Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Popina Swimwear Review & Giveaway...

It seems that over the years trends
 have lead to swimwear
 consisting of less and less fabric...
A trend that can make shopping for a new swimsuit especially
 daunting for us moms. 

We want a swimsuit that
fits and flatters our figure,
that highlights our positives, 
distracting from and concealing 
our negative and problem areas...

A Swimsuit that is Not Too Skimpy & Yet Not Too Frumpy!

Am I Right?

I find myself looking at old family photos & longing for the return of the swimwear styles of the 40's and 50's.
{My Grandma in 1946}
I love the classic styles of the swimwear from that era & the fact that women could look feminine & sexy without showing too much skin.

As Luck Would Have It....
Retro-Inspired Swimsuits Might Just Be
The Hottest Trend In Swimwear This Year!!!
What does this mean?
It means....
 just might have
The Perfect Suit For You This Summer!
The Popina Retro Swimwear Boutique offers Jantzen Swimwear and Popina Vintage Swimwear Inspired styles.
What Are You Waiting For???
Go Check Them Out!
 These Are Not Your Grandma's Swimsuits!
(although, there may be some notable similarities)
Popina Swimwear Owner/Designer, Pamela Levenson creates "styles with the influence of days gone by but with the modern convenience of today’s fabric innovations and bathing suit construction."
When I received my "Grace" Swimsuit
(sent free of charge for this review) I could tell that it was a high quality suit right away and could not wait to try it on!
I can't tell you the last time I wore a one-piece swimsuit....but I absolutely love this Pin-up Style Suit!
It fits great and I just adore all the similarities to the
one my grandma wore back in 1946...The halter straps, the cute little tie in the center and the modest cut of the legs.  The swimsuit features a soft cup bra for smooth coverage and the snug fit of the elastic around the legs ensures that this suit won't ride up.
The "Grace" swimsuit is such a cute "retro-style" swimsuit that I feel really highlights Popina's special niche in swimwear.  But Popina offers a wide variety of styles so  even if you are not necessarily seeking a retro-style suit...  Popina may still have just the right suit for you.   In fact, one of my other favorite suits, The Halter Tankini Top (which could be paired with a large selection of different bottoms) had a very classic look that I would not immediately describe as retro.

So I know that you are all going to want to enter this giveaway...

THREE Lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers
are going to each
WIN A Grab Bag Halter Top
 (bottoms not included) 
from Popina Swimwear.
Grab Bag means that the winners won't get to pick the color – they will provide their size and Popina will ‘grab’ from that style/size.
To Enter This Giveaway
(you must do the first and then you may choose to do any of the following for additional entries):
1st - Follow this blogspot & comment that you do
2nd - Visit www.PopinaSwimwear.com  and then post a comment telling us which swimwear is your favorite?
3rd - Share what is most important to you in looking for a swimsuit?
4th - "Like" Popina Swimwear on Facebook & comment that you do & feel free to let them know that Modern Mommy Musthaves sent you.
5th - Post a Comment on Popina Swimwear's Facebook Wall  thanking them for offering this giveaway.
6th - Follow One Bored Mommy Blogspot and comment that you do
7th - Blog, tweet or e-mail a friend about this giveaway & comment that you did
8th - Enter another giveaway on Modern Mommy Must-Haves or One Bored Mommy & comment which one you entered (you can do this for each giveaway that you enter but you must leave a separate comment to get an entry for each).
This giveaway will end on May 31, 2011 and is opened to
US Residents only!
Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post. I was compensated only by the products sent to me free of charge for this review/feature.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Girls4Sport Swimwear Review, Discount & Giveaways....

In my search for a figure flattering swimsuit I came across
 and it is as though they were just waiting for me to find them...
with the words,
 "The Right Fit, The Right Look. Your Search Is Over"
 right there on their website.

This California-based company really appeals to the California Girl in me.
Although we have lived in Texas for almost 5 years now
 I will always be a California Girl at heart...
I love the athletic yet feminine,
"Surfer Mom Style."

Girls4Sport offers fresh, fun, feminine clothing for every "girl", no matter her age.
{swimwear for your daughters too}

Their selection of mix and match swimwear allows you to choose the type of coverage you do (or don't) want in tops and bottoms with fashion-forward prints and colors.
I had a hard time choosing which suit I felt would "suit" me best....
because there were so many great choices.
I ended up choosing.....

The Halter Top (UrbanGroove) & Boy Brief (Black)

I was so excited to receive my swimsuit from Girls4Sport (sent free of charge for this review) just in time for our trip to Florida.... giving me the opportunity to really try it out at the beach and snap a few photos for my review while we were there.

When the suit arrived I was very impressed with the quality, style & fit....
noticing a "Made In The USA" sticker on the package....
always a good thing!

The Halter is a great little tankini rashguard top that is a cross between a swimsuit and a rashguard.... giving your mid-section the coverage and protection of a rashguard but leaving your shoulders and arms exposed, for the feel of a swimsuit, it ties at the neck so you can make it as tight or loose as you want it to be.... A feature that also came in handy for convenient nursing right on the beach. It features a built-in shelf bra for a little support and a hint of modesty.... I was a little concerned about the amount of coverage it would provide as I usually only wear swimsuits with built in soft cup bras....to ensure "smooth coverage" but the two layers of fabric provided plenty of smoothing coverage and the top is so cute that it could be comfortably worn even beyond the beach.  

The Boy Brief Bottoms are such a cute style that provided that extra bit of coverage that I was looking for. They fit low on my hips with a wide, flat waistband for a nice, smooth, flat fit (coincidence that flat is flattering?).  They were really comfortable to wear too. I should mention that the boy briefs are actually available in the Urban Groove print as well...I opted for the black though, as I thought that black would be good for possibly mix & matching with other tops.


This was Bresden's first time actually going into the water at the beach.
Just as I predicted Bresden Loved The Water & I Loved My Girls4Sport Swimwear
I have a feeling I am going to be spending a lot of time in a swimsuit this summer...and thanks to Girls4Sport that is something that I will actually be looking forward to.

Now for the part that I am sure you have been
looking forward to....
The Discount Code & Giveaway Details!!!

Girls4Sport is generously offering a 15% discount especially for Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers!
Just enter the code MOD-MOM-15 – at checkout.




Plus,
TWO Lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers
are going to each
WIN A Grab Bag Halter Top & Bikini Bottom.

  Grab bag means that the winners won't get to pick the color – they will provide their size and Girls4Sport will ‘grab’ from that style/size.

To Enter This Giveaway
(you must do the first and then you may choose to do any of the following for additional entries):
1st - Follow this blogspot & comment that you do

2nd - Visit www.Girls4Sport.com and then post a comment telling us which swimwear is your favorite?

3rd - Share what is most important to you in looking for a swimsuit?

4th - "Like" Girls4Sport on Facebook & comment that you do & feel free to let them know that Modern Mommy Musthaves sent you.

5th - Post a Comment on Girls4Sport's Facebook Wall, thanking them for offering this giveaway.

6th - Follow Girl4Sport's Blog and comment that you do

7th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it
8th - Enter another giveaway on Modern Mommy Must-Haves & comment which one you entered.

This giveaway will end on May 31, 2011 and is opened to
US Residents only!
Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!


I was not paid to feature this post. I was compensated only by the products sent to me free of charge for this review/feature.










My Search For Swimwear is Over And Yours Might Be Too....

My search for swimwear is officially over and yours just might be too!
I am so excited to share that I have found
Not Just One...
But Two Fabulous Swimwear Companies
that are sure to have just what you are looking for in a swimsuit. 


{Feel Free To Sneak A Peek Before I Post My Individual Reviews For Each} 

I am so pleased with my new suits that I will actually be posting photos of myself wearing them and I am sure that you are going to be pleased too as you are going to have the opportunity to score a discount and a couple of chances to win a swimsuit for yourself.

Stayed Tuned For Exciting Reviews, Discounts & Giveaways!!!