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Monday, April 23, 2012

Essential Swimwear Review and Giveaway

Summer is just around the corner! You all know what that means, it's time to break out those swimsuits, have a BBQ and a pool party, and just enjoy the warm weather. It's always nice to start the season off with a brand new swimsuit to take to the beach or pool with too.



Essential Swimwear offers gorgeous one piece and tankini bathing suits. The swimsuits are quality made and long lasting. The swimsuit cuts are made to flatter your body, which is a plus. There are many styles and colors for anyone's taste. Why not treat yourself to a new swimsuit today?

I did a swimsuit review for Essential Swimwear last summer and absolutely loved the suit that I received. I still wear it and recently took it on vacation with me. It's held up well and still looks fantastic. I knew that I couldn't stay away and just had to do another review! :)

I normally wear a tankini (or on a rare occasion a bikini) when I go to the pool or beach. There were so many swimsuits that caught my eye and it was really hard to make a decision.

I finally settled on the beautiful Plum Ruched Halter Swimsuit. The deep purple color is perfect for summer and will look great on once I have a nice tan.


This swim top takes "flattering" to the next level. With gathers that criss-cross at the bust and create interest all the way down the torso, you'll never feel more confident or interesting than when you're wearing this suit. The ruching camouflages any imperfections and allows for length customization depending on how little or much you want to bunch it up. Thick halter straps ensure your top isn't going anywhere, even in the most active of circumstances.

When I received the swimsuit, I was a little hesitant because the top looked very big. I was sure that I was going to need a smaller size. Once I tried it on it actually fit perfectly. It hugged my body in just the right way and was extremely flattering on. I loved the ruching on the sides and the criss cross design on the top was pretty. I was initially attracted to this suit because it has vintage-y like feel of swimsuits from the 60's and 70's. The suit was comfortable on and I had no problems tying it. The swimsuit felt secure and I didn't feel like the tie was coming loose. Since I am 5'0, the top was a little long on me. That's easily fixable thanks to the ruching that allows you to easily change the length of it, depending on what you want. Once I adjusted the ruching, I liked the length much better. The high-waisted matching bottoms fit great as well. Overall I am very pleased with the swimsuit.

I am going away for the weekend and I'll be sure to bring this suit with me to the pool where I'm staying. I can't wait to wear it!

Essential Swimwear has created a special coupon code for my readers to take 10% off any purchase. The coupon code is good until May 21st. The code is WORDSEARCH10.

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Winner will be chosen on May 7th, 2012 at 10 pm and then will be emailed.
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181 comments :

  1. ALBION Black Colorblock Tankini
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  3. https://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/194515414007562240

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  4. The CAPPUCCINO RUCHED HALTER TOP

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  5. EBONY RUFFLED HALTER TOp

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  10. I would pick Ivory Ruffled Skirt and Ivory Ruffled Halter Top

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  16. Black Metallic Board Shorts and the Black Stripes Halter Top.

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  17. Albion plum ballerina is nice


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  19. I would purchase the ALBION Charcoal Tulle One Piece.

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  22. I liked you on FB via Amy Zak.

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  23. I liked Essential Swimwear on FB via Amy Zak.

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  24. I'm following Essential Swim on Twitter @getbackzack.

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  25. I would get the Indigo Ruched Halter Top and the Indigo High Waist Bottoms. So cute!
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  26. I'd get the Indigo Ruched Halter Top.

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  27. https://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/195088628769226752

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  28. I would pick : ALBION PLUM BALLERINA ONE PIECE

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  29. LOVE the Ocean Runched Halter Top!

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  31. I like essential swimwear on FB

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  34. I'd love the INDIGO RUCHED HALTER TOP
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  35. subscribed via e-mail and confirmed subscription!

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  36. I would get the EBONY RUFFLED HALTER TOP.

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  37. I like Essential swimwear on facebook

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  39. I like the Ocean Ruffled Halter Top and the ocean ruffled skirt. thank you!

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  42. LOVE the EBONY RUFFLED HALTER TOP :)

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  43. i like the Ebony Ruffled Halter Top
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  47. ALBION METALLIC GRAPHITE MINI RUFFLE ONE PIECE

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  50. I would choose the indigo ruched halter top and the indigo high waisted bottoms

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  57. I love the EBONY RUFFLED HALTER TOP and EBONY RUFFLED SKIRT, Thanks!

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  58. Email Subscriber, thanks!

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  63. Liked essential swimwear on FB (AngelaWinesburg)

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  70. Twitter 5/3/2012:

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  71. I like the ALBION Charcoal Tulle One Piece.

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  72. the INDIGO RUCHED HALTER TOP with the INDIGO HIGH WAIST BOTTOMS

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  73. I subscribe to your emails

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  81. I'd get the metallic twist front top and the black high waist bottoms.

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  83. I would choose ALBION METALLIC GRAPHITE MINI RUFFLE ONE PIECE
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  84. i like the ALBION Metallic Graphite Mini Ruffle One Piece

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  85. May 4th...

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  87. i like the black ruffles top
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  88. like the Black Metallic Board Shorts
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  94. ALBION Metallic Graphite Mini Ruffle One Piece



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  95. Ocean Ruched Top & Ocean High Waisted bottoms
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  97. EBONY RUFFLED HALTER TOP is my favorite
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  98. I would love to have the ALBION CHARCOAL TULLE ONE PIECE!!

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  99. ALBION Plum Ballerina One Piece!
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  105. I like you on Facebook!

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  108. I'd get cappuchino red halter top!

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  110. I'd choose the Albion charcoal tulle one piece swimsuit

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  112. I'd choose the Indigo Ruched Halter Top with matching High Waist Bottoms.

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  113. EBONY RUFFLED HALTER TOP
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  115. I like the same suit you picked out in the same color and also in cappucino.

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  116. I really like the Red Metallic Board shorts and the Watermelon Dots Halter Top!

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  117. I’m subscribed to your emails

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  118. I subscribe via RSS, Google Reader

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  119. I follow you on Twitter. I’m mlynnh8

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  120. I follow Essential Swimwear on Twitter. I’m mlynnh8

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  121. I love the Indigo High Waist Bottoms
    and Indigo Ruched Halter top. LeanS12(at)gmail(dot)com

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  122. I would get the ROUGE RUFFLED HALTER TOP and RUFFLED SKIRT.

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  125. I would get the ALBION PLUM BALLERINA ONE PIECE.

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  126. Great swimsuits. I'd get the indigo ruched haltertop and indigo high waist bottoms. Like the one in your post I guess, but blue!

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  127. i love the ocean ruched halter and the black metallic board shorts!

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  129. ALBION Metallic Graphite Mini Ruffle One Piece
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  133. I'd get Ebony Ruffled Halter Top

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  135. I "Like" Essential Swimwear on Facebook

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  137. The Ivory Ruffled Halter Top! :)

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  138. I really like the Indigo Ruched Halter Top.
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  143. I'D get the Ocean Ruched Halter Top with the Ocean High Waist Bottoms

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  144. I follow via GFC!

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  145. I would buy the ALBION PLUM BALLERINA ONE PIECE. Thank you.

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  146. I would pick the ALBION PLUM BALLERINA ONE PIECE. Thank you.

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  147. This is tough! I would like the Corral Paradise Sweetheart top though!!

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  152. The ebony ruffled halter top.

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  153. I would purchase the Albion Charcoal Tulle One Piece. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  154. oooh i would totally go for that plum one you chose, pretty!! cccheer88 (at) aol (dot) com

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  155. I like the ALBION PLUM BALLERINA ONE PIECE.

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  156. I'd get the Ivory Ruffled Halter Top & Ivory Ruffled skirt.

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  158. I like the ALBION Plum Ballerina One Piece

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  167. I'd get the Ivory Ruffled Halter Top.

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  173. Navy Twist Front Top & Navy Swim Skirt.

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