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Apr
18
It’s getting hot in here…
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And it’s time to try on swimsuits! Don’t make the same mistake The Shop Tart did. She went to a bathing suit store in a huge mall with her sister-in-law. Her sister-in-law was charming, so the choice of company was not a mistake. The mistake was twofold:
- They chose a store with horrible lighting.
- They didn’t use self-tanner to make the first unveiling after Winter less startling.
The Shop Tart wept silently looking at the vast expanse of pastiness in the dressing room mirror and she could hear her sister-in-law in the next dressing room doing her own share of whimpering and cursing. The salesgirl twittered,
“Just come on out if there’s anything you want to show me!”
Um. No, thank you. The Shop Tart and her company in misery cut short their day of shopping and went for a drink, resolving to try again after a bit more preparation.
So, before shopping for a suit, make sure you are ready. Both Tonic and The Spa at H2 are running airbrush tan specials through the end of April. A mere $20 will buy you a nice even glow! Make sure to exfoliate in the shower before you go. If you’re in the mood for something a bit more luxurious and spendy, try Urban Nirvana’s “Buff and Bronze” for $70. It takes an hour, but you’ll get a full body exfoliation before the tan. For all of you Do-It-Yourselfers, head to Pout, where you can find the St. Tropez self tanning kit for $42.50. The kit includes four ounces each of Body Polisher, Body Moisturizer and Auto-Bronzant Lotion. The staff at Pout swears by it and they know their stuff!
Once you’re lightly bronzed, hit the shops. Do not choose a shop with horrible lighting and insensitive salespeople. Choosing a bathing suit can be a delicate process and you deserve to be treated like a princess! The Shop Tart started at VanJean*, where she found lots of suits by Milly Cabana and Eberjey. She also found gentle lighting and even gentler salespeople. The brightly colored Arriba halter bikini by Milly was a favorite, as was the brown and cream cheetah print bikini by Eberjey.
After VanJean, the Shop Tart tottered (in her tan patent leather Stuart Weitzman wedges) to Pink Sorbet, the new-ish Lilly Pulitzer shop in town. There was a whole rounder of gorgeous, brightly colored suits, one and two-piece, with matching cover-ups. Beth Baxley, mother of two very lucky daughters and owner of Pink Sorbet, pointed out a fabulous button down cover-up made from re-introduced vintage Lily fabric. It could also be worn with a gold belt and white jeans. She also had several long, hostess dresses. The Shop Tart is thrilled that the long hostess dress is back - très chic!
Both shops had great suits and great coverups, all styles. So slap on your fake tan and take a look tomorrow!
Stay tuned for news from Fortay: In years past, they’ve carried bathing suits by Shoshanna, notable because they come in a wide variety of bra sizes and offer support without making one look like one needs it. The Shop Tart sincerely hopes they’ll get some of those suits in soon, because she needs the support. Ahem.
Enjoy the beautiful weather and happy shopping!
* The Shop Tart has a soft spot in her heart for VanJean. After the birth of her third child, she badly needed something to wear to a wedding. Pressed for time and lacking a babysitter, she brought her baby to VanJean, where Mary held him and made goo-goo faces while his tired mother tried on dresses in peace. Heaven! The Shop Tart also has a soft spot in her heart for VanJean’s sales, which are legend.
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I hate swimsuite - I do feel better with a nice tan;)