Ashley Paige Swimwear
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Famous for her original knit bikinis, Ashley Paige swimwear is worth checking out!
About the Designer
The uniqueness of Ashley Paige swimwear is exemplified by the designer's life story. At age eighteen, Ashley Paige left Florida, hopped a bus and headed to Los Angeles to live her dream of being a fashion designer. Unfortunately, living her dream was something of a struggle in the beginning.
Combining ingenuity with talent, Ashley Paige began designing her now famous swimwear and selling them to friends. Not only did her creations help fund her college education, her designs also got her noticed. Now, Ashley Paige sports a client list, including Lindsay Lohan, Fergie and Jessica Alba, that would make any fashion designer jealous.
The Best of Ashley Paige Swimwear
Like most fashion designers, the Ashley Paige swimwear collection is introduced by seasons. This means that the collections are classified as Fall/Winter 2008, Spring/Sumer 2007, etc., and each collection has its own particular inspiration and flavor.
For example, the Fall/Winter 2008 collection is heavily influenced by the flapper look of the roaring 1920s, while the Spring/Summer 2006 Collection is more Three's Company meets the water. That said, all of the looks are awe-inspiring, distinctive and extremely beautiful.
Shop the Online Store
Luckily, if you can't be front row for the runway collections, you can still shop at the online store. The online store is divided up into the following categories:
- Bikinis: The bikinis in this collection include the Bandeau Kini, the Beach Undie and the Knit Kini. While the Bandeau Kini is self-explanatory (bandeau styled tops), the Beach Undie is heavily influenced by women's lingerie and features a wide array of boy short bottoms. The knit and smoothness of the fabric in this collection truly gives the impression of lounging in your under clothes. Very sexy indeed!
The Knit Kini, on the other hand, is bursting with juicy sherbet shades and hot pinks colors. When paired with the knit fabric, the entire collection reminds you of stopping at the ice cream truck during the hot lazy days of summer.
- One Piece: The one piece collection marries a wide variety of styles, but they are all extremely sexy and, thanks in no small part to the knit fabric, appear clingy.
There's a lot to like about this section because the amount of skin exposed varies on the suit chosen. For example, the Bo Derek look features a scoop top that barely shows any skin, while the Deep Diver showcases a deep V-front and sides.
- Cover-Ups: The cover up section illustrates the many ways you can choose to cover up your swimsuit. Dresses, skirts and long tops are all featured here. What makes these cover-ups unique are the designs (graphic stripes), cuts (swingy, flirty bottoms) and colors (hot pink, anyone?).
Accessories
Several accessories are available on the Ashley Paige website including T-shirts that tout love and peace and Magical Mood Bracelets. The wristlets are broken down by colors with the theory that each color will create the desired energy.
For example, Tangerine Twinkle is said to promote movement and communication, while Pink Panache can generate love, happiness and friendship. Each bracelet will cost you about $18.00.
A Word on Prices
Like most original or designer creations, the prices at Ashley Paige are fairly steep. What does that mean? Well, a bandeau bikini is priced at $460.00, while a Knit Kini is priced at $350.00, and if you think that's expensive, the Farrah Fawcett cover-up will cost you a staggering $880.00.
However, that doesn't mean that you can't purchase anything from the site. As previously mentioned, the Magical Mood Bracelets are reasonably priced that at $18.00, and the Peace, Love and Bikini T-shirt is priced at $32.00.
Another reason you may want to consider purchasing swimwear from Ashley Paige is that rescuing homeless dogs is a big passion for this designer. In fact, Ashley Paige herself has rescued numerous homeless dogs, even bringing them to the fashion shows and letting them walk the runway.
Additionally, the site features several T-shirts that read Save a Stray as well as a non-profit organization, RuffHouZen Rescue, that is dedicated to bringing much needed attention to the animals’ plight.
Putting It All Together
Even though this swimwear is pricey, the creations are incredibly beautiful, unique and distinctive. The designer's story behind these creations is compelling, and the fact that she uses her popularity to promote the rescue of stray animals is highly commendable. If price is not an option, this swimwear is definitely worth investigating.
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