Keep our beaches clean –

We love our beach days so much, chilling with a margarita and soaking up the sun in our Nvr Strings Bikini… The best ever! And if we want to keep it up, we must keep our beaches clean.

Did you know that by this year (2021), over 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic are in our oceans? Over 269,000 tons of debris roam the surface and kill more than 200,000 members of the marine life a year… And the number is rising and both the east and west trash vortex is growing!

Most of us who are frequently on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram have seen around videos like that one with a turtle bleeding from her nose thanks to a trapped straw, or photography of birds filled with plastic they’ve accidentally ingested.

The best way to stop this is to prevent more trash from going into our beautiful oceans! In that manner, that’s how we can also prevent more and more animals to suffer from our debris! It’ll also keep our beautiful coral reefs safe and sound for us to keep diving and snorkeling.

– Here’s 9 ways you can keep both the beach and the ocean clean and safe from our leftovers:

Leave Plastic Behind

Stay away from those evil plastic bags! The best you can do is bring your snacks and such in reusable bags or containers! It is a perfect prevention method and you still get to enjoy those chips and chocolates you love so much.

Throw Everything Away

Bring your own bags with you, this will ensure you throw everything away! Trash doesn’t just disappear and we all know it, so take everything you brought back with you and that will make the ocean smile.

If You Spot Trash…

You’re most likely to find a bottle or two as you stroll on the beach! It’s okay if you safely pick it up and throw it away. We know it’s impossible for you to go OCD and pick up everything you spot on the beach, but picking up a couple of leftovers will do good to keep the beach clean.

Make Small Changes

Details matter a lot here, for example you could bring a reusable water bottle to your beach day instead of disposable water bottles! Or you can sip on Margaritas at your closest beach bar, which not only helps the environment but it also makes you very happy.

Focus Your Activities

We are not going to lie, laying on the beach for 3 days eating and drinking is a wonderful thing to do, but it also raises the amount of trash left behind! Try going for physical activities, try some snorkeling in Cancun or go for a speedboat tour, whatever makes you happy and reduces the environmental impact is great, specially because you’d help to keep the beach clean.

Careful with that Bonfire

Don’t you just love roasting some marshmallows on a cozy beach night? We do too! However, try not to burn your debris on the bonfire, it’ll go straight to the sand and into the ocean once time goes by. Don’t forget to put your fire out properly too.

Take Care Of Your Pets

If you’ve brought your puppy to the beach, that’s great, nothing beats a puppy trying to swim! However, remember to pick up their little gifts. You wouldn’t want to step on poop as you run to catch a football, right?

Smoking Kills and not just you

Cigarette butts are one of the leading pollutants! There’s so many negative effects on a single piece, you wouldn’t believe. Smoke all you want of course we won’t tell you what to do but if you do smoke, dispose of the cigarette butt properly so it doesn’t go near the water or sand. This will keep the beach clean!

Encourage Everyone!

We’re pretty sure almost everyone has a place in their heart for the beach, so pass on the word, help us keep the beach clean, our marine life safe and the beach beautiful!

Above: Model in a Purple Rain Vicuña Cheeky Thong Bikini

The month of love –

It’s February! Which means it is the month of love so why not show your love with sexy tiny new Black or Red Bikinis. I’m not even talking about your significant other, why not show yourself some love? This month is all about you so take care of yourself, spoil yourself and spread the love! Start this month off by planning a mani/pedi or massage!

Send yourself and your bff some flowers and have some fun! This is a month to celebrate everyone special in your life and show them how much they mean to you!

And instead of going out for Valentine’s this year, why not change things up and cook at home for yourself or some friends. Not only will you be able to creatively spend your  money, but it will be fun to cook for yourself or pamper your friends by cooking them dinner! Go all out this Valentine’s Day with candle light dinner, flowers, with appetizers, main course, and a decadent dessert! Also do not forget the wine! The memories that are made will last a life time!

Our last Valentine’s Day idea is for those who love to spend quiet time alone. Enjoy your movie nights! Rent your favorite movies make popcorn and go to the store to get your favorite candies! Have the fireplace going and snuggle with your favorite blanket! This night will also be a relaxing and fun way to wine down the weekend before going back to work the next day.

Okay so back to sexy tiny Bikinis – our Vamp Thong is the perfect feel good bikini for this time of year! This sexy fitted thong bikini was designed by a few of our featured models. This bikini can be worn high or low on the hips while bring definition to the derriere! The Vamp Bikini will make you feel loved! We have several styles, colors and prints for the month of love. 

If you’re really feeling a bit naughty you can try our tiny little Vanish or Vixen Micro G Strings. These bikinis will make you feel empowered and free! These sexy suits will give you all the confidence you need for the entire year!

This is a month to celebrate you and everyone special in your life and show them how much they mean to you! And of course Nvr Strings Bikinis is here to make sure you spoil yourself and your friends with a gift of our sexiest bikinis!

Above: Model Wearing a Black Vallée Seamless Thong Bikini

Positive thinking –

The year 2020 has been hard on all of us, and we have all accumulated plenty of stress and negative energy. Luckily, the beginning of 2021 is almost here and THERE WILL BE BETTER DAYS. Let’s start it off with a positive attitude, positive thinking and positive energy. Here are some great ways to accumulate that positive energy for the next year.

Try Meditation

Meditation is the best tool for getting in touch with your inner self. You can actually learn a lot about yourself and your mental tendencies if you start meditating regularly. Schedule yourself regular daily meditation and think of them as your time to get to know yourself and rearrange your thoughts. Light some scented candles and surround yourself with soothing light.

Positive Attitude

Delete the negative thoughts and look on the bright side of life. Many people even believe that if you think about negative things too much, only bad things will happen, so try to turn things around by having a positive attitude.

Positive thinking is extremely beneficial for both mental and physical health, so be selective with your thoughts. Numerous studies have shown that people who think positively are less likely to suffer from depression and hopelessness than those who do the opposite. So, acquire a positive attitude next year and boost your motivation and mood and achieve your goals quickly.

Exercise

Regular exercising can boost your mood and help you with a positive attitude about everything, including yourself. Devote some time during the day, even if it’s half an hour, to exercising. The exercises don’t even have to be hard or energy-draining, just get your body moving and you will feel much better. Just a simple walk around the block or a nice scenic walk along your favorite trail or a stroll at your favorite beach.

Even better, you can make your own plan and exercise at home. There are tons of amazing videos online that can help you get exercise and fill your head with positive energy. You can even do some yoga from time to time and simply relax, while your body is getting fit.

Vitamin D

It turns out “sunny disposition” is more than just an expression: Researchers at BYU found more mental health distress in people during seasons with little sun exposure. On the contrary, days with plenty of sunshine were associated with better mental health — in fact, the availability of sunshine has more impact on mood than rainfall, temperature, or any other environmental factor.

Getting some sun increases your serotonin and helps you stave off Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and sun exposure can also help people with anxiety and depression, especially in combination with other treatments.

Gratitude

The sure way towards a happier life is through appreciation and gratitude. Appreciate what you already have, yourself, circumstances, and relationships, and the more you do it the more you will flourish and your happiness and positive energy will grow.

Simply be grateful – also, don’t instantly think negative thoughts as soon as something seemingly bad happens. Look at the situation from different perspectives and find a positive thing in all of it. By doing this, you can easily find more things to be thankful for at any moment in your life.

Visualize the future

The key is finding the balance and not worrying about what the future brings, because you’re only going to be anxious. Instead, you can try visualizing a positive future and what it can bring and try to work towards it.

If you visualize your tasks towards a happy future, you will be more successful in achieving them and having more positive outcomes without any anxiety. Simply said, plan things out if you wish and clearly visualize all the steps needed to achieve your future goals and the outcome will be positive.

Everyone goes through tough times and it is often too hard to grasp the bright side of experiences. However, to start the new year with great energy, you need to do some work to teach your brain to be happier. So, collect your thoughts, be mindful and think positively.

Above: Model in a Coral Tie Side Versant Thong Bikini

Year round in a bikini –

After spending the past decade in a bikini more days than not, I’ve come to a few conclusions. I still struggle with feeling okay in a bikini on certain days, there are still photos of me that make me cringe, but in general, with each California year that passes, I’m starting to celebrate little body image victories that this Southern California life is teaching me.

What you do in a bikini matters more than what you look like in it.

When I think about all of the days I have spent in a bikini, what comes to mind are the activities I enjoyed, the things I laughed about, and the friendships I made and strengthened – not how I looked in my bikini. I may have been feeling down before I left the house, deeming certain Sundays “bad body days,” but once I was out, that pointless stream of consciousness left my brain, the fun took over, and I focused on having a blast instead. Reflecting on it at the end of the day, never was there a time that I wished I had listened to the mean girl in my head telling me to stay home because she didn’t think I deserved to be seen in my bikini.

There is such a thing as Girlfriend Code when it comes to social media. Respect it.

We live in a time of pervasive camera-ing. If you enjoy going out with those groups of people that take 1,000+ staged photos throughout their beach day, then cheers to you. Personally, I don’t like having my picture taken and the stress of that takes away from my fun. But either way, having some photo memories of good times with friends are great – so long as everyone respects the Girlfriend Code. This means you ask your bikini sisters if it’s okay with them before you post any pictures of them in swimsuits to social media. This doesn’t have to be a big deal, just a quick check-in to make sure you know a girlfriend’s policy on swimsuit pics before you share. That way, everyone can relax and enjoy making photo memories knowing their preferences are being respected.

Every woman (and man, for that matter) has insecurities about her body, even the ones you think are “perfect.”

I had friends of friends visiting awhile back and I couldn’t help but notice that one of the women looked like she could have posed for Sports Illustrated while lounging at our pool. At dinner, we got to talking and she mentioned how much she hated being in a swimsuit, doesn’t generally choose beach destinations for vacation as a result, hadn’t eaten properly in weeks, and worked out like a crazy person before this trip. I nearly choked. This girl doesn’t like being in a swimsuit?! How does she think the rest of us do it then?

Further proof of this: time. Do you ever look back on photos of your younger self and wish you could have that body back? The one that, all those years ago, you had the nerve to complain about and criticize? Yeah. The struggle is real. We’re all in this together and no one is perfect.

Wearing a bikini year round is a privilege.

If you’re wearing a bikini year round, it means you live somewhere that’s warm enough every month on the calendar to do so. And you’re by a body of water that you can swim in. Rejoice! You made it to the Promised Land – the Land of Forever Summer. Stop worrying about the bikini part. Your life is fucking awesome. Now go to the beach already, will ya?

Above: Customer wearing a Neon Orange Tie Side Vixen Micro G String Bikini

Natural swimwear cleaner –

Summer can be rough on your Cheeky Bikinis, Micro Bikinis, Thong Bikinis and Brazilian Bikinis. Between the sunscreen, saltwater, sand, chlorinated pool, and mysterious lake water, the wear and tear on your bikini can make you cringe! To keep your suit looking bright and fresh while removing odors and getting rid of chemicals, make this natural swimsuit cleaner ASAP.

First thing’s first. Always, always wash your swimsuit immediately after wearing, even if you don’t get wet.

Body oils, lotions, sunscreens, chlorine, and salt water easily work their way into swimsuits. “The longer these elements soak into the fabric the more damage they do to colorfastness, stretch and recovery.”

Tossing your bikinis into the washing machine doesn’t do the trick either. Nvr Strings Bikinis® notes that the agitation from the washing machine is rough on straps, fibers, fabric, and other pieces. Instead, hand washing proves an effective and easy way to keep your suit clean.

DIY Natural Swimsuit Cleaner

This easy natural swimsuit cleaner is made with vinegar, not soap. Along with being antiviral and antimicrobial, white vinegar is a natural and effective odor and stain remover. Vinegar also helps to keep trendy swimsuit colors bright and fade-free.

Soap and Detergents on the other hand, contains a wide variety of chemicals and fragrances linked to endocrine dysfunction, asthma, and a plethora or other health issues.

To make this DIY natural swimsuit cleaner, fill a sink with cold water and add a quarter cup of white vinegar. Let the swimsuit soak for thirty minutes (do not mix colors).

After soaking, rinse suit with cool water and use hands to gently squeeze out the excess vinegar and water solution. Do not wring or twist the swimsuit to prevent stretching and fading. Dry flat away from direct sun or heat.

*Please note – Rarely on occasion fabric colors will bleed so we recommend a cold water prewash of all Nvr Strings Bikinis®

Above: Model Jessica Colorado holds Black Piqué Vixen Tie Side Micro Bikini

Find your bikini colour –

Temperatures are heating up in the Southern Hemisphere which means summer is just around the corner for our friends in many countries like Australia, South Africa and New Zealand! To mark the occasion, Australians, South Africans and Kiwis have so many ways to spend weekends to get into the summer spirit. There’s surfing, music festivals, boating, BBQs, pool openings and bonfires to name a few. According to most travel and leisure authorities most weekend celebrations will require a bikini!

With plenty of activities planned around the pool, at the beach, or on a boat, we know you need to find your bikini colour – you want to look on trend and feel festive. Follow these simple tips to help you rock out in Red, dazzle in White, be memorable in Blue, or classically sexy in Black.

Be Confident. Red Commands Attention!

A Red swimsuit commands the spotlight and we love it when women arrive in this power colour. There used to be a lot of hesitation to get dressed completely in Red, but with so many tones and styles to choose from, there’s a Red bikini for everyone. Remember, your Red swimsuit is palette to show of beautiful hardware. Simple shirring details in Red fabric also helps to compliment all body types because of its effortless slimming effect.

It’s finally okay to wear White

Since a memorable summer is about to come, it also marks the unofficial green light to pull out all the stops in your finest White attire – and that includes swimwear! Don’t wait until the end of summer to showcase that gorgeous White bikini – White swimwear is in right now. Some women often fear that a White bathing suit will become too sheer when wet although semi – sheer and sheer are now the craze. All skin tones will appear brighter against White, in addition to being universally flattering for all body types. Choose a silhouette that’s right for your body, as opposed to a colour. White can be just as slimming as tried-and-true Black.

#NoFilter

Blue compliments most skin tones, shapes, and sizes. Relax at your gathering knowing that no matter who is taking the picture, you’re bound to look good in Blue. The darker the Blue, the more flattering. Have fun with accessories in this universal color. Sunglasses, hats, sandals, and cover-ups are all fair game to pair with this colour. Many stylists agree – especially for women with lighter hair, Dark Blue can be even more complimentary than Black.

Stay Classy (and sexy) in Black

What is the most versatile colour you can wear? Your year-round staple: Black. Since Black is the most forgiving colour, Black bikinis allow women more freedom to experiment with trending and different cuts. You can be daring in Black and still feel confident as you make your summer debut.

So be brave and empowered – have fun experimenting this summer with every bikini colour in all styles!

Above: Aussie model Brittany in a Black Seamless Vallée High Cut Thong Bikini

Get high with bikinis –

There are a few things I do every time I lie by the pool or go to the beach (after vigorously applying sunscreen): scrunch up my bikini bottoms (unless I’m wearing my thong or micro bikini) to minimize tan lines, grip said bikini bottoms with both hands when exiting bodies of water (such as the pool and ocean) to prevent slippage, and take Instagram photos from very low angles so as to make my legs look as long as possible. While there seems to be little that can be done about the slightly reddish hue my skin takes on despite the copious amount of SPF I apply, this season’s most popular bikini trend solves all the remaining warm-weather challenges I’ve encountered.

Although we have offered high cut bikinis for years, super high cut bikinis are back from the ’80s, and they’re here to fit comfortably and accentuate your legs. This super-high-rise, above-the-hip look tightly hugs your body for a comfortable fit and suits every body type. From one-pieces to bikinis, the high-leg cut is dominating beaches from Tulum to Mykonos.

The great thing about this high cut style is its hyper-flattering properties — you don’t have to be a Claudia Schiffer reincarnate in order for this suit to give your legs the appearance of being several miles long. Because it’s such a universally flattering style, we decided it was time to develop our own unique design to this already hot trend.

By the late summer in California and just in time for our friends in Australia and New Zealand, we will be releasing a super high cut, comfortable and unique design that will not only accentuate you legs, but will make your derriere look absolutely delicious – Vqüa!

Above: Model in a Sydney Seamless Vallée Thong – one of our many High Cut Styles

Summer bikini body bs –

I freaking love summer. I wait all year to finally turn my heater off, feel the sun on my skin, be a little more wild and move a little slower.

Then…I am bombarded with all the messaging. You know what I am talking about..

“Time to get in shape, it’s summer!” “Working on that summer body!” “Feeling bikini body ready!” “Can’t wait! Have 400 trips planned which means I will be having waaaaay more fun than you!”

LAME. Lame. Lame. 

Having been through many summers myself, a few of which I have fussed and fought and tortured myself into having the desirable body that society tells us is acceptable, I’ve had plenty of practice learning how to move through the summer season with grace not guilt, acceptance not resistance, love not hate.

Here are a few of my secrets to surviving the summer body bullshit:

If you have a body, which I am pretty sure you do, you’re in luck! You get to wear whatever the fuck you want!!

Wear what you feel comfortable in, not what is trendy or ‘acceptable for your size.’ Have a cute bathing suit you’ve been dying to wear but aren’t sure how people will look at you? FUCK. THAT. Where the damn bathing suit.

Unfollow the people on social media who make you feel insecure or not good enough.

It’s nothing personal, but I’ve done this on many occasions. I started realizing that every time I saw certain woman’s accounts, I started feeling really crappy about my body, my life and where I was. Unfollowing them has been one of the biggest gifts I’ve given myself. It’s not mean, it’s self care.

Avoid body shame talk like the Plague – especially around the pool, beach, while on vacation or any other vulnerable place.

Don’t ruin your good time by talking about how fat you feel or how much weight you still need to lose or how bloated you are. Have an open convo with your girlfriends letting them know this is something you are working on, and encourage each other to be sensitive, welcoming and loving with how you talk to yourself and others.

Be a positive example and leader.

I can almost guarantee you that there are women out there who are dying to feel comfortable in their imperfect body. Be that leader for them. By being the authentic and imperfect you, you give others permission to do the same. Welcome your humanity!!

Start feeling confident, beautiful and sexy NOW.

Let’s get one thing straight: sexy is a mindset.

Have you ever seen someone a little unconventional, a little rough around the edges, not your ‘traditional beauty’ and thought, ‘hmmm there is something really fucking sexy about that guy/gal’? Well let me tell you – it’s the way they carry themselves. It has little to do with what they look like and more about the way they FEEL about themselves.

So have an amazing summer and start practicing feeling sexy NOW.

Above: Customer in a Vojavé Tie Side Thong

Where to wear a micro bikini?

This summer, it’s all about our Vanish and Vixen micro bikini swimsuits. If you’re on Instagram or other forms of social media, you’ve undoubtedly come across images of models dressed in scantily clad swimwear. Thanks to the female empowerment movement, many women are deciding to wear less and less material as a nod to their self-esteem.

While the micro bikini fashion movement is gaining in popularity, the places to wear them have remained somewhat limited. Many public beaches and public locations are family-friendly and require an extra level of sensitivity so you’re not breaking any public indecency laws. As the experts in micro bikinis, we consistently get questions such as “where can I wear micro bikinis?” and “is it wrong that I wear a micro bikini to a public beach?” Therefore, we created a list of the right places to wear your Vanish or Vixen micro bikini regardless of where you live!

Micro swimwear is popping up everywhere you turn. However, not all micro bikinis are the same and should not be treated the same at every venue. Micro bikinis are the umbrella term to numerous other styles that include (but not limited to): thongs, g strings, monokini, and sheer.

To consider the appropriate venue for the suit, we have to consider the style of bottoms.

Thongs can be distinguished by the triangle shaped fabric that forms just at the top of the buttocks. The bottom of the triangle stretches out to the middle of the butt cheeks. G-strings, on the other hand, have a T-shaped string that goes down between the buttocks. In this sense, g-strings are more revealing as compared to the thong.

Micro bikinis refer to both the top and bottoms and are typically sold as a set. A micro bikini encompasses coverage on both the top and the bottom (which is often in g-string form). Fabric wide enough to cover the nipples and crotch, these bikinis just barely pass the muster for public decency laws. Due to their minimal coverage, these bikinis come in a variety of colors, materials, and designs to match the bold personality of the wearer. Don’t be surprised to see this bikini in a sheer fabric.

If you’re convinced that a micro bikini is right for you, then let’s jump right in to the appropriate places to wear one:

Private Beaches – Exclusive resorts and islands where smaller crowds reside are more permissive in bare-it-all bikinis. Tropical destinations such as Barbados, Hawaii and the Caribbean tout privacy as a selling point. Where public beaches are surrounded with kids and families, private beaches at resorts are designed for women and couples to freely dress as they wish.

Public Beaches – Destinations which have been tagged “nudist-friendly” and “clothing optional” will definitely allow you to wear your micro bikinis. This is the safest option because if you go in your birthday suit, then you can undoubtedly wear a barely-there swimsuit. There are a lot of beaches in the US and Canada that are progressive when it comes to liberated dress codes. South Beach is no stranger to the micro bikini so if you plan to head out to a no-dress-code resort in the area, by all means, go for the sexiest bikini you own!

Romantic Vacation – A lover’s staycation is also the best time to pack your micro bikini. Celebrate your anniversary in a hotel Jacuzzi or a swanky indoor room pool like those in Bali, Indonesia. Many people wear micro bikinis for the eroticism. Sheer materials that leave nothing to the imagination are a must-have for romantic hot tubs. Feel free to go slinky on a far-flung destination with your S.O. even if you are just a budding microkini aficionado. What are the odds that you will bump into someone you know in an exclusive resort in Mexico? Slim!

 Adult Resorts – A lot of people are oblivious to the fact that there are adult-only resorts all over the world. You will be free to roam around in your bikini without fear the dirty stares of a mom with her toddler. Just make sure to lug around a cover-up when you roam around the resort in case certain areas impose a different dress-code.

Backyard Pool – The comfort of your own home is one place you can (literally and figuratively) dip your toe in the water. It is the most comforting and secure location when you are just starting out your micro bikini journey. Because it is considered private property, no one can hold your itty bitty bikini against you. Just make sure there are no kids around! Otherwise, soak in the sun and get that tan on your own backyard.

The trick to knowing whether it is appropriate to wear the biggest – and smallest – bikini trend to your vacation is to RESEARCH. It will be worth the extra effort if it saves you the worry and the trouble when you get to your destination. A bit of investigation and proper discretion are just small prices to pay to be able to respect and abide by the rules. Taking the location into great consideration will save you from breaking any laws. In any way, you will always find other measures to keep sexy without going against standards.

If in doubt or if time-constrained, do as the Romans do! Pack more than one bikini option. Observe what the crowd is wearing and be on the lookout for some signs so you will know which bikini is best for the situation and setting. Use your discretion and you’ll be just fine!

Above: Model in a Neon Yellow Vanish Micro Bikini