Huffington Magazine Issue 50 | Page 87

SWIM LIFESTYLE FASHION BEST SUMMER EVER HUFFINGTON 05.12.13 Don’t Be Scared, It’s Just Swimsuit Shopping GETTY IMAGES/TETRA IMAGES RF BY MICHELLE PERSAD KAY LADIES, it’s the most dreaded time of the year again. No, not your gyno exam or your in-laws annual visit — it’s swimsuit season. Swimwear shopping, similar to root canals and childbirth, elicit fear and anxiety in women around the globe. And after a season of hiding behind an oversized flannel, O few things seem worse than donning a teeny-weeny bikini. Since most of us will be headed out to the stores in the next few weeks to find a new bathing suit, we’ve provided 10 tips and tricks to make the process slightly less grueling. So take a deep breath, and take comfort in the fact that it’ll all be over before you can say monokini.