[BAW32] : Slice of Paradise
Hi All!
I had to call this one my ‘Slice of Paradise’, partly because I took these photos in a gorgeous secluded beach in the south of Prince Edward County, that is a paradise, and because this bathing suit is everything I wanted and more!
When I first thought about the design of this suit, I was like ‘MOM! How cool would this be??’ (since my mom is my go-to person to get opinions) and her response was a little more along the…. ‘That reminds me of the 80’s, in a mens wrestling outfit kinda way’. Which was not quite the look I was going for. But at this point in my swimwear wardrobe, I can afford to take some risks ha ha
There is something so special about this suit, it makes me feel like an absolute beach babe 🙂
I think one of my favourite parts of this suit is the bra top. Normally I’m not much of a strapless girl, but I have to say, I wore this suit all day, climbing over rocks, swimming and jumping all over, and I didn’t even think about adjusting the top once! I was pretty amazed.
I drafted the bottoms of this suit based off my favourite bikini bottoms, because I love the cut of the leg. The legs are finished with elastic, but the top edge and racer back are finished with a self-binding edge, which was a nice and tidy way to attach the little rings to connect the straps.
The bra pattern was based on my black beauty horizontal seam fav, and I used my Bliss underwires (which are a great option for strapless and keeping the girls together and up!). There are a couple little modifications to do for a strapless, like narrowing the bridge, making the band a hint tighter and taking a pinch out of the neckline of your cup(right about where your strap would have been).
For the back I decided to do my classic, three straps with G-hooks, and I used these gorgeous gold ones that I got in a trade from Tailor Made Shoppe <3
As for this photoshoot location, well this is a gorgeous little rock beach in the south of Prince Edward County <3, and yes, this is an oak tree that’s growing off the edge of a very high cliff, but this photo is a bit of an illusion, I’m not quite as ‘perched on the edge’ as I look.
But to counter-balance the heights, I made sure to have some time laying on the beach too 🙂
And of course, the mandatory Gibby photo, because even if he’s soaking wet, I’m going to hug him 🙂 He was SO happy that he got to come along for this photo shoot, he’s quite an avid little swimmer!
Is this my favourite suit of the summer? I can say, absolutely yes! I’m in love!
What is your favourite style of swimsuit?
Talk to me in the comments!
xo
erin
I love your blog! You’re such a darling! Was wondering if you sell the pattern for this (and other) suits?
You’re too sweet! Thank you so much! I don’t currently have any swimwear patterns, they’re still in the works!
so pretty! I came ove from AllieJ to see your beautiful suit!
Thanks Diana! I think this would look super cute on Allie!
So creative and inspiring!
Thank you 🙂 🙂
You look Like a moviestar, love it!
I felt like a moviestar!! 🙂
I love it SO MUCH!! I love the front, the back, the bra and the bottoms! The suit looks so modern and edgy, but it has some kind of vintage flair in it. And I also love the printed bra paired with the solid black bottom. It's so perfect!! ^^
Aww thanks Sofia 🙂 🙂 xoxo
Erin, must you be so amazing, all the time? Simply fantastic and so different a design.
Aww thanks Abbey!! You're too sweet 🙂 🙂
Love the swimsuit – great design. Where is the beach you had the pictures taken? Just curious as I live in Belleville and there are not many places left that are not real touristy(if there is such a word).
Thanks Janette! The beach is called 'Little Bluff", it's deep in the south of the county, like 30-40 minutes away from Picton. It's definitely less touristy, although it's more touristy now than it was about 3 years ago. The county is booming! (and I accept touristy as a word, and use it often lol)
This is amazing!! Such a creative design that looks fabulous in person! I love your mom's reaction too – if you'd described it to me, I probably would have thought the same, but in reality there's no 80s men's wrestling outfit about it 😀 It really works so well, and great idea for swimming and diving when you want to wear a bikini but don't want to worry about the bottoms falling off!
xx
Thanks Sian! I know- it's one of those designs I knew I had to follow through with- even if the plan sounded a bit iffy at first lol!
Oh my goodness – I adore this!!!!! The bottoms are just genius – and I think far better than anything the 80s wrestling industry ever produced!
Aww thanks so much Melanie! This is a compliment I never thought I would get relating to the 80's wrestling industry- but I love it!
This is fabulous in a totally gymnastics sort of way! I love the contrast of the strapless underneath in a different print, I think it keeps it looking fresh and fashionable instead of 80s wrestler. Love it!
Thanks Ashley! 🙂 🙂
This suit is fabulous! I'm a one piece girl myself, but I have been toying with the idea of making a sporty two piece. Might not happen this summer, but you've certainly supplied some great inspiration! Reminiscent of the original monokini, but considerably more wearable!
Thanks Chloe! I'm definitely a one-piece girl at heart, but I find this suit is the best of both worlds for me!
Wow! This is beautiful and special in so many ways. I can see the Sumo wrestler… he, he 🙂 It is really glamorous. well done!
Thanks Ilna! 🙂 🙂 It's a much more classy wrestler look though 😛 hehe