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Holiday Shopping Made Easy
The holidays are getting closer and closer. If you’re anything like me you have a long list of people to shop for. And you’ve probably done more than a little procrastinating. As if the traffic, crowds and lines weren’t already bad enough, all the other last-minute shoppers just make it that much worse. Everyone’s frustrated and everyone’s facing the challenge of popular items being sold out. If you shop online, though, you can avoid that frustration and even save a little money in the process.
If you’ve got any ladies on your list who already seem to have everything then you know what a challenge it can be to find creative and meaningful gifts. One thing every woman loves, however, is premium-quality bikini bottoms. When you give the gift of attractive lingerie or sleepwear you let them know that you really, REALLY care. And with the convenience of shopping from my home or office there’s no excuse for coming up short when it’s time to exchange gifts.
Leave Little to the Imagination
Gone are the days when women were too embarrassed to don skimpy swimwear. These days, the string bikini is all the rage. They are one of the many bikini styles available. These bikinis are similar to the regular bikinis but with strings on the sides. They are perfect for those who want to get a tan and want complete exposure to the sun.
Before going out in the sun, it is important to slather on some sunscreen. This also applies to those who want to sun bathe. Make sure you do not stay too long in the sun as the sun’s rays can cause long-term damage to your skin.
Lingerie: A ‘Brief’ History
Lingerie is a term for fashionable and alluring women’s undergarments. It derives from the French word linge, “washables” – as in faire le linge, “do the laundry” – and ultimately from lin for washable linen, the fabric from which European undergarments were made before the general introduction of cotton from Egypt and then from India.
While the term in the French language applies to all undergarments for either gender, in English it is applied specifically to those women’s undergarments designed to be visually appealing or erotic, typically incorporating materials such as Lycra, nylon (nylon tricot), polyester, satin, lace and/or silk and not applied to functional cotton undergarments. It is commonly pronounced in English with a faux French pronunciation.
The concept of lingerie being visually appealing was a development of the later nineteenth century. Up through the first half of the 20th century women selected underwear for three major purposes: to alter their shape (first with corsets and later with girdles or bras), for reasons of hygiene, or for modesty. Women’s underwear before the invention of the crinoline was often very large and bulky. As the 20th century progressed underwear became smaller and more form fitting. In the 1960s ‘controversial’ lingerie manufacturers begin to glamorize lingerie and the idea of lingerie having a sexual appeal slowly developed, including the popularization of thongs and the g string bikini.
Not For Your Feet
These days G-strings are worn mainly by women who want to conceal their panty lines under tightly-fitted clothing. Brave woman may even choose to wear a G-string, also known as a thong bikini. It’s surprising to know that this miniscule garment was first worn by men. Thongs have been around for more than 75,000 years. They were first worn by the tribal peoples of Africa and were seen on the Japanese 2,000-years ago. In the 1970s Brazilian women began wearing them on the beach. Since that time thongs have become a staple of a fashionable woman’s wardrobe.
But, if you’re thinking about following Brazilian beachwear fashion, you should carefully consider your choice. First, you need to be super confident about your body since thongs are some of the skimpiest pieces of clothing out there. Next, you need to crave attention because fellow beach goers will stare (hopefully with appreciation!) One of the greatest bonuses of sporting a thong is the lack of resulting tan lines.