Sunday, October 16, 2011

Thirty five degrees! The perfect day to trot out my pretty new vintage-inspired bikini. Have a look, isn't it lovely...


I never thought I'd wear a bikini at my age, until I bought this one. Not only is it extremely well made, comfy and utterly gorgeous, it does an amazing job of showing off the nice bits, while keeping the wobbly bits safely covered up at the same time (e.g. excellent bottom coverage)

If you're nervous about shopping for bathers, don't be. It's so not worth getting your knickers in a knot over. Honestly. Forget about beating yourself up in front of one of those unflattering change-room mirrors. There's really no need, check out My Sister Pat for gorgeous retro swimwear that fits all shapes and sizes, or better still, do what I did and send lovely Leah from Bells Belles Vintage an email. I bought my bikini from Leah and she was a delight to deal with. I know you'll think so too.


 I love this pic from My Sister Pat don't you?

x

18 comments:

  1. Oh that's just fabulous. All you need is oversized shades and a floppy hat and you'll be channeling the Audrey in the south of France type look. So glamorous! :-)

    Jem xX

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  2. I have seen their swimmers and love them Lets see you in yours!! I wish I still had my vintage ones.I am hoping my mm may have them I do have hers from the late 50s tho.

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  3. Ps Leahs link isnt working xxx

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  4. I'm going to have a look! So proud of you to wear a bikini! I bet you look smashing!

    Those retro-type swimmers are so sweet!

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  5. Gorgeous, I'm so very tempted, I do have a bit of thing for 50's swimwear-thats me in a 50's bathing suit in my header picture-love the fabric and I agree that photo is wonderful x

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  6. They are so cute! I want some, then maybe I wouldn't wear a singlet and boardies over the top of my bathers!

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  7. I never ever thought I would be seen dead sporting a bikini but I am in love with your one and think I could well wear them out of the house :)

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  8. The swimsuit is totally gorgeous,it's getting chilly here! xx

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  9. Hey Kylie so glad you love your bikini they are so awesome. Since l saw these swimmers a couple of years ago l have loved them.....enjoy your summer in your new cossie....
    Leah X

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  10. The shape of that bikini is perfect!

    A friend bought a one piece of theirs last year, which has this little skirt, but not in a cover-up-the-wobbly-bits-way as it's there just for pure fun and she looks fabulous every time she wears it.

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  11. Beautiful bikini, Kylie, and I bet you look great in it - even at your age!!! *a joke*

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  12. They do some gorgeous gingham and polka dot ones - I'm SO tempted!

    Sarah xxx

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  13. unless i'm mistaking or perhaps just land in from planet goof, but are you showing us a bathing suit which is called bikini down under? ;)))
    okay! so sorry! i only just now notice it's a two piece.
    woolf! blind! auch!
    and yes! i would dare wearing these. bring on the summer already, which you are gonna have soon enough... aaarrrgghghghggh..
    but i'm still happy with autumn.
    n♥

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  14. Its lovely - I just adore the floral pattern and the colour scheme. Hope you have somewhere to promenade wearing it with your stripy hat!

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  15. So glamorous and feminine, just like me (in my dreams).
    You'll be the best dressed beach belle - no doubt.

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  16. OHH I love your Vintage scene!! Great work over here!!

    Lets follow each other!!? stop by let me know ur following and ill return the love!!

    www.shervinsworld.com

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  17. Love it! Will be ckecking them out for sure!

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  18. So glamorous Kylie - I love it. You are lucky, the only swimwear I'm going to be seeing for months now is when I take boy1 for lessons - it's not quite the same with the stench of chlorine and the discarded verruca sock under the bench...

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