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Summer Dreams: a first look at the best of Spring swimwear

It’s January 18th, there’s frost on the ground, and I’m wearing Uniqlo thermals under every inch of clothing… it’s not the most obvious time to be scouring pictures of nearly-nude women for outfit inspiration. But I have a deadline. In … Continue reading

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Deliberating Deco

Regular readers will know that I am a huge fan of my black 30G Freya Deco bra. On one hand, it’s an imperfect fit on me (they run large, so size down…) and with a not-too-tight back and empty-at-the-top cup … Continue reading

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What lies beneath: Freya Bardot bikini reviewed

Regular readers will know just how much I pined for the beautiful Freya Bardot bikini. When I spotted it approximately FOREVER ago I knew right away that this little Biba inspired beauty had to be mine, and finally, yesterday, it … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIKINIS! Hmm, how to celebrate…

(Okay, so it’s a day late, but I did wear my Freya Cabaret bikini yesterday and as the saying goes it’s the unconscious thought that counts…) Yesterday was the 65th birthday of the bikini, the most fun item of apparel … Continue reading

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What the fig? Fishy fit at figleaves.com

I’m almost loathe to do this because, with their excellent promotions, wide range of stock, professional service, functional website, lovely staff on Twitter, and their increasingly tempting Midnight Grace swimwear range, I’m a big fan of figleaves.com. Only almost though. … Continue reading

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