A whale tail bikini bottom

There’s been quite a bit of talk in the mainstream media about the whaletail bikini, and there seems to be a common misconception about what a whale tail is. For the record, a whale tail is not simply a woman’s undergarment that is viewable from under clothing and worn by reality-show hopefuls to draw more attention to themselves.

The whale tail bikini bottom is so named because of the back of the bikini’s shape. Whale tails have a seam running down the middle and usually have “puckered” fabric as well. They are part of the thong family, but some can be considered “full coverage” bikini bottoms.

Whale tail bottoms have all the sex appeal of your average thong, with a bit more coverage. So now you can have a more modest look without losing any sex appeal.

A pucker back thong bikini

The pucker back bikini is a style of swimwear bottoms that has been gaining a fair share of popularity over the last few years. Styles can run the gamut, but one thing that all pucker backs have in common is that they have a seam running down the center of the bikini, and the fabric is sewn in such a way as to create horizontal wrinkles, or “puckers”.

This type of swimwear bottom can add some zest back into a tired or dated bikini wardrobe. Like all bottoms, they can be mixed and matched with different tops to create a totally unique look. Puckers vary in coverage from “not-very-much” to full coverage of the buttocks. The example shown in the picture above would be considered a pucker back thong, since it offers no coverage of the lower buttocks.

The puckered look itself adds a bit of luxury to any beachside outfit. A simple black or white pucker back bottom will match any top that you already own, making it simple and luxurious at the same time.

The infamous g-string bikini bottom

The g-string bikini is easily one of the most scandalous swimwear designs ever conceived by man. There’s definitely an unwritten code regarding who should and shouldn’t wear one. But if you’re one of the women who can, you probably already know it. The g-string covers so very little that you could be mistaken for a nude sunbather at a distance!

Of course, because of it’s minimal coverage, the g-string is the first choice of sunbathers worldwide. It allows the sun (or the lamps in the tanning bed) to reach the most skin of any swimwear bottom design. Whether they’re comfortable or not is a topic that’s definitely open to debate. Most of it depends on how you’re built, but many women report that a quality g-string can be quite comfortable.

If you have darker skin, wearing a light colored g-string will certainly draw attention to all the right places. The same is true for fair skin tones and dark colored g-strings. Color is such an important consideration when buying a g-string. Just because it looks good on the model in the catalog doesn’t necessarily mean it will look good on you. Take your skin tone into account when choosing one for maximum effect.

Many of the contestants in bikini contests also choose the g-string because of it’s minimal coverage. Let’s face it, most bikini contests are nothing more than a prize for showing the most skin, so a g-string will almost always win over a wider thong or pucker back design.

Being a bikini model has it's perks

Whenever you go out to the beach are you always complimented on how well you wear a bikini? Do you enjoy wearing different kinds of swimsuits to see how they look on your body? Then you may want to think about becoming a model. There is a large audience and growing need for women who look good in beachwear fashion.

If you have already given it some thought but are not sure about how to go about it, here are a few suggestions. First, make sure your confidence level is up to par. Remember you will be modeling outfits in front of strangers who will be gawking and staring at every inch of your body. Don’t take the long looks too personally. Most of it is just sizing you up to see if you could be a good candidate at modeling other fashion designers’ wares. A lot of it will be admiring your body wearing that certain micro bikini.

Take many photos of yourself wearing different bikinis. Make sure you have photos of yourself wearing bathing suits of every color so scouts can see your skin tone next to it. Circulate those photos on places like MySpace, Facebook, Twitter or even video yourself on YouTube. You can hire yourself an agent or manager to help book engagements for you and provide them with links to your pictures online. Tell them you want help entering swimsuit competitions, and together you can cover as much ground as possible.

Exercise and eat healthy. You’ll want to maintain your sexy bikini body so you’ll be available to slip into any kind of outfit at a moment’s notice. Keep snacks down to a minimum and try to stay as active as you can when you’re not out on a picture or video shoot.

Go to many outdoor functions and circulate a business card with links to your photos. That way you don’t have to carry around a portfolio everywhere you go. Be engaging, personable, bubbly and charming when you go to events where you could meet people in the swimsuit modeling business or fashion industry that could be great contacts.

Don’t give up. It’s going to take time to get your name circulated but once it’s out there and you have made a popular name for yourself, the calls won’t stop coming in. Remember the competition is fierce but if you look at it as something that’s fun and entertaining, you won’t even flinch at those other girls. Good luck.

The bikini wrap.

The bikini wrap’s main purpose is to cover your rear in areas where an uncovered bottom is either socially unacceptable or inadvisable for other reasons. When you’re on the beach, you naturally want all eyes on you. But when you’re strolling down the pier, or maybe dining at a beachside restaurant, you might not want to call so much attention to your bottom half. This is where a bikini wrap comes in handy.

The best part about a bikini wrap is that they can be made out of almost anything. As long as the piece is big enough to wrap around your waist, it can probably be used as a bikini wrap. Digging through your closet, you might find four or five items that could be potential bikini wraps. Silk and sheer scarves make great bikini wraps and are relatively cheap to boot!

Of course, there’s more than one type of wrap. While we’ve only touched on the types that cover your bottom half, there are other styles meant to cover top and bottom, chief among them being the tankini, which are almost always one-piece designs. Tankinis are often made from solid color fabric and embellished with patterned trim to provide visual flair.

When talking about bikinis and swimwear, just about everyone is quick to try to sell you something. But when it comes to bikini wraps, you might be surprised to see how many different beachside outfit combinations you can come up with when you pair your existing bikinis with wraps that are simply repurposed accessories from another part of your wardrobe.

Ever consider a spray-on tan?

Do you live in a town where you’ve noticed the weather is starting to get a little chilled? If so, don’t worry. There is a way that you can still get yourself a beautiful tan plus have a wonderful time with all of your friends at the same time. Have a tanning party. What’s a tanning party you say? It’s a great way for you to obtain that all over smooth skin tone and entertain others who want to receive a sexy tan too.

It’s very simple and easy to do and your friends will crown you king or queen of the land. Sure you could go to a tanning salon, but that’s pretty boring and not half as hilarious as watching your friends’ nervousness and excitement at changing their appearance in front of everyone’s face. All you have to do is rent a mobile tanning
sprayer. You can get them at any local tanning salon for the day.
Then go and buy a small tent that’s made of vinyl so you don’t stain any of your furniture with the tanning solution. Call up all your friends and tell them to put away their long johns and to get over to your house right away. Take a quick trip to the grocery store for a few party favorites and appetizers to accommodate those who wait their turn for the tan.

Tell everyone to wear appropriate clothing to your party but to make sure they bring their swimsuit. It’ll be almost like going to beach
because everyone will be walking around in their micro bikini or
Brazilian beachwear in sheer excitement. Assign a male and female sprayer so each of the sexes will be comfortable when it gets to be their turn. Now, if the person getting sprayed is wearing a bathing suit, then it is perfectly fine to keep the tent door ajar so the other guest can laugh and joke at that person getting a tan. However, if the person declines swimwear for this event, then it’s up to them if they want the partygoers to watch them get a tan in their birthday suit.

A tanning party is the perfect event that can be held any time of the year. It satisfies those who are used to going to the beaches or pools in their skimpy bikinis but aren’t able to because of the weather. Take the time out to show your friends that you care about them plus spend valuable time together which will produce memories that will last a lifetime.

Bikinis make great gifts!

Yes, it’s the time of year when you attend the great parties and functions, meeting up with beloved relatives, friends and possibly some people you haven’t seen all year. It’s wonderful to show your love and appreciation by sharing gifts with your loved ones. It can be difficult picking out something for someone who has everything, so why not be creative and give them swimwear. Swimsuits are great gifts for the holidays and any other gift giving occasions you can think of. They’re versatile and very unique to the degree where no two people that you know would ever have the same one.

Buying a gift for a mother or mother-in-law can be trying because she already has practically everything. Rest assured she probably hasn’t received a swimsuit for a gift in quite a while so yours will be extremely welcomed. Why not grace her with a colorful Brazilian style bikini and matching accessory that will make her smile. It will say to her that her body is still very much vibrant. Let her know you feel she is so confident that even if she’s 300 pounds, she can wear it with her head held high. Watch her giggle while her eyes light up with wonder and excitement in anticipation. The same can be said when purchasing beachwear for aunts or female relatives you haven’t seen in a while. Pamper them with a halter top style that can pretty much be tailored for any body type. Let them know you can see that sparkle in their eyes showing they want adventure. This will give them an excuse to let loose and take that trip because they have to utilize your gift.

For the sisters and sisters-in-laws that will always be around in your life, surprise them with a triangle style cut bikini that has the psychological advantage of relaying to the receiver that you think they have a great body and are giving them something to further celebrate it. It lets them know that the sky is the limit and you want to see them live it up with this most prestigious gift. If you are surrounded by friends that have endowed your life, you can provide them with a gift of a swimsuit with strings attached that is sexy all the way. Suggest they take use the beachwear in their backyard, at a local spa, on a cruise or save it for spring break in Cancun. The best part about giving a swimwear as a gift is that you are killing two birds with one stone. The husbands and boyfriends will be delighted to view their mates in these beautiful outfits and you’ve created a bond with them based on pleasure and happiness. You’ve taken care of step one, now it’s up to them to do the rest.

The average person has from five to fifteen gifts that they need to purchase each year including birthdays and holidays. Then there are the stray gifts that you should have around just in case someone got you a present but you really didn’t get them one. If you make them all bikini’s, you don’t have to go through the pain of picking out a gift wondering if they’ll like it. You shop at one place and don’t have to run all over town driving yourself crazy. Everyone loves swimwear and will always use it. Beachwear for birthdays, holidays, going away, welcome home, or just because will forever be something refreshing and uplifting for everyone involved. You can’t go wrong.

The bikini skirt

The idea for the modern bikini skirt probably dates back to the early twentieth century, when showing your buttocks was cause for great scandal. Today, bikini skirts cover a little less than they did before, but they still offer more modesty than a swimsuit bottom alone can provide.

Not only that, but bikini skirts can also protect your tush when sitting down at the beach. Park benches, and of course the beach itself, are covered in sand, and having something to protect your fanny from the invasion of all those granules is a smart idea.

Some bikini skirts actually resemble real mini skirts, while others are more of a wrap-type affair, like the one shown in the picture above. Bikini skirts can also add a pop of color to a solid color bikini to provide more visual sizzle.

Somewhere on earth it's summer now.

As the holidays approach, the weather in some places may start to take on a chill that makes you want to eat bean soup and pull out your thermal underwear. However, that doesn’t mean the bikini party is over. You can still flaunt your body without a care in the world and we’re here to tell you how. It’s all about location. You’re not the only one who likes wearing practically nothing all year round. Many people want and need to be able to show off the hard work they’ve accomplished on their bodies every day of the year, and there are plenty of places that provide those accommodations.

One of the most natural locations to sport sexy swimwear is around your own home. You can adjust the temperature yourself to whatever is comfortable when you and your friends lounge around wearing sexy beachwear. Who says you have to necessarily be in water to walk around in swimwear engaging in great conversations and light foreplay? Plus, what better way to keep the romance alive in your relationship than treating your mate to a private showing of you wearing a hot bikini. It’s private and there’s no telling the kinds of creative activities you can dream up when romping around on the sofa or bed for that matter.

When it’s time for others to be jealous and adore you in your sexy bikini, there are plenty of spots to hit when the weather turns cool and crisp. If you want to remain local, check out an indoor spa. Indoor spas are a dime a dozen in any small or large town. They’re clean, safe and filled with plenty of people who love being in warm climate all year round. Just like you, they want to display their latest swimwear fashion along with their slim bodies. You can make new friends who have much in common with you plus feel secure knowing you’re not the only one who enjoys being on cloud nine twelve months out of the year. The best thing about indoor spas is that you can be in the North Pole and walk around in them like you’re in Mexico.

If you’re looking for out of the way locations during these cooling months, consider a cruise. Most of the ports they depart from are tropical all year round so you can enjoy time on the boat and the island sights. This time of the year, they’re practically giving tickets away so you don’t need to plan to far ahead. A spontaneous trip is always an extravagant self treat. The cruise lines pride themselves on having the most upstanding indoor spas and swimming facilities. You can lay around all day long in your alluring and tempting bikini not even knowing or caring what the real temperature outside is. Even better is since most ports are warm weathered, taking a walk out on deck in your skimpy swimwear isn’t a problem either. More importantly, since cruises are about a week long, you’ll need to have at least a new bikini to wear for every day to show off your fantastic work of art. For more adventure, of course, you can always book a flight to Hawaii or any town in South America where it’s mostly hot all year round. But the moral of the story is no matter what the weather is outdoors, you can still achieve grandiose status wearing a tiny bikini basically anywhere and anytime you want.

The sun - your best friend and worst enemy

All skin types burn. Let’s get that cleared up once and for all. From the palest to the darkest tone (even pitch black), if you are outside exposed for an undetermined length of time in the sun without protection for your skin, you will eventually burn. So if you’re in
awe of your dark skinned friend because you think he or she doesn’t burn, think again. Another thing, if you think moving to the North Pole will hinder you from getting sun burn, wrong again. Even if there is snow outside up to the roof tops and it’s below zero outside, if you are out in the sun that’s shining brightly, you can still get burned. Really. Our skin is very sensitive to all of the elements that inhabit this world and it’s up to us to protect them because Mother Nature can be very grueling when she feels like it. Here are
some tips to protecting your skin whether you’re in the hottest to coldest climate on this planet we call Earth.

Hot weather sunburn can be prevented by utilizing a few simple steps when hanging out on the beach in your favorite swimwear. Since you are on the beach to show off your body, covering up with clothes is not an option. For your head, you can use a wide hat along with sunglasses to block direct sunlight to your face and eyes. For your mouth and lips, use a lip balm with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Lip balms can be used in hot or cold weather. The higher the SPF number, the more protection you’ll have for your skin. For your torso and legs, a suntan lotion or any liquid sun blocking agent with a high SPF would certainly deter harmful rays from irritating your skin. Make sure you rub it on your skin covering every inch of your body that could be exposed to sunburn. This also goes for the tanning salon. Be careful about the time that you spend in the tanning booth and make sure your skin is protected before you start your session.

Cold weather sunburn is just as painful and can be prevented also by using a sun blocking agent. However, with the cold weather, you are allotted many more materials that you can use to cover up your skin. For your face you can use a cap, face mask and ear muffs to help reflect rays and keep you warm at the same time. For your lower body, use gloves, long sleeves, long pants and boots to prevent the harmful rays of the sun from entering your skin and causing harm and pain. It’s alright to load up on the suntan lotion in cold weather underneath your clothes if you’re going to be out skiing or mountain hiking because the longer the exposure, the more damage can be done to your skin.

If you did what you were suppose to do to protect yourself against sunburn but still think you were overexposed, take a moment out to look at the damage. How red is your skin? Is it painful? For mild cases of sun burn, cool off the skin with a compress of cold water in a cloth for a few minutes at a time. If you want to apply anything to the skin make sure it’s only aloe vera in it’s purest form. Don’t use any kind of moisturizers or perfumes because they may irritate your skin. If you’re having pain, just use an over the counter type medication for minor discomfort. If it’s very severe, then you may want to consult with your family doctor or a dermatologist. All in all, you can have a ball outdoors whether in the hot or cold weather, but keep your skin protected so you don’t end up remembering it as a bad time.