Blog Feed: Swimwear, Swimsuits and Bikinis at Tropi-Ties - Blog

Prints have had their fun and as much as I love creating, designing and selling printed bikinis, the time has come for solid colors to take the scene. > read more

Cool In Black On a Hot Summer Day

Published on 2012-04-23 12:32:00

There's been a lot of buzz about prints over the last few years, but I have to say, nothing looks fresher, leaner, cooler, cleaner > read more

Surf 'n Swim

Published on 2012-03-28 09:03:00

We're excited about the latest Swim issue of Surfing Magazine, due out April 3rd. > read more

Tropi-Ties - New Look

Published on 2012-03-15 13:14:00

Tropi-Ties Swimwear will be sporting a new look > read more

Taxes & Bikinis...Never the Two Shall Meet

Published on 2012-03-14 12:38:00

It's that time of year...taxes are due and spring break bikinis are flowing out the door. > read more

Swimwear trends that we're already seeing for 2013: A lot of what was just emerging in 2012 will come front and center for 2013. Here's are some continuations that we are spotting: High waisted bikinis - The shape is, curvy and close-fitting, accentuating the hips and waistline Bra tops - Thin, tiny straps going over the shoulders Lots of lacing and criss-cross straps - Graphic, visually appealing Cheeky bottoms - Hey, if you've got the bitty bottom, then go for it. [..] > read more

Cali Dreaming On the PCH...

Published on 2012-02-23 09:38:00

I'm looking over the swimsuits for Summer 2012 and Cruise 2013 and I'm really liking the neutrals that Cali Dreaming did this year. Perhaps we'll offer a few of their styles in our store. Here's a mini preview: What do you think? I love them! ~ C.Tropi-Ties Swimwear http://tropi-ties.stores.yahoo.net > read more

Published on 2012-02-20 09:13:00

Been super busy selling swimsuits...My, the season has started early this year! Here's our top selling bikinis to date: Helen the Hussy Bandeau Bikini by Boys+Arrows Tiffany Blue Bandeau Fringe Bikini by L*Space Havalah the Homewrecker Bikini by Boys+Arrows Lily bikini by Tori Praver We're already starting to look at the 2013 swimwear collections. There are a few, new swimsuit labels emerging. (I'll have to keep you hanging and tell you about them as soon as I'm allowed to.) [..] > read more

Who, What Where...The 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Rundown

Published on 2012-02-14 10:51:00

Ok...we told you yesterday who would be on the cover of this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition: That sweet li'l Kate Upton. (Have you ever seen a smaller bikini? Yikes!) Now, for the other stuff...the models, the swimsuit labels, etc. There were a few swimsuit labels that really stood out. We have carried most of the brands at one time, or another. Currently we have Tori Praver Swimwear. They had several swimsuits featured in SI Swim. The Lily Cage Bandeau, the Shyla Bikini and [..] > read more

Published on 2012-02-13 19:41:00

The 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition comes out tomorrow.... (Nose smashed against window..."Open, Open, Open.") Check back with us tomorrow to give a row about who made the cover, which swimsuits are the cutest, who's swimsuits made the pages...yadda, yadda, yadda....see you soon! (Should we stay up all night to wait for it?) (Ok...I know who made the cover...should I tell'm?) That cute Li'l blondie from Florida, Kate Upton! (I told'm...but I didn't tell which swimsuits made it. [..] > read more

From One Beach To Another...

Published on 2012-02-08 14:42:00

As many of you know, we've recently moved. I can't say that I've moved a lot in my lifetime, but enough to leave a trail in the sand. Here is my retrospective look back on some of the beaches I have intimately known: Zuma, Point Dume, Santa Monica - I grew up on these beaches © dustinfike - Fotolia.com © chris jewiss - Fotolia.com Newport Beach - Spent summers with family here © trekandshoot - Fotolia.com Santa Cruz Island, Catalina Island [..] > read more

Some of My Favorite Blogs -

Published on 2012-01-30 12:06:00

It's time give some love to the other blogs out there that are devoted to swimwear and the beach lifestyle. Here are a few of my faves: Uptake-Beaches This is a blog about travelling and I like that. However, what I really like is their section on beaches. It's very informative and straightforward and includes some wonderful hide-away beaches from around the world. Bathing News Author, Tala Kolb, muses about life in a bikini, (I'm guessing that she's in at least one 24/7,) and travelling [..] > read more

Crystal Jin Swimwear 2012...Luxury By The Sea

Published on 2012-01-28 12:11:00

Crystal Jin Swimwear 2012 - Solaire-Varick Bikini We've been totally entranced by Crystal Jin Swimwear this season...So much so, that we decided to bring the line in, even though we were somewhat late. We're confident that our customers will love it, once they get a chance to experience the beautiful fabrics, surpurb workmanship and an refined fit. This line has a delecate quality to it, almost lingerie-like, with a silky, sumptuous, touch of luxe. The straps are thin, the cut is elegant, t [..] > read more

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2012...The BIG DADDY

Published on 2012-01-27 11:57:00

OK, OK...Not to dis the BIG swimsuit issue...we love it too! There's a lot of hoopla about who's going to make the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover. We don't know...some people do, but not us....sorry. But, we will be happy to tell you as soon as we know and also tell you about all the scrumptious bikinis and swimsuits that are featured in this year's SI Swimsuit magazine, calendar, etc. It's always a huge deal for the designers and we want to give them lots of kudos for making [..] > read more

The OTHER Swimsuit Issue...SURFING MAGAZINE

Published on 2012-01-26 13:11:00

We all know about that Swimsuit Issue that is put out by a major sports magazine. It's very nice and good. But, the swimsuit edition that we really like is the one put out by SURFING MAGAZINE. Now, this one is totally devoted to surfing, the surfer girls and the beach lifestyle...YES! It's about time! SURFING MAGAZINE was always a constant, reading staple on our coffee table and it certainly and aptly represents the surf culture...girls included. 2012 will be the third year that SURFING ha [..] > read more

Acacia Swimwear 2012... Their Super Cute Bikinis are Sailing In on the Trades

Published on 2012-01-21 18:29:00

Acacia Swimwear shows off its beach confidence this year with some crazy cute, "cutie booty," bikinis that certainly have "cheeky attitudes." Naomi Newirth is the designer for this hot swim label, along with good friend, Lyndie Irons. Their fresh looks and tiny backsides arrive soon, straight from Maui, Hawaii. Here's a peek of what to expect: Haiku-Byron Bikini by Acacia Swimwear Haiku-Byron Bikini Backside Kenya-Seminyak Bikini - Acaci [..] > read more

Spring Break 2012 - The Skirted Bikini Trend

Published on 2012-01-13 18:12:00

Oh, let's nots skirt the issue...Spring Break 2012 is coming to the shores and the fabulous swimsuits and bikinis will be on parade! Here are some skirted swimsuit trends that you'll be seeing this year: It can be ruffled, swathed, or simple. It seems like every swimsuit designer has done a skirted swimsuit, in one form, or another. Maaji Swimwear did a cute, skirted bikini that sort of "swags" across the topline. It's not really a full, skirted swimsuit, but I thought I'd include it in th [..] > read more

That Brazilian Thang...Brazilian Bikinis Are Still Hot Stuff

Published on 2012-01-08 17:38:00

Let's face it, the Brazilians have had a corner on the bikini market for...oh, I don't know...30+ years now. It's easy to understand why...The Brazilians live in a constant state of passion and they're especially passionate about the beach and their beach bodies. They love to look good on the sand! The Brazilian swimsuit styles cater to most tastes from ridiculously tiny and youthful, to the luxurious high end swimwear market, for the more discerning customer. Here's our list of Brazilian sw [..] > read more

Stupendous Stripes!

Published on 2011-05-06 06:46:00

Bring on the stripes! The striped bikini has always been a staple in beach fashion and this season our designers bring you a plethora of designs and styles. Geometric, wavy, abstract, straight...this year, stripes take on a variety o > read more

In Honor of William & Kate!

Published on 2011-04-29 16:34:00

The wedding was fabulous...William and Catherine have tied the knot! In their honor, I offer up the "color guard." Red Carter Swimwear 2011 - Union Jack Bikini $129.00 Zimmermann Swimwear 2011 - Copy Cat Rouched Corset > read more

Praise For The Promo Codes!

Published on 2011-04-10 09:11:00

It's surprising how few customers actually use our promo codes. Promo codes can save a nice chunk of change on purchasing a swimsuit, or cover-up at Tropi-Ties and we always have a few current codes available for many of our products, even thos > read more

Cia.Maritima Brings On The Color!

Published on 2011-03-27 09:57:00

Cia.Maritima Swimwear 2011 - Geometric Stripe Bandeau Bikini -$140.00 Enough with the depressing headlines and downtrodden thoughts! Cia.Maritima Swimwear gives us lots to cheer about with their fun, frolicking, color palette this season...not > read more

Near Season's End

Published on 2011-03-09 09:39:00

Spring Break is upon us, summer is around the corner, swimsuits are flying out the door. The season will be over soon. We're proud of this year's line-up and our customers' loyal following seems to agree. Some of our best labels thi > read more

A Little More Lenny...New Spring Arrivals

Published on 2011-02-20 10:26:00

As you all know, I'm a big fan of Lenny Swimwear. I love designer, Lenny Niemeyer's clean, fresh esthetic. No teenybopper stuff here. Lenny's customer is all grown up, all woman, all confidence, with a sense of comple > read more

Spring Break, The Ultimate Bikini Parade

Published on 2011-02-17 09:13:00

Spring Break is just around the corner. It's a raucous time of partying with friends and playing in the sun and the showing off of those beautiful bodies and glorious, new bikinis and swimsuits of the season. In a way, it's the ultim > read more

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue – The Aftermath and Why It Is So Important for the Swimwear Industry

Published on 2011-02-16 10:56:00

What happens after all the hoopla about who will make the cover, the sexy, SI models’ delivery of the, “Top Ten List,” on David Letterman, the hype and the glam? Swimwear sales, that's what. The annual, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is extr > read more

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - The Cover Girl, The Swimsuits

Published on 2011-02-15 12:08:00

OK, David Letterman let us all know last night that Irina Shayk is the new, 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl, and yes, she's gorgeous! Well deserved, I say...congrats! There are lots of beautiful models this year in SI and they > read more

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2011 - Who's On The Cover This Year?

Published on 2011-02-14 07:40:00

Will Brooklyn Decker make the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover again? Or, will it be someone new? The 2011 cover model will be revealed on the Late Show With David Letterman tonight. (We've heard that it's Brooklyn again, but > read more

Give the Girls a Boost! The Bustier Bikini is Making Waves

Published on 2011-02-08 11:10:00

This season we're seeing a lots of takes on the Bustier Bikini. I'm referring to that little underwire bikini top that makes the most of what God gave a girl...a bosom. The Bustier is similar, but slightly different than the standard unde > read more

L*Space Puts a Twist On Style This Season

Published on 2011-02-01 18:08:00

L*Space Swimwear designer, Monica Wise, has come up with some twisted bikinis this season...so cute! So SEXY! Monica has quite a following of loyal customers who love the L*Space clean styling and unique details. These bikinis > read more

Buying That Bikini...Better Early Than Never

Published on 2011-01-23 10:16:00

I know, I KNOW, buying a new swimsuit for the upcoming season is something that most of us want to put off. It can be a daunting task, I totally understand. But, my advise is don't wait. In spite of what many of us think, the swimsu > read more

Agua Bendita 2011 Sale This MLK Weekend

Published on 2011-01-16 11:59:00

Just letting our readers know that there is a private Agua Bendita Swimwear Sale going on this holiday weekend at Tropi-Ties. The 2011 AB swimsuits and cover-us are considerably marked down for our loyal followers. Sale ends Monday night. > read more

The Best and Worst in the Swimwear World For 2010

Published on 2010-12-31 15:52:00

Well, 2010 is coming to a close. Too bad. I love typing those numbers...it's so easy, a nice cadence. Typing 2011 isn't quite the same. With the end of 2010 comes the reviews of the best and worst swimwear of the season.& > read more

We Wish You A Merrry Christmas!

Published on 2010-12-21 15:55:00

We just want to send you a warm holiday greeting from all of us at Tropi-Ties. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and a mahhhhvalous New Year. Here's to warm, tropical evenings in the sunniest of places. CHEERS! ~ C.Tropi- > read more

Blessed are the Cover-Ups...

Published on 2010-12-10 06:46:00

For they can save our little tushies in oh so many ways. The swimsuit cover-up has been getting lots of attention these days in the swimwear world. It's making a huge resurgence, but in a whole, new, modern way. It's no longer the > read more

When Black Friday Comes...Here's the Tropi-Ties Coupon Code For the Day

Published on 2010-11-23 08:28:00

Maybe I'm showing my age, but honestly, every time I hear the term, "Black Friday," I think of Steely Dan's song and visualize men in their wall street best, floating past the window to meet their fate. It's a grim vision. Perhaps we > read more

The New Swimwear Arrivals Come Marching In!

Published on 2010-11-22 06:42:00

Melissa! Check! Zimmermann! Check! Colletto! Check! The new swimwear labels for 2011 take their posts and my, aren't they a glamorous sight! Melissa Odabash Swimwear arrived last week and is already selling > read more

Melissa Odabash Swimwear 2011 - Another Year of Classics

Published on 2010-11-10 19:16:00

Once again, Melissa Odabash delivers with a collection of sophisticated classics. Nothing overly, "trendizoid," here, just great swimsuits and fabulous cover-ups that will go the distance, which is certainly good in this crazy economy. Yo > read more

Zimmermann Swimwear 2011 - Now Arriving at Tropi-Ties Swimwear

Published on 2010-11-07 10:55:00

Glory Hallelujah! The first of the 2011 Zimmermann Swimwear, has just arrived! I have to say, those Zimmermann sisters sure do bring us a ton of style from down under. The first two swimsuits that came in they are just to die for! First, there's t > read more

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