Friday, 27 May 2011

SUMMER EDITION: My Swimsuit/Bikini Collection & Tips in Choosing the Right Bikini

Hello lovelies!

In my today's video, I shared with you one part of my HUGE bikini/swimsuit collection :)
I live for the summer, I adore everything about it & if I could, I would spend my life at the beach!
That's why I'm such a big addict when it comes to beachwear shopping!

The swimsuits that I'm showing you today, are definitely among my favourites!
I like to shop for beachwear in these stores:

- Calzedonia
- Camaieu
- Goldenpoint
- Yamamay
- H&M

These are some of my favourite places for bikini shopping ;)

My bikinis last me definitely more than one season! I have bikinis in my collection, that have over six years and still look brand new!
I'm always very careful when it comes to maintaining them in a perfect condition: I always hand wash them and never leave them to dry at midday sun (I don't want the fabric to loose its shape and the colours to fade!)

Don't forget to check out my video, where I'm talking about the favourite bikinis in my collection & giving you some extra tips on how to find the right bikini for your body type!


(just hit the play button to watch the video)

& here are some pics of the swimsuits I'm showing you in the video; all pics were 
taken on my summer vacations in Italy & Croatia ;)

Polka dot, yellow swimsuit
by La Senza
Pic taken at the island of Rab, Croatia.

Pink bikini by Oviesse.
Pic taken at the beach of Moscenicka Draga, Croatia.

Swimsuit by Camaieu.
Pic taken at Ika, Croatia.

Swimsuit by Camaieu.
Pic taken at the island of Krk, Croatia.

Swimsuit by H&M.
Pic taken at Kraljevica, Uvala Scott, Croatia.

Swimsuit by Calzedonia.
Pic taken at the island of Rab, Croatia.

Bikini by SiSi Aqua (Goldenpoint).
Pic taken at the island of Rab, Croatia.

Bikini by SiSi Aqua.
Location: Rab, Croatia

Swimsuit by Yamamay.
Pic taken at the island of Sardinia, Italy.
& now, onto the tips in choosing the right bikini for your body type!


SMALL ON TOP


- Look for tops with a touch of padding, or an under- wire, demi- bra style that makes the most of a beautiful, dainty, bust line.
Try to find a top with adjustable straps at shoulders and around back so that you can tighten and adjust things, to help fill out the top line.
- You are very lucky that you have the body to wear those cute, ruffled tops that are so hot right now, so go for it.
And as for bandeau tops, only you can wear those well.
You can also show off in those tiny, tri- tops that the big busted girls only dream about.
- Avoid tops with too much fabric or have a poor fit.
Opt for separates, where you can choose your top and bottom separately.


BIG ON TOP


- You may need some extra support; underwire tops can work well and look great.
- Halter- top bikinis are also good for you and will look very flattering on you.
- One- piece swimsuits with some structure in the bust
- Wide shoulder straps will be much more comfortable than thin, spaghetti straps.


SHORT LEGS OR TORSO


- Find a suit that is cut high on the tigh.
- Vertical stripes can visually lengthen the body.
- Wear a solid bottom bikini with a printed top.
- A solid, one-piece suit with a plunging neckline.


LONG BODY SHAPE


- Go wild with the embellishments at the hips and bust line.
Rings, jewels, ties and bows are all good things for you.
- Horizontal stripes, fabrics such as stretch terry and velvet can be very flattering on your body.
- Wear super bright colours, plus they're so trendy right now!
- Cut- out one- piece swimsuit.
- Boy shorts, ruffled skirts and cover- ups.


If I didn't mention your body type, don't worry, I'll do that in my next video/blog post, because
SUMMER EDITION & all about swimsuits topic continues...


Enjoy these warm & sunny days!


...also, I wanted to kindly ask you to take a few seconds of your time and answer to my poll/survey that you can find on top right side of my blog.
It's very quick & simple, but it'll help me out a lot!


Thank youuuuu :)
BIG PINK KISS FROM ITALY,
xoxo Sonja



Wednesday, 25 May 2011

DETAILED REVIEW: Alverde Naturkosmetik (Skincare, Make Up, Bodycare & More!)

Hello!

I've decided to do a review on Alverde organic cosmetics, because I feel these products really deserve to be mentioned on my blog & in my Youtube video...
I've incorporated so many Alverde products into my daily skincare/bodycare/makeup routine, how can I not mention them?!
Before I start, I need to mention that this isn't a sponsored review, I bought all these products myself and I'm here writing about them only because I genuinely, truly like them so much!
Where can one buy Alverde cosmetics?
These products are exclusive to DM (drogerie markt) drugstores, so you can find them at your local DM!
I buy Alverde in Croatia, just because here where I live, we don't have DM (so sad about that!!!)
Alverde is great value for money!
The products range from 1- 5, or 6 €.
They're very affordable and extremely high quality.
This is an organic, natural line of cosmetics, produced in Germany.
The awesome thing is, Alverde doesn't limit to only producing skincare products, but they also have in their offer: the complete face care and make up, body care products, hair care products, sun care line, toothpaste and mouth wash!
Basically everything that you need, from head to toe! :)


Alverde makes me feel better & look prettier! ;)





Here are the products that I use:
(some of these products I've been using for years now & I always continue repurchasing, some of them I bought a few months ago, during my latest trip to Croatia)



  • Alverde Dental Mundspulung 5 in 1 Nanaminze (Mouth wash with mint extract)
  • Alverde Dental Zahncreme 5 in 1 Nanaminze (toothpaste with mint extract)
  • Alverde sensitiv reinigungs-schaum Seide (cleansing foam with silk extract)
  • Alverde Aqua Gesichts-Wasser Meeresalge (toner with seaweed extract)
  • Alverde Aqua Mattierende tagescreme 3 in 1 Perle (mattifying day cream with pearl extract)
  • Alverde Peeling Aprikose (facial scrub with apricot)
  • Alverde Anti-aging vitamin-lifting-liquid Gojibeere (anti-aging serum with goji berry)
  • Alverde Feuchte reinigungs- tucher Wildrose (make up remover wipes with wild rose extract)
  • Alverde Bronzing Fluid Summerfeeling 
  • Alverde Gold- glanzpuder 01 Gold (shimmer powder/loose)
  • Alverde Deobalsam Calendula (deodorant with marigold extract)

Alverde mouth wash & tooth paste
with mint extract

Alverde cleansing foam (with silk extract)
Alverde toner with seaweed extract
Alverde mattifying day moisturizer with pearl extract.
I'm IN LOVE with all these 3 products!

Alverde Goji berry anti-aging serum
Alverde facial scrub with apricot
Alverde deodorant (roll-on) with marigold extract

Alverde make up: Bronzing Fluid & Irridescent loose powder (01 Gold)
Alverde make up remover wipes with wild rose extract, for dry and sensitive skin,
but it actually works great on mine too (oily/combination).

Watch my video for detailed review of all these products & find out which ones are my favourites & why!






Have you ever used anything from Alverde brand?
If so, do you like it?
Which ones are your favourites and why?
Is there a product that you'd like to recommend to me to try it out, something that you think  I'd absolutely love?


xoxo, Sonja






Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Update On My Thrifted Tunic Dress & FOTD Vlog

Hello girls!

Remember my tunic dress that I thrifted a few weeks ago?
I showed it to you in my Money Can't Buy Style. Style Thrifted! (for 29€!) video.
Even though brand new, with the labels still on, it had a huge ink stain on the back, on the ruffle edge detail that I haven't noticed when purchasing it!
I DON'T KNOW HOW I MISSED THAT!!!
WHERE WAS I LOOKING?
Anyway, I'm really loving the tunic dress, it looks lovely!



So, I HAD to find a way to remove this ink (stamp: on the back it was written with ink: "Commercial Sample, Not for Resale" - LOL) stain!!!
In my video, I've asked you for advices and suggestions of what should I do and I want to thank to all of you who commented and sent your ideas!

The good news is THE STAIN IS GONE! :)

If you want to know how I removed it, watch my Vlog video that I just uploaded today on my MissTrendyKitty channel.
Also, you'll see my FOTD (face of the day) & a quick Vlog ;)


I'll talk to you again soon!
xoxo Sonja


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