Said bikini arrived, I whisked it on and noted that the bottom seemed slightly...how can I say? Skimpy. Has my bottom grown? I already have a bikini of this size and style and it fits like a dream; where have I gone wrong? My friend P is eminently sensible and very good at judging the 'mutton dressed as lamb' phenomenon that can afflict women of our age. We discuss the bikini bottom coverage, she maintains that support is needed in the bottom area, much like a bra. I am not so sure. Do I want to spend three weeks of my holiday with my bottom trussed up? I think not. Plan B is to run ALOT between now and then in an attempt to achieve the coveted bikini-bottom bottom. My ridiculously (and charmingly) motivated sister in law has been doing thrice-weekly spinning classes to reach this goal.
There is only one thing for it...where are my trainers? The countdown to summer sun is on. Mwah!
It's funny you mention the mutton dressed as lamb thing. I find I am worrying about it more and more. And sad to say I'm more inclined to think about the beach coverup these days than the bikini! A sign of my times!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Lou, it made me smile!!
ReplyDeleteI don't mind admitting that it's been a while since I wore a bikini - as in a few years. I now stick to really great one pieces altho finding something fabulous in a one piece can be a challenge every year - sometimes a tankini will do tho, I have a great one of those.
I agree that support in the bottom area is important as is comfort......I am sure you can do it tho and know you will look amazing!! I have even calculated the days til we go away and will be running my sock off til then.....and if I thought I could survive a spinning class, I might even try that! I have vowed to be beach-ready and look better than ever this year :)
Good luck Gorgeous :) xoxo
PS Any chance you can fix it for me to look like the girl in that last pic please.....cute bikini, great tan, toned limbs, perfect beach hair.....need I go on ;)
morning L.....love this post...what is it...i'm absolutely 100% sure that they have marked that bikini butt wrong! although if you are already on the *countdown* routine i won't suggest you stop as *mentally* you'll feel better!? tee hee!
ReplyDeleteso i have exactly 6 sleeps till the body bearing holiday to paxos...& it is full of gorgeus very tall italians- height is not my strongest point {on perhaps i just surround myself with really tall galfriends!}...so i figure i will walk ...swim..and not speak greek or very good italian...as though i am absolutely in love with the exact size i am...so i am visualising myself as your final image.....god wish me serious luck..m xx
ps and HUGE *i-love-you* thanks for the teaspoon tip...i knew you'd be first in with an old wives tale.....i've done it once and am doing it this morning before going car boot saling with the kiddos xxxx
I would remember when you get to your destination you will always look better than you thought you would.. you are probably comparing yourself to the very young model in the photos :)
ReplyDeleteI on the other hand .. do not take the sun anymore.. so I spray it on, and if I ever go away I come back paler than I went.. when will they provide St tropes booths in hotels, for us paler skinned people xx
Oh good on you and good luck with the workouts....ahhh how I hate them...but need them.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for a vintage swimsuit, I've seen some great ones around ... totally love the pictures you found.
xoxo
Go Lou Lou! I want the bikini in the last picture. As well as running eat salmon as it actually contains elements that naturally have been linked to helping skin stay firm. Not sure how much the overwhelming number of firming creams on the market do?
ReplyDeleteI always run to Madonna. Grab her greatest hits and I'm sure you'll have a fab bikini bum in no time.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE tanned skin. I am scared to not wear SPF these days, so my tan never reaches its full potential, but I love looking at tanned skin. Great post as usual!
ReplyDelete:) Marcie
I love floral bikinis! Good luck with the fitting issue... I sometimes have different sizes for bikini tops and bottoms. Maybe you should try a different size..
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Ooo, it's actually been a couple of years since I have worn a bikini. Now I am a mother I seem to have adopted the mummy uniform of a black one-piece swimsuit! Will have to see what I am brave enough to wear the next time I go on a proper beach holiday abroad!
ReplyDeleteyou go girl! i will never be able to wear a bikini again! whoa! i have lots of work to do! now is that first pix of you? have fun! xo
ReplyDeleteIt's my dream to go to sleep and wake up looking like the girl above...yep, bathing suit, dear Lord, no, not for me this year I'm afraid!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't even dare try one on as I fear I might shock myself into heart failure!
Enjoy yours...and don't fret the small stuff (pun intended)! :) xoxo Beth
cute post :) i actually bought the second bathing suit because of that adorable picture hehe
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Julie and Simone - you both had the same thought - whether that first photo was of me. Afraid not - although I guess my hair is that colour...there is a slight resemblance!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos Louise and I am still pondering the concept of support for the bottom...the mind boggles...
ReplyDeleteLove your photos and I say go for it...if I could, I would!
Happy running :)
Jeannex