L'Italo-Americano

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 www.italoamericano.org 22 L'Italo-Americano T aste of salt, taste of sea, That you have on your skin, You have on your lips , When you step off the water, you come and lay by me, by me With these iconic lyrics, Ital- ian songwriter Gino Paoli was able to write a song that perfect- ly captures the great feeling Ital- ians yearn for all year long. We are always in the mood for sea, sun and sand as we know our life begins all over again with the sea breeze of summer. The ocean's breath imparts a new life in the magical months of the year between June and September. Life is easier in the summertime and we flourish. The ocean is part of our identity. It gives each of us a strong sense of belonging. It seems so natural to us with the stunning coasts of our country lapped by many seas. Water is our element. We smell the sea, we listen to its voice and are at ease. In the aro- matic Summer air we turn into aquatic creatures, abandoning our burdens. We forget our- selves, what we hold up to the surface. Our bliss is found in the depth when we connect to eter- nal waters. Strolling along the beach is paradise. And we should feel amazing in a swimsuit. Every woman should feel amazing in a swimsuit. No matter what we look like or what size we are. We are all so different any- way, so unique. And instinctual- ly each one of us knows what styles do or don't flatter our body shape. Anyway, it is all about using the right cut to flat- ter your shape. We want to feel at ease on the beach in all our various shapes, laughing, play- ing and letting the sun caress our skin. Remember? That is our goal: relax. The beach is a place where we can love ourselves, free our minds and start experimenting w i t h s o m e p r e t t y s w i m w e a r f a s h i o n t r e n d s . A n d p l e a s e no anxieties for those with a less-than-perfect body, which means each of us. It is time for self-confidence. Simply choose t h e g a r m e n t t h a t f l a t t e r s t h e body's natural curves, your real self, not your persona. We are real women, not virtual crea- tures. One-piece swimsuits are hot t h i s s u m m e r . T h e y a r e c h i c , classy, ultra-feminine and con- temporary. The one-piece will be king all throughout summer 2019. Channel your inner mer- maid with a deep V ultra-high leg one-piece suit, or a sexy trikini that debuted in 2000 on Southern California beaches. The shape of a trikini – two pieces joined by a band, usually in the middle – highlights the hips and creates the illusion of a tiny waist. One-pieces and triki- n i s a r e t h e b a t h i n g s u i t s f o r women to be seen or even hid- den in. I n 2 0 1 9 s w i m s u i t s h a v e a retro feel. If you're bikini addict- ed, Italian designers opt for styles with high waists that bow to real body shapes. So go for 1 9 5 0 s - i n s p i r e d h i g h - w a i s t e d bikinis that transform any girl in a demure beauty. This summer is a l l a b o u t p e t a l p o w e r o n swimwear. Make a splash or keep cool lounging by the pool in florals that are getting bolder in tropical prints or abstract geo- metric patterns. Unabashed colors and ener- getic shapes characterize Nico- letta Carneiro's swimwear. A welcome contrast is provided by the blues and the whites of the Mediterranean landscape she r e p r e s e n t s . T h e N e a p o l i t a n designer's creations are dense with elements inspired by the natural world such as parrots, f l o w e r s , f r u i t o r e n c h a n t i n g forests for a style that's all your own. Botanical bliss and fluores- cent shades are the marks of Bikini Couture, a brand that takes colors to an intensified new level for an iridescent finish in sexy, lace-up bandeau one- pieces and bikinis with a strap- less brassière bandeau as a top. They are expected to be a trend in 2019. Sustainable labels offer envi- ronmentally conscious women a c o m b i n a t i o n o f f a s h i o n a n d function. The minimal chic of Isole & Vulcani seamless and handmade beachwear in natural fabrics is designed in Filicudi in the stunning Aeolian archipel- a g o . T h e i r c o l l e c t i o n s a r e inspired by the beauty of the place – volcanic rocks, black beaches, obsidian. This summer's beachwear is all about cuts, comfort and body confidence. Those three ele- ments are priorities for Individu- a l s , a b r a n d i n s p i r e d b y t h e vibrancy of Milan and the same aesthetic and attention to color and fit that defines its lingerie collection. A brand that has lin- gerie in its roots is always a g o o d w a y t o g o . " B o t h o u r beachwear and underwear are designed following the anatomi- cal drawings of Leonardo, who respected the position of mus- cles, joints and lines of force," says Milanese fashion designer Carlo Galli. A r e y o u r e a d y t o r i d e t h e waves?  Designers for the brand ÆNHA, a word in the Ligurian dialect that translates as "sea- sand", show their talent creating a total look outfit for women who actively live the sea. It is pure activewear with the unique geometry print "born in Zena" as specified in the logo of the brand based in Genoa, or Zena in the Ligurian dialect. The female designers express their full pas- sion for the sea – a celebration of women in love with the Mediter- ranean Sea and thirst to surf.  MARIELLA RADAELLI Metallic hues are the trend set by Bikini Couture Nicoletta Carneiro's beachwear for this Summer is colorful and quirky Italian Summer: swimwear for magical moments at the seaside LIFESTYLE IDENTITY PEOPLE ADVICE

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