How to Mix and Match Swimwear | Fashion Advice from Susan Bodack

March 19, 2012 – 8:08 am

Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. ~Aaron Levenstein

It’s just barely Spring but we’re having thoughts of Summer and Swimwear!

Whether you are preparing for Summer, getting ready for a trip to someplace warm, or live in a swimsuit year-round locale, shopping for a new swim suit is generally not on the top of our Fun Things To Do list. We can’t even count the number of times we’ve gone shopping for swimwear and purchased shoes instead!

But sooner or later we have to get over the dread of facing ourselves in the mirror and find a great suit. Or two. Or three. Guest blogger and swimwear expert SUSAN BODACK shares tips for mixing and matching swimwear so that we’re ready to look extra fabulous at the beach or pool. (And guess what? Swimwear shopping is even better with a Read More »

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Meet Miss Kitty Plum, our Lingerie Guru! | Girlfriendology Girlfriend Guru Introduction

August 31, 2011 – 6:22 am

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She tells us she is probably the only woman in the world who can’t multi-task (we don’t believe that!).
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Here are some of Miss Kitty Plum’s most recent blogs.

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Trying on Swimwear| Girlfriend Guru Advice for Finding the Perfect Suit

Girlfriend Advice: Bra Fitting Tips from Miss Kitty Plum

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Trying on Swimwear | Girlfriend Guru Advice for Finding the Perfect Suit

July 29, 2011 – 8:53 am

Is there anything more terrifying that shopping for new swimwear? Need some great girlfriend advice on finding the right bathing suit?!

Girlfriend Guru Miss Kitty Plum gives us great girlfriend advice for finding that perfect swimsuit. Thanks Miss Kitty & HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your Plum Lingerie ‘empire!’

The summer is in full swing and I have realized more than ever how important the right swimwear is. You want to feel relaxed sipping your pina colada at the poolside bar, not worried about whether your bikini is holding you up or if you are in danger of having to send a recovery team to remove a swimsuit that has recently become wedged up your nether regions. Those are just the practicalities; you also want to look good and feel confident. Although you may not have the body of a nubile 20 year old, you still look and feel pretty darn good.

The range of swimwear has now extended from the classic bikini or one piece swimsuit. You can also choose Read More »