Saturday, May 14, 2011

Essential Swimwear Review and Giveaway

If you remember last year, I introduced you to a new swimwear company, Essential Swimwear. I absolutely LOVED by suit I received last year, that I bought another one...and my sister bought three before we went to Hawaii. I was so excited that Brittney wanted to work with us again. I just LOVE Brittney's story...

After becoming thoroughly discouraged every season as I searched for the perfect swimsuit, I decided  that it didn't exist.  I was frustrated with expensive prices, wrong fits and the hassle of searching online for hours.  Having some sewing experience, the thought came to mind, "Why don't I make my own swimsuit?"
After a lot of trial and error, I was finally able to sew swimsuits that were comfortable, stylish and flattering.  I began making swimsuits for friends and family and soon the word started spreading.
I sold hand-sewn women's swimsuits in 2008 and 2009 and received an overwhelmingly positive response.  I gained priceless knowledge as I personally fit hundreds of women.  I was able to discover their needs, wants and insecurities.  With this knowledge I was able to design a line of swimsuits for the 2010 season.  For 2011, I have continued to improve upon previous designs and offer new styles and sizes that I'm very excited about.
To increase the quality and keep up with demand I no longer hand-make the swimsuits, but am able to offer styles, designs and a price point that fits the needs of women.

Essential Swimwear has really great suits to choose from, with really fun designs and styles. This year I was lucky enough to review the Watermelon Twist Front Top with the White High Waist Bottoms. I LOVE this suit. the ruching down the sides is perfect for everyone. Having three kids, my body isn't what it used to be. I feel like I need something to make me look a little skinnier...and this top does just that! With the bottoms, I can leave it high when I am feeling not so good...or roll it down. I was worried about the bottoms being see through...but they are not at all!
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Essential Swimwear also has swim skirts and board shorts...so be sure to check those at as well!  They are perfect for us Mom's that are chasing our kids around the pool! Also, if you get the Twist Front Top, it can be worn four different ways! Perfect to change your suit and your tan line up a bit!
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What I really love about Essential Swimwear is the prices. They aren't going to break the bank!! So you can afford to buy a couple! Plus the shipping is only $4.00 on you order!!!
Be sure to check out the suits from 2010...they are 40% off...I have the Ebony Halter and the Chocolate Stripe Tankini. LOVE them both. 

Win It: One person will win a swimsuit from Essential Swimwear! Sweet!!

Mandatory: Visit Essential Swimwear and tell me what swimsuit is your favorite!

Extra options:
*Follow "Our Family Treat" on Google Friend (1 entry)
*Like "Our Family Treat" on Facebook (1 entry)
*Follow "Essential Swimwear" on Twitter (2 entries)
*Like "Essential Swimwear" on Facebook (2 entries)
*Follow "Essential Swimwear" on Google Friend (2 entries)
*Grab our button! (3 entries)
*update your status on Facebook or Twitter telling your friends about our giveaway (2 entries)
*Add our link to your blog roll on your blog (2 entries)
*Blog about this giveaway (3 entries)

Details:
Make sure to leave separate comments for each entry. Open to anyone! Contest ends May 22nd at 11:59 PM and winner will be chosen by Random.org generator. When winner is announced you will have until Wednesday to claim your prize, or a new winner will be chosen. 


Disclosure: I was provided this product free of charge. Opinions expressed are my own. Individual results may vary.



168 comments:

anniebakes said...

I am in love with the Jungle Safari Gathered top!

anne

anniebakes said...

I follow you with GFC, anne

anniebakes said...

I like you on facebook! anne

Sims Family said...

I like the ocean waves halter top!

Sims Family said...

I follow your blog

NaDell said...

My favorite is the Black Scribbles Halter Top with the Black High Waist Bottoms. Very pretty.

NaDell said...

I like OFT on FB.

NaDell said...

I follow on google friend.

NaDell said...

Your button is on my blog. #1

NaDell said...

Your button is on my blog. #2

NaDell said...

Your button is on my blog. #3

NaDell said...

Your link is on my blog roll. #1

NaDell said...

Your link is on my blog roll. #2

The Browers said...

I follow "Our Family Treat" on Google Friend

The Browers said...

I like "Our Family Treat" on Facebook

The Browers said...

I have your button

The Browers said...

I follow "Essential Swimwear" on Google Friend

The Browers said...

I follow "Essential Swimwear" on Twitter

The Browers said...

I like "Essential Swimwear" on Facebook

The Browers said...

I have your link on my blog roll

April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears said...

I like the white twist front top with the black dots front seam bottoms. :)

April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears said...

I'm a follower.

Trav and Linds said...

I follow you!

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Trav and Linds said...

I follow you on FB.

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Trav and Linds said...

I like Essential Swimwear on FB.

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Trav and Linds said...

I follow Essential Swimwear's blog.

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Trav and Linds said...

I love the White Twist Top and hipster bottoms.

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Matt and Mal said...

I love the starry night gathered halter top with the black hipster bottoms :) so cute!

Matt and Mal said...

I follow OFT on google friend

Matt and Mal said...

I LIke OFT on facebook

Matt and Mal said...

I like essential swimwear on fb (1)

Matt and Mal said...

I like essential swimwear on fb (2)

Matt and Mal said...

I have your button (1)
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Matt and Mal said...

I have your button (2)
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Matt and Mal said...

I have your button (3)
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Matt and Mal said...

Your link is on my blog roll (1)
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Matt and Mal said...

Your link is on my blog roll (2)
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Jake and RaNette Free said...

I love the watermelon dots halter or the white out halter!
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Jake and RaNette Free said...

I am a follower! GFC

Jake and RaNette Free said...

"LIKE" Our Family Treat on Facebook!

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Now Following Essential Swimwear on Twitter! (Entry#1)

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Now Following Essential Swimwear on Twitter! (Entry#2)

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Just went to FB and "LIKED" the Essentail Swimwear page! (Entry#1)

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Just went to FB and "LIKED" the Essentail Swimwear page! (Entry#2)

Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

I like the black scribbles halter top with the black high waist bottoms.
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Jake and RaNette Free said...

Grabbed your button and put it on my blog. Check the right side bar -(http://tell-you-all-about-it.blogspot.com/)

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Button Entry #2

Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

I like our family treat on google.
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I follow our family treat on face book.
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Jake and RaNette Free said...

Button Entry #3

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Updated status on Twitter (Tweet!)

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Updated Status on Twitter (Tweet!)

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Blogged about this giveaway. Here is the link! http://tell-you-all-about-it.blogspot.com/2011/05/essential-swimwear.html

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Blogged about this giveaway. Here is the link! http://tell-you-all-about-it.blogspot.com/2011/05/essential-swimwear.html

Jake and RaNette Free said...

Blogged about this giveaway. Here is the link!http://tell-you-all-about-it.blogspot.com/2011/05/essential-swimwear.html

Michelle said...

I love the Starry Night Gathered Halter Top!

Michelle said...

I follow Our Family Treat!

Michelle said...

I like you on Facebook!

Michelle said...

I like Essential Swimwear on Facebook! (#1)

Michelle said...

I like Essential Swimwear on Facebook! (#2)

Michelle said...

I follow Essential Swimwear with GFC! (#1)

Michelle said...

I follow Essential Swimwear with GFC! (#2)

The Allen Family said...

I would get the metallic twist front top and the black high waist bottoms!

The Allen Family said...

I follow you on google friend

The Allen Family said...

your link is on my blog roll (1)

The Allen Family said...

your link is on my blog roll (2)

The Allen Family said...

I follow essential swimwear on twitter (1)

The Allen Family said...

I follow essential swimwear on twitter (2)

The Allen Family said...

I like essential swimwear on facebook (1)

The Allen Family said...

I like essential swimwear on facebook

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

I follow OFT

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

i likety-like OFT on FB

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

i have your button my fam-blog-1

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

i have your button on my blog- entry#2

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

I forgot the madatory entry...so here it is:
i LOVE the high waist bottoms, those are almost impossible to find...plus the board shorts are sooo cute. like the b&w scribble swim top.

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

i follow essestial swim on twitter, entry 1

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

i follow essestial swim on twitter, entry 2

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

i liked essential swim on FB

christa @ enSTYLEpedia said...

i like essential swim on FB-2

@nola727 said...

Thanks for the review and chance to win a set. I like the white twist top and white bottoms


nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com

@nola727 said...

*Follow "Our Family Treat" on Google Friend (1 entry)

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@nola727 said...

*Like "Our Family Treat" on Facebook (1 entry)

I do as Norleans Louisiana

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@nola727 said...

*Follow "Essential Swimwear" on Twitter (2 entries)

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I do as @nola727

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@nola727 said...

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@nola727 said...

*Like "Essential Swimwear" on Facebook (2 entries)

I do as Norleans Louisiana

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@nola727 said...

*Like "Essential Swimwear" on Facebook (2 entries)

I do as Norleans Louisiana

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@nola727 said...

*Follow "Essential Swimwear" on Google Friend (2 entries)

I do as nolagirl

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@nola727 said...

*Follow "Essential Swimwear" on Google Friend (2 entries)

I do as nolagirl727

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@nola727 said...

*update your status on Facebook or Twitter telling your friends about our giveaway (2 entries)

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@nola727 said...

*update your status on Facebook or Twitter telling your friends about our giveaway (2 entries)

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I did on twitter

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Embrace Your Space said...

Ocean Waves Halter, so cute!!

Embrace Your Space said...

I follow you with GFC

Embrace Your Space said...

I follow Our Family Treat on FB

Embrace Your Space said...

I like Essential Swimwear on FB

Tj and Amy said...

i like the Navy Twist Front Top and the white hipster bottoms. [email protected]

Tj and Amy said...

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Tj and Amy said...

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Tj and Amy said...

fb fan of essential swimwear. amy bolda pugmire. [email protected]

Tj and Amy said...

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#2

Tj and Amy said...

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Tj and Amy said...

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Tj and Amy said...

i follow essential swim on twitter. 1amypugmire. [email protected]

Tj and Amy said...

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#2

Saretta said...

I like this top: http://essentialswimwear.com/

Saretta said...

Following you on GFC!

Saretta said...

I like Essential Swimwear on twitter as sarettagd, no. 1

Saretta said...

I like Essential Swimwear on twitter as sarettagd, no. 2

Saretta said...

Following Essential Swimwear on GFC, no. 1

Saretta said...

Following Essential Swimwear on GFC, no. 2

B. Wilson said...

Love the twist front top bikinis
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B. Wilson said...

Follow essential swim on twitter brandylwilson
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B. Wilson said...

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Booth Confessions said...

I follow your blog and I love essential swim wear

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@nola727 said...

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@nola727 said...

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Jill T said...

I like the ocean waves halter

Jill T said...

I like OFT.

rebecca williams said...

I love the Watermelon Twist Front Top and the regular white bottoms! Oh I hope I win!
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rebecca williams said...

I follow via google friend-rebecca williams
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Laura said...

I want the black scribbles halter!

Lindsay said...

the white twist front top with the black dots and front seam bottoms caught my eye!!
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Lindsay said...

like you on fb
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follow your blog
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have your button
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Lindsay said...

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Lindsay said...

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Lindsay said...

added your link to my blog roll

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added your link to my blog roll
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Lindsay said...

updated fb about wonderful giveaway

Lindsay said...

updated on fb about wonderful giveaway
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Joseph & Annie Hatch said...

I just love the watermelon front twist top! What a great giveaway!

Joseph & Annie Hatch said...

I follow Our Family Treat!

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I like Our Family Treat on Facebook

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I have your button 1

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Joseph & Annie Hatch said...

I like Essential Swimwear on Facebook #1

Joseph & Annie Hatch said...

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Joseph & Annie Hatch said...

I follow Essential Swimwear on google friend 1

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Jessie said...

I love the Ocean Waves Halter top with one of the swim skirts. Very cute!

Cammie said...

I love the watermelon twist front top!

Cammie said...

I Like OFT

Cammie said...

Tweeted

Cammie said...

Tweeted

Brooke said...

My fave is definitley the Broadway Ruffles Halter Top! So fun and cute!

Brooke said...

I follow you on Google Friend!

Brooke said...

I follow Essential Swimwear on Google Friend!

Brooke said...

Following Essential Swimwear on Google Friend

Brooke said...

You are linked on my blog roll.

Brooke said...

Gotcha linked on my blog roll ;)

Shae Johnson said...

i LOVE the ocean waves halter top and bottoms.

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Shae Johnson said...

Following via GFC.

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Shae Johnson said...

Following Essential Swimwear via GFC. #1

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Shae Johnson said...

Following Essential Swimwear via GFC. #2

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