Surfer Approved SWIMWEAR
TROPICAL BEAUTY F CAROLINA Designed by a surfer, for other rad surfer girls, this “Merbabe-Phantasm” bottom magically makes every bum look AMAZING! Low rise with beautifully criss-crossed adjustable tie-sides and a cheeky bum. Pair them with Main Designs “Spaghetti” top, with its artful cut that flatters both small and bigger busts. Wear as a crossback for extra security and to eliminate all pressure around your neck as you paddle. This top is part of their ecoconscious collection using ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon fiber made from recovered fishing nets and other nylon waste. This suit is absolutely a WSSM favorite and big wave approved! By Main Design (maindesign.ch) Surfboard: Tim Nolte Surfboards (facebook.com/timnoltesurf) PHOTOS by Gabeto Fernandez HAIR & MAKEUP by PELUQUERIA Aguadilla, Puerto Rico 787-891-8423 | @peluqueria MODELS CJ Palma, Breanna Davis, Carolina Aragonés Fred, Charles J
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Surfer Approved SWIMWEAR
TROPICAL BEAUTY F CAROLINA Designed by a surfer, for other rad surfer girls, this “Merbabe-Phantasm” bottom magically makes every bum look AMAZING! Low rise with beautifully criss-crossed adjustable tie-sides and a cheeky bum. Pair them with Main Designs “Spaghetti” top, with its artful cut that flatters both small and bigger busts. Wear as a crossback for extra security and to eliminate all pressure around your neck as you paddle. This top is part of their ecoconscious collection using ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon fiber made from recovered fishing nets and other nylon waste. This suit is absolutely a WSSM favorite and big wave approved! By Main Design (maindesign.ch) Surfboard: Tim Nolte Surfboards (facebook.com/timnoltesurf) PHOTOS by Gabeto Fernandez HAIR & MAKEUP by PELUQUERIA Aguadilla, Puerto Rico 787-891-8423 | @peluqueria MODELS CJ Palma, Breanna Davis, Carolina Aragonés Fred, Charles J
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Surfer Approved SWIMWEAR BEACH DAYS F CHARLES J Tropical “Luau” boardshorts made with quick-dry material and a comfortable stretch, with Just Bones Boardwear’s patented adjustable waist. (justbonesboardwear.com) Sunglasses: “Rugged” A classic square-type frame with all natural Mahogany wood arm finishes, by Kreedom. Kreedom’s wood collection features recycled, reclaimed wood transformed into pairs of limited-edition sunglasses. (fortresseyewear.com)
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F BREANNA This suit by Ola Chica is so stunning, you won’t want to get any surf wax on it. This intricate and beautiful one piece, designed by a surfer, flatters your torso with perfectly positioned side cut-outs, and doubles as a show-stopper when paired with jeans for a night out. (olachica.com) Hat: “Desire” by Peter Grimm, from the “Crown of Hearts” collection; the crown of this hat forms a perfect heart. (petergrimm.com) Sunglasses: “Hepcat” by Peppers Polarized Eyeware (peppersusa.com) Bracelet/Ring: “Triple Sandglobe Bracelet” by DUNE. This sterling silver bracelet features three domed, gem-like finished bezels, filled with your favorite sand. “Boho Stack Ring” features three sterling silver interconnected rings and three sand or earth elements, with bezels that are layered to a slightly domed, glass-like finish. (dunejewelry.com)
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Surfer Approved SWIMWEAR F CHARLES J “Surfing USA” super comfortable, 4-way stretch boardshorts by Psycho Tuna, made with recycled plastic water bottles, and featuring a back pocket with hidden zipper. (psychotuna.com) Surfboard: Tim Nolte Surfboards (facebook.com/timnoltesurf)
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F DAN O “Starry Atlantic” 4-way stretch boardshorts, featuring neoprene side panels for extra stretch, and made with recycled plastic water bottles, by Psycho Tuna. (psychotuna.com) Surfboard: Wave Riding Vehicles (waveridingvehicles.com)
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PARADISE FOUND F CAROLINA (right) “Jennifer Eco-friendly Cheeky Bikini Bottom” and “Rose Crop Top” in Bloom, by Sensi Graves Swim. This beautiful crop top and bottoms feature UPF 50+ recycled fabrics and are made in the USA. Bottoms have a delightful ruched-back, and zero elastic around the booty, so they won’t cut into your cheeks. (sensigravesswim.com) Surfboard: Tim Nolte Surfboards (facebook.com/timnoltesurf)
F CJ (left) “PAVONES One Piece Surf Suit” in Stripes & Blue. This stylish and classy high-neck, sleeveless one-piece surf swimsuit is perfect for both in and out of the water. This strong, stretchy one-piece surf swimsuit is part of Salty Birds eco-conscious line that uses ECONYL®100% regenerated nylon fiber from recovered fish nets and other nylon waste. (saltybirdsurf.com) Surfboard: Wave Riding Vehicles (waveridingvehicles.com)
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HONEYGIRLS F CAROLINA (right) “Pili Reversible Sport Top” in Ocean Sea Foam by Hawaii’s #1 womens surf bikini brand, Honeygirl Waterwear. “Natalya Cheeky Bottom” in Sunrise Shell Azure. Reverses to solid blue, this smooth fitting, skimpy bottom features ruching in the center back seam, and an adjustable drawstring waistband that ties in the back. (honeygirlwaterwear.com) Surfboard: Tim Nolte Surfboards (facebook.com/timnoltesurf)
F BREANNA (left) “Shy Reversible Sport Top” in Wana Lagoon. Lightly padded triangle cups (sewn to an inner lining so they won’t move or wrinkle), this pull-over, no ties, cute cross back top is perfect for surfing, yoga, or under your favorite open back dress. “Tabbi Surf Bottom” in Solid Pink with 5 elastic hip straps on each hip that keep this bikini bottom in place while surfing or swimming. The brazil cut is kind of skimpy, but not super skimpy. By Honeygirl Waterwear (honeygirlwaterwear.com) Surfboard: Wave Riding Vehicles (waveridingvehicles.com) Fins: Fins Unlimited (finsunlimited.com)
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