Part of being healthy includes having great looking skin. To look absolutely radiant in your swimwear, you should exercise for good muscle tone and eat healthy foods to feel great and have great looking skin. Nothing will show off your skin more than a bikini, so to help you have great looking skin we are going to highlight some key foods to include in your diet. Skin regenerates approximately every 27 days, so if you start now, you can have better looking skin as quickly as a month from now.
Besides good cleansing practices, using good moisturizers and protecting your skin from sun damage, it is also important to supply your body proper nutrients to develop good skin. One of the most important things you can do to prevent dry skin is to drink plenty of water. If there is one thing you are going to do for great skin then make it this one. Drink as much water as you can each day to help flush away all the needless things your body does not need. The more water you drink the better your skin will look. Drinking anything else in place of water is not the same.
Besides drinking water, green tea is also a good beverage to start drinking. Green tea is known for its high antioxidant content, but what makes it good for the skin is the polyphenols. Polyphenols are the healthiest components of fruits and vegetables and they also give fruits and vegetables their bright colors. The benefits of green tea include acne prevention, slowing the aging process and skin cancer prevention. Now, the benefits may vary from individual to individual, but this is just a summary of how it may help the skin look great. It may not hurt to try it, so why not?
It has been said that if you eat bright colored fruits, it will help your skin. This is why cantaloupes, berries, tomatoes, and plums will be great additions to your diet. Not only will your body get vitamins, but it will also get antioxidants that will help improve your skin health. Citrus fruits like grapefruits and oranges are packed with vitamin C and will help improve your skin complexion as well. Make these fruits a part of your breakfast or snack.
Sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots, and spinach are great vegetable choices to include in your diet. If you do not like cantaloupes or tomatoes, then substitute with sweet potatoes. Brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots, and spinach are rich in vitamin A. Vitamin A is important in achieving healthy skin because it helps your skin cells regenerate faster. You can have the fresh looking skin on the surface faster!
Foods rich in omega 3 fats will help reduce inflammation which appears as redness on the skin sometimes. Usually, this type of "good fat" is found in high levels in tuna, shellfish, salmon, and sardines. If you do not like to eat fish, are concerned about contamination content or perhaps it is difficult to obtain, then flax seed is a perfect substitute. You can sprinkle flax seed in yogurt, eat it by itself and/or cook with flax seed oil. If none of these options are appealing to you, then you can always eat some walnuts.
The last few food items to include in your diet are whole wheat, lean red meat, eggs, and dairy products. Wheat has selenium which helps your skin cells be more healthy and meat and eggs have good iron content. You need iron to prevent dark circles under your eyes and from looking pale. Dairy products are a good source of vitamin A, so include these as well as long as you are not lactose intolerant.
Next time you plan your meals, try to include as many of these food items as you can in your diet . If you already eat these foods regularly, then you are on the right track to healthier living. Eating healthy will help you have great looking skin and a healthy glow to go along with it. We want to help you be healthy and look stunning from head to toe every day and look fabulous in your bikini during your getaways.
Often what color we choose to wear can depend on what activity we are going to be involved in. Are you going to the beach or are you going to work? Depending on the work you do, darker colors may be more appropriate versus brighter colors. Do you want to appear creative or conservative? The color you wear makes you feel and project certain feelings and gives different impression to others. Color choice is very much intertwined with psychology.
Red is a great way to grab the attention of others. It is visually strong and makes a psychological impact by telling people that you are strong, bold, and to beware. Just like if you were to wear a red bikini you will certainly be noticed.
Pink is nonaggressive compared to red. Pink is warm and calming and soothing compared to red which just gets you stimulated. Pink is equated with femininity, so when you see a man in pink, it makes him appear less aggressive and more gentle. That explains why women find men who wear pink attractive!
If you want to be sunny and cheery all day, then yellow is the color for you. Yellow is a very optimistic color that stimulates the creative senses. When you wear yellow you appear friendly and can uplift people's spirits at the same time. However, too much yellow can be overpowering and it can backfire on you. A little yellow color can go a long way, so go easy on it. We don't want to have to wear sunglasses around you.
Orange is a great way to jump start the party mood! Put it on and people will think you are fun and enjoy having a good time. If you are tired of wearing red, then orange is the next attention grabbing color to go to. Orange can stimulate the senses and makes you look and feel ambitious. If you want everyone to notice you at the beach then put on an orange bikini.
Kings and queens wear purple, so if you feel like a princess then this is the color for you. Purple is not only associated with royalty, but also with wealth, wisdom, and sophistication. Again, don't overdo it because you will lose the effect. Just like yellow, a little purple can go a long way.
Blue is calming just like the blue water you see at the beach. Depending on the hue of blue you wear, you can appear cold and cool in personality too. However, in general blue will make you feel and project intelligence, calmness, and trustworthiness. It is most people's favorite color!
Nature is green, so when you wear green it makes you feel more at peace with Mother Nature. If you look carefully, green is located right in the middle of the color spectrum and things in the center are balanced. This explains the peacefulness you feel when you wear green.
Every women has black in her wardrobe. Black is amazing because it says so much and can do so much for you. Black helps you look sophisticated, intelligent, authoritative and strong. Black gives a strong message, but it can help us hide at the same time. It makes you feel safe. Just like any other color, it is not advisable to wear it completely from head to toe because that will send a different message. Too much black makes you appear self-absorbed, so not a good idea.
Grey is totally depressing, so let's not wear too much of that. That is better kept for home on a day you plan to not see anyone or go anywhere.
Color psychology is interesting and helps explain the way we feel when we put different colors on. Of course, at the beach you can certainly mix and match your swimwear colors. It's always a party at the beach!
Not everyone lives in a warm and sunny place all year, but even if you do, it may still be nice to go away somewhere for just a few days to relax and rejuvenate. Any beautiful place where there is a beach and sunshine is considered a perfect winter getaway. Grab your bikini and let's check the possibilities!
Hawaii is always a great place to go just about anytime of the year. It has a number of beautiful beaches and plenty of sunshine. If you don't have a passport and want to fly domestic then this is a perfect place to go. In case, you did not read all about it, there is a post on our blog "Aloha", that highlights the key features of Hawaii. You may end up staying longer than you had intended once you get settled on the beach.
For those who live on the East Coast, the Cayman Islands are a short flight away. It is only an 80-minute direct flight from Miami! This is only a hop and a skip away from the US mainland and will be perfect for a short winter getaway. You can lay on the beach in your swimwear and snorkel with the green sea turtles all weekend long then head back to work on Monday. The Cayman Islands have resorts that provide an all-in-one experience where you can dive, snorkel, kayak, and see birds while staying on the beachfront.
The Greek Isles are always sunny and warm! There are 227 islands and if you can't decide which one to visit then take an Aegean Sea cruise to see which island strikes you more. Beautiful sunsets and beautiful beaches make this a great destination where you can lounge in your swimsuit for most of the day.
If you want a little more culture, then fly down to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. This is Brazil's first capital and if you go down there during Carnival which runs from February 7 to February 13, expect to see a cruising Afro-Brazilian dance party that stretches for miles along the city and the coast. Here, you can enjoy the beach and a party at the same time!
The Dominican Republic, known as "DR" is right by Puerto Rico, also known as "PR". The Dominican Republic is a small island in the Caribbean that has beautiful beaches, great people, and full of wonderful food and culture. If you get hungry at night, try the little eatery that sells hot sandwiches 24 hours a day. Be sure to bring a couple of bikinis because you are going to be spending a lot of time at the beach and in the water.
If you would rather stay on the US mainland then Los Angeles and South Beach, Miami are always there for you. A short drive will lead you to a beach and water and you can always depend on the weather for cooperation. Hope this post will help you plan your next winter getaway. A little sun and beach can do amazing things to you!
The swimwear fashion we see today is certainly not what your grandmother or great-grandmother wore in their youthful days. It is probably a little less than what your mother had on too. The swimwear trend has definitely gone from itty to bitty and then from teensy to weensy. I thought it would be fun to step back in time and look at how swimwear has changed over time as a preview to "throwback Thursday".
Back in 1895, ladies were highly scandalous when seen in a bathing suit that exposed their arms and allowed their legs to be seen from just above the knees on down. Next, during the Flapper era came a swimsuit that looked more like a mini dress of today. In London, the swimwear fashion was ever changing and soon ladies were seen wearing swimsuits that bared their arms and allowed their legs to be seen from mid thigh on down. The next great swimwear fashion trend modeled in London featured swimwear and beach costumes that showed off a woman's bare back. Back then, the word "costume" was used to describe an outfit worn to the beach, not necessarily a bathing suit. Finally, in 1946 the first modern-day 2-piece bikini, as we know it to be, debuted in Paris. The French designer of this ground breaking bikini design had quite a difficult time finding a "respectable" model to display it for him. He had to settle for a nude dancer from a Paris casino to model the bikini. It took approximately 50 years for swimwear to evolve to the 2-piece variety.
So as the 1950's rolled in, the 2-piece bikini got more elaborate featuring lace frills and prints. The bikini bottoms at this time were still waist high, but as fashion swimwear started to head into the 1970's the bikini bottoms got less in material allowing more thigh and midsection exposure. The string bikini came into existence around this decade as well and the bottoms got smaller and the tops showed more cleavage too. From there to the present time, swimwear has only gotten more teensy and more elaborate featuring hardware, lace, sexy prints, and more luxurious swimwear materials. Single piece swimwear has also gotten more exciting with bigger cut outs allowing more skin exposure and are sexy in their own way.
Fashion is always changing and it is fun to take a look back to see how it all started. Fashion swimwear designers also like to look back in the past to see what can be borrowed and modernized for today. We have so many more choices available in swimwear than we did in the past and nowadays there really is a swimsuit for everyone.
Swimwear trends for 2014 appear well before Spring of next year. If you missed it there is no need to worry. We are going to make sure you are up to date! You still have a lot of time to select and look at the upcoming styles of swimwear to help you look stylish and cool on your next beach getaway. Also, some hot swimwear trends from this summer are still hot and are reappearing in the spring.
Everyone has a preferred cut that they tend to gravitate towards and that is fine. Consider trying some of the new trends if you feel adventurous or playful.
For example, the modern monokini is a sexy one piece with strategic cuts in it for you to show your back and front. The trend is for bigger cuts in the swimsuit allowing you to show even more skin.
Prints are still hot, ranging from floral to tribal for those wanting to be adventurous and bold. Try a leopard print if you have never done so because you might surprise yourself. Leopard print is available in pink hues too for even more fun! Chevron stripes are also a great print to try and look good on just about everybody.
Do you have problems finding supportive swimwear for the sporty beach lifestyle? Now you don't have to compromise functionality for style. The athletic designs and styles appearing are for those who want both style and functionality when participating in water sports and beach play. You no longer have to worry about your bikini shifting or falling off when you jet ski or surf. Designers have heard and are designing with those needs in mind. You can now be sporty chic!
Ruffles and fringe are still popular and are a continuing trend for 2014. It is a great sexy and flirty embellishment. Macramé and crochet are all hot looks on swimwear this coming season. It's a great retro look and very chic. Look for it on tops and bottoms.
Bustier and bra tops for swimwear are giving women even more choices to pick from. Bustier tops are a vintage inspired look perfect for women who need additional upper support and great for a classic look in general for any woman. If you want that vintage poster girl look, then this is for you.
Lastly, mesh is popular. You are going to see it as a primary material on one piece swimwear as an insert and also used as layering over metallic or shiny materials on bikini tops and bottoms for that extra sexy look.
As you plan your next sun filled holiday, keep these trends in mind, so you can elevate your hot and sexy look to a new level.
Now that you have decided on what cut and style of swimwear suits your body, you have to make a second decision. What color??? Print or solid?
The most difficult task is already done, so take a breather and relax.
Black is an easy color to go with. If in doubt, go dark. It helps minimize the parts that you do not want to emphasize. It is safe. However, be careful because as much as black helps conceal and minimize, you may want to emphasize what you have instead. For instance if you have a smaller bust, black will not help, so black is not for everyone all the time.
Color helps emphasize or create the illusion of having more. If you want to look like you have a larger bust or a more round bottom, a colored swimwear piece will help. A splash of color will draw attention and play up whatever curves you want to put emphasis on.
Now, just because you have a large bust, does not mean you always have to wear black on top. Color is still your friend, but just not the bright ones. Stick with a pastel color or less intense hue, such as a creamy hue. They will actually help de-emphasize that area. Just make sure whatever bikini top you pick provides you plenty of support. That is first and foremost the most important decision that precedes color selection.
Who gets to wear stripes? Stripes are for ladies who want to help add emphasis on body length. Like all stripes, they help elongate. Wear it if you want to look taller or stretch out your trunk or legs. The bikini cut you wear can help do this, so it's not entirely necessary to wear stripes.
Who gets to wear prints? If a two piece bikini is not for you or you are not quite sure about it, a one piece swimsuit with a darker print can help and will give you a slimmed down appearance. How? Simply by drawing the focus to the print pattern and not on curves or bulges that you don't want attention on. Unlike stripes which are only
for a select number of women, a print can be for anyone! It just makes things a little extra exciting if the swimsuit cut or style doesn't accomplish that already by itself.
Don't forget, it is okay to mix and match! There is no rule that says you have to have the same color for the top and bottom. A print on top and solid color on bottom or color on top and black on bottom, etc..
We hope this helps you get a better sense of how to approach the task of swimsuit shopping. It can be super fun! Surprise yourself!
You often find information out there referring to at least 5 different body shapes: pear, apple, hourglass, rectangle and cone. We all know that this is simply a generalization because we are not made from basic molds. Every body is going to have some variation.
Here at Deja Soleil Swimwear we think it is more helpful to recognize that women come in different combinations of these body shapes. We do use the term pear shaped, but we also recognize that women fall into the following categories as well: smaller bust, larger bust, larger belly, straight body, athletic body, and narrow hips/small behind.
With that in mind we think it is best to mix and match in most situations. An off the rack matching bikini set may not give a woman the perfect fit both on the top and the bottom. Customization is key in this type of situation.
So, the first thing you need to do, based on this body guide, is to decide what best describes your body shape. Be honest now. It's important to wear the appropriate cut for your body because in order to really "rock it", you have to be wearing the right swimsuit. There really is a swimsuit out there for every woman.
Women who have a smaller bust should consider a halter top because it will help lift or enhance what is there. Find one with a little extra padding or one that has a design that will help give extra support below the bust line like padding would. Similarly, if you have a larger bust, support is essential and a halter top is the best choice as well.
For someone with a larger belly, a well cut one piece can be very flattering to the curves that you want to accentuate while at the same time redirecting the focus from the mid area.
On the flip side, someone who has a straight body figure would want to try a string bikini. The more that is covered up, the straighter and less curvy the body is going to appear. Less is more in this case. A string bikini will show off the body shape and add curves. The bikini is also a great choice for a pear shaped woman for the same reasons it works for the straight body type. Excess coverage will only emphasize the body shape, but a string bikini will help add curves.
Athletic body typed women look great in detailed bikini tops because they help draw attention away from broad shoulders. Next pair it with a sexy bottom to add femininity to a boyish shape.
Finally, women who have narrow hips/small behind should focus on getting a bottom piece that will help give the illusion of fullness. Decorative side ties will add curves and look for bottom pieces with detail such as a ruched look in the back will make your bottom appear less flat as well.
Do not buy something that you are not comfortable in, but at the same time, be brave. You may not think you will look good in it, but you don't know that for sure until you try it on. Women do this to themselves all the time. You will be amazed!
Okay, now you have your swimwear. You look good in it. Let's hit the beach!
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Besides drinking water, green tea is also a good beverage to start drinking. Green tea is known for its high antioxidant content, but what makes it good for the skin is the polyphenols. Polyphenols are the healthiest components of fruits and vegetables and they also give fruits and vegetables their bright colors. The benefits of green tea include acne prevention, slowing the aging process and skin cancer prevention. Now, the benefits may vary from individual to individual, but this is just a summary of how it may help the skin look great. It may not hurt to try it, so why not? 
