How To Look Better In A Swimsuit– Sigourney’s Edit

MOTION IN YOUR LOTION

When prepping for the big reveal, look for a body cream with firming or detox properties. Radical Skincare Firming Body Multi Repair cream from Mecca contains antioxidants and ingredients that help with skin drainage. Sisley White Ginger Contouring Oil for Legs is great for bumpy thighs and bottoms – give yourself a vigorous massage as you apply using long strokes or invest in a cellulite massager – the Fasciablaster has had some great reviews or you can pick up a plastic one off ebay for loose change. If KP (Keratosis Pilaris) is an issue (those bumpy bacne type spots that crop up on arms and back) try a body lotion like Paula’s Choice Resist Weightless Body Treatment – it has 2% BHA and salicylic acid to nix breakouts.

FAKE IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT

While I love the ease of a spray tan, you can get a really beautiful result doing it yourself with a great mousse and a mitt. I’m a fan of Aussie brands Custom Tan Super Dark Mousse and Sun Escape Instant Self Tan used with one of those velour mitts. The mitts prevents finger stripes and allow you to really buff it into the skin (see my video on my tanning routine). I also love James Read Go Darker Sleep Mask – it’s great because it’s clear and won’t stain your sheets.

GLEAM MACHINE

Show off beautifully bronzed skin by adding some sheen. If you like a hint of glow I’ve been enjoying Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics Noni Glow Body Balm– it comes in handy stick so you can just glide it down your arms, legs and collarbones and rub it in. If you like a lot of gleam then try an oil.

FEASTED? TRY FASTING.

If you haven’t seen the doco by Michael Mosley “Eat, Fast and Live Longer” check out SBS On Demand now. It’s pretty compelling. I did try the 5:2 diet and had some incredible results but lacked the discipline to keep it up long term. Now I just do a little fast whenever I’ve overindulged. Nothing too crazy, but if I’ve had a big meal the night before, I’ll skip breakfast and let myself get hungry. It just resets my stomach and makes me think about the food I’m eating. The next meal will be a salad with plenty of greens, veggies and quinoa and egg if I’m super hungry.

UP YOUR WATER INTAKE

To help keep everything moving in your digestive system and help flatten your stomach you need to increase your H20. And that doesn’t just mean endless glasses of water – you can try sipping cooled herbal tea or popping mint and lemon slices in your water to make it more interesting. You should also ‘eat your water’ – so choose vegies with high water content like cucumber, capsicum and celery – they’ll help fill you up without making you feel bloated.

Find a cover up that you love.

If all else fails, find a cover up you can wear with your bikini. I love these high waisted broderie anglaise shorts by Zimmermann. Forever New have some cute ones in a similar style. A little Vix voile dress is a great option that you can wear beyond the beach, too.