Miz meets NAYAD SwimGym.

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As Ive chatted about ad nauseum—I decline most product reviews unless the opportunity sparks a thought of OH WOW. Do I have a *story* to tell!.

As a result, I declined the opportunity to review a Nayad custom made swimsuit.

Declining seemed like a no-brainer as Im a woman who happily swims in her running shorts and sports bra.

It wasnt my thing.  It wasnt a fit. 

I told them I was busy with the move from TX to CA and couldnt take anything else on. 

The thing is—at some point during the move—I found myself clicking through their website & realized the swimsuits were created for more than swimming—-they were made for working out.

Nayad, ever tenacious, followed up after Id settled in OAKtown, offered to create a suit for me & all I needed to do was pass along my measurements.

I was exhausted.  I was homesick.  I was kind of sad.  I needed a pick-me-up.   I said yes.

The swimsuit arrived *quickly* and to be completely candid–as we always are around here–I regretted saying YES.

I *loved* the suit.

I ADORED THE PERFECT FIT.

I had second (and 3rd and 4th) thoughts about posting pictures of me wearing said suit on the blog.

So I went this route:

CHEESE!

CHEESE!

 

the selfie might be the best!

yay selfies!

I could have snapped a photo of just the suit but felt I owed NAYAD a picture of me WEARING IT to show they rocked the “custom made.”

I knew the selfie wasnt cutting it—so I grabbed the Husband (who seemed a little surprised I was ripping him from the bed whilst wearing a bathing suit & waving my iphone).

 

happy happy morning face...

happy happy morning face…

To neither of our surprise, the child IMMEDIATELY put on her bathing suit and demanded to be in photos, too.

 

look! it's my mom!

look! it’s my mom!

 

After those were taken—I deemed it DONE, got dressed and proceeded with my day.

After school, however, the Tornado announced we were finishing our photo-shoot.  She insisted I put back on my Nayad swim suit while she planned the poses.

And then, like a cross between Tyra and Miss. Jay, she seized control.

"Pretend youre being MizFit, Mama!"

“Pretend youre being MizFit, Mama!”

 

"nevermind. the boots dont work."

“nevermind. the boots dont work.”

 

"Show the PINK, Mom!"

“Show the PINK, Mom!”

 

"stand here and do this."

“stand here and do this.”

 

"good job mom!"

“good job mom!”

 

"this one doesnt look as Id imagined. NEXT!"

“You look like a model mama!”

 

 

"good job mom! that looks nice!"

“good job mom! that looks nice!”

We had fun.

She felt empowered by being the one in charge.

And I got some non-selfie pics in the process.

Win. Win. Win.

 

 

 

The Nayad swimsuit was sent to me for review. The opinions, awkward images & LONGING FOR A SKIRT are all my own.

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Comments

  1. Nice body you have, and it seems you did some hard work to make a perfect shape. I’m also working on my body and striving hard to get six packs, although it will take a lot to make it happen. I must say you got a nice swim suit which suits your body very much.

  4. How cute! I love it and looks like your daughter was very serious about her photographer job! 😉

    • they DIDNT ride up. the child and husband adored 🙂 Im kind of shy so wanna get a SKIRT for the “swimming lessons at pool” time and use these for workout or (maybe some day? :-)) BEACH!

  11. The suits aren’t cheap (!) but I would invest if the fit were right.
    Did the first round work or did you have to pay for redos?

    • I was a little surprised it all fit PERFECTLY. Especially the top. I had no fear of the, um, anything slipping out no matter how active I got. 🙂

  12. Great suit and you look amazing! It is hard to find one that works and has the right price tag!

  13. What a cute suit and pair of ladies IN suits! I hate how ‘regular’ suits ride up the butt and don’t let you actually move and be active! These look great!

  16. I like the suit, Carla, but believe the best message in this blog post is your comfort in your own skin.

    That shines through to me as a reader and I’m sure to the Tornado, too.

  19. Ok, so the suit is cute and you totally rock it, but you know what I love? I love that you totally embraced the Tornado’s ideas and excitement. So awesome!

  20. So cute! I love all the uncovnventional swimsuit options out there these days. Title 9 and Athleta have some great choices now, too.

  21. Did you have any input into the style and colors you wanted? I’m always nervous about buying bathing suits online because of fit issues, but this one looks really nice on you. 🙂

  22. COMPLETE. input on every single facet of the suit.
    me though?
    I DEFERRED TO THEM 🙂

  23. I love what you picked & yes, you rock skirts so… 🙂 Tornado was so funny posing you & joining in & even matching! You really look great!!!

    I too liked the custom fit since I have a wide upper back & things don’t always fit right!

    Very cute Carla – LOVE the photo shoot!

  26. I’m totally bummed that these people aren’t asking ME for a swimsuit review. I bet it’s because I’m not covered with colorful tattoos. Or because they just can’t afford the yards and yards of fabric it would take to make a suit for me.

  27. What a cute suit!! I’m on the hunt for a new suit since my current one has seen 2 pregnancies!!! Yeah probably time for a new one!!

  28. Only you, Carla, could make a swimsuit photo-shoot not be classless and tacky.
    I love you!!!!

  30. Such a great post on so many levels; love your body, have fun with your child, relinquish control, no judgement, without every using the words ‘bikini body’!

    (YMX has a really cute black, ballet-type wrap skirt that would look amazing with this suit!)

  33. OMG I love every single part of this post! (My fave: “Go like this.” and “Pretend you’re being MizFit.” Will she come do a photo shoot at my house? “Pretend you’re being Foodie McBody.” Hee!! I will pay her in bubbles!

  37. Beautiful, all around. If they could make a suit that would cover me from shoulders to knees, i might consider it.

  39. What a cool idea for a swim suit and love those colors! Yes, Carla I can tell you work hard for that body definition you got going on there! An inspiration for us all! And your daughter is just adorable as always! 🙂

  40. You rock every part of that swim suit!!! And those pictures are better than ANTM any day!!!

  42. This post put a big smile on my face! You and the Tornado are the best. The suit looks FANTASTIC!!! I aspire to look that good in a two piece. I can however, rock the boots! 🙂

  47. What a great fitting suit. I love everything about it – color/pattern/style.
    You sure scored a winner.

  55. The swimsuit is fab.
    I just bought two suits today. I am trying to swim more, heal more, hurt less.

    However, my favorite part of this review is the Tornado, you two are fabulous together!

  58. BIKINI DAY!!!! 🙂 I am about to go spend $2398782748374 on that web site – You sold it for me… The men on the beach will want to thank you? Ah ha ha – Okay I can stop FLATTERING myself over here!

  61. Wow! I wonder what type of workout routine you do? I wish I can be fit just like you. I’m sure I will have more confidence wearing a swimsuit.

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