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Picture Above: Bikini Beach in Punta del Este, Uruguay
Bikini season? Again! She must be crazy! Nope, in the Southern Hemisphere, summer is on it’s way and it’s coming whether you are ready or not! So, if you’re heading South to an exotic destination like Buzios, Punta del Este or Sydney (or want to just look like you are), here are my tips on getting a bikini-ready-bod in 90 days or less.
1. Let’s Get That Butt “High & Tight”
If you live above the equator then that probably means your 2008 bikini body is getting ready for plush sweaters, warm Winter coats and maybe a couple of extra pounds to keep you warm at night (or maybe that’s just what you tell yourself as you eat your way through the holidays). My suggestion is to find a workout that keeps kicking (and lifting) your butt year round. For me, it’s P90X. This home workout is tough and not meant for the beginning exerciser. You’ll need a chin up bar, free weights or bands and a lot of dedication. Three days per week you’ll focus on different body parts such as “Chest & Back” or “Arms & Shoulders” plus “Ab Ripper X”. The other three days you’ll do either “Kenpo X” (think cardio-kickbox), “Yoga X” (1.5 hours of ass-kicking yoga) or “Plyo X” (various jumping exercises for one-hour straight). Every three weeks it’s a different phase, total muscle confusion. Between each phase you do one week of “Core”, “Yoga” and “Stretch X”. The program has many variations such as classic, fat burning and even a double-day workout program for the psychos. It’s enough to keep you interested, not to mention it keeps your heart rate up and your body fat down. Stop making excuses.
2. Finding the Perfect Fit + Personal Style = Bikini Nightmares
It’s almost impossible to find bikinis that fit your shape and personal taste. Add to that the desire to wear a swimsuit that isn’t on every other girl at the pool and you’ve got one complex situation! I’ve complied a list of my favorite swimsuit designers and shops worldwide. You’ll be sure to find great fits and unique styles. Just double check the return policies!
Tooshie Bikini
Sold in eight stores worldwide or buy online at Net-A-Porter
Salinas Swimwear
Shipping Worldwide, No Returns
Stephanie Hoos
Shipping to US & Europe
Tica London
Shipping Worldwide
Flamingo Sands
Contact directly for purchase and shipping options.
Ave Swimwear
Contact directly for purchase and shipping options.
Nina Swimwear
Free Shipping to Continental US States & Fed Ex to UK, Canada & Other territories worldwide.
Brett Sandler
Purchase online at Shop Bop, Intermix (US) and many other local retailers worldwide.
Sugar Free Swim
Purchase at many local retailers worldwide or call to order directly.
Loér Bikinis
Purchase online.
3. Getting Hair-Free
There’s nothing worse that having to shave your legs (or anywhere else) while on holiday. You have temporary options like Bikini Waxing, or you have permanent options like Laser Hair Removal. You need to plan ahead for both so make a decision and throw away that razor.
4. Smooth Sun Kissed Skin (minus the sun)
No one wants wrinkles, but we all want the golden tan. Sunless is the way to go. Keeping the skin smooth and silky is a must for sunless tanning. I’ve complied a list of my favorite exfoliates and tanners to help you achieve a non-blotchy perfect summer tan.
Exfoliate:
Philosophy Coconut Frosting Salt Scrub
$25 for 23 oz.
Peter Thomas Roth Botanical Buffing Beads
$36 for 8 oz.
Korres Basil Lemon Body Scrub
$17 for 5 oz.
Sunless Tanners
Only in Salons:
Mystic Tan
Fantasy Tan Airbrushing
At Home:
Clarins Radiance-Plus Self Tanning
$51 for 1.7 fl/oz.
Too Faced: Tanning Bed in a Tube
$22.50 for 6 fl/oz.
5. Moisturize & Protect
Taking care of your skin is especially important during and after a day in the sun. You want to make sure your skin stays protected from the sun’s harmful rays, as well as the chemicals in pools or the drying salt in the ocean. Here’s a list of my favorite moisturizers and sunscreens.
Moisture:
La Mer Body Creme
$130-$190 for 6.7-10 fl/oz.
Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion
$28 for 10 fl/oz.
Bliss Body Butter
$35 for 8.5 fl/oz.
Sunscreen for the Face:
Natura Bisse Oil Free SPF 30
$95
Shiseido Ultimate Sun for Face
$33 for 2 fl/oz.
Sunscreen for the Body:
Peter Thomas Roth: Sunscreen Mist SPF 30
$28 for 6 fl/oz.
Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection SPF 33 PA++
$28 for 3.3 fl/oz.
Fresh Sun Shield SPF 30 for Face & Body
$48 for 5.1 fl/oz.
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Rob and I are headed to Buenos Aires & Rio de Janeiro over the next couple of months. Let us know if you’ll be in the neighborhood!
Ciao!
Kimberly
80°F Sunny & No Humidity
Next Trip: 
I don’t wear too many bikinis, but the PX90 is great!
Great post! So looking forward to summer in Sydney : ) it is finally beach weather here.
Thanks for posting this info! I am a new mom and have not been jet-setting in the last year, but really want to get into bikini shape this summer! Thanks for all the tips in this article! Have fun in Rio!
Love the tips. Now is the time to follow them sisters as summer is not that far away now and the beach is a calling!
I’m planning on starting tomorrow…
Ally
Wow! Great tips on how to look my best wearing my bikini this summer. I am so excited!
Thanks for this info, I’m gonna put this into action right now!
Hey Kim, thanks for the tips! I´m reeeeeally looking foward for summer time!
I live in Buenos Aires if u need anything, just PM me @ ASW!
Great tips! Its time for me to finally get back in shape!
Really great tips that I need so I can look good in a bikini