Monday, May 18, 2009

Bathing Beauties

Whether you’re sunbathing (avec SPF, naturally!) or swimming, you want to look the part!
Some photographic inspiration and shopping suggestions, darlings!
Ava Gardner, courtesy Keith of The Dino Lounge.
Numero editorial, May 2008
Italian Flair, May 2008
Italian Vogue, August 2005
Italian Vogue June 2005
Vogue, April 2008
Blackbook, March 2007
Italian Flair, August 2004

Be a bikini babe!
Confetti dot bikini, at jcrew.com.
Beach Sexy color block bandeau bikini, at victoriassecret.com.
Emilio Pucci Miri leaf print bikini; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Michael Kors zebra print bikini.
Zimmerman Blue Lagoon bandeau bikini.
Red Carter Champagne Bubbles bandeau bikini; this and next at shopbop.com.
Anna & Boy Brushstrokes bikini.
Bantu bikini, at Barneys New York; pictured via nytimes.com.
Printed triangle bikini, at forever21.com.
Indah green string bikini, at shopplanetblue.com.
CC loves this Retro Swimsuit ~ with halter top and matching draw cord bottom from popinaswimwear.com. Pamela from Portland Swimwear was kind enough to send CC one to try out, and it is even more lovely in person, with a lightly padded top and ultra-flattering bottom. This Boy Short Swimwear suit comes in 16 different mix-and-match colors and patterns, and the quality is fantastic! Can’t wait to hit the beach in this baby!
And guess what? All CC readers get 10% off any purchase from Popina Swimwear with the coupon code “Carrie”. Shop here!
xoxox,
CC
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71 comments:

  1. Dream SequinsMay 18, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Yay! We're finally getting some great weather coming at us in time for Mem Day Weekend, huh? I have a collection of fairly low-priced swimwear. I don't like weird tan lines, so I generally go for bandeau bikinis... :) Although I recently purchased a Tomas Maier one piece with slashes in it, that I just plan to use as a base for beachtime bonfire dressing. :)

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  2. UnknownMay 18, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I'm looking for a bikini like the Zimmerman Blue Lagoon bandeau since ages, I wonder where I can find a similar ones here.

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  3. UnknownMay 18, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Love those retro looks!

    www.fashionafterforty.blogspot.com

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  4. RebirthMay 18, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Your post just reminded me to increase my gym attendance..... swimsuit season is here...hmmmmmm...
    thanx for the 10%...going there to see if i can find one i like

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  5. Black Patent StilettosMay 18, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Thanks for posting these, I was totally needing some inspiration to get off my butt and start running again!

    I <3 the confetti dot bikini and the yellow bandeau one!

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  6. Fifi FlowersMay 18, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Oooooh how DEPRESSING... it's time to pull out the bathsuits and work on looking good in them... UGH... I should remember this all year long while shoveling in food... le sigh!

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  7. InconMay 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I love the new header Carrie and i've been looking for where to get one of those high waisted bikinis at a reasonable price. Any suggestions?? They are almost extinct lol.
    Hope u had a good weekend C??

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  8. Jennifer FabulousMay 18, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    I just bought a bathing suit last week but now I want to go buy another one after seeing all these suits! LOL. I love the yellow bikini especially. Gorgeous!!

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  9. UnknownMay 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I JUST bought some bikinis over the weekend at VS.com ...but I really was in love with the royal blue ruffle one you posted a couple weeks ago....but it was sold out.

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  10. MissBlissMay 18, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Just fabulous! I love the ruffles and the hawaiian print!

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  11. www.janetteria.comMay 18, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    I totally love that last one polka dots printed...

    XoXo

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  12. nooneMay 18, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    love the retro! I've been looking for a sexy one piece swimsuit for about a month now, good thing it doesn't get hot here until the end of june!

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  13. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    I'm getting there! I've lost 5 pounds in the last 3 weeks. I wanna lost 11 more before I go to California in July for a girls' weekend!


    Regarding being a nanny. I love it. I used to be a teacher and I hated it. I'm much happier doing this, although that does my my dual-cert degree sits there collecting dust...such is life.

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  14. Fashion MomentMay 18, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    I need, need, need: gorgeous yellow Champagne Bubbles bikini, Victoria's Secret yellow-green, and that one from Italian Flair!
    Wonderful!

    FM~FP

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  15. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    ugg I need a new bikini

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  16. erika soroccoMay 18, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    You are a pro at finding gorgeous pictures. Love the one from Blackbook! :)

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  17. Daniela ValdezMay 18, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Love the illustrations! I want to go to the beach so bad! And wear one of those gorgeous bathing suits you posted :)

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  18. HayleyMay 18, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I love the Ava Gardener picture, so beautiful!

    Hayley.
    xx

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  19. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I love summer!!!!Xo

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  20. Terence SamboMay 18, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Caliente! :o]

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  21. prettyneonsMay 18, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    I want to hit the sea side now, I've zero beach wear, maybe I should at least get some flip flops.Except flip flops don't like me, I always trip over the bloody things, LOL!
    PeAce & BoWs...
    prettyneons x

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  22. Life In Technicolor.May 18, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    hey carrie!
    yes i am an aspiring lawyer (but my true love is the stage!)...cool that u live on the east coast, i've always felt more at home there than in LA. incidentally to which i am headed in 3 days, haha. anwayys, great photos as USUAL. nicely curated on your blog haha.
    and that's why
    i've added you to my list, i hope u dont mind! we could even trade... but wotevs, you're on mine either way :)
    cheers!

    andrea oxoxox
    Life In Technicolor.

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  23. Fashion MomentMay 18, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    No, they were together ( yellow press said that), and they published how she look now. But, I think that is so bad to playing with someone's pain on that way.

    FM~FP

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  24. Kira AderneMay 18, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Love the swimsuits from before :)

    kisses girl!

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  25. LenoreNeverM♡reMay 18, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Perfect season...can't wait to do some breast strokes CC! ~XO*

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  26. KatiMay 18, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    The first pic is so lovely!

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  27. Elizabeth MarieMay 18, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    You've inspired me to make sure I do my pilates today darling! And then I'm going to come back to this post and take notes before I got bikini shopping ohhhhh the horrors. :)

    xoxo

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  28. FashionistaMay 18, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    hey cc love the pics..those bathing suits are fab..just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to buy a purple bathing suit..I love it..

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  29. trendywomensclothesMay 18, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I love the picture and outfit of the model that looks like Cleopatra - it's fabulous!

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  30. FrankieMay 18, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I love the classic retro shapes. Stunning.

    I'm still in shock that you featured a couple of my pieces, CC! Thank you so much <3

    x

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  31. MaiMay 18, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I really love the Mathew Williamsom bikini for H&M, it's awesome but it's sold out too..
    xx

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  32. SyedMay 18, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    I so wish it wasn't raining here in London! The second image, that poster design is absolutely fantastic, I love the colours :) And wow, Ava Gardner looked so stunning! The August 05 Vogue Italia shot is beautiful, I am in love with the photo!!

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  33. Graça Ventura MedeirosMay 18, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    i adore victoria secret collection, but this Zimmerman Blue Lagoon bandeau bikini is to die for :)

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  34. TheBeautyFileMay 18, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    I love the big hair & covered up suits of yesteryear! Let's try to bring it all back!

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  35. AlineMay 18, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    I love this post and I love that suit you have....going to go check it out!

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  36. TiffanyMay 18, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    I have been in such a bikini mode after all my trips and upcoming trips, I continue to buy more and more! thanks for the coupon code, going to go check it out!

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  37. Little Bow PrepMay 18, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    I adore the first picture!

    Lovely picks!

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  38. GabbiMay 18, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Such pretty suits! I love the combination of old and new dear CC... xo

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  39. MarianMay 18, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    loved all these darling but my fave images were the opening vintage ones. how gorge ARE they!?
    muah x
    marian

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  40. Fashion GardenMay 18, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Good post as always !!
    alice
    xoxo
    www.thefashiongarden.blogspot.com

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  41. Laura TreveyMay 18, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Now that is beachy!! Thanks!!

    xo Laura

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  42. Rachel FollettMay 18, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    I want that green bikini. So cute!

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  43. K.LineMay 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Oh, the zebra one is awesome. I can't imagine it would be easy to wear though!

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  44. UnknownMay 18, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    This is so gorgeous. I love all the pictures above and all those bikinis are great!

    How are you Carrie? Hope all is well. :)

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  45. thefatandskinnyonfashionMay 18, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    love the new header.

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  46. H @ Narnia's ClosetMay 19, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    oh my i really do love swimsuits. they're so playful and beautiful! great pictures!

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  47. Human RacingMay 19, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Oh, I like all the swimsuits you posted! The vintage ones from the old photographs were very nice as well.

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  48. KeithMay 19, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Great photos. I especially love the one of Ava Gardner. What a babe.

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  49. KeithMay 19, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    I left a comment on this blog. I mentioned how much I loved the Ava Gardner pic. I knew that I had posted that one myself before. Thanks so much for mentioning my blog. I appreciate it. I do love that pic of her.

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  50. AngelaMay 19, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    CC, i am so ready for summer. though i am not sure about sun bathing thinking of skin cancer.

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  51. La Belette RougeMay 19, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    Does that bikini come in a caftan? Le sigh! Yes, I am going to the gym tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration.
    xoxo

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  52. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    Miss Carrie!

    I am also bikini ready... and once again... you are making me want to shop! I'm sorry I've been mia lately, but I'm back on the band wagon and still reading up on your post.

    xo!

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  53. NemeraeMay 19, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    Hola!
    Yo prefiero los bikinis a los bañadores, y me ha encantado ese amaarillo de Red Carter Champagne Bubbles!!
    Pero ahora tengo que estudiar y no hay tiempo para tomar el sol :(
    xx

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  54. Your name hereMay 19, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    Finally we're getting some great weather lately :D! Bikini is still maybe to cold.. ;). You've got a nice blog!!

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  55. HiFashionMay 19, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    I love swimming in the summer. Its still quite cool here though. I love the Ava Gardner one.

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  56. Tina { Luphia Loves... }May 19, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    i'd love a vintage styled one! xx

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  57. UnknownMay 19, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    Well, on MAY'S US Vogue there was an extensive shooting on Bath-clothing...fabulous stuff for this year, I love H.Léger in particular...nice photos!!!
    X

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  58. This chick's got styleMay 19, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    Thank you for your comment dear!
    LOVE the first picture!!
    It's now my screen saver, to get the summer feeling :P
    Can't wait to wear my new bikini's!

    x!

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  59. Gєммα;∂ιℓєммα.May 19, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Awww, these are all beautiful. Don't you feel a bit down when you see all these beautiful girls looking perfect. Haha
    x

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  60. yiqin;May 19, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I am not a sports person + I am never comfortable wit my body. But if I have a good bod, def the polka dots one!!

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  61. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    ahhh, it's like a kid in a candy store---too many amazing suits to choose from!! Something about those vintage inspired ones is calling my name though :-)

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  62. Hope Adela PasztorMay 19, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    thank you so much for including the vintage pin up girls! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  63. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    i looove retro bathing suits

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  64. ShayMay 19, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    so looking for the perfect suit at the moment, thanks for the inspiration!

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  65. SaraMay 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    loving the retro suits, espeically ava gardner. can't wait for beach weekends!

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  66. nooneMay 20, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    scarlett is soo pretty. and the BMW is a great choice! I'd love to have a BMW too :D

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  67. UnknownMay 20, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    ooh, i love the bathing beauties - especially the more vintage looks!
    xox

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  68. zupuMay 20, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Oh these retropics are just so wonderful.. I think I still go with the string bikinis like those green ones, so beautiful.. always need new pairs for summer, time to go shopping!

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  69. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Great inspiration !
    I love the vintage bathsuits, but just the minimalistic ones... Like 7o' one pieces or so !

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  70. Amazing StyleMay 21, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    i really like the yellow costume. it's so funny that nowadays bathing costumes are made of less and less fabric

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  71. paanieMay 22, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    it's not my fav season, but man these ladies make it look so good.

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