ModelStyle Magazine May/Jun 2015 | Page 18

Shalaja Swimwear captures the inner goddess of a sophisticated clientele and provides a collection that drips of luxury, glamour and sexiness. The spring/summer 2015 collection incorporates futuristic-inspired designs ranging from metallic and bold-print two-pieces, embellished monokinis and one-pieces with plunging necklines and flattering cut-outs. Surrounding the campaign, #RealityCanWait. each piece in the collection evokes a luxury lifestyle; it encourages women to escape their day-to-day life pressures and remember: #RealityCanWait. ShaLaJa’ Swimwear came to life in 2011 after founder Shaquoya Jackson decided to stop searching for the ‘sexy, flirty yet sophisticated’ swimwear she desired and create it herself. Fueled by a lifelong passion for the art-andcraft of high fashion, Shaquoya set out to design a line of cutting edge swimwear that would appeal to style savvy women around the globe of all shapes and sizes. The collections feature different ranges of pieces in an array of prints, styles, textures, colors and embellishments – from simple to space age, and everything in between. All collection highlights include creative monokinis, twisted two-pieces and one-pieces that cinch your figure into svelte mode. Future plans for ShaLaJa’ include exotic wear, beach wraps, lounge wear, hats, t-shirts and a children’s line. “My mission is to create all varieties and styles of swimwear, from small to plus size, to accommodate women of all shapes and sizes. From sexy styles, to simple styles, to wardrobe looking styles and everything in between. I want to have options and I want to have something for everyone! I want to make every women feel comfortable and beautiful in a piece and I want to make it easy.” -Shaquoya Jackson, designer 18 D @shalajaswimwear 678.399.3363 [email protected] www.shalajaswimwear.com