I Love Summer, That's My Freakin' Problem

2013 Unique DIY Curvy Girl Swim Wear

 

  

   Summer Jams. Block Parties. Tankinis and Beaches!  Summer is almost here, and I’m oober

doober excited! (Especially since I’ll be turning 23!) So this summer I want doober excited! (Especially since I’ll be turning 23!) So this summer I want to celebrate by lounging on the beach sipping (Yes, ladies sip…lol) on a Blue Hawaiian and listening to some reggae (I’m a Rasta type of girl). But my curves can’t look any type of way! I need the perfect outfit!  So I decided to browse the internet to see what they had to offer. There were lots of swimsuits, but most were too gran-ish for me (what’s the purpose of having curves, if I can’t flaunt them every now and then). Then, I stumbled upon Monif C website, not by chance though, since I had been following her since I first saw her on BET’s Rip the Runway. What she creates is ABSOLTUELY fabulous and her new Island Gypsy 2013 Swimsuit Collection is the bomb.com, but those prices are out my league. So like usual, I kept it moving. Then I came across the Liz Clairborne High Waist Control Bottom (size 14-24 in red and black) for $20 at JC Penny’s and also the High Waist Shaping Bottom (size s-xl in black only) at Walmart for $16. I was like this is so awesome; I can create unique swim wear for this summer.  Then I was like I need a top, and not just any kind, but a bandeau. Bandeaus were all the rave last summer and their here again for summer 2013. So I decided to search YouTube on instructions on how to create my own. What I found was PassionJonesz video on creating this look from a scarf and also Luvableviet and SecretLifeOfaBioNerd videos on sewing a top from fabric. However, you can also just buy a pattern from your local fabric store if that's easier for you. So this summer dare to be different and rock a custom bandeau with a high waist bottom. I most definitely will be doing  so! And don't forget to browse the thrift store for accessories and unconventional coverups to add statement to your already stunning outfit. Watch out summer 2013 here I come!!!!