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SYS Blog Link Party and Giveaway from Essential Swimwear

2011
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Today’s party is sponsored by Essential Swimwear!

For those of us not being snowed on in May, (sorry Utah!) swimsuit season is here and its time to start thinking about what to wear to the pool, lake, beach, river etc. If you’ve decided to buy something new this year, you really need to consider EssentialSwimwear!

You might remember me writing about this great company last year and since then my love of their bathing suits has multiplied!!!

This is the bathing suit I got last summer:

I got this bathing suit just before our cruise and packed it along with several other swimsuits- it was a cruise, right? I had to have a variety. BUT I ended up wearing this bathing suit 90% of the time because it was my FAVORITE! Here is my review from last year:

“Not only is it totally cute (love the polka dots!), it’s slimming without feeling too snug and modest in all the right places! I love the neckline- just the right amount of coverage- I’m not covered to my collar bone, but my I don’t have to keep pulling up the top to avoid showing too much. The bottoms were a hard choice for me, but I am so happy I went with the hipsters! I wanted a little extra coverage, without feeling frumpy and these are just perfect!”

 

This year, when planning for our trip to Maui, I decided I was only going to bring 2 bathing suits, just in case something happened to the first one. I brought my black polka dot bathing suit (which held up all summer and still looks great) and then I ordered this bathing suit:

I immediately thought the top was fantastic, but I had a hard time with the bottom selection. The hipster bottoms I already had in black were great, but they didn’t come in the color Watermelon, so I went with the high waist bottoms and hoped for the best and I have to say they are awesome! If you want extra support in the mid section, wear the bottoms high, if you dont want an extra layer on your stomach, fold them down and they look darling! I love them, I love them! And look at this:

This bathing suit even fits over my big pregnant belly!

Essential Swimwear has a great variety of styles and colors so you are sure to find something you love!

 

A GIVEAWAY: Essential Swimwear would like to give one Somewhat Simple follower their very own swimsuit for FREE!!!

TO ENTER: Simply take a look at EssentialSwimwear and then come back here and tell me what you love!

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: Become a Fan of Somewhat Simple on Facebook, follow Somewhat Simple on Twitter, or blog about this giveaway on your own blog!

Winner will be announced Monday when I highlight my favorite links from this week’s link party.

AND NOW FOR THE LINK PARTY!

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About Steph from Somewhat Simple

Stephanie Dulgarian is the creator of Somewhat Simple. She is married to her best friend and together they are raising their 4 kids in sunny Arizona, USA.

Comments

  1. 1
    Courtney says:
    May 18, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    I love all of the twist front tops! I like so much I don’t know how I would be able to choose!

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    Courtney says:
    May 18, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    I like SWS on FB!

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    Courtney says:
    May 18, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    I follow on Twitter!

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    Chelsea says:
    May 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    I love the Black Scribbles Halter Top!!

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    Handy Man, Crafty Woman says:
    May 18, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    Thanks for hosting this link party. Your blog is so pretty!

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    Allison @ Alli 'n Son says:
    May 18, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Love the swim suit! You are much braver than I am, I will not wear a bathing suit over my pregnant belly! You are just adorable though.

    Thanks for hosting! I shared recipes for baked sweet potatoes and peanut butter cup caramel bars. Yum!

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    Becky says:
    May 19, 2011 at 2:26 am

    Checking out the avatar :)

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    Liz says:
    May 19, 2011 at 6:43 am

    Such cute swimsuits, they look super flattering too! Thanks for hosting this linky!

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    Pop Art Minis says:
    May 19, 2011 at 7:25 am

    Thanks for the link up! Awesome blog…so much fun!

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    Brittnie says:
    May 19, 2011 at 7:38 am

    I love the watermelon twist top too! I also love the jungle safari gathered halter top! So cute!

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    kori says:
    May 19, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Thank you for hosting and the scary chance of me in a bathing suit! ;) They are all so affordable! I Love Black Sribbles the coral paradise and the twist top!

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    Beth D. says:
    May 19, 2011 at 8:30 am

    The metallic twist top is so adorable. i can see myself in that!

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    Its Sew for You says:
    May 19, 2011 at 8:42 am

    LOVE the gathering on the suits! So cute!

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    Kayla says:
    May 19, 2011 at 9:28 am

    I love the Black Ruffled Halter Top!! So cute!

    BTW…you look fabulous!

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    sarah says:
    May 19, 2011 at 10:03 am

    I love the watermelon twist top! it looks great on you too!

    sarahtyau{at}gmail.com

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    Leanne says:
    May 19, 2011 at 11:39 am

    How was Hawaii? You look great. Thanks for hosting the party.

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    Heidi @ Mom's Crafty Space says:
    May 19, 2011 at 11:40 am

    I love the Ocean Waves halter top…something my little guy might not be able to pull down when we’re at the community pool lol :)

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    Whitney says:
    May 19, 2011 at 11:40 am

    I am sure you will laugh really hard if I win this. So I’m sure I won’t. But I love the Ocean Waves Halter top. The frilly bottom is so cute.

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    Whitney says:
    May 19, 2011 at 11:41 am

    I like you on Facebook!

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    Andrea says:
    May 19, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Love the ebony halter and the watermelon bottoms. So so cute.

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    Andrea says:
    May 19, 2011 at 11:45 am

    I like you on facebook.

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    Andrea says:
    May 19, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I follow you on twitter.

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    April V says:
    May 19, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    i like the navy twist front top with the navy hipster bottoms!

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    Jess says:
    May 19, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    I like the Metallic Twist Front Top – very cute!

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    Amanda says:
    May 19, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    I love that watermelon twist top! It’s got a great vintage feel.

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    Amanda says:
    May 19, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    I’m a fan on Facebook!

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    Rebecca says:
    May 19, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I love the Vixen Gathered halter top.

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    Rebecca says:
    May 19, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    I like you on facebook.

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    Dana C says:
    May 19, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    I love the Jungle Safari Gathered Halter Top.

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    Little Brick Ranch says:
    May 19, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Thanks for hosting! first week here – I linked up the Kale Chips I made this week. Super simple and delicious!! :)

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    Raejean says:
    May 19, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    I love the Ocean Wave top. I’d pair it up with the brown high waist bottoms.

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    Angie says:
    May 19, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    I love the Black Garden Sweetheart Top paired with the black skirted bottom. :) Thanks Essential Swimwear and Somewhat Simple for the giveaway!

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    Kris says:
    May 19, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    I love the twist tops and how you can wear the strap 4 different ways – just don’t know which color is my favorite!

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    Aly Larsen says:
    May 19, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I love the color and style of the Ocean Waves Halter with the aqua basic bottoms.

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    Aly Larsen says:
    May 19, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    OH… and I follow on facebook!

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    Katie Christensen says:
    May 19, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    I love the blue speedway halter top. All of the suits are so cute!:)

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    Katie Christensen says:
    May 19, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    I am signing up to follow on facebook!

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    Lindsey says:
    May 19, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    I love the white twist top and hipster bottoms.

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    Lindsey says:
    May 19, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    I am a FB fan.

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    Valerie says:
    May 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I loved the Chocolate Brown Twist Front Top. But really I liked a lot of other things too! Thanks!

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    Danielle says:
    May 19, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Those bathing suits are too cute! I so want one now:>

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    Mandy says:
    May 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I love essential swimwear! it’s the only company that caters to large busty post nursing women like MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe wahoooooooooooo pick me! I’d get the Coral Paradise top. Or a halter top.

    you know i like you… on facebook
    and follow on twitter

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    Kayla says:
    May 19, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    I love the navy twist front top! I had never heard of this company before, but I’m so glad you featured them! I have yet to buy a swimsuit for this season because I couldn’t find anything modest enough. THanks again!

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    Jacqueline says:
    May 19, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    Cute swim suits! I need a new one this year but want something different from what I’ve been seeing in the stores….thanks for hosting this part!

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    lolly jane says:
    May 19, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    you are darling preggo!! we so need to do a get together before baby arrives!! love their suits, such fun patterns. thanks for hostin, girl. xoxo

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    Susie says:
    May 19, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    I like the vixen gathered top, and I am an SS fan on Facebook!

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    rebecca williams says:
    May 20, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I like the Watermelon Twist Front Top with the White Hipster Bottoms

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    rebecca williams says:
    May 20, 2011 at 11:07 am

    I like Somewhat Simple on facebook-rebeccaw2005

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    rebecca williams says:
    May 20, 2011 at 11:09 am

    followng Somewhat Simple on twitter-rebeccaw2005gm

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    Lindsey says:
    May 20, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    I love how their suits are classy, yet flattering!

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    Brooke says:
    May 20, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I love the white twist front top. I have never seen a website with such realistic suits for real women!

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    Brooke says:
    May 20, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    I became a fan on facebook!

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    Caitlin says:
    May 21, 2011 at 11:03 am

    I would love to have the navy twist front top with the navy hipster bottoms!

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    Bethany says:
    May 22, 2011 at 5:36 am

    Love the Navy Twist suit! Plenty of coverage!

    I liked SS on Facebook, follow on Twitter!

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    Amy D says:
    May 22, 2011 at 10:29 am

    My favorite is the Jungle Safari Gathered Halter Top.

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    Estee says:
    May 22, 2011 at 10:38 am

    I love the Black Scribbles Halter Top.

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    Jill Rowan says:
    May 22, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    i love the exact swimsuit you have on- the watermelon twist top with the white bottoms! we just got back from vacation in mexico, and i commented to my husband numerous times that i need a new suit. too late for our vacay, but just in time for the rest of summer!

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    Tiffany Austin says:
    May 22, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    I LOVE the twist tops and the fact that you can make it into a tube top swim suit. I’ve been looking for one of these FOREVER!! It’s soooo cute!!

    I also follow you on twitter, facebook and I blogged about this giveaway!! PICK ME, PICK ME!!

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    Laurie says:
    May 22, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    I love love love the Ocean Waves Halter Top! Thanks so very much for the giveaway opportunity!

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    Jessi says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    I love the white twist front top! And the red looked great on you!! And I already follow you on twitter and facebook :)

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    Cortney VW says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    I love the bottoms of the suits and how you can wear them

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    Baby says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I’m a fan of Somewhat Simple on FB!

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    Baby says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    I like the Ocean Waves Halter Top! I can hide my belly pouch LOL

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    Dorangela says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    I like the halter style top like you got in the black and white polka dot. You look adorable btw.

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    Dorangela says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Already a facebook fan of Somewhat Simple!

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    megan says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    I love the ocean waves halter, but think I’d have to go with the fit of the watermelon twist and high waisted bottoms.

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    megan says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    I’m a follower on FB. Thanks!

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    Keara says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    I love the Ebony Ruffles Halter Top ooh and the Black Metallic Board Shorts. I have lost 45lbs and am so getting a bathing suit this year. Haven’t bought a new one in a few years. I love the Selection!!

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    Keara says:
    May 22, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    I’m a follower on Facebook!!

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    Ronna says:
    May 22, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    I love the twist top and how it can be worn 4 different ways.. its like 4 different tops :)

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    Ginger Smith says:
    May 22, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    I love the watermelon twist top most!! I’m pregnant now and desperately looking for a swimsuit for our upcoming trip to Hawaii and your pic gave me hope!! I need that top! :)

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    Ginger Smith says:
    May 22, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    I like you on facebook!

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    Maryannne @Scrappy Gifts says:
    May 22, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    love the Watermelon Dots Halter Top w/ the White High Waist Bottoms

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    Maryannne @Scrappy Gifts says:
    May 22, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    FB Fan – Maryanne Nelson

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    Maryannne @Scrappy Gifts says:
    May 22, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    @ScrappyGifts following you on Twitter

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    Mallory says:
    May 22, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    I have been looking for a watermelon or coral colored swimsuit and I LOVE the watermelon twist front top and would probably choose the high waist bottoms or the black hipsters! CUTE!!

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    Mallory says:
    May 22, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    I follow you on Facebook, thanks for the extra chance to win :)

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    Jessica says:
    May 22, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    I love the Navy twist front top, hipster bottoms and swim skirt! So fun!!

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    Jessica says:
    May 22, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    I follow you on facebook and love it! Thanks for all the fun giveaways!!

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    Shauna Pearl says:
    May 22, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    FUN!!! I am so excited! I am 9 weeks pregnant (so blessed – with our first!!) and am from Hawaii. We LIVE in swim suits – but I have yet to find cute ones for the growing belly! These are awesome! I would get the white twist front top and white high waist bottoms – or chocolate, I can’t decide!! Thank you for sharing and doing a wonderful giveaway.

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    Shauna Pearl says:
    May 22, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I am already a follower on facebook!! And I had to add I would also get the white swim skirt – so cute!!

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    Michelle from Fun On A Dime says:
    May 23, 2011 at 1:05 am

    I’m loving the watermelon dots halter top and the red watermelon twist top. I’m also loving that they have the tummy control/high waited bottoms!

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    Michelle from Fun On A Dime says:
    May 23, 2011 at 1:06 am

    I follow you on twitter! @funonadime

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    Stephanie says:
    May 23, 2011 at 2:23 am

    I follow SS on facebook

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    Liane R says:
    May 23, 2011 at 5:05 am

    Love the watermelon twist top!

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    Liane R says:
    May 23, 2011 at 5:05 am

    I follow SS on FB!

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    Michelle says:
    May 23, 2011 at 8:41 am

    I love the Starry Night Gathered Halter Top!

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    Michelle says:
    May 23, 2011 at 8:42 am

    I like you on Facebook!

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    Denise says:
    May 23, 2011 at 8:42 am

    I love the blue speedway gathered halter top.

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    Denise says:
    May 23, 2011 at 8:43 am

    I “like” Somewhat Simple on facebook.

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    Morgan Gunter says:
    May 23, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    I would love the chocolate stripe suit!

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    jenny says:
    May 24, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    I love the watermelon twist top

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    Marcie says:
    May 25, 2011 at 11:37 am

    I love all of the twist front tops. And the high waist bottoms look super cute.

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    Anne Forester says:
    June 1, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    A friend suggested I visit somewhatsimple.com and enter the giveaway. I took a look at the swimsuits and loved them! My favorite is the candy stripe tankini top and matching bottoms. It’s so cute and has a slight retro feel.

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