Archive for June, 2010
Shopping can be hard. When you walk into a boutique, there’s everything you could want, except the thing your looking for. The solution? A shop that finds it for you.
And so the new UK Beachwear site was born. We started off with a basic website, but like our first online shop, UK Tights, we decided a new and improved website was in order. When I first heard about the new UK Tights website, it was just the Technical Department fixing some problems in the search bar. Naturally, it soon snowballed into a whole new design project. Our swimwear site followed soon after.
Our first priority is, of course, to make our search system the best on the Internet for swimwear, so you can find exactly what you need. But a new look was irresistible. I always say, the shopping experience is almost as important as finding what your looking for. So a good looking site is important. It shows how serious we are about giving our customers the high quality swimwear they want and more importantly it makes your shopping experience that bit more enjoyable.
The new site also includes a swimwear brands section in the navigation bar, so you can find all of the designs from your favourite brand. If your a Gottex girl, you’ll have no problem finding the best of the fashion season by this designer. If you’re not sure what brand you want to try, but know you want a bikini, our navigation bar has a full bikini section, so you can see every two piece item UK Beachwear has to offer. There’s also sections for swimsuits, tankinis, kaftans and we’ve recently started a section for plus sized swimwear too.
So, I’m happy to say that the new site is finally up and running, so now you’ll have no problem finding that special bikini or that up-to-the-mintue fashion swimsuit!
You may have noticed that this season has been a busy time for me. Every brand imaginable has come knocking on our door and we seem to have said “yes” to all of them. One brand in particular has to be mentioned, and judging by the tastes of my readers, I’m sure you will love it as much as us. LingaDore first caught our eye a few months ago when we met up with an agent for another brand, and just as you might expect, we asked if she had anything new for us. She showed us what LingaDore had to offer and when I saw their designs, I knew it would be with us in no time.
LingaDore is still quite a young brand but it has already launched itself to the top of the swimwear scene. Founded in 2005 in the Netherlands and becoming quickly popular in Europe, you’ll start hearing LingaDore’s name mentioned amongst the best brands in the business. In the UK, it’s best known for its high quality underwear and nightwear, but you can take it from me that their swimwear is no different. UK Beachwear has chosen four of LingaDore’s designs for the summer months, and all of them are up-to-the-minute and more.
Here at UK Beachwear, sunbathing is a hot topic (no pun intended) and we are always eager to recommend swimwear that’s perfect for soaking up some rays. LingaDore have managed to create the perfect balance of coverage and exposure, with most of their briefs deep and tastefully designed, but still revealing enough for working on the tan.
LingaDore Antiqua Bikini is my personal favourite, and of course it comes in my favourite colour, black. This tasteful bikini is finished off perfectly with a small gold attachment on the shoulders and brief. I think that swimwear like this is always a pleasure to wear and designs like these are timeless.
LingaDore Cabana is a new kind of bikini I’ve been seeing more and more of recently and I’m very impressed with LingaDore’s take on this growing trend. Deep briefs paired with more revealing cups is something a lot of desingers are producing. The underwired bra and the halter neck makes for great shaping and keeps the material at a minimum, great news for sunbathers. This trend is fast growing and my opinion, its just going to get more popular.
Club Tropicana. The pattern and colour scheme is bold, to say the least, and I love it. You’ll notice a gingham trim has been added to the bikini, something I’ve not seen before in swimwear. Patterns like these break up the colours and makes for a perfect contrast, something I’ve mentioned in another post. This new way of using colours and patterns is really becoming popular and a well selected contrast, like floral and gingham, is one of the biggest spring trends.
One more item to mention this season, Dominicana. Although I’ve already mentioned how popular the deeper brief is becoming, LingaDore have been good to its customers and included a sunbather’s favourite in their collection. Dominicana is a string bikini with triangle cups, the classic choice for getting the best out of the summer sun. Red is timeless, and it would be great to see more of it on the beach, as it always looks fantastic.
Well, this is all of the swimwear from LingaDore we have for at the minute, but I’ll be keeping an eye on their designs over the next few months. It looks like you’ll be spoiled for choice this summer, and I can’t wait to see what winter has in store for us.
Are you looking for a really special treat?
I am a Gottex fan (as soon as you try their fantastic swimwear your will be too). If you are going to treat yourself this summer, there’s nothing I’d recommend more than great swimwear. A great swimsuit is an investment you’ll be wearing all day on your holiday. If you want to look and feel fabulous by the pool (who doesn’t?) go for Gottex.
Gottex is committed to quality producing fashionable swimwear which is flattering and a joy to wear. Gottex is truly exquisite and a world leader for fashionable beachwear.
To give you a taste of the new designs from Gottex this summer, here’s some brief product descriptions.
- Gottex Reflection is the newest addition to our range, and is by far the most popular. The beaded broach on the hip is inspired, and perfectly finishes this wonderful and colourful design.
- Another favourite this summer, also with an extra jewellery feature, is the Golden City. A halter neck swimsuit with a mounted crystal at the centre of the bust. The colour scheme is gorgeous and the red and gold pattern is perfect for any sunny location.
- Gottex Paradise is an item of swimwear that is very special indeed. This design is powerful and expressive, and the colours suit the shape and style very well.
- Gottex Coquette is the newest bikini in our range – a colourful gypsy rose design. The word coquette means attractive and flirtatious, this bikini is exactly that. A tasteful and fun design that bursts with colour and energy.
- Harmony is one of my own favourites. Stunning attention to detail reflects the dedication of the Gottex designers. The bandeau’s design is composed of tiny black dots that makes the whole swimsuit feel like a work of art.
- Rhythm is a a sleek design in regal purple with rouched shoulder strap detail continuing under the arms and around the on the cups. This attention to detail can only be found on swimsuits of this quality.
- Wild Life is my personal favourite, and is proving to be a very popular item amongst Gottex fans. The leopard print bikini is a perfect sunbathing piece and animal print is a timeless favourite.
- And last, but not least, the Ebony and Ivory, a subtle design with a regal Fleur pattern, was one of the first designs we saw on the catwalk, and our customers love it too. The black bands on the cups and briefs make it a fantastic choice if you don’t want a string tie bikini.
All Gottex swimwear is of the highest quality, and once you’ve tried it, you’re bound to become a fan.