What better way to officially kick off the Summer then with a FREE TeenyB bikini!

That’s right, due to the overwhelming support of our last Ditch the Diaper event, we have decided to host it again. Just doing our part to rid the world of large diaper-like bikinis. And we are not the only ones who agree!

Sofia Vergara says it herself, “I was like, ‘What is that?’ It’s like a diaper. It’s terrible,” she tells the April 2012 issue of Esquire about first seeing American bathing suits. “Who can look good in that?” Maybe she checked out our video too???

Well there are no excuses now. If you live in the Tampa area and want to party on Memorial Day weekend with us, now’s the chance!!!!

I don’t want to be totally negative about aspiring photographers. In fact, every one of us has started out as an amateur at some point or another. Nowadays with all of the semi-professional camera equipment people can own it is a great stepping stool to get started.

But WHO would want to look at my photography?? Well, it all depends on your subject matter really, but at TeenyB we are always encouraging people to be creative AND have fun. Our Contributors.TeenyB.com Section is a great way to get some practice in AND earn a gift certificate for TeenyB. A true win-win situation!

Lately I have really been enjoying reviewing and accepting the newest contributors. Each of these girls earned not only a $50 gift certificate towards their next TeenyB purchase, but they also had fun doing it. Check out the website to see the rules today.

Here is a photo I just love. Great background and lovely pose. I always love seeing fresh new ideas for shooting. This is a great backdrop that is really unexpected for bikinis!

There is plenty more bikini photos and updates of real girls rocking TeenyB’s so if you have never visited Contributors.TeenyB.com before, be sure to do it today!!!

This is really not a new topic to discuss, but an important one to always be aware of.

More times then I care to realize I have models email me asking when they might receive their test photos or inquiring their bikini, etc. Unfortunately upon further inspection, we come to realize that someone has lied and misled them into thinking they were affiliated with TeenyB and our Company.

As a model it is always important to be diligent. Do you homework about whom you are shooting with, what their intentions are, and if they are for real, or just scamming you.

You can ALWAYS email our customer service if you are unsure of your photographers affiliation with our company.

Please do not be a victim of fraud. We work hard to uphold the standards of not only our swimwear, but the conduct in which our photographers hold themselves. We do not wish to tarnish YOUR feelings of our company for someone who is simply posing to be affiliated with us.

If you have been the victim of a scam, POST about it. Call that person out! Make sure it doesn’t happen again!

Here are a few SCAMMER PHOTOGRAPHERS who CONSISTENTLY LIE about working with us:

Michael Henshall, 304 Marketing
SPR Modeling, Susan
Chris Ventura, Ventura Pictures

Now that the weather is officially warmer in most places, (Florida has definitely been ready for Summer for like the past 2 months) clubs are starting to open their doors on the weekend with special events. Last weekend was the kick-off season for a place in Tampa called South Beach Sundays. A good friend of mine asked if we would like to participate in the event by suiting up the girls working the promo.

Naturally because it is a outdoor pool club, much like the ones you see in Vegas (only a lot smaller) all the girls would be wearing bikinis. I was excited that I was approached about this idea because we have actually been doing our research and working away trying to find the next great place to do a Ditch the Diaper event.
Our Ditch the Diaper event went over so well last year (check out the link above if you have never seen OR heard of it) that we knew we had to bring it back. I will give more information about this too…but definitely in a different post. Let’s stay focused!

While I had never attended South Beach Sunday’s I had heard about it from several friends of mine so was anxious to go and check it out.
Here are a few photos from the event, but you can see a LOT more on their Facebook page – southbeachsundays.

All of these photos are courtesy of Ready2Rage the promotions company we worked with. You can visit their Facebook page – OfficialReady2Rage

When I left on before our trip, a lot of the clothes being offered in boutiques were still Winter stuff. BORING. I have always hated Winter fashion because I don’t like wearing a lot of clothes. (Might have sounded bad). Its because I am short, and lots of big bulky sweaters never looks good on a short girl.

So I was very pleased upon returning to my favorite local boutique to see bright colors for Spring!

It is a shame that I do not utilize all of the wonderful resources the internet has to offer to shopping, blogging and “pinning” your favorite new items. But when I do sit down and take the time to start reading blogs, or clicking on cute outfits the time completely flies by!!!

Today I was pleased to waste that time because I saw a really great post about – what other then OUR company!!!!

The website is called Law of Fashion and she pretty much covers the gambit of everything girls love about clothes and shopping….so really it is no wonder why we are on there. *wink!*

www.Law-of-Fashion.com

What a great way to jump back into the swing of things. And welcome SPRING, and hello BRIGHT COLORS!!!!!
It makes me excited that Bright Colors are in because we really ran that direction with our 2012 Spring Line. We have some more fun Summer additions for the future, but for now we are relishing in our colorblocks and new underwire tops!

We are so proud to announce that TeenyB swimwear is officially represented in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition magazine. (We are also featured in their online website) and there are several photos and bikinis if you are dying to see gorgeous bikini models in your favorite swimwear.

Click here to see more photos in this bikini. Or better yet, if you want to purchase this bikini on our website, click here to purchase this bikini.

Click here to view more photos of this set online.
If you are dying to get this bikini, check out the link below.
To view this bikini on our storefront click here.

We were excited last year to be able to be participate in the gift bags for all of the models, they must have insisted they shoot this year in our bikinis because they loved them so much!!

If you would like to check out more photos of our swimwear in Sports Illustrated pick up the magazine today, or check them out online. (They have some great video too!!!)

As if we weren’t busy enough…

We get approached a lot to participate in different events, but every once in a while, something catches our attention and we KNOW we have to get involved. This Friday, TeenyB will join forces with The Gentlemen’s Society benefiting the Children’s Dream Fund for a fun filled night of fashion extravaganza.

What better way to get a party started then with a bikini fashion show?

If you are local to the Tampa area and would like to support the Children’s Dream Fun, be sure to join us.

If you’d like to know more about the Event itself or The Gentlemen’s Society, be sure to check them out at their facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/TheGentlemensSocietyTampa

With an unseasonably warm Winter this year, we decided to get the Spring party started a little early. And what better time to fall in love with our newest bikini prints (& styles) than with 2 special bikini prints for Valentine’s day.

If you have always loved Valentine’s day, but are sick of the “traditional” old boring lingere gifts, step out of the box and get something you can enjoy BEYOND the bedroom! Trust me, your husband or boyfriend will like the idea he gets to enjoy seeing this sexy suit on you a LOT more often!!

(Click on this image to get full size downloadable wall paper!)

Our red hearts print comes in a favorite, and Classic Triangle Top, as seen above.
It also comes in a brand new style. This Style #770 – or Demi Scrunch top is the first of 3 underwire bikini tops exclusively created by TeenyB for you! Our Demi Scrunch is a unique top that is sporty, snug and supportive all with minimal coverage and maximum style. This bikini top WILL make your boobs look a little smaller in size, it has a unique fitting shape that looks a little “old school 40′s” pin-up style. The more you scrunch the top together, the more your boobs will fill the lower cup. While it is not for everyone, it is a very sexy and stylish way to mix up your wardrobe. Samantha models this top below and looks terrific, try yours today and see what YOU think!

Our second print is an adorable Pink Polka Dots on a black suit, with Bubble Gum Pink binding. It is flirty, girly and fun.
Available in our Classic and Enhanced Cut Triangle Top with 3 bottom choices. Our #220 – Teeny Thong for the aggressive flirt, a #311 – Whaletail Thong for the sporty siren, and our #415 – Brazilian Half Pucker (Our most popular bottom bikini style) for a Demure Diva.

(Click on this image to get full size downloadable wall paper!)

Check our these adorable Valentine’s bikini directly at our site now.

(Limited Edition – Misc. Prints Bikinis)

Wow, that went by really fast.

It is amazing how much time and effort goes into planning the catalog shoots, but how quickly they seem to go by.
It is no doubt that in the middle of it (long days, short nights) it feels like it is never going to end, but all the days seem to just blend together and the next thing you know it’s over.

It is always the few days after the shoots that really get to me. I am so focused on shooting, planning, organizing, etc. that I really have no time for anything else. I do not watch television, read any blogs or internet news stories, so when I try to assimilate myself back into regular life, I am out of the loop….to say the least.

Another interesting thing to note with regards to our photo shoots is the comradery it builds. Shooting on location in the same house makes it feel like a small reality show (for lack of a better description). Really it is like being on set shooting a movie. You are working with each other and being creative. Many times “acting” of sorts, or definitely stepping outside of yourself. And then of course you are eating dinner together, relaxing; basically spending every waking moment together. Over the course of the week, it becomes second nature. Knowing how close we will be working, I go to great lengths to always choose very particular people who we work with. While one bad apple will not necessarily spoil the bunch, it will definitely make a sour pie. But at the end of the week, when the work is done and the bags are once again packed up, one cannot feel a small twinge of sadness that it went by all so fast.

One of my favorite things to do post catalog shoot is go thru all of the behind the scenes photos. This is the stuff I really feel I miss out on, because I am so focused on work. I love going thru it day by day. Seeing the photo shoot in the eyes of someone else. I love seeing the smiles, the silly photos taken, and the memories built.

Thank you too everyone who participated in this years Catalog shoot, both models and staff alike. While it will not be the last, it certainly was a very memorable one.

And for those of you who think there is no possible way you could be a TeenyB model keep this in mind.

This year we had 2 BRAND NEW MODELS who have little to NO experience in front of the camera. Yep, we do not discriminate because you have no experience, we can spot potential from a mile away. So if you have always wanted to be a model, send in a photo, or submit a few you have taken to our Contributors section… you never know where it might lead you!!!

Emily (below) is one of our 2 beauties. Hard to believe she is a newbie huh?? Looking forward to shooting her again very soon.

A quick follow up to a link we posted earlier, for the Iron Man Magazine contest.

Angela Leong has WON! That means she will be gracing the cover of this awesome magazine very soon!! We are so excited for her, and cannot wait to make her an extra special bikini to rock!

If you’d like to follow Angela on Facebook, check out her page here!

We love to see our bikinis in magazines, who wouldn’t?

With fitness competitions in full swing, we are getting very busy making custom bikinis for girls around the country. A great customer and friend, Angela Leong has been kind enough to send us a link of a contest she is in.

Winner gets to grace the cover of Iron Man’s Magazine in this 2011 Hard Body Contest.

Vote for Angela if you want to see her rock a TeenyB!! In her photo, you will notice that she is wearing a very special TeenyB hand crafted by us to suit her personal needs. It’s an Oasis bikini in Hyeres with a FRONT PUCKER!! Yep, you might not ever see it on the site, but we DO make front puckers too!!!

To vote for Angela, follow the link (click on the photo below) and LIKE her on Facebook. It’s that easy.

Good luck Angela, we hope to see you on the cover!

In the past, I have always thought that more choices are better than few. I am a very decisive person. If I see something I like, I go after it. I do not second guess myself. But I am beginning to realize that people like me, MAY be on a short list.

At TeenyB, selling bikinis exclusively online can be very scary for most people. It is bad enough trying to find bikinis that fit properly (that is until they discover TeenyB) but then just buying it without ever touching it?!? We pride ourselves on our customer service. We are at your call, answering any questions about sizing, styles, even swatches of colors. We have an awesome samples program where you can put a deposit and receive a few sizes in a particular style so you can see which one fits best. And we have an excellent returns and exchanges program…but sometimes that is still not enough.

For the events we have held, I watch girls come in and try on 2 dozen bikinis not sure which one to take. I take it as a compliment because they obviously like the product, but it can be a time consuming thing. I remind myself though…most girls do not get the opportunity to see our entire line right in front of their eyes. They don’t get the opportunity to try on all of our styles, so they are taking advantage! And why not! Some girls may think they can never wear a Butterfly Top, but once they try it on, they fall in love with it.

Something special is happening the weekend after next and if you live in the Tampa FL area you should consider coming! TeenyB is participating as an exhibitor it it’s FIRST EVER bikini fitness competition. We will be live and in person with a booth to show anyone who is willing our styles IN PERSON! We have color swatches, trims and anything that will help you customize your own bikini!

Not only that, but we are having an EXCLUSIVE TRUNK SALE!

Yep, we said it, TRUNK SALE. That means SALE!!! TeenyB’s NEVER go on sale…except now. We have off the rack styles perfect for competition (NEVER SOLD ONLINE) and we have samples that are selling at a discounted rate. So save the date for October 1st!
More details to come.

What does we love about Nadia???

Let me count the ways….

She looks amazing in EVERY bikini you put on her.
She is funny, smart and sweet.
The list can go on and on…but why don’t you see for yourself.

Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel TeenyBBikinis so you can see the newest videos as they come out!!

Hope you enjoy.

Well if you love football, then last night was a very exciting night for you.

If you are a Saints fan (like me) then you were disappointed to start the season off with a loss, but I will not get into the details of why we did not prevail. What I am happy about is the fact that football is back in our lives! Finally, something good to watch on TV.

I know someone else who is happy…..

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.

If you would like to become a fan of Jaime Baird, you can do so on her Facebook page: IFBB-Bikini-Pro-Jaime-Baird

While the cats away…

That is not to say, no fun is had when I am around…but just because I am gone does not mean that work comes to a grinding halt!

If it weren’t for the incredible staff at TeenyB, we would be nothing!

Our main photographer, Bobby Turi is busy setting up test photo shoots as we speak. If you have always wanted to model for TeenyB, now is your chance. We are currently test shooting for some trips we will be making to the Bahamas in the Fall.

Contact us via our Models Page, (there is a link at the bottom of this page).
You can also get up to date information about TeenyB at our Facebook Page (TeenyBBikinis)

NOT!!!!

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!