Bikini Thief Blog

Coral, Pink, Red Oh my!

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:34:00 GMT

I'm fresh off the streets of Paris and I have to report on the overwhelming color trend I noticed in all the hottest boutiques and on the back of every effortlessly fashionable Parishian woman I saw. Coral, Pink, and Orange of every shade are IN for summer 2012 ladies! You cannot go wrong mixing and matching these bright, fruity, amorous colors and personally I am loving it!!! Bikini Thief is celebrating the Joie de Vivre this pallet brings to the beach in any and all of these fabulous bikinis. Enjoy ladies!

social media

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:45:00 GMT

Question….How do you learn about what’s new in music, fashion, restaurants, or hotspots? If you really think about it I bet most people would say a majority comes from your friends, maybe directly, but mostly on social media sites like Facebook, Spotify, Pinterest, or The Fancy. With the inception of social media the old way of gathering information via television, magazines, news, commercials, was ushered out and friends and peers having a round table like discussion on a social platform is in.

I use these sights not only for information but for fashion and design inspiration, ideas, feedback, or just as an escape, almost everyday. I am a very visual girly girl and I love all the rich color and texture of the images i see on sites like Pinterest and The fancy. As I pick and chose what images to “Pin” or “fancy” I get to let out my inner fashionista, interior designer, culinary chef, or nomad. No boundaries, or financial budgets holding me back, just my fantasy world to create at my leisure. And who doesn’t feel cool when you find a gem and put it up and after an hour 50 people have “re-pinned” or “Fancy’d” your post.

So I know I’m a swimwear designer and you may expect me to know all the latest fashion trends and see them reflected in my line, but the truth is I’d rather be inspired by my friends. We are in an age where we can all share a little about who we are and decide what’s cool, beautiful or worthy of helping define us as individuals. THAT’S inspirational. Who knows, I just might design a swimsuit off of an image I see on one of your Pinterest boards! Have a FABULOUS day everyone!

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- Whitney

Cintia Dicker Safari!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:27:00 GMT

We LOVE Cintia Dicker on safari in this Bikini Thief suit with her wild red hair...perfections!

Cover model Kate Upton!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:20:00 GMT

Cover Model Kate Upton is the definition of All American Summer in our Classic Bikini Thief suit!

Megan Fox loves Zuma!

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:43:00 GMT

View the pictures here!

Kate Bosworth is the latest Bikini Thief!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:51:00 GMT

Kate Bosworth is a fan of Bikini Thief! CHECK HER OUT in our Sayulita Suit.

Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit videos: Hilary Rhoda and Alyssa Miller

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:14:00 GMT

Check out this gorgeous Sports Illustrated Hilary Rhoda video who just happens to be sporting Bikini Thief's Lucy Vincent swimsuit in Sarah Blue! And reminding us all to hit the pilates studio and work on our core, Jeeeeez!!

And CLICK HERE to see swimsuit vixen Alyssa Miller catching some rays in Bikini Thief's Lucy Vincent in Tiger Orange, Meeeeow!!

Bikini Thief in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition!!

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:09:00 GMT

I am honored and so excited to be featured in THE bathing suit Bible that is...drum roll please... the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition!!!!!!! Check out the beautiful Alyssa Miller rocking Ipanema in red, and Lucy Vincent in Tiger Orange. The lovely Tamaris is in our fun Martini Print, Gibson. Do these girls know how to rock a Bikini or what!!! Back when Bikini Thief was just a teeny, tiny, little idea in my head i use to flip through the pages of this amazing magazine and dream of one day seeing my creations among these beach goddesses! Hard to believe that after 1 year in business that dream is a reality! THANK YOU Sports Illustrated for showing Bikini Thief the SI love! We love you too! xoxo

Glamour.com

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:28:00 GMT

click here to read GLAMOUR Fashion blogger and all around fabulous girl, Jess Zaino's, take on Bikini Thief!

Nolcha Ones to Watch: Bikini Thief

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:25:00 GMT

Thanks to business minded foxy fashionista site, Nolcha, Bikini Thief designer, Whitney Andresen was chosen as a "One to Watch". You can watch it here.

Usweekly features Tamarindo One-Piece!!

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:47:00 GMT

Annalynne McCord rockin' Bikini Thief

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:16:00 GMT

Amazing! Annalynne & Angel McCord taking in the sun in South Beach, Miami. Annalynne in her favorite 'Lucy Vincent' by Bikini Thief as featured in OK Magazine and In Touch.

Fan Mail

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:46:00 GMT

Hello Whitney,

I am writing to you to say a big thank you for designing these amazing Bikini Thief maternity bathing suits!

I am pregnant and I have been looking for (without any luck) bathing suits that would be comfortable for pregnant women, and also beautiful.

Thank you, thank you, for this great swimsuit....

I wish you a fantastic and successful journey with Bikinithief.

Kisses,
"L"

Just Luxe

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:45:00 GMT

JustLuxe, the affluent lifestyle guide, writes about Bikini Thief.

JustLuxe is a luxury Web publication providing objective analysis and information to affluent consumers to assist with their decision making, decisions such as charting a yacht, purchasing a jet membership card, booking a luxury hotel, traveling to a specific destination, or buying real estate.

Bikini Tops 101

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:42:00 GMT

I heard a recent line from a movie that cracked me up. A personal trainer was trying to motivate her client through a tough workout. When her client wanted to give up, her trainer asked her…”what is the most dreaded phrase in the English language?” Her client responded, “pool party.” and immediately started moving again. It’s true, so many of us dread bearing our bodies in a bathing suit in front of friends or complete strangers for that matter. I myself just berated a friend who put unflattering pictures of me in a bikini up on Facebook! Yup, she broke an unspoken rule among girls. But I digress…Buying new swimwear can be a positive experience if you know what to look for. Here are a few tips all women should know.

Today we will explore and discuss the different styles of bikini tops. These days most of us do our shopping on line, which means no dressing rooms. Here are some general rules to help you figure out what style might work best for you.

The halter top style bikini top is always a good way to go. It flatters both larger breasted women and smaller breasted women. It holds you in place and looks great if you are surfing, playing beach volleyball, or just lounging on a towel drinking a cocktail. It also flatters a pear shaped body because a little more fabric up top makes you look more proportionate to your lower half than a teeny tiny string or bandeau top is going to. Trust me, as a surfer, I have tested every suit out there! The halter top is fantastic.

The triangle string bikini top. I see this mistake made time and time again. Women with very small breasts feel this is the best option for them because it contains the least amount of fabric. NOT FLATTERING. A saggy piece of triangle material over a small chest only makes it look smaller. If you are less than amply endowed in this area, go for an under-wire or halter style top with a little bit of lining or padding. You will feel supported and look fabulous. If you are small chested and really like this style, just make sure you buy one that fits tight around your breasts and is not saggy. The same rule applies to very large breasted women. The string top does not offer much support, so instead of stretching the strings around your neck to within an inch of their life, wear something that is going to give your girls the lifting and staying power they need to endure a long day in the surf and sand. DO wear the triangle string top if you have medium side breasts (B to C) and are not planning on any rigorous water sports. They can be very flattering, sexy, and adjustable which is always a plus. They also work pretty well on the surgically enhanced chest that comes with its own staying power, if you know what I mean.

The Bandeau top. I’d like to preface this one of by saying that I have specifically designed my bandeau top to avoid most of the problems I am about to list. So hope is not lost. Ok ladies, I know none of us like to have tan lines. They suck. But we are here to discuss what looks good and what doesn’t, so I have got to tell you, the bandeau top can be very unflattering. It is the equivalent to wearing horizontal stripes. If you are Eva Langoria, or my brother’s teeny, tiny Italian fiancé, you can pull this off, but that’s about it. The first thing the bandeau top does to offend is make you look wider. It pulls the eye Horizontally, so unless you are petite or narrow, which is about 20% of the female population, this in not going to flatter. It is also very unsupportive. Even the kind with the boning on the sides only keeps the fabric across your chest expanded so you don’t get the mush boob effect, but offers very little support. If your boobs are large, the bandeau will eventually creep down to your belly button and take your girls with it. And you can forget trying to play paddleball, or body surfing. So if you must go for this style make sure you find one with straps around the neck from the center point, and possibly some extra lining to keep the frame of the suit from collapsing. Check out the bandeau in the Bikini Thief collection. It is the only way to wear the bandeau.

The last general rule I have is that lining or a little padding in the bathing suit top is never a bad idea. It just adds a bit more support for bigger chests and a bit more curve to smaller ones. And if it’s a little chilly in the water, you won’t be high beaming for all the male population on the beach to see, unless you are into that, which some women are.

I think that pretty much covers the bikini top. Stayed tuned for my next addition about bikini bottoms!