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20 real girl tips for major bikini confidence

Worried about how you’ll look in your bikini this summer? Don’t fret: We’ve got real GL girl tips to boost your confidence faster than you can say “cannonball!”
 
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    Before you go:
    1.Stay active! This could mean working out, riding your bike, dancing, swimming...anything to get you off your feet and leading a healthy lifestyle this summer! You’ll look and feel fab!
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    2. Choose the right suit for your body type. Look for ones that are figure flattering with ruching, flirty side ties, or bold stripes. Check out this post to find the suit style that fits you best.
     
    We love: Delia’s Ruffle Keyhole One-Piece in Multi Stripe, $35, delias.com
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    3. Pick a bikini that suits your style. Why blend into a sea of black bikinis? We say pick a bright pattern you love, and strut your stuff.
     
    We love: Delia’s Molded Cup Halter and Tie Hipster in Multi Ikat, both $25, delias.com
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    4. Take care of your skin: Exfoliate, shave and moisturize before you go. Smooth, silky gams appear leaner when you’re rockin’ that bikini!

     
    We love: Gillette Venus Breeze 2in1 Razor, $10, walmart.com

    EOS Evolution of Smooth Pomegranate Raspberry Shave Cream, $3, walmart.com

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    5. Eat healthy and drink a ton of agua. In exchange for those unhealthy snacks, try fresh fruit slices or nuts. Plus, downing a lot of water makes hair, skin, and nails look their best.
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    6. Choose a glam cover up. Start off the day feeling fab and fierce and carry that attitude with you for the whole day.

     
    We love: ASOS Palm Print Racerback Beach Cover Up, $34, asos.com
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    7. Try a subtle fake tan. Psst: A faux glow helps muscles look more toned and lean, without the risk of exposing yourself to harmful rays.

    We love: L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Pro Perfect Salon Airbrush Self-Tanning Mist, $11, ulta.com

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    8. Love yourself! Look in the mirror and find at least three things about your bod that you like. Focus on those three things when you hit the sand.

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    9. Practice good posture. You don’t wanna be hunched over. Standing taller actually makes you look thinner, so push those shoulders back, lengthen your neck and work it!
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    10. Get some waterproof makeup! Grab some eyeshadow in a bright, summery color that will stay on throughout the day. It’ll add some pop to your look and make you feel super pretty.

     
    We love: CoverGirl Intense ShadowBlast Eye Shadow in Blue Bomb, $8, amazon.com
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    At the beach or pool:  
    1. Wear your fave piece of jewelry! Every girl needs her bling, so rock your fave necklace or bracelet stack.  

     
    We love: Forever 21 Swirling Bead Necklace, $6, forever21.com
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    2. Add some sweet sunnies to your beach style. You’ll look instantly cooler behind some serious shades.

     
    We love: Forever21 Sunglasses, $6, forever21.com
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    3. Smile! This is soo simple and makes you instantly more approachable. Plus, it tricks your mind into feeling happier. (Really!) A pretty gloss with SPF sweetens the deal.
     
    We Love: Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Clearly Pink, $15, sephora.com
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    4. Quit negative thoughts—and don’t compare yourself to others. Positive thinking leads to good things!

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    5.  Slather on the SPF. Protect your skin from sun damage and breakouts with an oil free sunscreen. Go for the trifecta and pick one that's waterproof.
     
    We Love: Coppertone Oil Free Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen 8oz, $10, soap.com
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    6. Take care of your hair: Summer is the perf time to show off those beachy waves.

     
    We love: Tigi Catwalk Session Series Salt Spray, $13, amazon.com
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    7. Wear beachy wedges with your cover up! The added height makes you appear taller, thinner and firmer. Work it, girl!

     
    We love: Rocket Dog Clara Espadrille Wedges, $40, piperlime.com
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    8. Want more coverage? Add some stylin’ shorts. There are tons of shorts made to swim in. Don’t let your fears hold you back from having a great time.

    We love: Billabong Bella Boardshorts, $40, pacsun.com
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    9. Compliment others on their cute suits. You’ll make both yourself and someone else feel good!
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    10. Wear a big floppy hat or a cool fedora. Drawing attention to all different places on your body will make you feel less nervous about showing off a specific area. Plus, you’ll look so glam!
     

    We love: Kirra All The Glory Fedora, $15, pacsun.com

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i am suppose to be in the car alot this winnter is their any good workout moves i can do in the car
i want a cute banndu (i hope i am spelling that right)top
and bottoms but i want the bottoms to be plane and the top to be crazy and the bottoms to be plane because it will make me look taller because i am 10 but almost 5 ft 1 in left
do u know of any cheap cute mineral oil/animal bi products free makeup (i recomend arbonne but i have been using that my whole life )
thx sry that was alot -Ava

 

Hey girl, not many things you can do in the car, but sit and relax. Maybe entertain yourself with some music and a movie. - Look in Forever 21 or PacSun, they have a lot of that kind of stuff. - Target has a lot of great brands. Clinique is also a great makeup brand.


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by avagurl on 12/23/2012 12:02:34 PM

 
 




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1. my mom does not let me shave and i have a lot of leg hair and i have seen the post u put on but it did not help i really need to shave
2. my mom works for a makeup business and she does get discounts but never lets me wear make up and i am probally going to mexico this year and i want a cute look
3. i need a cheap cute bikini for spring i just need a place to get inspired
4. where is the bikini from in pic 14 it is so cute
thank you,
Ava

 

Hey girlbeauty, sit her down and explain to her how uncomfortable your leg hair makes you. As a woman she'll be able to understand. You have some time to convince her to let you wear makeup for Mexico, so get started now making a list of all the reasons you want to wear it. Then pick out the best ones and tell them to your mom. For cute bikinis check out Delias, Garage, Forver21, WetSeal, Macys, BP at Nordstrom, Lulu's, JCpenny and Target. Not sure where the one in pic 14 is from but you should be able to find that style at one of those stores I listed. Hope this helps! Xoxo


Lynae P.

by girlbeauty on 11/18/2012 11:20:15 AM

 
 

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!! Join my club: Operation: YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! Our mission is to post anonymous notes in public places for other people to find. The point is that WE ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL!!! In my club, we will have daily quotes that you can put on post- its to uplift girls. We also give advice on how you can make your day better, and everyone else’s day better! So please join our uplifting club so we can tell everyone that we are beautiful the way we are!

by coolgal332 on 7/21/2012 6:17:22 PM

 
 

hey! im 5' 4 1/2'' and i feel great! im 120lbs, and wear bikinis! (except not to swim team practice) dont lose self confidence. you, rock, no matter what anyone else thinks

by loppyears12 on 7/10/2012 4:57:46 PM

 
 

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so i am 9 but all my friends are shaving and my mom always says no when ever i ask her but i have a pretty big amount of leg hair

Hey girl,

Check out this post for advice on that very topic! http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/05/27/shaving-talk-with-mom.aspx?cp=all

Meghan D.

by girlbeauty on 7/6/2012 11:14:32 PM

 
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