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20 real girl tips for major bikini confidence

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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!
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
4. Quit negative thoughts—and don’t compare yourself to others. Positive thinking leads to good things!
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
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
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
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
9. Compliment others on their cute suits. You’ll make both yourself and someone else feel good!
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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BY SARAH OLEISKY AND TESS MORAN ON 6/10/2012 12:00:00 AM

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so i have 2 questions
1.so me and my friend feel like we have some fat and we need some meals and workouts
2. so my friend came over and saw my email and saw my friend called me the b word just because it was a time we where stressed out and then the friend told my mom and maybe do something so i can not go on my email
ava

Hey! At your age, as long as you're eating enough and getting a balance of nutrients you shouldn't worry too much about that. 2) talk to your friend about what happened and you guys can work through it.

Helen S.

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by girlbeauty on 6/26/2012 7:11:04 PM

Hey aniritaK, you don't have to go to a tanning salon, you can use lotion that will naturally make your skin glow. Maybe your parents will be more comfortable with you using lotion( try jergens) rather than spray tans. Show your dad pics of the wedges you'd like to get. There are some cute age appropriate ones out there. Hit up wal-mart and target for shoes. Hope this helps! Xoxo

I'm really pale. I've always been. My parents won't let me get fake tans and things like that. I'm always the whitest one at the pool. ALso, I'm only 4 foot 9 inches. I don't have any wedge or heeled shoes, and my dad wouldn't be too happy if I got some. I want to appear taller and tan, so what shold I do? Lynae P.

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by anirtaK on 6/19/2012 5:26:26 PM

MOD Mod!!! My crush ended up in juvie right before i was gonna ask him out and now my mom won't even give him a chance!

Hey girl!

I know you must be upset about this, but you have to try and see it the way your mom does. I don't know what he did to end up in juvie, but you need to think about if he would be a good boyfriend. Is he responsible? Does he work hard in school? Is he nice and respectful? Would he influence you to make bad decisions? There's a lot to think about here! Good luck!

Rachael A.

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by anasara123 on 6/18/2012 12:44:40 PM

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my mom works for an makeup company and it has no animal by products and i always save money and then when i have all the money i need and then my mom says you cant buy this because it is bad for your skin and whats not fair all of my friends have about 5 boxes of makeup and there mom does not work for a makeup company and i have 0 boxes not even i thing of makeup
-ava

Hey Ava,

Try not to compare yourself to your friends. Your situation is different and ya gotta trust that mom has your best interests in mind! Try talking to her and asking her exactly why she doesn't want you to wear makeup. Is she using the "it's bad for your skin" excuse just to make you wait til you're older? Is there a variety of healthier, better makeup that you could choose? Could you avoid foundation and powder so you don't cover your face? Is there a way you can prove you won't use too much? Try to work with her and understand where she's coming from <3

Lauren C.

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by girlbeauty on 6/17/2012 10:48:43 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!
Okay so this summer my friend invited me to the pool with her, and I don't have a suit yet, so she let me borrow hers. It was my first bikini EVER, and I got a pretty good boost of confidence from knowing I could pull one off. The problem came up when I went swimsuit shopping with my mom. I was looking at bikinis, she asked if I liked any other style, tankini or one-piece. Since I'm curvy, I don't look too good in them. I already have non-skimpy shorts for bottoms, but I just want to convince her to let me wear a bikini. She's kind of "for" modesty, you know? I'm scared of what she'll say. How do I tell her and convince??

Hey girl,

If your mom's paying, you probably have to respect her rules. There are tons of cute tankinis and one-pieces out there, though! Stick to her rules for now, and if you still want a bikini when you're older and on your own, you can always wear one then.

Meghan D.

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by Pandagirl528 on 6/16/2012 12:39:56 AM