fall bikini staycation –

Hey babes, Ericka here. I know summer is obviously gone, but that doesn’t mean that we have to ditch our bikinis. If you haven’t seen my latest Instagram post of how to style a bathing suit for fall, you better check it out. But I am actually here to talk to about local staycations that are bikini-friendly for fall. That’s right, we are talking hot tubs and spa trips near us.

Let’s get into it.

Frist Up: The Budget Friendly Getaway.

This is perfect for if you are looking for a 1-2 day escape from your daily life and you just want to relax without breaking the bank. Go downtown, stay in a cute hotel with a hot tub and stay for a night or two and just spend the day outdoors, shopping, or even in bed!

Mini Desert Trip 

I actually went to the desert for some relaxation with my friends and I was blown away by how EMPTY and CLEAN it was! It was actually perfect because I just wanted to go to disconnect and not be around a bunch of people so it all worked out. We stayed at a really fun place and they even upgraded us to a suite with a kitchen and Jacuzzi (bonus!). We spent a day getting facials and massages. Then in the evening, we went down to the hot tub and I of course wore my Vanish Micro Bikini!

The Splurge

Okay, as we know there are so many Hotels and Resorts in my area of Southern California. I prefer to stay walking distance to the beach because as many of us locals know October and November can be some our most beautiful days! A luxury resort by the beach with an ocean view and all the amenities is a must. They even have retreats if you are looking to really treat yourself. When I decide to take the plunge and go to one of these luxury locations, I will for sure be wearing my Vduri Scrunch Thong Bikini to the pools.

Of course, when traveling anywhere during these times ensure that you do your research!! I would even call the hotel/spa/etc, to hear their new protocols just to be safe.

Make sure you tag us on our instagram @nvrstrings when you take one of our suits on your getaway so we can re-post! I love seeing you guys rock your minimal coverage bikinis.

Stay safe and healthy, Ericka

Above: model wearing a Mint Green Tie Side Micro Bikini

be cheeky –

Make your booty look more flattering with just one easy fix. Get yourself a Cheeky, Thong, Tie Side String, Micro G-String or Brazilian style bottom. These styles are flying off the shelves like never before in America and all over the world. Even the Huffington Post agrees in their article, “Why The Itsy Bitsy Bikini Trend Isn’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon.” This is clearly not just becoming a trend that will fade next summer – this bikini bottom style is forever staying around and this is why. It works for all body types – whether you have a small, large, or nonexistent butt – this cut compliments every booty.

Differences –

Full Coverage Bottom: This type of bottom tends to flatten your behind, and does not enhance the natural curves that a butt has. It also usually bags up right between your cheeks and can make it look as though you have given yourself a wedgie – not so cute!!

Moderate Coverage Bottom: This type of bottom usually hugs your butt cheeks just right, lifting them and keeping your booty firm and tight with every step you take. It is not only much more supportive than a full coverage bottom, but it accentuates the curves of your cheeks and the roundness of every bum with a heart – shaped cut.

Minimal Coverage: This style reveals it all! There’s no hiding that amazing derriere with nothing more than a string going between the cheeks! For those “less is best” ladies our Vanish and Vixen Bikinis were made just for you!

Once you try on just one cheeky bikini bottom, you will never want to go back to your full coverage bottoms. If you are not feeling confident enough to try minimal coverage bottoms, at least try some moderate coverage bottoms to show off a little bit more cheek – it makes such a difference! Moderate coverage bottoms are defined to be in between full coverage and minimal coverage. We have offered minimal coverage bikinis for over 20 years while other American swimwear companies traditionally only use to feature full coverage, however now Cheeky Bikini styles are selling much more than full coverage bottoms. So now it is most definitely time for you to make this summer bootyfull!

Above: Model wearing a High Cut Cheeky Thong  Varuna Bikini in Daisy Daze

Almost naked in a bikini –

It’s a commonly known fact that Vitamin D is sourced from the sun. It is also commonly known that when the sun is out, the buns too must also be out (#sunsoutbunsout). The Nvr Strings Bikinis investigative team dove deep into the archives of humanity to explain this well known modern practice. 

Since the earliest days of civilization, women have worn a small amount of clothing. The Ivory Venus, humanity’s earliest depiction of a woman found in Germany from over 35,000 years ago, is a super curvy babe with no clothes on at all. In fact, the ivory sculpture implies that the civilizations of that time had a mind much like ours today, a very important discovery. This suggests that being in little to no clothing at all is a natural way to be in human society. 

We can see evidence of near-nakedness being a perfectly harmless norm when we study living tribal cultures that still exist and practice their ancient traditions today. Just as ancient and traditional medicine, spirituality, and sustainability are being tapped into and replicated in our modern society, so too must we copy and change the way we clad ourselves; aye it must be scantily.

In order for our bodies to fully absorb the Vitamin D we need, our body’s largest organ, our skin, must spend time out in the sun. Let us not waste a single drop of sunshine on sleeves and collars and belts with metal pieces. Let us instead, wear extremely breathable luxury fabric that hugs and accentuates our curves and covers only the necessary so as not to be fined by local law enforcement. 

Let us feel as close to our most natural state as possible, let us be stylish and sultry in ethically made pieces of art! Let us be under the sun, happy, healthy, and almost naked in a bikini!

Above: Model wearing a Vixen Tie Side Black Piqué Sheer Micro Bikini

Bikinis – not just for tanning

Bikinis are a major part of every woman’s wardrobe. Whether you like them skimpy and seductive or cute and colorful, there’s a suit for every woman and all of her personalities.

There’s no comparing to the feeling you get when you slip on your favorite piece and head out to catch some rays. But once you’re under the sun and the tanning oil has been applied, it can get pretty dull, pretty quickly. No worries! We’ve got our list of the top 10 things you can do in a bikini that will liven up your day in the sun in NO time!

Photo shoot – Feeling sexy? Flaunt your stuff for an impromptu photo shoot and get some great shots in your favorite suit. Our sexy Vanish Micro Bikini is a great option for this idea.

Beach volleyball – Gather your friends and hit the court for a fun game where the sun is hot but the bodies are hotter Our Cheeky Vahana is the perfect bikini for this sport!

Go for a swim – It may seem obvious, but many times we forget how amazing a dip in the ocean or in the pool feels on a hot day. Go for a swim and refresh yourself in our High Cut cheeky Varuna.

Workout – What better way to sweat it out without feeling restricted? Working out in your swimsuit is a great way to let your body breathe as you push it to the max. Try our Super High Waist Vqüa bikinis for some sporty vibes.

Play in the sprinklers – You don’t have to go far to get some fun in with your bathing suit. Turn on the sprinklers in your backyard and get friends together for some fun right at home!

Take a romantic walk on the beach – Don’t forget your hubby loves to see you in your suit as well so a nice, leisurely walk on the beach in your bikini could be a great way to rekindle some flames. Try the sexy Vamp Thong Bikini, it won’t disappoint.

Have a girls day – Invite the girls over for some wine, apps, and plenty of girl talk while you show off your favorite suits.

Meditate – Get completely comfortable, connect with your inner voice, and let your mind wander while in a bathing suit that allows you to be you.

Sleep – No itchy, uncomfortable, or restrictive pjs to keep you tossing and turning. Your favorite suit should hug your body so nicely that sleeping would be the cherry on top.

Read – Get a comfy chair, a big floppy hat, and a great book to read and you’ve got yourself the perfect combo for some relaxing time out in the sun with a great Versant Tie Side Cheeky Swim Suit.

Whatever you decide to do in your bikinis we got you covered “barely”…

Above: Model wearing Seminole Versant tie Side Cheeky Bikini.

April showers bring – floral bikinis?

If you’re anything like me, you welcome spring with open arms. An end to the cold winter, thunderstorms on warm nights, the return of greenery. April may be the rainiest of months, and that can be a bummer, but as the saying goes “April showers bring May flowers!”
I know what you’re thinking. Floral bikinis… for spring?!

Yeah well, flowers aren’t going anywhere. What’s cuter than floral bikinis? Nothing. A floral bikini is a simple way to say, “I’m ready for summer!” It’s a trend that’s never going away!

You know we love a solid sexy bikini – It’s lowkey life for us. But we also go crazy for itsy bitsy bikinis with prints. And this season we are all about florals for spring! We have some of the cutest floral bikinis ever right now in cuts designed to make you look hot as hell whether you’re at the beach, the dayclub or in your own backyard with the besties. The floral prints we’ve got are taken garden party pretty to sexy (and fun) new places.

All of our fans know that the Vamp is the thong bikini that you need to have in your collection. The fit is barely there, but perfect. So adding in Daisy Daze and Blue Feathers as exclusive prints just took this thong bikini to the next level.

The Floral Breeze prints were inspired by all of wildly intoxicating flowers that grow around California. It shows up on our signature sexy high cut Vqüa and cheeky Vahana!. No two suits are alike with the blooms sprouting up in different places on each suit. It’s the perfect mix of sexy swimwear and pretty.

Try something kinda sweet this year. We know, we know you’re usually going for poolside in something a bit more reserved, but shake things up a bit with our Daisy Black and White floral tie side Vixen Micro Bikini. The sexy contrast represented on the teeny micro bikini are killer.

And we just added Daisy Daze to our signature scrunch butt Vojavé. This fun scrunch – tie on one side bikini gives you the ability to determine how much coverage you want in both front or back!

So ladies whether its a cheeky thongs or a micro g string bikinis it’s going to be great spring and summer – get out there and show off your floral bikinis!

Above: Model wearing a Vicuña Cheeky Thong Bikini in Daisy Daze

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