Festival Fashion - don't forget your bikinis!

Tassel Kimono

Ruffle Bandage Bikini

Tribal Bralette Bikini

Yippeeeeeeee! We're at the beginning of festival season again! We're full of excitement and we all hope the weather (wherever you are the world), will be on our side.

Surely some fab bikinis and gorgeous covers will a must for the back pack or whilst glamping!

Top looks  for 2018 are;
Fringe Benefits, Gypsy Traveller, Urban Edge & Chic Casual

Floral Kimono

Here's a few our favourites which are on-trend and utterly fabulous! - click on the link under each image to take you directly to the product page. 

Zipper Gladiator Sandals

Enter the code: FESTIVAL at the check out and get 10% discount! 

Geometric Plunging Kimono Dress

Vintage Print Kimono

Mermaid Sequin Back Packs

Visit: SandstormLuxury.com Email: enquiries@sandstormluxury.com for further info.







Honeymoon Bikinis & Beachwear. Feel super sexy & carefree.

Your honeymoon is a great reason for you to purchase some SEXYLICIOUS swimwear and accessories which suits your personality and your body shape.  

After experiencing all the stress with the wedding preparations and surviving the big day, it’s time to please the two most important people (you and your new hubby) and have a little fun in the sun.

     Most girls want to look innocent, beautiful and well groomed on their big day – so – when you land at the honeymoon destination you should definitely allow yourself to be carefree, relaxed and feel confident. 

SandstormLuxury.com sells swimwear and resort wear which can make you look subtle or sexy or subtly sexy! The choice is yours. String bikinis, monokinis, one-pieces and tankinis as well as sparkly little dresses, chic kaftans, beautiful sarongs and much, much more – you can buy everything you need from Sandstorm.

We also offer a capsule wardrobe service and free fitting advice which can help you look good and feel great and will also help your honeymoon wardrobe budget go a lot further. Discounts are available when you purchase a top to toe complete look from their collections.

Sandstorm’s superb and very high level of customer service is just what is needed when you’re planning your honeymoon look!

For further info contact Sandstorm at: enquiries@sandstormluxury.com and visit their site at: www.sandstormluxury.com

Di Alta Classe & Sandstorm Celebrate Beach Beauties with a Real Women's Swimwear Shoot.

The Di Alta Classe ladies recently collaborated with SandstormLuxury.com on a beach photo/video shoot.  

Di Alta Classe are a group of fashion forward thinking women who are passionate about pushing the boundaries for conventional stereotypical models and they celebrate all types of beauty.

Each of their models are completely different to each other and they promote that the beauty of a woman comes in all shapes and sizes. All of their models have fantastic personalities, proving that being beautiful is not just about being conventionally pretty on the outside!

 Di Alta Classe are committed to changing the way women view themselves, afterall being sexy and beautiful is all about being healthy, happy, being yourself and loving it!

 At Sandstorm, we echo Di Alta Classe  ideal sentiments and was therefore delighted to assist on their swimwear shoot. 

To purchase the swimwear featured in this shoot visit www.SandstormLuxury.com:

Email: naomi@sandstormluxury.com

Models: Di Alta Classe

Photographer: Jade Turnbull

Swimwear:  SandstormLuxury.com 

(designer swimwear collections)

Size Matters! How to buy the right size bikini with ease at Sandstorm.

Ladies we know buying the perfect bikini or onepiece swimsuit sometimes feels like a chore!

To make life a little easier we have a fab new 'free of charge' service for all our Sandstorm clients.

Not sure what size or which style to buy? Just ask one of our Style Advisors for assistance via our 'Size Matters' service.

The service is so simple to use. All you'll need to do is send us via email your measurements, ideally with an up to date picture of yourself and a short statement stating the bikini or swimsuit you are thinking of buying. If you are not sure which gorgeous swimsuit to buy for your size and shape - don't  worry just ask us for suggestions, we'll be happy to help.
Email: enquiries@sandstormluxury.com subject: Size Matters.


Marilyn Munroe

Within 24 hours you'll receive an email outlining the correct size and style for you with links to items on the website, so you'll be able to find out more about the pieces of swimwear. It is such a quick and simple solution and will save time and money. If you don't require our assistance via the 'size matters' service, that's OK, here a few top tips to consider when buying your swimwear this season.


FAB FIT:

To achieve a fab fit begin by measuring your body before you start shopping. Compare your measurements to the bathing suit size charts for each designer. 

TOP TIPS:

*  A well-fitting bathing suit will usually be a size larger than your clothing/dress size.

*  If possible, try on several suits before making your final decision.

BEND and STRETCH:
Go on - lift your arms, do some stretches, bend and sit down in the bathing suit to test that everything stays in place while you are wearing it. Check for any slack in the seat area signaling that you are wearing a suit that is too big also if there are any indentations in the skin this should alert you to choose a size larger - muffin tops are never a good look!.



Ursula Andress in Dr No!

One-piece Swimsuits: Test the bottom half of your suit by standing on your tiptoes and stretching up your arms. If the suit rides up making you feel uncomfortable, it is too small for you. If you have extra space in the crotch area when you extend your body you're probably wearing a size too big.
STRAPS:
Make sure your straps fits snuggly. If they slip down it's a sure indication the bathing suit is too big. If the straps cut into your shoulders then it is too small.
CUPS:
This is personal preference - you may want to have: a sexy fit or moderate or full coverage. It goes without saying that if you are large chested it is a good idea to wear bikini top with some support either via under-wired cups or via wider straps and a support band under the bust.
Waistbands are not always relevant when buying swimwear other than if you plan to wear a tankini, so the next thing to think about is:
HIPS AND LEGS:
A tie side bikini or monokini is great for getting a perfect fit with your swimwear. Which ever style you choose (to include a onepiece suit) you should aim for a snug fit on the top of your legs. Watch out for any puckering of material. Test the edges and bands by pulling them out a little and seeing how quickly they snap back into place. 

Helmut Newton's picture of Brigitte Nielsen



FINALLY: take a look over your shoulder at your derriere while trying on the bathing suits.   Make sure you are happy with the cover you'll achieve, especially if you do not want to expose your cheeks! Many Latin brands are known for scrunch  and Brazilian bottoms which expose the cheeks. Feel free to email for advice: enquiries@sandstormluxury.com

(Article prepared by SandstormLuxury.com all rights reserved) 

International Size Guide for Swimwear

As there is no 1 standard size guide we know it can be a little confusing when it comes to buying your swiumwear.  We hope this information helps. If you have any queries please email us for further information: enquiries@sandstormluxury.com

World Class Accessories from jewellery designer Hayley Kruger.

Lots of people have asked us since the Miss World finals back in November 2011 where the accessories were from.

 Well .......... the jewellery designer is South African born - Hayley Kruger. Hayley who is based in the UK creates bold, eye catching items which are inspired by her homeland.

We love her collection and the items we utilised blended perfectly with the amazing swimwear we showcased at the Miss World Beach Beauty Competition.

NOTE:  The jewellery is not meant to be used for swimming but were used for styling purposes.
Swimwear Collections from Sandstorm Boutique Ltd. (Swimsexy, Paradizia, Maaji, Lisa Blue).

All images are courtesy of Miss World 2011.
Sandstorm Boutique Ltd -swimwear suppliers of Miss World 2011.

Maaji 2012 - planting an ocean of trees. We can all help when we purchase their beautiful swimwear.

PLANTING AN OCEAN OF TREES:

Maaji is committed to the preservation of our Oceans and Seas, of which have been an

endless source of inspiration for their swimwear collections. Tree planting has an immense

number of positive effects on our environment. One of which contributes to the safekeeping

of our precious water resources.

“Planting an Ocean of Trees” is Maaji’s way of giving back to our planet. With this campaign

Maaji will plant a tree for each swimsuit sold from our “Under Water Conquest”

collection.

About The Planting:

The Maaji Trees are planted in projects designed specifically to protect watersheds in Colombia,

in areas with high water potential that have been hit by violence. It will take place

in the Andean region, mainly in the eastern part of Antioquia and in Tolima, a region affected

by the indiscriminate logging of forests, located in the equatorial zone, allowing further

growth of trees and a greater contribution to the decrease in climate change.

The tree´s species have been selected in agreement with the regional environmental

authorities, according to the geographic location and the conditions of the site. We will

use native species such as Cedar, Willow, Oak and Myrtle.

Plantings will continuously be verified by the multinational Deloitte & Touche.

Green Solutions with High Social Impact:

By the implementation of this project, we promote social construction and recovery of

confidence in vulnerable populations. We Bring additional resources to family farmers and

improve their quality of life due to the protection of their drinking water.

We will also help to recover soils and biodiversity by protecting the topsoil, improving soil

porosity and promoting to create native habitats where species find shelter and food,

spread tree species in danger of extinction and reconnect forest patches that build travel

corridors for wildlife.

As inhabitants of this wonderful world, we feel it is our responsibility to find different ways

of contributing to the environment from the moment we wake up in the morning until we

go to bed. Each one of us can be an agent of change.

This is Maaji’s peaceful contribution for the Underwater Conquest preservation!

…What’s your contribution to the planet? Let us know, give us your ideas? We can all find

inspiration in each other.

Made in Colombia with love,

MAAJI

Sandstorm Boutique Showcases Swimwear to the World!

Miss World 2011 took place in London 6th November. With viewing figures of 1.2 billion Sandstorm Boutique's creativity and flair shone through for the world to see.
The company showcased swimwear from their own collections designed by Sandstorm's CEO and in-house Designer Naomi John and they worked with a small number of swimwear designers whom they have close trading partnerships with.  Lisa Blue Swimwear created exclusive designs for Sandstorm which were seen for the first time at the event and Paradizia and Maaji showcased stunning swimwear from their 2011 collections.

Check out the video below:



To find out about more about the exclusive Miss World 2011 swimwear collection please contact:  naomi@sandstormboutique.co.uk

Miss Galaxy & Miss Teen Galaxy UK girls go to the International finals!

The first Miss Galaxy contest in the United Kingdom was launched in 2008 and the competition has grown at an incredible rate - becoming the fastest growing beauty contest in the UK.

For the first three years, two contests were held - Miss Galaxy-UK and Miss Teen Galaxy-UK. However, due to their  popularity and success, UK Galaxy Pageants expanded! In 2011, six separate competitions were held for: Miss & Miss Teen Galaxy England, Miss & Miss Teen Galaxy Wales and Miss & Miss Teen Galaxy Scotland.

All the winners are jetting off to the USA in August to compete in the International Pageants.
Good Luck Girls!

 

Holly Ikin is the UK's director and we at Sandstorm are delighted to be associated with Holly, her team and the lovely contestants.

In 2012 we will be sponsoring the swimwear for Miss Galaxy and Miss Teen Galaxy and we have some fab prizes on offer.  In anticipation of our collaboration with Miss Galaxy Pageants UK in 2012, Sandstorm met up with the 2011 contestants in June and we completed an amazing swimwear shoot with the girls whilst they were having some R & R at Plas Colwyn holiday home in Beddgelert.

(Miss Galaxy UK girls wear swimwear collections from Sandstorm Boutique for further information visit the website or email: enquiries@sandstormboutique.co.uk)
(photographer:  Paul Carroll  -  accessories are designed by: alliehandmadeoriginaljewellery).

Maaji 2012 - simply - MAGICAL!

Having seen the new Maaji 2012 swimwear collection we are sure the brand will yet again capture the hearts of women across the world who love the way the designers blend beautiful fabrics and intricate detailing. 

Maaji perfectly show-cases gorgeous Latin styling whilst giving many women what they want when it comes to their swimwear - that is: moderate swimwear 'derrieire' coverage.

  Maaji styling is fantastic! The colour schemes and patterns are enchanting and the attention to detail on each piece of swimwear, every cover and all the sandals and accessories will ensure most women will want a piece of Maaji Magic in their 2012 summer wardrobe!

   

Maaji 2012 will be in-store at http://www.sandstormluxury.com/ from Autumn 2011,  Would you like to sneak a peak at the collection? 

View our  Maaji 2012 youtube video on the side bar! Alternatively request our look book.

 If you are interested in pre-ordering your Maaji pieces to arrive in time Christmas as gifts for yourself or a loved one, request our Maaji look book by emailing: lili@sandtormboutique.co.uk