Here in Vegas this week, and very excited about having to work this weekend.
I cannot believe it has been almost 3 years since we have been to this city, (especially since we used to come twice a year!). We have good reason to visit though, the Magic show is here and we have some work to do! Sourcing is a big part of being able to create new designs and ideas, and that is exactly what we are doing. We have a lot of ideas in the works for the coming months and years, and you have to start planning for all of the steps necessary to make them happen.
On our list of items to look for include trims and fabrics! Of course we have a few very specific needs, but we cannot give away ALL of our plans.
Right before we left, we perfected a BRAND NEW bikini bottom, so we are really excited about that. We expect it to launch at the end of Summer. Not that we don’t already love the bottoms we have, but we are expanding to keep fitting more body styles. Everybody’s booty is different, and while the pucker butt bottoms are a fantastic hit, we can always keep perfecting them. This bottom will really appeal to the girls who have a bigger, rounder, plumper booty! Same great fit, but this shape will really accentuate their larger curve!!
More about that later…..we have to get ready for the big show!
Congratulations Jaime Baird for your 1st Place WIN!!!
August 10, 2011
Posted by Katie
We are very proud of Jaime Baird for her consistent hard work and determination! We are so proud that she prefers to wear our bikinis on stage! We put just as much hard work with each of our hand crafted creations as she does on her body, making us a perfect combination!
There are many girls who contact us about getting a Custom Blinged suit for their competitions, but they are hesitant because it is a hefty expense. But it is important to realize, all of our bikinis are HAND CRAFTED, the design is created upon your request and personal needs, individually hand glued. They are all made with genuine Swarovski Crystals and come in a variety of sizes and colors. They should all be considered a work of art!
The smaller the crystals, the more they sparkle! It is tough to see the detail on each of our suits by a photo, in person is always the best and we are excited to announce we will shortly be setting up a booth at some of the popular fitness shows!
This will give many people a chance to see our product in person, touch them, try them on, see our color options and trims, and of course get a chance to see the OTHER bikinis we have blinged.
As you know, we recently added an Accessories line to our TeenyB. While there is only a totally adorable wet bikini bag there now, it will soon be filled with amazing cover-ups, wraps and t-shirts!
With being on the road for so long, I focused on downsizing the amount of luggage I carried with me, and with that comes a compromise with extras you would normally pack. Less shoes, less jackets and less purses. In my excitement of fitting everything into one bag, I didn’t realize I completely omitted ANY hand purse for special evenings out. (Assuming that my son would be with me most nights, I would need a diaper-esq bag).
Well one evening we decided to ditch the baby and have an adult night. Not wanting to travel without a purse I did the next best thing and emptied out my wet bikini bag (currently holding my panties) and tossed my lipstick, wallet and phone into it. It worked PERFECTLY! I even got a compliment on it.
Just another PLUS for a perfect multi-use bikini bag!!
For the past week, we have been on a cruise thru Alaska. It is my first time up here, and it is very beautiful. From what I hear the weather has been fantastic (they normally have more rain and clouds I guess). I can only imagine how cold it is during the Winter, brrrr.
The second day of our cruise, our boat went up the Tracy Arm Fjord. It was gorgeous! The entire journey was calm and serene, it looked like clouds and waterfalls were just painted on a picturesque mountain with Aqua blue water calmly below. The view from our deck we could see the glacier for quite a while, and it was interesting how much more detailed it really was. From far away it seemed so smooth…but as you came closer, you could see deep crevasses and chunks of ice falling off. It really was quite stunning. Waterfalls at every turn only added to the scenery and background noise.
While out boat did allow us to get much closer than I had expected it to, it still was a bit away. We decided to take a quick photo in my bikini top as we started our turn. Why you may ask…because, when do you EVER get a chance to take a bikini photo next to a Glacier?
Just because the sun is not shinning, it certainly hasn’t stopped us from having fun. This is our first time here, and what a great city. Aside from the cloudy skies and sporadic rain showers, we are having a great time. And most importantly, we are happy to have the family all together again! 3 weeks with no Daddy is NOT a good thing.
While there is still lots to explore, we really enjoyed Granville Island Market and visiting the aquarium. They even have Beluga Whales!!!! I am sure it will not be the last time seeing a whale while exploring up here but, I will always remember my first time.
Speaking of first times, I was reflecting with Maria when we were in Lake Tahoe. The very first time I EVER wore a bikini was in Lake Tahoe. We had actually went by the same store where I purchased it. I remember wanting to wear a bikini so bad because all of my sisters were wearing them (they were all older, and had boobs)…as for me, I was still growing them, but it did not stop me. I had (what I would now come to know) as a bandeau top with wiring in the front to create the illusion of a bust! It wasn’t even particularly cute, but I insisted that I was wearing a bikini and NOT a one piece.
Ahhh..memories!
Looking forward to making more soon!
This past weekend I tried to by some cute sandals at a store. Can you believe it, they were not only TOTALLY out of stock, but they also were starting to get rid of Summer clothes all together. Is it really time for Fall?
One of the things I love about selling online exclusively is that we can update NEW PRODUCTS whenever we want them!
Just because the stores are switching seasons, doesn’t mean we have to follow suit. In fact, check out 2 sexy new prints we JUST updated on the website!!
Indian Prints and Ikot prints are very trendy right now, and why not rock this trend with a sexy bikini to really push the edge!!
Limited Edition Indian Tribal Print with Crocus:
and Limited Edition Indian Feather Print. This print is really cool because the top triangles are always in black and white, and the bottom is where the color comes in on the suit!
Well we will be leaving Tahoe in a few short days. I cannot believe that 2 weeks has gone by so quickly.
I must admit, it is tough to be on the road, I just seem to lose track of time. It is not that I am homesick, (Of course I miss my husband and dog) but it really is a matter of it going by too quickly! I turn around, and 2 days have gone by and I have not once checked up on work. I can see how easy it is to get lost in relaxation.
But I was very pleased to check out the Ditch the Diaper page recently. It makes me feel good to read the messages and submissions that women have made on both ends: Those who have already become a TeenyB Girl, and those who WANT to become one.
Upon reflection of the event we thru at Caddy’s, it really was a great success on so many levels.
The first of course being, getting girls in our bikinis! The more girls who wear our suits, the more our suits can be seen by other potential TeenyB wearers.
The second success is I think we got a chance to show SO MANY different people (with EVERY type of body style) that you too can wear a TeenyB. Just because you think MODELS look great in our bikinis, it is tough to convince girls, that these bikinis are really made for the everyday person! People with curves and muscles, and boobs and butts! Skinny girls (no offense) are going to look great in most everything. It is a testament when you can fit DIFFERENT body styles into the same bikinis and it really looks great on them too!
After spending some time reviewing the photos, I am motivated to design more! I already have 2 new sexy top designs in my head and when I get back into town, we are going to make them!!
In the meantime, keep enjoying the sunshine and stay active.
For those who have been patiently waiting to see the outcome of our Ditch the Diaper event at Caddy’s last month, you can go to the DitchtheDiaper.com website and check out the before and after photos now!! Even though the event is over, the Campaign is still in full swing! If you haven’t participated yet, this is a perfect time to enter! Remember, all accepted entrants receive a gift certificate just for participating, and of course a chance to win a $2,000 BIKINI MAKEOVER! So what are you waiting for???
We have a special video put together. Our host, and gorgeous model Valerie leads us through a maze of diaper wearing women who are ready to make the pledge to ditch just that!
See their stunning transformations into TeenyB’s!!!
I have been on the road the past week visiting with my family and friends.
It is always nice to get out of town for a while (especially the heat in Florida.)) I had the pleasure of starting our trip out at Dana Point in California. We spent one afternoon down at the beach, it was beautiful. I couldn’t help but check out the locals and what types of bikinis they were wearing. Still lots of room for TeenyB to make their mark!
We did not stay in Southern California for long. The next day we worked our way up north and have settled at Lake Tahoe to spend 2 weeks. It is a very special 4th of July this year because the Winter has lasted so long there is still snow on the mountain tops!!
Maria and I knew we had to come up to the top of Squaw so we could take a photo in our bikinis with the snow!!!
Naturally we are wearing bikinis from the new Independence Line
They were even letting people go skiing this weekend…but since we are not Advanced skiers, we decided we would stick with making snow angels instead! BRRRRR.
Well that sure went by fast! A belated Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there…especially to my hubby!
This weekend we did our Ditch the Diaper event and it was a total success. We are working now on trying to sort the before and after photos and match up the names, it’s similar to the Memory game. It’s been really fun to see them (the before and after photos) side by side… I think you are really going to enjoy looking at them once they are up on the website.
This weekend was successful for a lot of reasons, but mainly that I think we got an opportunity to show the brand to people that might have never thought they could wear a TeenyB!
You could see that a lot of women were nervous about putting on a bikini that “seemed so small” at first, but once they tried it on and had a chance to look at themselves, they realized it really made them look better. I see women of all sizes, body types, and ages and they all have the same initial worries about putting the suit on! It doesn’t matter if they are super skinny, have tattoos or terrible tan lines (in fact, a LOT of exposed tan lines for sure!!) If you have never worn a TeenyB before, of COURSE it is going to FEEL like it is super small, but the reality is…they are conditioned to be wearing TOO BIG of bikini’s….hence, Ditch the Diaper!
I feel like those women who participated in the event, will hopefully continue to wear the bikini around other friends who were not there, and it can spread!! I can tell you one thing is for certain, but the end of the day – you could see TeenyB had made it’s mark on the beach at Caddy’s and there were a lot of smiling faces around!!!
I want to extend a very special thank you to all of the staff at TeenyB who made this event possible. It went very smoothly and we all worked together, making adjustments as we needed. It is really refreshing to work with a group of people that are all on the same team and working towards the same goal. It truly will allow us to make anything we set our minds to possible!
Thank you again to everyone who participated in the Ditch the Diaper event! More to come soon.
PS – I didn’t even get a chance to mention the video!!!!!
Take it from World Class Bikini Fitness Champion, Jaime Baird….Taking Fitness on Vacation CAN happen!
And it can also be fun!
Take a moment to read her inspirational blog post, and notice the workout at the bottom. I tried to complete it, got all the way thru, but then realized there were supposed to be 3 MORE SETS after that!! I guess that’s why she’s the champion! Hahaha.
We think Jaime has fun no matter what she does in life, just check out that sexy bikini she’s wearing!!
Read the entire blog post by clicking on the photo above!
If you LOVE her swimsuit as much as we do, CLICK here to see the Limited Edition Fiesta Print with Papaya on the storefront.
Everyone has been working really hard at TeenyB these days. We have a lot of great projects in the works, and have been really pushing our boundaries when it comes to creativity and fresh ideas.
When we first created this company, we knew HOW we wanted to site to look and feel, but recognized that it was not going to happen right away. We will always be updating it with fresh styles and prints, sure, but the feel of the photos will grow as our photography does. We must always be evolving our style…it is part of being a luxury brand. WE have to be the creators. If we do not, then it is easy for people to emulate and replicate, which essentially would then make us obsolete.
What better time to present a brand new look to our company then with the upcoming Independence Day? And what better way to describe a new style of bikinis as well. We are just scratching the surface with this new style of photography, but it is something we have been longing to do for several years.
Introducing our first Special Edition Independence Lookbook and Catalog! (To view this entire catalog, please click on the image below)
We have been asked several times if we have any Look Books or Catalogs and this will be the first of many to come throughout the year, so make sure to keep checking.
These bikinis are all for sale, but for a short time only (Guaranteed Delivery for July 4th), but after that, they are gone so make sure to get yours today!!!
What makes these bikini so special????
Besides being able to mix and match all the styles to fit your personal style and preference, we also have some new styles in general! Can anyone say…RUFFLES?? Be sure to check out all the style options available on the last page of the catalog…OHHH, and you can click on any one you like to take you directly to the storefront photo!
It is safe to say that I keep a lot of “balls in the air” with regards to ideas and work. Now many people might find this to be an ineffective way to complete tasks at hand. Sometimes, it can be. It is easy to switch from one project to the next, not really completing anything if it seems too tough at the time.
I would like to think that while I DO have a lot of tasks, I have a good track record of finishing them out.
The problem is, some projects just can’t be finished right away. I can devote a lot of time, but if it doesn’t feel right, then why force something. Many times, I have a lot of designs floating around in my head. Almost 18 months ago, I was diligently working on 3 different cover-ups. A skirt, and two dresses, all of which have not been completed. I worked on them for many months, and each sample did not have the finishing touches I felt would make them successful.
That was definitely a project I put on the back burner, but over the past 2 months I have really been thinking about them and how to complete them. With renewed vigor I have picked up at least the skirt with the hopes of having it completed by Memorial Day. Even if only to wear the sample to get peoples opinions. The 2 cover-up dresses are next on my list. Having walked away from them for a substantial amount of time, have really allowed me to come back with a somewhat fresh perspective on what can be changed.
Here’s to hoping that sometime next year, I will be widening our company to include not only panties, but cover-ups too!!
As the weather gets warmer, I think all girls go thru a “Oh shit – the time is now!” period where they have to really start getting into bikini shape. I definitely hit this mark in the last few weeks and I have quite a bit of work to do.
Last year, was one of the best years of my life….The Saints won the Superbowl, and I had my first child.
This will be the first year that I get my body back into bikini shape after having a baby, and it is proving to be quite a task. Now, don’t get me wrong, this hasn’t STOPPED me from putting on a bikini, but it doesn’t mean I am 100% feeling back to the way I was before. (On a side note, one of the things that really kept me positive during my pregnancy, and that I hadn’t counted on, is that because our bikinis are cut so low, I was able to wear the bikinis all throughout my pregnancy. Albeit in a different size of course…it was nice to feel sexy still even with my big belly.)
I have to learn to keep things in perspective though. I tried on a Half Pucker Butt bottom, (Not typically my go-to bikini) but I have to start somewhere, and WOW. It might have been the angle I was looking at myself at, but I started doing walking lunges that day.
I was not down on myself…I just knew that I wanted to look better. Then I started to think about it…At least I am lucky enough to have access to such a beautiful line of bikinis that is going to make me look better ANYWAY! I just think about the OLD suits I used to wear…. I can only imagine how awful I would have looked (or felt) if I put on THAT suit.
Again, while I may not be 100% in physical form just yet…I know I still look better in my TeenyB bikini with this body, then I would if I had an awesome figure and someone ELSE’s swimwear. So I guess…it is better than nothing!
My favorite quick get in shape tips for the Summer….
Walking Lunges, Push ups, and Walking or Running…on the beach of course!
Well it may not be officially Summer yet in Florida, but the bikini weather is officially here.
Have you already picked out what bikini you will be wearing this season?? Or perhaps you have a few in mind! We have been busy at work this past month getting ready for the bikini rush.
May has always been a great month for us, and this year will be no different. We are proud to be featured in Maxim Magazine this May, be sure to check us out.
While this feature, is not centered around bikini’s themselves, our bikini made the cut! And who could blame them, we do think our bikinis are the hottest on the block.
I am super excited because they actually did a mix match of top and bottom colors. One of our favorite things to do when we are feeling frisky!! Best way to get the most use out of ALL of your bikinis?? Mix and Matching the tops.
Here is a sneak peak at the photo, but be sure to get the whole magazine to get the full effect!
The bikini above is from our B.Luxe Downtown Collection. She is rocking a Bright Pink Classic Triangle Top and Peacock Solid Shortie.
I was reflecting yesterday, after receiving a very special email from a longtime customer who just received his package from us in the mail. It was an International order, and so there is a bit of a language barrier, but thank goodness for the internet and translation sites.
He was happy with the new styles and colors and very excited to present the new suits to his wife as a gift.
It made my day to read his kind letter, but also to realize that his wife would soon be getting a special present. It is a sweet thought; that a man takes his time to pick out a special gift for a girlfriend or wife. Something that would mean a lot to her, make her feel sexy and special. It makes me very happy to know that our product falls into that category.
We take pride in offering customers individual help for any questions they may have, and many times we are working with men who want to surprise their significant others with a gift. We will go to great lengths to find a bikini cut she would feel comfortable in, a color that would match her skin tone and sizing, so it will fit her perfectly.
The ultimate smile came to my face when I soon realized, that I too, fell into that category; a woman surprised by her husband with a sexy bikini. Long before TeenyB ever started, my wonderful husband gave me a beautiful bikini as a gift. What lucky women we are, to have men that are not afraid of our sexiness and desire to harness it. If it weren’t for him looking for a special gift for me, then perhaps TeenyB – in some way or another, would never exist.
People always ask me where I get the ideas for our new designs. Honestly, a lot of it is for selfish reasons.
I want a specific type of bikini, or I want to wear something new. You know girls, they can have two dozen pairs of black shoes in their closet, but they will continually go buy more.
I am no different. I wear bikinis a lot! And even though we have a lot to choose from, I still want something fresh.
Our two newest top designs (very similar in style excluding the backs) are because I wanted a top that I would be able to wear while fishing and kayaking. Something that would feel sporty and supportive; something that would let me go out and be active while not having to worry about bouncing around, or falling out. After just having a baby, my boobs have become my, ah-hem, biggest asset. So for naturally endowed women that have a lot up top, and could use the extra support they really will love this top!
The great part is, while having the extra support, they are still cut as minimally as possible to keep you looking sleek and sexy.
I have to laugh at myself, I feel like every time I write on this blog page, it turns into an advertisement. I guess that is the price I pay for being such a fan of this product. I suppose it is better than the alternative!
Practice what you preach, love what you do, have fun working and the rest will fall in place.
