Classy Modest Swimwear for Summer 2022

Finding Fabulous Swimsuits for Summer 2022

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Modest Swimsuit 2022

Every year it can be a struggle to find a swimsuit that not only fits but finding one that covers all the bits you would rather not show off is a challenge. It is hard enough to feel body positive in a bathing suit but searching for that perfect one is equally as difficult.

Bohemian Swimsuit 2022

Modest Swimwear for Summer 2022

Modesty is not on everyone's agenda for summer 2022.  I get it, it's hot out there. For those of us looking for summer water wear that does not expose us to all the elements, the search can be painful. Finding that tankini or one-piece swimsuit that hugs us in all the right places can feel like we are on a quest to find the holy grail. 

Fashionable and Modest Bikini

Do Modest On-trend Swimsuits Exist?

With vacation time afoot some of us are looking for a modest bikini to wear poolside or a vintage bathing suit to stroll along the beach in. We are looking for something stylish, not something our great-grandmothers wore back in the day. Think fabulous, not frumpy.

Free People Inspired Swimsuit

Beachwear for Every Body-Type

Here are some Classy-Fied selections I have found on Amazon that are super affordable and have some excellent reviews.  They suit all body types and are great for any age.  Whether you are a teen who wants to feel comfortable at a water park or a fab over forty woman vacationing on a cruise ship.

Modest Ruffled Bathing Suit

Best Selection of Modest Swimwear For You

Be sure to visit my Pinterest board before you book your next holiday at your favorite resort this summer. Beachwear like this is hard to find in one place, so save yourself hours of searching the internet and click on over.

Bohemian One-Piece Bathing Suit 2022

What are your priorities in your swimwear this year? Are you looking for everyday beachwear or are you looking for that perfect one-piece swimsuit for your honeymoon? Comment below and tell me more about yourself.  I can't wait to hear your Classy Comments.

Mary

Decorate a Small Corner Wall with Inexpensive Plates

If you have a small super visible corner like this one in my dining room, decorating with plates is a "Classy" option.  After pinning numerous ideas on Pinterest, I went with this cascading arrangement.  The best thing about this is the price of the plates themselves.  It took some time and bargain hunting to find these.  Most of them are from Target clearance.  I scored them for $1 - $3 each and most of them are plastic.  NO Breakage!  I think I found a couple at the Thrift store as well for a buck or two.  This wall was decorated for less than $20!  Classy-fi It!

Steampunk Inspired Halloween Invitation

Here is our Steampunk Inspired Halloween Invitation for 2014. 

How to make salt dough Witch Fingers.

I make these witch fingers every year when I pass out invites to my Halloween Bash.  It's so fun to reimagine them each year.  Here is a look at some of my collection.

Have fun creating your own Witchy Poo Fingers.  Here is the link to Morton Salt Dough Handbook. You will find the recipe you need to follow for perfect dough.  I use the baking method because I am too impatient to wait.
THEY MUST BE HARDENED BEFORE YOU DECORATE THEM! 
Classy-fi It!   - Mary

Halloween Boo-tiful Bannister

I was so excited to find Creepy Fabric at Dollar Tree, that store really pulled through for me this year.  I'm seriously thinking of clearing them out of the creepy fabric.  Then I made this cute garland out of scrapbook paper, string and printed letters.  Classy-fi your Boo Bannister for less than $7.00!

Scrapbook Paper Monogram... Classy-fi It!!

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Here is an inexpensive, simple way to deck your halls with a dollar store picture frame and 2 sheets of your favorite scrapbook paper (I've had these laying around for a few years, I dont really scrapbook).  Here are the super simple Classy-fiing steps...

Step one: Print up your favorite letter in your favorite font in a size that will fit your frame.

Step two: Cut out the letter

Step three:  Trace the letter upside down on the back of scrapbook paper.

Step four:  Cut out the letter

Step five:  Cut a contrasting scrapbook paper to fit the full frame.

Step six:  Center and glue your letter to the full frame scrapbook paper

Step seven: Put it in the frame... Your done!!

I'm sure you could get fancy and use a Cricut or a Vinyl Cutting machine, but I used a simple pair of scissors and a steady hand.  Go on and Classy-fi It!!

Classy Makeup Tip: No Mess Smokey eyes!

As a professional makeup artist, when it comes to smokey eyes time after time I see almost as much smoke under the eye as on the lid. Making the poor girl look as if she has already been out all night before she stepped out of her bathroom. NOT CLASSY!!  Well when it comes to a clean looking smokey eye, you need to take precaution. I saw this advice on Oprah once... and I believe Kevin Aucoin had this same advice as well.

Apply loose powder under the eye over your foundation and concealer to protect it. When your done smoldering your eyes.. swish the dirty powder away with a fan brush. My question is how many of us actually have a fan brush in our makeup bag? Heck I'm a makeup artist and I dont even have one in my personal makeup bag.

 It definitely works getting the excess powder off, BUT if your like me and have lovely lines under your eyes, 9 times out of 10 that excess powder over-sets your concealer and then its cakey. While I don't entirely disagree with this method, (great for Halloween).

I like my method much better.

It's so genius, you will not believe it!

DO YOUR EYES FIRST!! Yes girls before foundation, before concealer, before anything. This way you can blend vigorously, go on.. make messes.. smudge away. When your done with your eyes, use a makeup wipe to clean the excess shadow you don't want all over your face, (no black freckles please) THEN apply your foundation and concealer. It makes for a beautiful finished face.

No foundation under the eyeshadow 8 times out of 10 it will crease and seperate, use an eyeshadow base, like I recommend here.

Keep in mind it can be hard to judge how much or how little shadow to use, the first few times you may think you need more because you don't have that smooth skin palette in front of you. I never let the girl in my chair see their eyes before I've put foundation and concealer on, they cant see past the discoloration and pimples, but trust me grasshopper... Once you figure this out, your ways will be changed forever....