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Plus Size Swimsuit: Swim Sexy

So many sexy plus size swimsuits have flooded the market! Five years ago, there were ZERO bikinis for plus sizes, and extremely limited choices in a range dull colors. How times have changed!! Colorful, fun, sexy and trendy plus size swimsuits are EVERYWHERE now! And have you seen the ad campaigns related to them? The recent Swimsuits For All Swim Sexy campaign featuring Ashley Graham, Nicola Griffin, and Philomena Kwao was groundbreaking (see it here), and I seriously almost cried when I saw those beautiful, diverse bodies represented on a national scale. As a Fullbeauty.com Ambassador, I was thrilled that Swimsuits For All is one of their partner brands and I knew I had to have one. As soon as I saw it, I fell in love with this red hot polka dot bikini! It’s actually called the Swim Sexy Diva White Dot High Waist Bikini and you can find it on Fullbeauty.com.

Plus Size Blogger Amber in a Red Polka Dot Bikini, fullbeauty.com, Swim Sexy, Swimsuits For All, Fatkini

 Swim Sexy Diva White Dot High Waist Plus Size Bikini c/o Fullbeauty.com

The halter top and highwaisted bottoms in this fun dot print made me feel like a retro pinup girl from the 50s. Swim Sexy suits run small, so definitely order one size up and it’ll fit perfectly! 
I wore this plus size bikini during my recent trip to Iceland when I visited the Fontana Geothermal Baths as part of my “Warm Baths, Cool Lights” Tour that I booked with IcelandAir. The scenery was spectacular, and the chance to experience the geothermal baths like the locals was amazing. And OMG if you go, you have to taste the bread that’s made there — they bake it in underground ovens with the natural heat from the earth. AMAZING. 
Plus Size Blogger Amber in a Red Polka Dot Bikini, fullbeauty.com, Swim Sexy, Swimsuits For All, Fatkini

Plus Size Blogger Amber in a Red Polka Dot Bikini, fullbeauty.com, Swim Sexy, Swimsuits For All, Fatkini

Plus Size Blogger Amber in a Red Polka Dot Bikini, fullbeauty.com, Swim Sexy, Swimsuits For All, Fatkini
Plus Size Blogger Amber in a Red Polka Dot Bikini, fullbeauty.com, Swim Sexy, Swimsuits For All, Fatkini

*This plus size bikini was provided by Fullbeauty.com in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

Lost in the Blue Lagoon in this Avenue Plus Size Swimsuit

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen pictures from my recent trip to Iceland (if you don’t, follow me here!). I completely fell in love with this country and it’s temperamental beauty (which I can totally relate to). A highlight of my trip included a morning at the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa, right outside of Reykjavik. It’s one of the 25 Wonders of the World and it is breathtaking and magical! So what do you wear to one of the most beautiful places in the world? A fabulous swimsuit with tiered ruffles in shades of blue from Avenue Plus*!

Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland wearing an Avenue plus size swimsuit

From the mystical steam to the bright blue water — I felt like I was in another world! The water in the Blue Lagoon is blue from the Silica, Algae and Minerals that exist naturally in this geothermal pool. The water is about 100 degrees — so warm and delightful!

Plus Size Blogger Amber wearing an Avenue plus size swimsuit and coverup

 Blue Tiered Colorblock Plus Size Swimsuit and Coverup c/o Avenue Plus 

This one piece plus size swimsuit from the Avenue is great for traveling! It’s colorful, flattering and modest — and so cute! I felt secure and wasn’t fidgeting with it like I end up doing with a lot of swimsuits. I did order one size up (a 20 instead of an 18) — since this year, swimsuits seem to be running small (or I might be up a few pounds!), but just to be safe, I would definitely recommend ordering a size up.
Plus Size Model Amber in Blue Colorblocked Ruffled Swimsuit from Avenue

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plus size blogger, Avenue Plus, plus size swimsuit, blue lagoon, iceland, spa, geothermal pool

If you’re looking for your next vacation spot, you could definitely consider Iceland — it’s the adventure of a lifetime! And take a look at all of the great swimsuits and coverups that Avenue offers — I’m sure you’ll find one that’s perfect for wherever your travels take you.

*Avenue provided me with this swimsuit and coverup in exchange for an unbiased, honest review. All opinions are my own.

Plus Size Surfer Girl Essentials from Juno Active

Surfing???? ME????? Really? Yep, I did it. I hauled this bountiful body up onto a surfboard and spent a few hours riding the waves off Waikiki beach in Hawaii this summer. Well…if by “riding” you mean “getting knocked off of the surfboard repeatedly” by waves, then yeah, I totally caught some waves. But you know what? I TOTALLY ROCKED IT and thanks to Juno Active, I looked fierce doing it!

When you’re a big girl contemplating an intense water sport like surfing, you need two things: Support and Coverage. I found both of these things in the Juno Active AquaSport Crossback Tank Swimsuit and the AquaSport Mock Neck Rashguard.

The swimsuit has a high neck and fit tightly so that my chest was supported and not all over the place when I was paddling and trying to pop up on the board. The rashguard is essential to protect you from the sun and the horrible rash that can develop when rubbing your skin over the surfboard when you’re paddling into the water. And of course, I chose both in the Safari print because I wanted to look and feel fierce out there in the water!

I had an absolute blast even though I couldn’t manage to stand up all the way on the surfboard. I’m pretty sure I invented a new sport called “Surf Yoga,” since I managed to do some impressive Downward Facing Dogs while out there. I spent most of the time screaming my head off while heading directly for other surfers. But I loved every minute of it!!

If you are considering trying surfing, here are a few Plus Size Surfer Girl Essentials!

Fabulous Fatkini: Daring to Wear a Plussize Two-Piece Swimsuit

In my last post, I shared some of the cutest plussize bikinis that have been cropping up everywhere this season. I just had to try one…and when I stopped into Forever 21 last week and found this adorable Fruit Frenzy two-piece, I positively swooned! I know this look isn’t for everyone, but if you are confident and daring, try one out this season!

The fruit and foliage pattern of this swimsuit is so kitschy and fun! The ruffles on the bust and the hips definitely add some flirty movement–that kept flying up in the wind! I like that the top comes with detachable straps and has a little peekaboo cleavage — or as Katy Perry likes to call it, “A Boob Window.” I had to size up because my bust is larger than my bottom, so they were a little saggy in the back…but a simple alteration can fix them in no time!

The key to a great plussize two-piece is the high-waisted bottoms. This is vital to smooth the line of your tummy, and show just a little bit of your midriff. I felt flirty, cool and daring in this swimsuit, and I can’t wait to wear it when the weather gets warm (it was about 40 degrees during this photoshoot!!!!).
What do you think?? Are you brave enough to wear a two piece and flaunt your curves at the beach??

If Sports Illustrated had a Plus-size Swimsuit Edition…

…this Kiyonna Kelly Swimsuit would definitely make a splash! How fantastic is this? It’s got a totally retro vibe thing going on with the ruching, awesome sweetheart neckline, and cute flippy ruffle! And isn’t this ruby color to DIE for???? I was a little nervous about doing a swimsuit shoot, but my friend Perry from Alluring Chicago took these awesome photos and helped me strike some poses. She’s absolutely wonderful, and I had such a blast pretending to be a plussize swimsuit model for a day. 🙂

 Just lookin’ for trouble! 😉
 These adorable shoes are from violette shoe salon. 🙂

 I absolutely <3 Kiyonna!!

Ending the shoot with a splash!!!
Hahaha. Can you tell I had fun?? Thanks to Kiyonna for this amazing swimsuit that made me feel like an old-world screen goddess…and thanks so much to Perry for taking such cute pics. 🙂 
If you’re looking for me…I’ll be at the beach!