Miami & Belo Sol's Mid-Summer Sale!

Oi!
I am back from Miami and what a trip! You would be excited to know that the new Tara Grinna, Kristi Grinna and KGB collections are beautiful! I can't wait to have them available for you in the fall! However, here is a sneak peak of some the new styles and fabrics!

You all remember the beautiful drape one piece from Tara Grinna? Well it will be available in several different prints soon! As well, new metal accessories are available to "bling" up your existing suit! Tara Grinna also listened to her clients and has made a halter tankini, as well as all straps are adjustable and convertable for all pieces this season. So you will have the perfect fit every time! Speaking of Tara and Kristi Grinna, here's a pic of me and the two wonderful designers!
(I have huge hair...gotta love humidity

I also found some amazing new beach accessories direct from Kenya! I will keep you posted on the delivery of these beautiful products as well!

Oh yes and about the Mid-Summer Sale! Mention that you read my blog and you will receive 10% off all of your purchases as well as these great deals:

$10 OFF all Banco de Areia Bikinis!

$17 (That's $9 off!) for all Havaianas!

Clearance Bin Goodies all under $30 (includes bikinis, wraps & fitness wear)

Buy 2 Bathing Suits and receive $15 off the 3rd!

So make your appointment now to come take a look at all the deals!

Swimwear Care; Truth or Dare??

Oi!
Have you done a Bikini Health Check lately?
Do you know the best way to take care of your swimwear skivvies?

Read below for some Swimwear Care; Truth or Dare to make sure your swimwear stays healthy and happy this summer!

Dare: You dare to leave your suit balled up in your bag after every daily swim?

Truth: Your suit (and bag) smells like a dirty pool change room and is starting to lose colour and integrity.

You are suffering from chlorinitis!
Here's some tips for the daily swimmer that will save your swimwear from a very short lifespan:
The smell of chlorine can live longer then the actual chlorine itself, so make sure when rinse or Soak-ing your swimwear that it has enough water and movement around it to allow the chlorine and dirt to rinse away. Try not to use chlorine-neutralizing products to wash your swimwear, as they do not take away the chlorine, only neutralize it within the fabric. This will only accelerate deterioration of the swimwear fabric. Try a double rinse/Soak if you do swim a lot. Rinse off in shower, then when you get home give a long Soak!

Always make sure to rinse and soak your suit after chlorine and saltwater exposure, in COLD water. Always, lay your suit to dry as well....never throw it in the dryer! The heat will deteriorate the fibres and cause stretching and see-throughness (I made that word up!).

Dare: You dare to slip into last years bikini without a "health check"

Truth: Last years bikini is discoloured, stained and possibly see-through?!

Check the Integrity:
Run your suit under water first, especially in the "bottom area" where a lot of wear and tear occurs. Stretch it over your hand to see if the fabric has become transparent, if so....sorry this poor suit has seen it's last beach. Retire it and come see Belo Sol!

Discoloration:
Most suits after prolonged use and lack of rinsing may become discoloured, although discolouration cannot be fixed, you may still be able to revive a little colour by rinsing and refreshing it with Soak wash. If the suit still fits well and is comfortable, I would say you can definitely keep it, but at the end of this year....please get rid of it!

Staining:
Spot wash with Soak wash or your favourite delicate's cleaner, rinse and lay to dry. Hopefully, that will get rid of the nasty stains that bring down your bikini bravado!

So can you revive last year bikini? If so, check out this blog as well on how to renovate your bikini http://belosolblog.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html

I had mentioned Soak, a fabulous delicates rinse wash that does wonders for swimwear, knits and lingerie. Belo Sol carries all of the Soak products so that you can Keep Your Swimwear Looking and Feeling Hot this summer. Email me if you are interested in the Soak wash product and I will give you one a secret tip on how to keep your flip flops fresh too!
tricia@belosol.ca