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Marie Laforge Silk Pareos

Tammi — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:12:12 +0000

I love to write about beachwear because I imagine owning all these beautiful cover-ups, pareos, sarongs and beach dresses that I find. I do not get as excited about bathing suits but wearing distinctive accessories makes me feel like a million bucks. Especially luxury labels like Zigamazoo who “offers an exclusive line of original “Wearable Works of Art”, designed by award winning artist Marie Laforge”.

These magnificent silk scarves can be worn as beach cover-ups, sexy tropical dresses, elegant complements to dresses and skirts, as well as shoulder wraps for cool spring nights. Although the 2008 collection has been available for purchase since September 2007, I never tire of viewing the glorious designs. Bright, bold purple octopus, pastel pink sea stars, green and black sea horses, and whimsical polka dotted fish adorn the one hundred percent silk fabric.

Created with the French style and flair of Marie’s homeland coupled with the artful exuberance of Brazil and the Caribbean, Zigamazoo offers a wide selection of prints in various lengths and widths depending on how you wish to wear the garment. One piece I find particularly interesting is the Gatomeo silk scarf in 92cm X 92cm (36”X36’) which can be wrapped to wear as a bandeau or hatter top. Curious names such as Moana, Welo, Lagoa, Hahana, Ubatuba and Azulea make these unique works of art all that more exotic and alluring.

The website is geared more toward the retailer purchasing in quantity as there is no online shopping for end user customers but it is a wonderful resource to read about the history of the company and to view the full collection. A quick internet search will provide several online stores but two of the boutiques who feature Zigamazoo are SunFitters.com and NaniNaluSwim.com. An email or telephone inquiry to the company would provide more details on locations in your area.

Academy of Art University has one of the top fashion schools in the nation with the most famous show in the industry.

Agua Bendita Swimwear 2008

Tammi — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:03:47 +0000

Like your swimwear laser-cut sharp? Agua Bendita’s got it! Their 2008 collection has a lot more to offer though, including some of the most amazing prints I’ve seen all season… A great variety of colors (and print textures) make this a very versatile collection that I’m sure will please a lot of women looking for something playful, yet luxurious!

Next to the pretty bikinis, the collection also includes a couple t-shirts, accessories and pareos… Hope you enjoyed the photos!

Roberto Cavalli Swimwear 2008

Tammi — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:01:29 +0000

Roberto Cavalli is one of those good-old overall fashion designers that takes care of his fans: fashion, lingerie — and swimwear! The 2008 pieces that just arrived at Nancy Meyer are excellent stuff (albeit not cheap), and show Roberto Cavalli is so much more than leopard-skin prints — it’s pure fashion — pure beauty.

I don’t have the budget to be spending over $300 on a bikini, but for those who do have the money to get these pretty pieces — don’t hesitate! I went tanning in a Roberto Cavalli bikini about a year ago — and felt awesome!

My favorite: the snake halter bandeau… It’s great in black, and available at NM for $413…

Check all the pieces out on the Nancy Meyer site — right here!