“Pooh spins shapes of every kind- their all mixed up inside his mind. Spin the Square, Triangle and Circle for Pooh.”
Okay, that has nothing to do with what I am about to tell you… or does it? When you’re a mama, you read books over and over to your little ones -and some of those words stick.
Forever!
There is no need to buy books when the grandbabies start coming because, 21 years later- I can recite ’em all!
That Winnie the Pooh book about shapes and our body silhouettes do have a little in common, though.
Stick with me, I’ll explain;
Having worked with hundreds of women doing color & image consulting, I know that not one of us is built the same, but we do share some similarities.
Some of us are wider at the top (inverted triangle). Others are wider at the bottom (triangle). A few of us have a gentle curve all over (round). Some of us are straight all the way down (rectangle). A lucky few are built like the credits from a soap opera that I watched with my Mama as a kid (hourglass).
As women, we typically fall into one of these categories and if you work with what God and your Mama gave you (instead of wishing you looked like someone else) you can look fantastic in clothing and swimsuits.
Personally, I really like the style of the inverted triangle suits. What about you?
To figure out your own body shape, check out this handy body shape calculator by my mentor, Imogen Lamport of Inside Out Style. It’s a fun, interactive way to figure out your unique shape. Once you know your unique shape, you can begin to dress in the styles that best flatter your silhouette.
I don’t know about you, but I spent way too many years sitting on the lounge chair and not jumping into the pool with my kids.
Why? because I didn’t want people to see the cellulite on my thighs, spider veins on my legs, and all of my moles. I wanted to hide, however, that’s no way to live and I am not going to do that anymore.
This Bikini from Venus is cute, flattering, and covers well! You can find the Bandeau top HERE and the bottoms HERE.
Ladies, if I were a car, they wouldn’t bother to do a yearly inspection on me. They’d just slap an “Antique” license plate on my bumper and tell me to move along; cellulite, moles, spider veins, and all.
Why am I saying this? Because life is too short to worry about what others are thinking of you.
Want to know a secret?
They were never thinking of you anyway. They were thinking of themselves!
All of it! And the top feels nice and keeps you in place.
Find the Lovely Lift top HERE and the bottoms HERE.
I love Venus clothing, and I couldn’t just stop with the swimsuits; in addition, I bought this beautiful off-the-shoulder dress; it’s fully lined and feels so good on!
You can get the dress HERE.
This darling baroque pearl necklace came from Talbot’s and my favorite part might just be the seersucker ties in the back. You can find the necklace HERE.
Here’s a fun throwback for you Gen X girls.
What was the #1 song on the Billboard chart on this day in 1988? ( 6/22/88). Why it was none other than Miss Debbie Gibson’s Foolish Beat.
How old were you and what were you doing? I was 15 and just a few days away from meeting that old sweetheart of mine.
Fun Memories!
Well, my friends, as always I appreciate you stopping by.
Until next time,
xoxo,
Lindy
First of all, I LOVE this post. It’s so true- people are worried/thinking about themselves and not anyone else. We’re all just kinda swimming (pun not intended!) in our own insecurities so of course we’re not judging other people for completely! normal! body features like wrinkles, cellulite, etc.
Secondly, you’re a major BABE! Worrrrrk those cute suits!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
You are a doll, Ashley and you made my day.
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting.
Talk soon!
Lindy
Oh yes! Debbie Gibson and Tiffany! lol.
Love the shape explanation and the suits look wonderful on you! I especially love the peach color with your complexion and hair.
We are soon going to the beach, and I have received 2 swimsuits that I need to do a blog post on.
The dress I bought for family beach photos is from Venus.! I love the white one you have on here, so fresh and it looks wonderful on you.
Have a great day!
jess xx
http://www.elegantydressedandstylish.com
Good times with the music!
Can’t wait to read about your two suits and to see the dress you bought for the family photo.
Do you go to the Carolina Beaches? We are headed to the Isle of Palms in August.
Talk soon!
You look fantastic, so nice to find your blog.
Hope you have a super week – do join my weekly #linkup every Thursday. Jacqui xx
Hi Jacqui
I really appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Thank you! The “feel” of your blog is enchanting to me.
I will join your link up. Thanks for the invitation!
You look fab! Love your swimsuits and that necklace is a beautiful find!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Thank you, dear Lovely!
xoxo,
Lindy
I am totally loving these suits on you! And you are right, we are all so worried about ourselves. I try to remember that at the pool but it’s hard sometimes! I’m following you on IG (and just a heads up, I think your sidebar instagram link is wrong).
Hi Laura! Thank you SO much for telling me about the IG link. I fixed it.
I just followed you back and you are right. It IS hard.
Life is so much better though when we break free from those ties that hold us down.
xoxo,
Lindy
I couldn’t agree more with what you said about people looking at you. Heck, they are looking at their phones anyways. I shared a great quote a couple of weeks ago when I wore a swimsuit like you shared!! Have fun and enjoy life….life is too short.
BTW, I adore your print suit. I’ve just started wearing two pieces again!!
OXOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
You are so right, Jodie! Life IS too short.
I just found you on IG and gave you a follow too.
And yes to you wearing two pieces again! Go, Jodie!
xoxo,
Linduy