Good Vibes Only

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When a Feminist Meets a Bikini

Must-haves for summer? Kindness, confidence and a whole lotta good vibes! This according to Cameron Armstrong (above, center), founder and creator of a new line of bathing suits called Kitty and Vibe that serves up all three.

Armstrong felt that, as a feminist, no woman should feel bad when trying on clothes, bathing suits most of all. So she created Kitty and Vibe, a line of reversible, flattering suits with a custom cut feeling that come with their own upbeat playlists, each one designed to make you want to dance around the room as you try it on. Voila, a new shopping experience that is fun and enjoyable. Check out her Hinted list here.

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“Our classic cuts and revolutionary sizing make it feel like the suit was custom made for you,” she explains. Every suit comes in a reversible, limited edition print, are all the same price ($95), and are accompanied by a curated to fit different personality types.

Armstrong, who graduated from UNC, considers herself a marketer, not a designer. “I was by no means a design major. I created the concept and a sketch and then handed it over to someone who made the sketch come to life.” That was a year ago. Now the concept is a company and the company is growing — fast.

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Her suits appeal to women of shapes and personalities. Not all body issues are necessarily about weight, she explains, since for her the moment of “there’s gotta be a better way” came when she was feeling self conscious about her back — and the acne she has battled for years. “I was in a dressing room, trying on suits, and when I looked in the mirror I didn’t like how I looked. I have always had back acne. The saleswoman wanted me to come out and show her, and I didn’t want to.”

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Like every good marketing major, Armstrong looked for an opportunity that would be universal and have a broad appeal. “A swimsuit is an item of clothing everybody has: Socks, swimsuits. It’s a consumer item that’s not going away, not just a trending item.”

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So she found the pain-point and decided to solve it. “Going swimsuit shopping is something everybody hates. It’s so painful. I set out to research why is it so painful. One reason is because of the inconsistent sizing. Then when I looked into sizing, the main thing I noticed was the inconsistent cuts. I always get what I call diaper butt. My sister had not enough coverage and her butt crack showed.” So she started measuring people and truly everyone is different. Turns out the inseam matters a lot, and her sister is three inches taller that she is — so her suit needs a longer inseam. Better fit, better experience. Armstrong likes to remind people: “It’s not your body, but the cut of the suit that’s the problem. This is a problem that she wants to check off as: Solved!

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“I never want to ask women to go into a dressing room if they dread it. So I wanted to create a fun experience. I have always been a dancer and wanted to bring this piece. So I imagine trying on your suit while singing in the mirror, singing into a hairbrush, winking to yourself, totally living in the moment. I decided I would create these Vibes, and made each playlist match a personality: The Cameron the James and the Ashton.”

Stop what you’re doing, add a Kitty and Vibe suit to your Hinted list, and you could win one. Armstrong is giving away one suit (in the form of a $95 credit) to a lucky hinter.

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Dance around the room, and tell yourself one positive thing about the way you look, then try on your suit, and you’ll feel positive about it. Actually, we want you to always feel positive about your self. And use Hinted to create the life you want, one list at a time.

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Hinters are Winners!

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Each week we post a Hint it to Win It! A fun contest that gives you a chance to win a prize by adding that hint to your Hinted list. This Spring we awarded prizes to six lucky winners!

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Congrats Donna B! Her list was filled with fun floats and dreamy beauty! Now, her summer just got a whole lot sweeter with this delicious purple donut pool float! Keep on hinting Donna!  Screen Shot 2018-05-31 at 1.56.27 PM.png

Give it up for Laura B! Her dazzling “If I Were Rich List” is filled with sparkling dresses, lingerie and of course amazing fragrance’s likes Prada’s Candy.

 

Screen Shot 2018-05-30 at 5.31.10 PM.pngWoohoo to Kristen B on winning this shimmering aquamarine pendant from The Grommet. Check out her jewelry filled list that total accessory inspo.

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Congrats to Kaley M who won the Hint it to Win It prize of an Ulta Beauty $50 gift card! Check out her list of fitness, beauty and the best evil eye accessories out there. Look how beautiful hinting can be!

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Jane L. scored this Selena-inspired tee in our celeb fashion Hint It to Win It contest! her list is filled with must-have beauty and summer accessories. Jane, wear this tee and make the world your runway.

 

 

 

Say Yay! Maggie T hinted this waterproof tote from the limited edition Hunter Collection for Target and won! Check out her list of all things loves all things cool and cozy.

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We are so happy for all of our winners and to all those who have yet to win, keep an eye out for our next Hint It to Win It contest. Maybe the next lucky winner will be you.

 

Let’s Go Glamping!

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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in Oljato, Arizona

Who else has a serious case of wanderlust? We worked with NYC Private Shopping Tour to showcase the best glamping locations so all you have to do is hit the open road with a sense of adventure.

First stop: Picking up your airstream rental for traveling in style. The Airstream is a classic and is hands down the most elegant RV ever made. And they are surprisingly easy to rent. Choose from DIY adventure where you rent with a tow vehicle, or have them meet you at the campsite of your choice.

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Then, head to the land of the giants trees and canyons at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. An international biosphere reserve, with bighorn sheep, bears and the cutest alpine chipmunks and many other species. The giant sequoias can grow to 30 feet wide and 250 feet tall. And the The foxtail pine (shown) is found between 7,500 and 11,500 feet. Hike in the canyons, go native, visit caves or ride a horse. Unwind at the Sequoia RV Ranch, with it’s own swimming hole.

You think only movie stars can retreat to Malibu? Think again. Why not visit Malibu Creek Park up in the canyons and Leo Carrillo Park along the Pacific Coast Highway. Sunbath, swim, stroll on the sand, hike in the canyons, bike or ride horses. Get in touch with nature in style. Malibu Beach RV Park is the place to stay.

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Now pack! Bring along easy things that can mix and match. Like a clever towels strap, backpack, cover-up that can easily double as a blouse and a bathing suit that takes the plunge into the ombre-meets-tie dye trend for summer.