diNeila Brazil Knows Swimwear

Swim season is finally here (well, almost)! It’s the time of year when everyone peels off the extra pounds, extra pale-ness, and extra layers of clothes. Step one to swim season (after perfecting your 6-pack abs) is to find the perfect suit. Well, look no further, diNeila Brazil is your answer.

From their women to their bikini waxes Brazil knows sexy. Inspired by the natural beauty her native Italy and Brazil, designer Neila Granzoti Rudden makes suits that make women feel sensual. Her figure-flattering one pieces and uber hot bikinis bring out the tigress in every female. The fabric Neila chooses breathes easily and holds shape perfectly over time. Her style ranges from sexy pin-up to sweetly flirty. Ranging from $95-$310, these suits are the perfect summer-ready item for your wardrobe.

My favorite is the Bettie, pictured here:

Jumpsuits Falling into Spring

And I DO mean look out. This trend has been seen on about every fashion blog, segment and is now popping up at retailers from coast to coast.

I must take a stance here and say that some trends were meant to stay in their respective decade. Period. This fashion faux pas had it’s mini comeback in 2007 and now wants another round? I think not!

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Two years ago E! Online had this to say about the one piece wonder:

“Originally designed for skydiving purposes, jumpsuits were made famous by Elvis Presley, who bedazzled the one-pieces in the disco era. Decades later, Jennifer Lopez brought back the trend by wearing a Frankie B. jean version on her J.Lo album cover, and the style was immediately mimicked by everyone from Melissa Joan Heart to Carmen Electra. Now the jumpsuit is back—and hotter than ever, with a plethora of styles for every climate and occasion.”

“I like to think of jumpsuits as discreetly sexy,” says Frankie B. owner Daniella Clarke, the wife of former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke. “Jumpsuits magnify curves, so use them to your advantage.”

I’m sorry, I don’t believe I need any help in the department of magnifying my curves. Got that one covered.

I was bewildered when I saw a segment on E! this week showing off the hottest jumpsuits. Apparently they just can’t get enough of ‘em! 

You can even get strapless jumpsuits to showoff your arms this summer. Lucky me! What ever happened to the flirty sundress? The material and lack of shape of the jumpsuits, especially the strapless, just looked so awkward.

And although I lahv lahv lahv The Hills (ladies, premiere this Monday!) but even Audrina is guilty of abandoning her fashion sense and jumping onto the jumpsuit band wagon. The title says it all, “Audrina Patridge is a Black Satin Jumpsuit Mess.”

Spotted: “The Hills star Audrina Patridge is usually known for donning very tight, revealing ensembles, especially when out partying. But last night she hit up Bar Deluxe in Los Angles wearing an ill-fitting black satin tube-top jumpsuit circa 1987 with silver platform heels. Her big fake boobs looked like they were suffocating, while the rouching around the mid-section did her tiny figure no favors.

Seriously, Audrina? Vintage is in, but this is ridiculous!”

Ouch, sounds like a classic Jessica Simpson blunder. Mom jeans, jumpsuits, ladies please learn from their very public mistakes.

 Very few women can pull off even the more ‘flattering’ jumpsuits (and I do believe that’s because it’s an oxymoron).

But to point out a couple decent (it hurts to say) examples of how this trend can be seen, here:

Well, she’s pretty hot, but also a foot taller than me and a fraction of the weight. So if you look just like her, go, go now and wear this trend and look less silly than the rest of the fashion offenders.

There was even a jumpsuit from Express that actually caught my eye two weeks ago; but it undoubtedly magnified my curves and I concluded that it looked much better hanging on the wall.

I also liked a long sleeved flowy linen jumpsuit on the segment from the jumpsuit fanatics, E! I could really see myself wearing it on a beach as a cover-up or on some international cruise. But, not walking around in downtown Dallas.

So, whatever your take is on this Elvis-like trend, I just hope I never see it on you in orange.  

…not so flattering after all.

XOXO