I like American Apparel for the most part. Although their prices are a little steep for me, the trade offs are comfy basics that don’t fall apart after one wash *coughForever21cough.* You should be warned, though; try navigating their site and you’ll have to push through a bunch of these: Read More »

My obsession with bathing suits started a very long time ago. I still remember begging my mom for something new and neon every time we went to Target. Pool parties were better than Christmas, and I used to don a bikini to help Mom and Daddy wash the dishes (true story.) And then I grew boobs. And butt. And self-consciousness. Suddenly, the joy of putting on a bathing suit and eagerly anticipating super soakers, sprinklers, sand castles and snorkeling fins turned into anxiety about love handles, saggy elastic, way too much rear exposure and the horrors of anything that jiggles.

Well that’s bulls**t.

Bathing suits are supposed to be fun, flirty and cute. We wear them when we’re supposed to be having fun, not stressing because we’re not as surgically enhanced as the girl next to us or investing in last minute sarongs. With Spring Break steadfastly approaching, it’s time to check out the best bathing suits out there and re-vamp our ideas about swimsuit shopping.

So grab a trusted and honest friend, remove the necessary body hair and spray tan yourself silly (it seriously helps in dressing room fluorescents) and let’s shop. Read More »

If I look out my living room window I can see American Apparel. When I peruse my favorite websites, I am bombarded with the girls only partially dressed in American Apparel clothes. When I need a white tank top because I spilled salsa on mine, I head to the nearest American Apparel.

In other words, I know American Apparel.

Their stores are chock full of ridiculous things I would never wear, but they also happen to carry some seriously awesome essentials. You may have to pick through the sparkly unitards to find em, but they are most definitely worth the work. Don’t know what to look for? That’s why I am here.

I give you: The Best Things (EVER) at American Apparel. Read More »

Though the weather is a little bipolar, it’s slowly but surely getting summery outside and mamma needs a new swimsuit. Mamma is also, incidentally, a total cheap-ass. Scope mamma’s favorite picks for under $50.

Xhilaration Polka Dot Bikini:

Clown-esque. Wear it when you bring your nieces to the beach.

Xhilaration Bandeau Halter:

For girls who love to shred.

Hot Topic Rasta Stripe Halter:

Perfect for enjoying the cheeba at a backyard BBQ. Puff puff pass!

Arizona Striped Monokini:

Sure that guy’s a douche, but he has a boat! Ideal for yachting.

Newport News Belted One Piece:

It’s belted so it doesn’t fall down while you’re fighting crime.

Newport News Lavender Swimdress:

For ladies who see no reason why one shouldn’t wear pearls while tanning.

Spiegel Print Tankini:

Doodles + swimsuit = funzies.

Spiegel Peach Brooch Halter:

So Sophia Loren. Comes with a bottle of champagne.