It was also nice to get to explore further into the city instead of just in the harbor where most of the cruises come in and where all the shops are very touristy and the same. 

The Streets are full of school buses that are actually public transportation! They are painted fun colors and really true to the City Vibes! 

This was one of my favorite pictures from my days explorations! I love the pop of blue and staircase pattern! It is also a Cabo Stand Up Paddle Board Shop (SUP for short) that was the first one in Cabo! I did not have enough time to rent a board this trip but would recommend it! SUP is the perfect outdoor activity that anyone can do on the clear blue waters of Cabo!