Top Resort Trends 2013 | Hapari Swimwear Blog

June 15th, 2013

What are the Top Resort Trends of 2013 and what is a Resort Trend?

Rochas Resort Collection 2013 courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

Rochas Resort Collection 2013 courtesy of Harper’s Bazaar

Resort Trends ” are a hot topic these days. I think partially due to the growing need for newness in fashion this time of year and the need for us all to dream of beautiful destination vacations whether or not we can realistically take them. I often dream of sweltering temps, palm trees swaying in the breeze and preferably a young gentleman who keeps the drinks flowing and compliments coming. This is one of my more realistic dreams. The essential staples of a great resort look can be overly simplified by saying it is a fabulous top, an amazing pant and bold jewelry statement. This look is reminiscent of a 1940′s rom-com staring Cary Grant or even the more recent starlets in The Great Gatsby.

The importance is the emphasis being dramatic, daring and buying something that is outside of your comfort zone. We all love a good challenge from time to time, even if it is only to be bold enough to wear a giant gold necklace or even some ruffles around your neckline. Read More »

Joanna Krupa Swimwear Collection Announced | Hapari Swimwear Blog

June 13th, 2013
•Joanna Krupa Swimwear Collection by Hapari

Joanna Krupa rocks her new Hollywood Bandeau Bikini in red with crystal embellishments.

Every woman has the right to bare arms, legs and much more! ;) Hapari Swimwear has partnered with international superstar Joanna Krupa to develop an innovative line of swimwear that promises to dazzle many and is due to release later this year, The Joanna Krupa Swimwear Collection by Hapari, promises to impress. Joanna’s reputation as one of the most beautiful women in the world can seem intimidating to most women, but believe us, we know Joanna’s confidence comes from years of developing inner beauty as well as her stunning figure. Partnering with many organizations and charities, her heart lies in the foundation of serving others and building love and confidence in those who surround her. This is only fitting of a partnership with Hapari Swimwear whose business is centered around promoting the inner beauty of women.

Considering glamour, style, coverage and more in her vision, Joanna began working with well-known designers at Hapari Swimwear to develop something elegant and attainable to every woman. She knows this is something that women have needed for a long time, yet the industry was resistant to budge. Read More »

Top 5 Ways – How to Care For Your Swimsuit

June 3rd, 2013
Hapari Drawstring Black Tankini Top

Hapari Drawstring Black Tankini Top

On a beautiful, sunny day I found myself lounging poolside. Sure, I was perched in the prime location to see all the action, but I hadn’t realized that sitting on the stairs leading into the pool would tragically snag and fray my suit. This would leave me with a texture one should never have on their bottom! I was heartbroken. I had just purchased this suit and now it was fuzzy and snagged on the first run at the pool.  Not to be too overly dramatic, but the pool and beach can be quite the obstacle course for protecting your awesome bikini or tankini. You definitely don’t want to limit your fun on a day out so here are some of the best tips I can share to make sure you’re suit is as beautiful as you are all season long!

1. Watch Where You Sit!

Duh! After my graphic intro to this article, you’re probably turning into a Paranoid Patty! But, all you need to do is make sure that you avoid sitting and brushing up against the stairs or wall of an in-ground pool and Read More »

Choosing The Perfect Vacation Destination

May 30th, 2013
Winners of our Barbados Vacation Giveaway, the McCune's, share their delight from the Hilton Barbados Resort!

Winners of our Barbados Vacation Giveaway, the McCune’s, share their delight from the Hilton Barbados Resort!

Like most people, I’ve learned life lessons the hard way. Like what haircut not to get by having a tragic senior photo that will live on for eternity. A formative life lesson we learn the hard way is the importance of good communication. This is too often taught by taking a poorly planned vacation with a friend or significant other. Years ago, I learned that if you’re going to have an amazing vacation getaway you should probably talk to each other about what each of  you want to get out your destination vacation. Seems obvious in hind site, right?!

Do your research (Ahem, like this blog!) and then find a way to meet in the middle. My idea of a great vacation is experiencing local restaurants and museums, hiking or biking and experiencing everything the area has to offer, while my former vacation partner wanted to remain asleep on the sand for a world record number of days while turning over occasionally to even the tan. This can certainly lead to some rocky waters on your next beach retreat!Catch my drift? Read More »

Guilt Free Summer Burger Recipes

May 24th, 2013
Recipe and photo provided by Sprouted Kitchen, recipe barely adapted from The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia, Shape Magazine Online

Recipe and photo provided by Sprouted Kitchen, recipe barely adapted from The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia, Shape Magazine Online

Sometimes a girl just needs a big, fat, juicy burger. That’s right…I said it. A burger just filled with all those calories and topped off with some pepperjack cheese and a dollop of mayo. And let’s not forget the thirst quenching lemonade and the side orders of baked beans and coleslaw. Are you salivating just yet? Mix this in with great friends and possibly a swimming pool and you’ve got the recipe for an awesome time, with a less awesome waistline. A few of these are sure to revive the long forgotten ‘fat pants’ you’ve tucked in the bottom drawer of your Ikea dresser.

I dream of a summer BBQ on hot summer day and a very handsome gentleman in an apron serving me this mouthwatering dish and suddenly I hear screams!  ”Snap out of it, woman! You’re crazy! You’ll get us all fat with thoughts like that!” Bam! I hazily come back to reality sitting at my desk. Yes, that is the introduction to the food fantasy I’ve been having all morning. I type while my stomach rumbles the noises of thunder and suppressed angst. Sadly, it’s not even 10am, nor am I at a BBQ. Read More »

Paint My World With the Color of Summer

May 1st, 2013

Ruffle Bandeau Bikini, Twist Tankini & Twist Bikini in Emerald Green are coming soon!


What do we love? We love style. We love grace. And we LOVE adding a little spice to our traditional weekend.

Thanks to the fearless fashionistas that inspire us to wear neons and brights with denim on denim, we feel ever so inspired to think about how we too can take a more traditional wardrobe staple and make it new again. We are obsessed with color this season and Emerald is one of THE colors to write home about. The best part is that Emerald looks great on everyone and is easy to accessorize with either bold statement pieces, like a chunky, turquoise necklace or something as simple as gold bangles and cute pair of stud earrings. Don’t think you can pull off such a powerful color? We know you can! Just follow the fashion and buy the style that adds flavor to your fit and wear it with your head held high! This is why we are digging our new emerald suits for the season. In a variety of fits, this color brings out the inner confidence in such a way we just had to share them early…that’s right, they are on their way!

These suits are coming soon! Be the first to show your confidence in this stunning new swimwear from Hapari! We honestly love this color and plan on rocking our wayfarer sunglasses, some chunky wedges and a long gold necklace to the sandy shores this season.

Not only does this color favor blondes and brunettes alike, but it can work for all skin tones and is uniquely you every time you put it on. Emerald is a power color. It exudes confidence without care, but lends itself to almost any other color as a compliment or dominant piece in your wardrobe. Shouldn’t we see ourselves with such beauty? With such style and influence you are the color of the season and you are the trend this summer. How will you spice up your life (and wardrobe!) and exude confidence when you lose the cover-up, hit the surf and let your true colors shine…

Here’s to one #HotHapariSummer ;)

The First of Our Hapari Swimwear 2013 Collection

March 1st, 2013

It’s a new year, which brings a new collection of 2013 Hapari suits! This year we gave it our all to give you your all in each suit.

In addition to adding new prints to styles that have proved comfortable, supportive, and flattering, we have added a couple new styles that we hope will blow you away and land you on a beach, looking fabulous in your new Hapari suit.

OUR FAVORITE NEW TANKINI STYLES!

One of our favorite new designs is our Drawstring Tankini. It’s got the support of our traditional Tankinis & Bikinis, but has the option to pull down into a dress for when you want a little more coverage; great for the beach and the snackbar. The length is not the only thing you can change to fit your mood, the tankini also comes with the signature three-way strap styling so you don’t get stuck with one tan line. You can sport a halter, a criss-cross or a tank, and depending on how you’re feeling pull the neckline higher or cinch it lower. And you can pair it with any bottoms you want.

We love this trendy asymmetrical style. Without compromising on support, the one shoulder strap brings a new element to a classy swimsuit, not to mention looks fabulous on. This modest tankini comes with a removable second strap, if you need that extra boost or just like the look. It is featured in a range of prints, which means you can pair it with a swim skirt bottom and be the belle of the beach or go for our Tummy Tuk bottoms and rock the fit, sporty style. The beach is your oyster.

OUR FAVORITE NEW SWIMWEAR PRINTS!

There are simply too many to pick just one favorite, so we’ll share a few.

Our Paradise print, featured below in our Seaside Bandeau Tankini style, offers bright blues and purples that go perfectly with the beach. It will make you look like you belong nestled in the water, because let’s face it you do. The hues add dimension to the suit and stand out against your skin. The print follows the promise of a tropical pattern trend we see on the 2013 horizon.

Sticking with the bright blue and vibrant purple we love so much, we brought the colors together in a different way, to create an entirely new visual. The Cancun print features purple flowers against the background of a brilliant blue sky and a subtle but sophisticated black trim. Available in a plus size tankini as well.

On a different color note we have introduced our Lemon Dream Tankini, a pattern which pairs yellow and charcoal grey in a floral ensemble that looks sporty, fun and sexy all at the same time.

Finally, our Sydney print pops with all the colors that we think represent the best of Sydney. By that we mean we drew inspiration from the ocean, the sky, the sun, strawberry smoothies, Sunday mornings, beach towels and volleyballs. We wanted to bring you a print that to us, spells fun.

All of these prints come with the support and comfort that is readily associated with Hapari’s modest and flattering swimwear. The styles include a multitude of strap options as well as soft cups, which allow for Illusions inserts, and an array of bottoms to pair with.

Lead 2013 by the hand with a fabulous swimsuit that emphasizes the curves you love and hides the ones you don’t.

Most Popular Swimsuit Prints & Designs of 2012

December 5th, 2012

We always enjoy discussing fashion trends and our favorite trends always seem to include swimsuits. This year we were delighted at the most popular prints and designs to grace 2012 and felt that these popular choices represented the swimming, stylish women of the world perfectly. With three prints and three designs to suit all body types and swimming needs, we just had to share these fantastic suits with you.

image of Hapari's 2012 fashion line

Prints

A print on a swimsuit can turn it from a humdrum suit to trend setting, head turning, and statement making beachwear. The swimsuit  prints of 2012 are ferociously stylish and popular in so many ways, as this year women celebrate being wild with animal prints, stand out with geometric designs and glam it up with classy stripe prints.

Animal

The animal print is in this year with wild designs of cheetahs, leopards and pythons. Women all over the world have embraced their wild side with these head turning suits. Did we mention all of these prints fit perfectly with the wavy and wild beach hair styles we’ve seen lately?

Geometrical

The geometrical print is a fashion statement for the fashion forward and trend setting beach goer. We’ve seen sharp modern lines, triangles and even circle patterned prints that will make sunbathers think you’re a fashion conscious celebrity out for a day the beach. We’ve seen plenty of celebrities pair geometrical printed suits with high ponytail hair styles and blunt cut bangs, completing this fashionable look.

Designs

These swimsuit designs of 2012 are a perfect combination of classic elegance, femininity and edgy style and it’s no wonder they are the most popular designs of 2012.

Ruffle

The ruffle design has been popular for 2012 because of its feminine yet sporty quality. A ruffle suit is eye-catching, sweet and sassy all at once and we’ve seen ruffles on bikini tops and bottoms together, separately and on sarongs. Ruffled suits have been paired with gorgeous curly hair styles and bangle bracelets to complete the sassy beach style.

Retro

Retro swimsuit designs are in for 2012 and they present a classic elegance that is uncommon at the beach. Girls are sporting adorable bandeau tops inspired by 1950’s suits and are able to pull off a sexy, sophisticated beach look that is one-of-a-kind and timeless all at once. We’ve seen women all over the world sporting these inspired suits with 1940’s and 50’s wavy pinned up hair styles.

Solid Colors

Women all over the world love the solid color look and so do we. These suits offer a simple and classy style that when paired with an interesting cut or fit, steals the show! Solid prints have and will always be a classic look for swimwear styles.

Also, we are so excited to mention that the most popular men’s suit this year is our very own Captains Quarters which come in print and plain styles with comfortable support for every man’s swimming needs.

No matter your body type or personal style, 2012’s most popular designs and prints allow women to find the perfect popular suit for them.

A Visit to the Captains Quarters – Hapari Is Not Just For Women

November 29th, 2012

The Hapari brand is known worldwide for its modest, comfortable and stylish women’s swimwear. Many of our customers aren’t aware that Hapari’s  stylish clothing traits and benefits are not just for women! The Hapari designers are always updating their styles in both women and men’s swimwear. Hapari is proud to highlight their comfortable, fahionable, and most importantly functional swimsuits for men, tailored to men’s comfort and needs.

image of brown and black men's Hapari compression shorts

Get Comfort and Support

No other suit on the market (especially board shorts) gives men the comfort and support necessary for comfortable swimming. Wearing briefs under a swimsuit can be uncomfortable and board shorts can have a rough texture. Luckily, the designers at Hapari have created the Captains Quarters athletic compression swim shorts. These shorts offer form fitting comfort and relief that can’t be found anywhere else.

The Captains Quarters shorts can be worn under board shorts or alone as swimwear. These revolutionary shorts are also comfortable to walk in, whether wet or dry and tend to dry very quickly. The Hapari designers have tailored these shorts with a super soft and satin-like lightweight material that prevents chaffing and allows men to throw out those uncomfortable briefs and enjoy swimming again. The material used is so soft that many men wear the Captains Quarters compression short under board shorts, jeans, dress pants, shorts and athletic wear. These fantastic shorts also come in a variety of styles and have been a huge success among NFL players and pro surfers alike. The tight compression short is ideal for surfers wanting to remain hydrodynamic in the water and football players don’t have to worry about uncomfortable under garments while on the field.

image of red and white board shorts

Trendy Men’s Wear

Whether worn for swimming or for daily comfort, these wonderful men’s compression shorts come in a large variety of colors and sizes to suit all men’s personal styles. Available in White, Black, and Camo as well as in Warrior, Hawaiian and Aloha prints, these luxurious athletic shorts are for every man looking for comfort, and support in his swimwear.

Whether worn under clothing or used as swimwear, these compression shorts are full of form fitting comfort, soft texture and personal style.

5 Ways to Look Your Best in a Swimsuit

November 28th, 2012

In 2012, the top three resolutions for the New Year were to were to “live life to the fullest,” “eat healthy and stay fit” and lastly, the number one resolution was to lose weight. As the holidays approach us once again, many women and men have those same resolutions on their mind and those resolutions all lead to looking great in a swimsuit when swimsuit season rolls around. Preparation to look good in a swimsuit starts now and to help with that goal, here are 5 easy ways to look good in a swimsuit.

image of black plus size skirted tankini

 

Eat Healthy

Eating healthy is always the most important key to losing weight and looking fit, especially in a swimsuit. To look your best, many doctors and weight loss professionals recommend cutting out dairy and salt intake, or at least reducing it. Dairy can lead to trouble digesting foods which in turn leads to gas and bloating, which not only makes one feel like they look less than their best, but is not what is needed to look great at the beach.

Eating less salt reduces water retention as well as bloating, so cutting back a little will help you look your best in a swimsuit. Watch out for sodium intake in unexpected places, such as processed and pre-packaged foods.

Posture

Good posture has a way of making us feel and look lean and fantastic in a swimsuit. Research has shown that those with good posture are perceived as more confident, taller, in better behavior and more attractive than those without good posture. Body language expert, Patti Wood suggests that while sitting at the beach, to sit with your knees up. “Not only does it lift the fat off your thighs, it also draws eyes to your upper body and knees, creating a slim line.”

Drink Water

Drinking water is essential to good health, weight loss and looking good. Drinking plenty of water can make skin luminescent, reduce fatigue and defeat water retention, which all make a body look fantastic in a swimsuit.

image of white Hapari Twist Bikini

Pick a Swimsuit that Flatters Your Body

Each body is shaped different and looks different in different types of swimsuits. A swimsuit that flatters your body can make a person both look and feel their best. Current swimsuit trends have revealed several different swimsuits for all body types, making looking good an easy job on the beach.

image of white sarong wrap with red print tankini

Live and Active Lifestyle

Working out is essential to looking good and a fun way to work out a beach body is hula hooping. It can burn calories, as much as 600 an hour and works the abdominal muscles for the perfect bikini abs. For quick and good results, try this fun workout for an hour a day, a few times a week.