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Show that you are proud to be an American by sporting red,
white and blue. Go all out for our nation’s holiday with stars &
stripes or wear a patriotic hat to a parade. Happy birthday
America!
Undergarments in colors that closely
match your skin tone are best for under white or light color
clothing.
A straw handbag perks up the season
and your wardrobe. Dump those dark colors from winter. Lighten
your load and your spirit with a variety of shapes and colors.
Straw handbags come in materials such as cornhusk, wheat, raffia
and wicker. Natural color straws or combinations with white are
smart for business casual. Bright color totes work well for
beach or pool. Straw bags announce summer ... and that’s just
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If
you haven’t purchased a new swimsuit recently, these bathing
beauty trends are calling you to water’s edge:
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Tropical flowers & leaf motifs
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Positive/negative designs
especially in black & white
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Retro looks of the 60’s in
unusual color combinations
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“Pucci” prints in turquoise,
raspberry and brown
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Polka-dots
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Sparkling blue like the waters
of Capri
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Tried and true red, white & blue
mixed with a splash of yellow
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Cheetah and animal prints
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Beading and O ring hardware
Technology has come a long way in
bathing apparel offering suits to slim down the figure. Miracle
Suit claims to make you “look 10 lbs. lighter in 10 seconds” (www.miraclesuit.com,
www.eddiebauer.com). Longitude is “designed to give additional
length needed to eliminate riding up the leg and binding at the
shoulder” (www.boscovs.com). “Lands’ End has gained a cult
following for THE real woman to find a swimsuit,” according to
Ladies Home Journal (www.landsend.com).
When your top and bottom are two different sizes, consider
separates which are a great way to custom design your suit. Hmm
... do you want a halter or racer back top with a brief or
bikini bottom?
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As we approach the season of bareness, it is important to
match the appropriate style of bra to the silhouette of the
garment. All those cute halter sundresses and strappy
camisoles call for underlying foundations that mimic the
shape of the clothing. The proper bra not only supports your
breasts and provides coverage but flatters your figure and
the garment you are wearing.
Bra staples include:
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Convertible bra - has detachable
straps that convert from a regular bra, crisscross, halter
or a strapless look (Victoria Secret’s Very Sexy® 100-Way
Strapless Convertible Bra
www.victoriassecret.com)
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T-shirt bra – creates a smooth
line under knits
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Clear plastic straps bra –
straps disappear under sheer or skimpy garments
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Racer back bra - great for
garments with scooped out armholes
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