Every year I search high and low through the Vandella Costumes website to come up with figure bikini ideas. I can't help myself. Then I call Kira and she comes up with an entirely new idea for my bikini. It is completely custom, and unique. Her designs include material, and rhinestone designs, and connectors. Connectors? On my figure bikini? I didn't realize my figure bikini could have connectors, or that she offers an enormous selection of connectors. I had no idea what the possibilities were! I assumed the the connectors were basic, rhinestone strands. Of course, that's what I get for assuming. I could not have been more wrong. There is a plethora of bikini connectors to chose from. What did I get myself into? S-connectors, marquis connectors, moon connectors, square connectors. The list goes on an on. Accentuating my personality, physique and style In the past, I was only concerned with rhinestone work on the front and back of the bikini. However, my views on bikinies have changed. Now I look at every single facet, including types of connectors. Actually, the connectors are as important to me as the rest of the bikini because some aren't a good fit for my build, or even my personality. Some accentuate my build better than others. For example, I love extremely bold connectors on the hips of bikini bottoms, but I have a wide waist. Although the connectors would look beautiful on; it would accentuate my wider waist. Instead, I opt for thinner, smaller connectors. I ran into this issue when I asked Vandella Costumes to make a bikini with HUGE connectors on my triangle top. After looking at the connectors, the suit I wanted, and my photos, Kira suggested another route because the connectors would make me look out of proportion. She chose something smaller, but one that would suit my personality. Guess what? She was right. It was a perfect fit. Contact Kira at www.vandellacostumes.com
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HBO_Special (Female Bodybuilding) Real Sports w/ Bryant Gumbel is a candid and honest interview for competitors, or those interested in the sport. For many viewers in the mainstream this was a surprise; not a surprise about the size of the athletes, but that the sport is not lucrative for female competitors in any way. It's also hard for some to understand the hard work endured with so little glory. The women's bodybuilding prize money at the Arnold Classic is more than $100,000 less than the grand prize for men. The video clip shows the negative aspects of female bodybuilding and the women who love the sport. Mainstream acceptance is not high The muscles may stand-out when a woman has a v-taper twice the size of a mans but the lack of support in general is another aspect that is only understood by a competitor. Blatant negative comments about size and femininity run rampant throughout the mainstream. Unfortunately, there is negativity among competitors also. Drug use is rampant Although Anabolic Steroids are rampant in many sports, bodybuilding, especially female bodybuilding, has an extremely negative reputation. The changes in femininity are the first thing noticed when it comes to female bodybuilding. For women the additional facial hair, loss of breast tissue, voice deepening voice and clitoral enlargement are symptoms that are irreversible. Economic gains are minimal There is no economic gain from being a top female bodybuilder. In this industry competitors come dead last behind promoters, photographers, supplements companies and magazines when it comes to earning potentials. It is not lucrative by any means and female bodybuilders give up so much of themselves for the pursuit of their dreams. Private sessions are common practice Private sessions have been a common practice for women bodybuilders to maintain their lifestyles. The sessions include activities like wrestling, grappling and lift and carries. Although some athleteshave allowed the sessions to turn into prostitution that is not the case for all. *** Click here for HBO_Special (Female Bodybuilding) Real Sports W/ Bryant Gumbel
With every bodybuilding, figure or fitness event it's imperative to look your best and have a bikini that fits properly. Although it doesn't have to be heavily adorned it should have a great cut, style and color that accentuates your physique. Finding a suit you love is possible, but being able to afford is a completely different story. As seen on different bikini sites such as Vandella Costumes, Merry Christine Bodywear or Go Figure Suits by Tamee Marie the prices begin just under $200 and quickly increase into high thousands; with the highest I have seen at $4800. Even gently-used pro level suits are found on DivaExchange.com for prices from a couple of hundred dollars to $3500 or more. Although these suits are gorgeous taking a bank loan for a bikini is not feasible so here are tips to save money on a bikini. Previously Owned There are many competitors looking to purchase new bikini but still have last season's suits hanging in the closet. Ask athletes you know if they have any suits on hand for sale. One of the quickest ways to find someone in your area who's willing to sell their suit is on social networking sites. Bodybuilding is a tight knit community so one of your connections can point you in the right direction. Rentals Some of the reputable posing suit makers have rental suits. There will be a rental contract that needs to be signed, as well as, the delivery of a full payment. Rentals will have stipulations and should be paid close attention to. For example; Go Figure Suits by Tamee Marie must have the full payment beforehand and a confirmation the bikini fits within the first 48 hours. If you realize after this time period there will be a $100 fee and remainder of the money will be sent back to you but means you're still out $100. Update If you fit into your previous posing suit give it a face-lift if a new one is not within your budget. Either add the embellishments yourself, or contact your suit maker, and ask for a quote on what an update may cost. Your bikini maker will not only be able to effectively add to the design, but will have supplies on hand. Borrow Ask another figure or fitness athlete if you can borrow their suit. Long before the competition date be certain the suit fits your measurements and to return it in the condition you borrowed it. Overstocks Contact your bikini maker and inquire about overstock suits on hand. In some cases posing suit makers will have extras because a competitor backed out of a show or couldn't afford the price after ordering it. The suit maker may want to get the extra stock off of her hands so she may sell you the suit for a marginal cost. |
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