Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny, Many Free Brazilian Bikinis!

  

We are clearing out our past collections to make way for the new stuff coming in soon.

For the first time ever, we are not doing a sale, but we are literally going to give you a free bikini. Any style you want, while stocks last from our website here: https://fitrebel.com/

The Bikinis are from Liquido, a popular brand of Beach & Fitness clothing from Brazil.

Here's what you need to do to get your free bikini:

• Help us share the love of our new initiative. Copy and paste this link on your Facebook status: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/seni-by-fit-rebel-art-inspired-leggings/x/13000759#/
• A photo like the one below should automatically pop up in your post:

• Don't forget to tag us on Facebook @fitrebelapparel
• Get 15 friends to like this post
• This post should be up on your wall for at least 24 hours
• After this has been up on your wall for a day and you got at least 15 friends to like this post, do a print screen of the post and email it to us as hello@fitrebel.com
• The print screen should show the time stamp (that it has been posted for at least 24 hours) and that it has received at least 15 likes
• In your email, please specify the free bikini that you wish to receive (Limited to one per person)
• We will send you a code to claim your selected bikini for free!
• Take the code and order the bikini through our website
• The bikini will be free, but note that you will have to pay a minimal fee of USD10 for shipping and handling

Expected shipping time:

• Shipping within Southeast Asia will take about 1-2 weeks
• International Standard Shipping to everywhere else can take up to 6 weeks

And that's it!

Own Your Body

My bikini stocks were one big mess after #Ohhsome Fest and the Christmas Promotion, where shoppers get one FREE bikini with every purchase of 2 leggings from my website. After #Ohhsome Fest, I pretty much dumped all my stocks into a corner & was procrastinating sorting them out.. until yesterday. 

So as I was sorting out the bikinis by model and size, one thing was very apparent to me. I am almost out of all Small & Medium sizes for all models, but the Large sizes are barely moving. And that got me irritated. REALLY IRRITATED.

Did I miss a memo where voluptuous women have been BANNED from wearing bikinis? Is the Asian sense of beauty and what is acceptable so WARPED that only skinny women are allowed to show off their bodies? OR, are women so self conscious and lack the self confidence to believe that they have an awesome body and to wear a bikini proudly, regardless of their shape and size?

Whatever, it is, it's pretty darn irritating. And sad.

Let's put things into perspective, shall we.

I'm a size Large when it comes to Liquido Bikinis. Yes, really.

Above is one of my favourite photos of myself in a bikini, taken by photographer extraordinaire, Andy Kho. On some level, I do believe that I am beautiful and I am not self conscious in a bikini. Because of how I feel about myself and the confidence that I exude, other people believe it too :)

Let's look at some of the biggest stars in showbiz. 

Beyonce is big and beautiful and has been voted as the celebrity with the best body by the women in UK. 

I'm not a big fan of Kim Kardashian, but you're lying if you can take one look at that photo and tell me that she is not gorgeous. Kim is not a size zero. And she oozes sex appeal in that photo.

Let's look at some of the Instagram superstars. Recently, I started following Jen Selter on Instagram.

Jen Selter is not a size zero. She is fit, she has curves at all the right places and she has 5 million instagram followers. 5 MILLION.

Get with the times, people!!! Do you still think you need to be skinny to wear a bikini? It's not about being skinny, it's how you feel about your own body and how you OWN THAT BIKINI!

Sorting out the bikinis and getting annoyed reminded me why I got into this in the first place - to push a message that all women should be proud of their bodies, regardless of your shape and size. Because at the end of the day, what matters most is how you feel about yourself. And if you believe that you are beautiful, that confidence will radiate and you will shine.

I guess since I'm preaching this stuff, I should be the first person out there, confidently wearing the tiniest Brazilian bikini that I carry. And I'll do just that. Haha! 

Can one person change a culture? The warped perception that being beautiful is all about being slim and fair and if you are anything but that, you shouldn't be in a bikini because you don't fit the stereotypical cookie cutter perception of Asian beauty?

Beauty is in everything and everyone. You just need to believe and own it.

Time to round up the PR crew for a brainstorm. It's time to change things up :)

Discover The Perfect Bikini For Your Body Type

I've been asked by a LOT of people to write a post on how to choose the right bikini to suit your body type.

I've been procrastinating on this for the longest time because to a certain extent, I believe that most women are aware of their bodies and would know what looks good on themselves. Right?

That said, an article was published in the Liquido catalog (available for distribution in Brazil only) which features advice from Gustavo Sarti, Fashion Consultant of Rede Records. He appeared in ´Top Model, O Reality' which is a Brazilian reality TV series adaptation of Tyra Bank's American's Top Model.  

The full article is as shown below.

 
Being the awesome bikini tycoon that I am, I shall go over each section and translate the Portuguese text into English for you. As we go along, you can click on each photo to get a bigger view, so that you can better see the styles of bikinis which has been recommended for your body type.

And here we go!

Petite (short) women
Petite women should use striking bikini tops with vertical lines for emphasis. Bikini tops with colorful prints are good. For the bikini bottom, low waisted bottoms helps to elongate the body while thin straps (around the sides of the bikini bottom) help your legs to appear longer, which will give you a flattering silhouette. For ladies who are short and slim, do explore elements that add volume such as ruffles, sparkles and accessories. Stay away from hats, or big bags as they may appear to disproportionate your size.
Recommended bikinis from Liquido:
http://www.liquido.com.my/crochet-design-bikini.html
http://www.liquido.com.my/beads-design.html

Narrow Hips
Woman with narrow have a great advantage. A bikini should help create a silhouette and for this, the effect should be to extend the hips and emphasize the top, to create the illusion of a long, lean waistline. Firstly, try and find a bikini top in bright, contrasting colors. The idea is to highlight your upper body, and this can include using bandeau tops. For the bottom, you should add volume to your sides. This can be done by having a bikini that ties at the sides or has metal accessories at the sides. Bikini bottoms with thick waistbands or vertical stripes in different colors are perfect.
Recommended bikinis from Liquido:
http://www.liquido.com.my/golden-stripes-bikini.html
http://www.liquido.com.my/green-mermaid-bikini.html

Flat chested
Flat chested women need to use bikinis that adds extra volume to the top part of your bodies, such as push up bikini tops. Ruffles, embroidery, fringes and generally any detailing on the bikini tops are important to increase the appearance of volume. Colorful prints, bright, and large floral themes also help. To achieve a bigger look, bikini straps with unique designs at the front can help to enhance the neckline and cleavage. 
Recommended bikinis from Liquido:
http://www.liquido.com.my/faux-leather-and-gold-buckle.html
http://www.liquido.com.my/sail-blue-bikini.html

 

Big, Beautiful, Women (Heavyset)

Big beautiful women can use fashionable one piece swimsuits; a trendy, elegant piece for a chic look. A bikini is perfectly encouraged for those that are confident, at long as the top is supportive. For the bikini bottom, a conservative bottom is advised, one that flatters your bottom and strechy enough to avoid the dreaded muffin-top effect. 

The perfect fit is important. The bikini top and bottom should fit and hold well, as this will help to create a nice silhouette. It is not advisable to get a smaller size and be spilling at the sides. In terms of color, slightly darker shades are advisable, although it does not necessarily have to be black. You can try dark green, dark blue and even dark red. Avoid big, bright prints that will create the illusion of more volume.

Recommended swimwear from Liquido:

http://www.liquido.com.my/full-swimsuits-one-piece.html

http://www.liquido.com.my/rocker-chick-bikini.html

Tall Women

You lucky lot! The ideal bikinis for tall women are bandeau bikinis. Bandeau bikinis (without vertical prints) create an illusion of a horizontal line across the body, which can soften the appearance of your height. A low waisted bikini bottom can elongate the appearance of your midriff. Or you can mantain the appearance of the lenght of your midriff in a non low-waisted bikini. Tall women can use big sunhats and large beach bags without fear as they will look proportional against your height.

Recommended bikinis from Liquido:

http://www.liquido.com.my/bandeu-with-pendant.html

http://www.liquido.com.my/golden-beads-bikini.html

Wide hips 
We have two tips for women with wide hips. Firstly, choose a bikin that neutralizes the volume of your hips and secondly try to attract attention to your upper body. To achieve this, invest in no-fuss bikini bottom that has no bows or ties at the sides. Also avoid brightly colored bikini bottoms, opt for darker or neutral shades. Go for bikini bottoms with thick waistbands that sit nicely on the hips, to avoid the 'muffin-top' effect. 
For the bikini top, glitzy tops with accessories and ruffles, made with colorful and loud prints are perfect. The top and bottom should match, but the spotlight of the bikini should be the bikini top. 
Recommended bikinis from Liquido:
http://www.liquido.com.my/sail-blue-bikini.html
http://www.liquido.com.my/multi-gold-detail.html

 

Well Endowed (Busty) Women

Busty women need a supportive bikini top that can hold her lovely assets in place. In this instance, the ideal bikini is where the bikini top has thick bikini straps for extra hold and support, almost like a halter top. Choosing the right size is important. When a woman uses a size too small and allows spillage, she may appear heavyset. 

Please do not use a bikini top with push-ups. Women who are well endowed will no doubt have a  shapely upper body without needing the extra lift. We leave you with one essential rule - if you your upper body is well supported and in place, you will appear slimmer and feel more confident. 

Recommended bikinis from Liquido:

http://www.liquido.com.my/rocker-chick-bikini.html

http://www.liquido.com.my/chain-link-bikini.html

 

Slim Women

Slim women have proportional and balanced bodies and can wear any style without fear. Pay attention to the color of the bikinis, which should contrast against your skin tone to create a standout look. Look out for bikinis with metal detailing or shiny fabrics and seasonal prints. Just remember to maintain the proportion of your body by using a bikini set together. Even if you mix and match, ensure that it is the same style.

Recommended bikinis from Liquido:

http://www.liquido.com.my/orange-mermaid-bikini.html

http://www.liquido.com.my/red-floral-design-bikini.html

I hope this has been helpful. If you still need help choosing the perfect bikini to match your body type, do set up an appointment to meet me at my showroom. I love helping clients find the perfect bikini and this should be good fun :) More information about setting up an appointment with me can be found *here*

Liquido Miss Bikini 2013

Every time I find myself talking about the Liquido Miss Bikini 2013 competition, I find myself tearing up and my voice breaking with pride.

Pride for the girls. Pride for the team. Pride for how far we came and what we accomplished. And pride for throwing one of the funnest Brazilian Bikini Sunset Pool parties for 2013! I bet that the whole crew from Threes & Tees can endorse this! (just check out their album on FB - they had a smashing great time)

It's hard not to crack up when I see pictures like this:

Or these:

 

Hahahah. What a night. What a night.

Before I even begin, I would like to thank the following people:

1. Andy Kho for deciding to come along on this crazy journey with me... and what a journey it was! I don't know what what his best moment, but my best moment for him when he was on stage and everyone was cheering for him. I felt pride & joy. He deserves recognition after all the hard work and dedication that he put into this project. And his photos of the girls were simply STUNNING! I am very impressed and humbled by the person that Andy is. Cool, friendly, patient, down to earth... despite his fame and talent. Thank for you your faith and coming along on this journey with me. It was a wild ride and I look forward to more collaborations with you :)
2. Faisal Lee for being the best friend that a girl could ever have throughout this whole experience. Some of the best experiences in life are the ones shared with others and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to share this with him :)
3. Inbaraj for planting this idea. None of this would have been remotely possible if it wans't for that idea...
4. My partner Chua for his constant encouragement
5. Adrian J & Angela for being such sexy, fun and gracious hosts
6. Eugenie Chan for agreeing to become the Event Coordinator while juggling her PR job at the same time
7.  My friends for helping out as CREW on the night; Seow, Sunny & Deepti
8. Andy's assistants & friends; Spiel Chow, John K. & Michelle Loh
9. The Pixaworks girls: Neesa & Jean

 A special thank you to all the sponsors:

1. Sally Hansen
2. Biotherm
3. Living Social
4. Zalora
5. CherryCo Wax & Beauty Parlor
6. Peak Physique Health & Fitness
7. Threes & Tees
8. Make Art Academy
9. Gregs Videos
10. The Pool

 And most importantly, thank you to the girls that participated. You have inspired me to keep on going and continuing on this journey.

Liquido Miss Bikini Malaysia 2013 - Top 15

The past few weeks have been CRAZY - to say the least. Crazy in a good way.

Liquido, Brazil's most popular Beach & Fitness wear brand has recently debuted in Malaysia and is on a mission to find a Brand Ambassador here in Malaysia.

After months of promotions and 3 days of casting - we have narrowed our search to these 15 ladies.
12 out of these 15 women will be shortlisted to compete in the Grand Finale at The Pool, Jalan Ampang on 23 November 2013. They will be shortlisted based on 50% online votes and 50% judges votes.

In no particular order - I present to you the Top 15 shortlisted candidates of the Liquido Miss Bikini Malaysia 2013:


Carron is absolutely gorgeous and mentiones that she loves Liquido because Liquido is something different, which relates to both to fashion and fitness - which is SO her!

Elaine is a strong woman who gave up her stable job and stepped into the world of modelling, which is her passion. Through hard work and determination, she has won several local and international accolades for modelling.  In additional, she will be engaged in some charity programs, to leverage her modelling skills for the betterment of society.

 

Audrey Loke is our social media darling who has garnered over 800+ votes within the first 7 days of the online voting period. Audrey decided to join this competition because she wants to be a role model to show that inner beauty can be expressed on the outside, not just by how you look - but when you participate in charity and share your experience and knowledge with others. 

Mei Xian is the girl next door that you would love to hang out and grab a drink with. She is laid back, sweet, funny amd absolutely adorable. Of course it goes without saying that she is beautiful with a fit and admirable physique!

Jasmin is the tallest of them all and believes that every woman should be strong, independant and know what they want in life.

Wei Ni stands apart from the rest as her photoshoot was probably one of the most exciting. Her photos were strong, edgy and cool - just like her :)

 

Nicole is the sweetest contestant that we have in this competition. One look at the photo below and you are bound to go "Awww". Beneath this sweet exterior is a lady that wants to be Liquido's first ever Malaysian brand ambassador because she believes she is capable of convincing someone that they are beautiful and be able to give that person the confidence to believe in it. Nice! 

Cynthia is an auditor and decided to join this competition because she is more confident of her body than she has ever been. She want to show the world that it is possible to transform your own body if one puts their heart to it and hopefully encourage people with her personal fitness journey.

Sandra is a wonderfully fun, bubly lady with great, positive evergy. She hopes to inspire other women out there to practise a healthy lifesyle, stay positive and confident, be kind to others and be happy.

Iva is simply inspirational. Period. If you haven't seen her pre-casting YouTube video, you should do so now. Click *here*  She had us at 'Hello' :)

Deviyah is a beautiful woman. She stands tall, proud, speaks eloquently and oozes poise and confidence. We quote her "I want to give other women a chance to believe, dream and chase after their life goals. I want to be able to make that change in someone's life."Watch out world - she is a force to be reckoned with.

Yvonne loves the beach, sand and bikinis and believes that the essence of a woman is being confident and allowing your natural beauty to shine.

Summer, Summer. There is so much that we can say about this amazing young woman. She blew us away during the Q&A with the judges when she showed grace and maturity beyond her years. One of her life goals is to be one of the top models in Asia and we believe she is well on her way.

Of all the ladies that attended casting, Mocchi stands proud as our only petite model participating in this competition.She was initially nervous about participating due to her height (150 cm) but overcame her fear and took the plunge. What she lacks in height, she makes up in terms of enthusiasm, cuteness and knowing how to pose for the camera to highlight her best self.

And least but not least, Gillian. Gillian greeted everyone with a warm hug and was bursting with excited energy. She was excited to attend casting and we were excited to have her! In her interview. Gillian mentions "I believe that, in anything that we do, as long as we have the will, commitment and determination to do it, success will come in our way". It's impossible not to like Gillian :)

 

So there you have it folks. 15 amazingly confident, admirable woman - all out on a personal mission to advocate that a confident woman is a beautiful woman.

12 out of these 15 women will be shortlisted to compete in the Grand Finale at The Pool, Jalan Ampang on 23 November 2013. They will be shortlisted based on 50% online votes and 50% judges votes.

If you haven't voted for your favourite girl yet, you may do so by 'Liking' their photo on the Liquido Malaysia Facebook page. Please follow this link here *to vote*

Mocchi

Hello everyone!
Meet Mocchi!

Mocchi will be participating in the Liquido Malaysia Miss Bikini 2013 competition. 

I first got to know about Mocchi through a common friend. She mentioned that Mocchi is a 'petite model'. I remember thinking, 'What is a petite model'?

I had the privilege of meeting this lady in person at the Liquido showroom on Thursday. When I first laid eyes on her, I completely understood why she was considered a 'petite model'.

Mocchi is 150cm tall and weighs 34kg.

 She's tiny! :)

I found out that Mocchi was initially nervous about applying because she felt that she wasn't tall enough. However, after encouragement from friends, she decided to take on the challenge and submitted her application. 

In her application, she stated the following; 

"I hope that I can bring a unique look to represent Liquido Malaysia as the brand ambassador because I'm not extremely "model looking". I wish to share a message with the audience that every simple girl can be the next Liquido Malaysia Miss Bikini if they have confidence"

:)

I salute Mocchi for her bravery. Chances are, she may be the most petite lady in the competition, but she has decided to not let herself be intimidated.

She rocks.

I wish Mocchi the very best in the competition!

Liquido Malaysia Miss Bikini 2013

Things have been busy at Liquido Malaysia.

We are running a September giveaway on our Facebook page.
The mechanics of our contest is simple:
1. Send us your BEST bikini selfie.
2. We will publish your photo on our Facebook page
3. The photo with the most number of likes wins a free bikini from Liquido at the end of the month.

We have received 8 photos and below are some of my personal favourites:

If you want to see more, you can check out the photo album titled 'Liquido September 2013 Giveaway' on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LiquidoMalaysia)

In November, we are organizing a 'Liquido Malaysia Miss Bikini 2013' event that will be held at The Pool, Jalan Ampang.

 

We are searching for a special girl to be featured in all our photoshoots for 2013/2014. You do not have to be a model or a beauty queen. It can anybody - it can be you :)

We are looking for a proud, confident woman that practices a healthy lifestyle. Liquido celebrates proud, strong and confident woman. A woman who is not afraid to show the world who she is and carries herself with pride. Liquido’s mission in Malaysia is to advocate that a confident woman is a beautiful woman. If a woman truly believes she is beautiful and loves herself and her body, then the whole world will believe it too. So if you win this competition, you will be that special girl to uphold and champion these values.

We've got some pretty cool prizes as below:


Winner 
* Cash Prize worth RM5,000 + Brand Ambassador contract with Liquido Malaysia
   (RM3,000 upfront and RM500 for 4 photoshoots or appearances in 2013/2014)
* RM500 of Liquido products
* ONE year gym membership worth RM1895 (with 2 FREE Personal Training sessions)
* Bust Treatments for 3 Months and Brazilian Wax for a year with CherryCo
* RM300 cash vouchers with Zalora

1st Runner Up 
* Cash Prize worth RM2,000 + Brand Ambassador contract with Liquido Malaysia
   (RM1,500 upfront and RM500 for 1 photoshoot or appearance in 2013/2014)
* RM250 of Liquido products
* ONE year gym membership worth RM1895 (with 2 FREE Personal Training sessions)
* Bust Treatments for 2 months and 6 months Brazilian Wax with CherryCo
* RM200 cash vouchers with Zalora

2nd Runner Up 
* Cash Prize worth RM1,000 + Brand Ambassador contract with Liquido Malaysia
   (RM500 upfront and RM500 for 1 photoshoot or appearance in 2013/2014)
* RM250 of Liquido products
* ONE year gym membership worth RM1895 (with 2 FREE Personal Training sessions)
* Bust Treatment for 1 month and 3 months Brazilian Wax with CherryCo
* RM100 cash vouchers with Zalora


If you like to know more about this competition, you can visit the website here: http://www.liquido.com.my/purpose-of-the-competition.html

To register, you need to fill in our online registration form here:
http://www.liquido.com.my/registration.html

(For successful registration, you need to fill in all columns and upload 5 photos of yourself. The size of the photos must not be larger than 1,000 kb)

We look forward to have you with us! :D

Brazilian Intense Pulsed Light (permanent hair removal at the pubic region)

I've been doing Brazilian waxing ever since I was 21.

Honestly speaking, I don't find it painful, but then again I do have a high treshold for pain.

The holy bible of fashion (and all woman related matters), Cosmopolitan list down a few things that women can do to make their waxing session a more bearable: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/hairstyles-beauty/skin-care-makeup/make-your-bikini-wax-less-painful#slide-1

Fun, helpful stuff for all women!

Anyway, a couple of days ago, I learnt that there is a beauty theraphy that women can undergo to 'lazer' off all the hair around our pubic region. It's called the 'Brazilian Intense Pulsed Light' or Brazilian IPL, for short. The idea behind the Brazilian IPL is to get rid of the hair around your pubic region... FOREVER!

I was intrigued. Brazilian IPL? I've done IPL for the underarms before, but this is something else!

Curiosity got the better of me, so I headed to the newly opened Beauty & Personal Care Spa, CherryCo to check out what this Brazilian IPL is all about.

Before I get into the details of the actual treatment itself, I HAVE to talk about the spa, because it's lovely!

 

CherryCo's decor is bright, inviting and there's candy everywhere. And the best part is that the candy is not entirely meant for decor, but can be eaten too. The receptionist handed me a handful of colorful mini marshmallows just before my treatment and said, "Just munch on them during your treatment, you won't feel a thing!" :)

Their treatment rooms are every bit as lovely as the reception area, below is a photo of one of them:

I had a long chat with the owner of CherryCo, about what to expect from my treatment.

To summarize my chat, an intense pulse of light will be shone on the bulb (roots) of hairs, killing them instantly. Since hair grows at different times, you will need to wait for 28 days until new hair grows and then have another session to get rid of those hairs. For IPL treatments, an average of 8–10 treatments are required to remove most visible hair.

So the picture below shows the machine used for the IPL

And the Intense Pulsed Light comes from this handheld device here...

Since the IPL produces some heat that may sting, a cold roller (see the picture below) is placed on your skin for a few seconds before IPL, to numb the area. So when the IPL is shone, you will not feel a thing.(The roller in the picture below is wet because it was being washed)

The whole process took 10 minutes.
It was completely different from a Brazilian wax. For those that have done the IPL for your underarms before, it was something like that, with an extra process (the pressing of the cold roller against your skin).

One of the taglines for CherryCo is 'The only hair you need is on your head', and their website (cherryco.my) proudly displays this picture to emphasize.

CherryCo is having a 50% promotion on their IPL treatments. Their current promotion is as follows:

1) Upperlip ( 2 years Unlimited) RM380

2) Underarms ( 2 Years Unlimited) RM700

3) Lowerlegs ( 2 years Unlimited) RM2300

4) Brazilian ( 1 Year Unlimited) RM2000

Shop around and you will realize that these are the best prices in town !!!
This promo is valid until 16 September 2013. 

For those that may be interested, CherryCo details can be found here:
Website: www.cherryco.my
Twitter : @ch3rryco
Instagram : @ch3rryco
Facebook : www.facebook.com/ch3rryco

This is my first treatment and I will be writing about the progress of my IPL here, so stay tuned.

Restocking, Part 2

It's time for re-stocking.

Back when I was still based in São Paulo, it was a matter of simply making a trip to the factory and browsing through the ROWS AND ROWS of shelves of beach & fitness wear that they have. I could feel the fabrics, and try out each and every single piece before I decide if I want to purchase them or not.

The last time I went to replenish stocks at the factory, I was accompanied by Liquido's Sales & Marketing Manager. We looked through EACH & EVERY SINGLE PIECE and it took us three whole days (8 hours each day). It was exhausting, but one of the most fun that I ever had :)

I've been thinking of heading to Singapore to grow my little business, so it's time to buy new pieces. I need to purchase bikinis and more fitness wear, especially the funky pants. I've been getting a lot of request for that, and I don't really have that many pieces with me now.

Liquido's funkypants for yoga, pilates, gym & dance

I had two alternatives. I either:

1. Make a trip to Brazil to choose the pieces, OR
2. Buy virtually

I dropped Liquido an email and they responded back with about 20 emails. Each email had 10 pictures attached, of their latest collection. Looking through the pictures, I was like 'oh boy... how the hell am I going to do this!'

Check out some of the pictures below:

Ok, so this looks kinda nice, but why is the picture so dark? And what's with that weird tape in the upper left corner of the picture?

This looks weird... the bikini bottom looks to big for the top...

Ok, this looks just sloppy!

Looks like I might have to make frequent trips back to Brazil instead....
In the meantime, my existing stocks are awesome, which you can browse and buy here