What I Wore ~ GabiFresh Athena Swimsuit

I must admit I’d been eyeing off Gabi Fresh’s swimsuit range (especially the GabiFresh Athena Swimsuit) when it launched last year.

I was tempted but was waiting for something a little more out there and unique.  The second drop of styles has certainly delivered thats for sure so I eagerly ordered the Athena Underwire Swimsuit from SwimsuitsForAll.com.

Buying swimsuits online can be a bit of a risk especially from Australia because lets be honest postage isn’t cheap and plus sizing differs so much depending on who’s making them.

I’m so grateful that brands are using plus size bloggers in their campaigns.  It’s refreshing to see women that I can relate to body wise, I’ve personally met Gabi before so I know she is my size and we have a similar sized bust.  And she wouldn’t wear something that doesn’t fit her. Plus its SO COOOOOOOLLLL.  Fashion + Swimwear = happy Sam.  

If you want to follow people that may look like you – heres a list of 50 plus size babes you should follow

Whats also great is that you get to see photos of the swimsuit in a smaller plus size model and a real plus babe with lumps and bumps. Both equally as beautiful but its nice to see some size diversity.

 

I ordered the 18F and I wear a size 18G cup inAustralia. I didn’t see the G/H cup online when I ordered {whoops} which would have fit better but the 18F cup still fits me. I did bulge a little on the sides but it was manageable.

So if you’ve been following me on social media you’ll know already that I’m moving away from my tropical home in Far North Queensland and moving to Brisvegas.  So in my last few weeks here I’m lapping up as much tropical goodness as possible.  I’m not one to style photos, my photos are taken in the moment having fun.

Being an Aussie, I always have a set of bathers and a towel in the boot of my car for occasions just like this.  A Sunday drive with no set destination that ended up at Millaa Millaa falls with my friends.  Like to note here that I wasn’t hungover at all but poor Monique in the back was on struggle street topping up on gatorade.

These falls are the home of the herbal essence TV commercial {where bikini clad babes flick their hair back in the water} AND Peter Andre filmed mysterious girl there. Ha. It’s FNQ’s claim to fame and we all tell everyone the story.

Because it was a rainy day we ended up having the whole place to ourselves. The water was slightly chilly but the outside temperature was still 28degrees so lovely and warm.

Now gals.  Boob and tummy support is important for me.  I like to be held in firmly and be super comfortable.   I do wish I had of sized up to a 20G for the bikini top. The size 18 was perfect for my body and I really feel that Swimsuitsforall for all have taken on board all the feedback customers provided last year with the sizing running small for the first release.

Aussies – allow for a few weeks for delivery.  I’m going to be honest with you, this isn’t a sponsored post in any way out of a $430 AUD order for three top of the range swimsuits plus a hefty delivery fee, that I paid for myself, I’m only retaining this one.  Make sure you sign up for their newsletter because they have SUCH GOOD SALES!  I ordered the day it came out so I paid full price however I’ve ordered from them many times and scored some absolute bargains. 
Oh. And in case you are wondering.  When swimming and exploring in FNQ I swim with my shoes on because there’s rocks, oysters and submerged trees.  Plus touching squishy seaweed with my feet freaks me out. As do crabs. Ha.

I’m heading to the USA and this cute swimsuit will certainly be coming the a Vegas pool party.

SHOP THE LOOK

Sunglasses – Vision Direct – Tom Ford JANINA {gifted}
Shoes – Ipanema 
Swimsuit – Swimsuitsforall – Gabi Fresh Athena