SWIMSUIT SEASON

Q: what is more scary, JAWS the movie or swimsuit season?

A: swimsuit season (obviously)

I do not know about you, but I always feel totally self-conscious when putting on my swimsuit for the first time and heading for the beach. Bikini season is scary at the best of times, but there are so many svelte, toned, delicate beauties on the beaches of the Côte d'Azur that you literally want to give up! Then I realised, us girls are all in the same boat! The great thing is that (according to research… ergo it must be true :) ) women are far more critical of their own and each other's bodies than men; men just love the skin and naked legs and apparently are even intimidated by breathtakingly beautiful women, so approach them less. As for the rest of us; big smiles and sit-ups can work wonders, and a few weeks of crunches & leg curls, brisk morning walks (get out there first thing in the morning before you can change your mind ;) ) early nights and a diet focused around green, leafy and non starchy vegetables, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, fruits, nuts, lots of beautifully fresh water… and a little less sugar & carbs…. and you Will look Gorgeous on the beach! Top it up with silky skin, a big hat and ATTITUDE – and have a beautiful time!!

Happy First of May!