Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Essential Swimwear Review & GIVEAWAY {Now Closed}

I am so excited to be doing this review for Essential Swimwear. I saw them on Studio 5 and fell in love with their adorable tankinis. I was excited to be able to choose my own swimsuit to try out. Here's the one I chose:
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(Here's what it will look like if you are white and freckled and your arm can only reach out so far to take the pic. Plus, there is no way I was putting a full body shot of myself on here. I get props for being brave right?! There, proof that I actually wear this suit.)

I adore the ruffles and love that the tank is long so I don't have to worry about it creeping up while playing in the water with my 2 year old. Plus, if I am having a chubby day, I can scrunch it up and make it look like it has ruching. Ha!

They have tons of cute styles to choose from and did I mention the pricing?! You can get both pieces for just over $50! None of this $80-120 silliness!
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So why do I love Essential Swimwear:
  • My suit fit right straight out of the package. Not an easy task when ordering online!
  • The suits are modest, but still super cute!
  • The top has cups sewn in. None of this showing the world you are cold. You will feel properly supported. ;)
  • The top has ties so it is adjustable, great for when you need a little more space up top if you are nursing and or preggo.
  • It is super long so I could even wear it as a maternity suit for quite a while.
  • There are no weird gaps around the booty of the suit. It's snug where it should be.
  • The quality is high. It is not something that is going to fall apart after a few uses.
  • I can feel good that I am supporting a local woman run business.
So, now for the best part!

Essential Swimwear is giving away a swimsuit to one of our lucky readers! Just in time for summer you could win the suit of your choice!

To enter: Leave a separate comment for each entry with an email to contact you if you win. If there is no email or none on your blogger profile I will choose another winner!

Mandatory entry: Sign up for Essential Swimwear’s newsletter and leave a comment telling us you’re on the email list.

Additional entries:
Fan of Essential Swimwear on Facebook and leave a comment telling us.
• Become a follower of Essential Swimwear’s blog and leave a comment telling us. (You’ll want to do this one so you know when they have the 20% discount!)
• Tweet, Facebook, or blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with the URL.

The giveaway is now closed, so you can have your suit for Memorial Day when all the pools open!!

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129 Comments:

Kim @ seven thirty three said...

Mama needs a new *modest* bathing suit!!!

I'm ON THE LIST. ;)

msilba said...

I signed up for the newsletter:)

De Javu Crafts said...

i signed up....i too need a modest swim suit, hope it ME!!!

Kami and Spencer said...

I signed up for the newsletter!
kamidavenport@msn.com

Kami and Spencer said...

I'm a facebook fan!
kamidavenport@msn.com

Kami and Spencer said...

I'm a blog follower!
kamidavenport@msn.com

Lu said...

I looove these swimsuits! I was looking at them just the other day. I signed up for the newsletter.

Lu said...

I am a fan on Facebook.

Lu said...

And I am a follower of their blog. And the 100th follower at that. :)

Barnecked Lady said...

I signed up for the newsletter.
amileester@gmail.com

Barnecked Lady said...

Follower of the blog.
amileester@gmail.com

Barnecked Lady said...

Follower on facebook
amileester@gmail.com

Rachael said...

Oh I need a new swimsuit and these look great at a good price!
I'm on the email list.
rwhite05 [at] gmail [dot] com

Rachael said...

I follow her blog.
rwhite05 [at] gmail [dot] com

Kasparbauer Family said...

On the email list!

jkasparbauer@gmail.com

Kasparbauer Family said...

I am a fan of Essential Swimwear on facebook!

Kasparbauer Family said...

I follow the essentail swimwear blog.

jkasparbauer@gmail.com

Ana Paula@ Get Craftin said...

I'm a fan of ES on FB

Ana Paula@ Get Craftin said...

I follow the ES blog!

Kasparbauer Family said...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/essential-swimwear/274193246890?ref=search&sid=34001174.3150181545..1#!/profile.php?id=34001174&ref=profile


here is my facebook comment!

jkasparbauer@gmail.com

Elizabeth said...

I joined their email list!

Elizabeth said...

I "liked" them on Facebook! (Elizabeth Abbott Duan)

Elizabeth said...

I am a follower of their blog!

Shan B. said...
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Shan B. said...

I signed up for the newsletter...I really need a new suit...shanbeltram@gmail.com

Brooke said...

I signed up for their newsletter. brookebbushman at gmail dot com.

Brooke said...

I follow the blog. brookebbushman at gmail dot com.

Brooke said...

I facebooked about the giveaway. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=508915941
brookebbushman at gmail dot com.

Brooke said...

I "liked" them on facebook. (there wasn't a button to become a fan... weird.) brookebbushman at gmail dot com

Jenna said...

I'm now on the e-mail list!

Jenna said...

Now I'm also a follower of their blog- AWSOME!!!!

Kim said...

Signed up for the newsletter.

Kim said...

I follow their blog.

mamawj said...

main entry: I'm on the Essential Swimwear’s newsletter email list thanks great swimsuits!
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

mamawj said...

I am a Fan of Essential Swimwear on Facebook as julie cutshaw
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

mamawj said...

I am a follower of Essential Swimwear’s blog
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

mamawj said...

my tweet
https://twitter.com/itsallnew2me/status/13436909359
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

mamawj said...

my facebook posted link thanks
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000145245599&v=wall&story_fbid=108178582559421
sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

Emily said...

This isn't an official entry but I had to say, great choice! That's the suit I reviewed on Boutique Cafe a couple weeks ago except in turquoise--it's awesome!

Heidi said...

So so cute!!!

Stueller said...

These are WAY WAY WAY cute :)

believe5621 @ yahoo.com

Stueller said...

I also became a follower on their blog.

believe5621 @ yahoo.com

Amanda K said...

Okay!! You are so brave - but you have such a cute little figure you could have done a full body and been just fine!!

I signed up for the newsletter!

Amanda K said...

facebooked it!!

http://bit.ly/aNJ7XS

Amanda K said...

Became a fan.... and love the ruffles!

Amanda K said...

Follow their blog!

Amanda K said...

Tweeted!! http://twitter.com/craftyendeavor

Can you tell I really, really, really want to win!! hahahaha!

Doug and Alyssa said...
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Kytsmom said...

Definately need a new suit. the one I have was 2 kids ago! I signed up for their email

Kytsmom said...

I became a fan on fb. http://www.facebook.com/pages/essential-swimwear/274193246890?v=wall&ref=search

Kytsmom said...

oh email
gretchdid(at)msn(dot)com

Kytsmom said...

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/gretchen.simpson

Gina said...

I signed up for their newsletter.

bensgirll@yahoo.com

Heather Towle said...

On the e-mail list.

heathersmichebags@gmail.com

Heather Towle said...

Fan on facebook!!!

heathersmichebags@gmail.com

Heather Towle said...

Follower on blog
heathersmichebags@gmail.com

Donene said...

I signed up for the newsletter!

Donene said...

I became a fan!

Sharp4sure said...

I just signed up for the email!! Cute suits!!

Donene said...

I am a follower!

Jess said...

Hooray! This "just had a baby" body needs one of these! I've been looking everywhere for a cute, modest suit. Signed up for the emails! yoneeley {at} yahoo {dot} com

Jess said...

I am a fan on facebook too!

Molly said...

I signed up for the newsletter! molly_dee1@yahoo.com

Kristen said...

I signed up for the newsletter! :)
vita1273@yahoo.com

Ry and Ally said...

Signed up for the newsletter!
visschic@yahoo.com

Ry and Ally said...

FB fan!

Ry and Ally said...

Follower of their blog!

Kristen said...

I'm a blog follower :)
vita1273@yahoo.com

Ry and Ally said...

Tweeted! http://twitter.com/allyvc/status/13445854773

Kristen said...

I'm a Facebook fan!
vita1273@yahoo.com

The Georges said...

Ooh, I need a new swimsuit for this HOT AZ weather!
I'm on their email list!

leimomi24@gmail.com

The Georges said...

I'm a follower too! (Privately)

leimomi24@gmail.com

The Georges said...

I also became a fan on FB (aka "Like" er now)

leimomi24@gmail.com

Designer Jules said...

I signed up for the newsletter!

Stephanie said...

I signed up for the the newsletter!
stephlimb@yahoo.com

Stephanie said...

I became of fan on Facebook!
stephlimb@yahoo.com

Stephanie said...

I am a follower of the blog!
stephlimb@yahoo.com

Stefanie said...

I'm a follower!
clarkandstefanie@yahoo.com

Melissa said...

I am a fan on facebook.

Melissa said...

I signed up for the newsletter.

Vindiciti said...

I've never been confident enough to try buying a suit online. Very neat to hear your review!

Shannon said...

I signed up for the newsletter!

Shannon said...

I'm a facebook fan

Shannon said...

I'm a follower of their blog.

srmedley said...

I'm a FB fan

srmedley said...

I follow the blog!

srmedley said...

Signed up for the newsletter

Author said...

I signed up for the newsletter
shjared@comcast(dot)net

Cynthi said...

I just signed up for their newsletter!
I've been needing a new swimsuit...
peterfocy@yahoo.com

Cynthi said...

I follow the blog!

Cynthi said...

And I'm a FB fan! Hope I win!

Luzanne said...

I'm such a shy one when it comes to bathing suits! These are so cute though, I won't mind showing them off! :)

I've signed up for the newsletter!

*holds thumbs*

luzie8@gmail.com

Allison said...

I'm on the email list! And woo hoo! Cute, modest suits! :)

The Smiths said...

I receive their newsletter!

kirstenclarksmith@gmail.com

The Smiths said...

And I follow their blog.

Kirstenclarksmith@gmail.com

Stacy said...

I am a facebook fan!

mr. pineapple man said...

haha i love ur post~ you are so funny I love it!

Joel & Clarissa said...
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Joel & Clarissa said...

I also follow their blog! :-)Clisserloo@gmail.com

Joel & Clarissa said...
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Joel & Clarissa said...

I am a fan on facebook! clisserloo@gmail.com

Joel & Clarissa said...

I signed up for the newsletter too! clisserloo@gmail.com

Ginny said...

I signed up for the email list

Ginny said...

fan on facebook

Ginny said...

fan of their blog as well

Kerry said...

I'm signed up on their e-mail.

Ginny said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/momof2dancers/status/13575413984

Megs said...

I definately need a new Modest swimsuit. Thanks and I LOVE your blog!!
mlrambo13@yahoo.com

Shannon Richardson said...

These suits are adorable! I signed up for their email newsletter!! Thanks! Love reading your blog! :)

Porters said...

wow that looks shady. you can delete the commment from 'brandon' above...I was signed into my husbands gmail. :) my email is danielle34@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

Signed up for Essential Swimwear’s newsletter

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AStarrA said...

Fan of Essential Swimwear on Facebook

disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

Follower of Essential Swimwear’s blog
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

Melonie said...

Definitely could use one of these!
meloniew a t g ma i l d o t c o m

Dana said...

Signed up for Essential Swimwear newsletter
sunny_dla@yahoo.ca

Dana said...

became a fan on facebook
sunny_dla@yahoo.ca

Dana said...

became a follower on essential swimwear's blog
sunny_dla@yahoo.ca

Dana said...

blogged about this contest
http://www.drmountifield.blogspot.com
sunny_dla@yahoo.ca

Beny said...

Hi,
The above swimwear suits shown are really good.I really like the suits .

fletchers99 said...

I became a fan on facebook

fletchers99 said...

I used to get my swimsuits from modbe but now that modbe is gone I'm excited to have found essential swim wear -I signed up for the newsletter -Thanks

fletchers99 said...

I also became a follower of essential swim wears blog!

linda said...

Awesome giveaway Michelle!! :) I signed up for their emails: craftaholicsanon (@) gmail . com

linda said...

fanned essential swimwear on FB

Jen said...

I am a fan on FB!

Jen said...

I even signed up to follow their blog!

holly said...

I signed up for their newsletter!
hollydonahue@hotmail.com

holly said...

Also signed up to follow their blog, thanks for telling us about this great deal!
hollydonahue@hotmail.com