Since it is summer I reviewed the Clementine Mango and burgundy floral print halter tankini.  This is a fashionable suit that fits well and offers great coverage! The quality of the fabric is exceptional. This brightly colored orange, yellow and burgundy halter tankini top is totally stylish and unique.  The drawstring neckline offers modesty and comfort. The elastic band hits just at the bra line creates light support.  In addition, the front is fully lined and comes with removable bra pads.  The suit becomes more loose fitting around the torso and waist concealing my less than toned abdomen.  The umpire cut draws the focus to the smallest circumference, then flows out, resulting in a very flattering look and fit.
 
The fully lined bottom is a great complement to the top and offers coverage and comfort.  Rarely can you find bottoms that are both flattering and conservative. This suit accomplishes both.  The waist band has the same pattern as the tank top, creating an illusion of an even longer torso.  Additionally, it folds over, providing even more tummy control.    

I think great addition to this suit would be  a "floating underwire" for more support. However, overall this suit gets a thumbs up and I if it portrays the quality of the rest of the Layers clothing line I would be happy to reccomend all of their clothing.


One lucky winner will receive a $50 e-gift certificate to Layers Clothing!

To Enter: Visit Layers and tell me what you would buy if you won. Make sure to enter your email address. For this giveaway you can also get 3 extra entries! In order to get the extras you must do the first entry and then you can do one or all of the following:

Extra Entries:
1. Subscribe to my feed. (Must be verified to count!)
2. Link this giveaway on Facebook
3. blog about this giveaway (include a link)

You must leave each entry in a separate comment.

Here are some examples:

entry 1:
I would buy the ashton top
entry 2:
I subscribed
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I linked this giveaway on facebook
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I blogged about this giveaway: www.hantla.com/kiki

The giveaway will close Thursday, May 28th, 2009 at Midnight Arizona Time. I will use random.org select a winner. I will post the name of the winner and you will have 48 hours to email me your address.Good luck! Giveaway open to residents of U.S. and Canada.

Thank you to Layers Clothing for allowing me to review their products and sponsoring this review and giveaway!

I used Random.org to generate a random integer this morning.

The winner of The Lime Ricki swimwear is Stacy who said:
Sweet company Kiki! I like the Amelia tankini top the best! It’s super long and has a feminine ruffle on the edge. Thanks for the post Kiki!
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Lime Ricki Swimwear is all about exposing your style while keeping you comfortably covered. {That means no tugging, pulling, adjusting or otherwise worrying about anything hanging out.} We select the freshest fabrics in designing suits that are both comfortable and fun. You'll find high-quality swimwear made for swimming, lounging, playing, and most importantly, looking fabulous.

Lime Ricki was started by three sisters who wanted to give their daughters {and themselves} cute and modest swimsuit options. “We wanted splashy colors, fun designs,and suits that we would want to wear.  We wanted fashion without sacrificing modesty and comfort!”

But Lime Ricki’s mission also expands to an area deeply personal to the sisters.  In 1993, one of the sisters was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 21.  “Our sister is a cancer survivor, and we have always felt a sense of commitment to the fight against cancer.  In addition to Lime Ricki’s yearly donations to cancer research and treatment, we are excited to announce that our spring line will include a special pink suit {the Gabby} from which a portion of proceeds will be donated to cancer research.  This is our small way of expressing gratitude for our sister’s recovery.”

All I can say is, "mission accomplished." This is the most comfortable bathing suit I have ever worn. Seriously! The quality of the fabric is phenomenal and the top is fully lined (which slims and trims as well as provides top coverage). Also, the bottom has a 2"  thick band for a more flattering fit. And best of all, the suit is modest. It often seems impossible to find a bathing suit that is both modest and fashionable. And Lime Ricki has accomplished this better than any suit I have ever tried on. I usually try to list the positives and negatives of everything I review; it is very hard to find anything to critique. I guess the only thing is that they cost more than your run-of-the-mill Target bathing suit, but you get what you pay for. Also, a nice quality bathing suit will out-live a poor quality bathing suit, so it is worth the extra cost. To make this less of an "extra" cost, Lime Ricki has generously offered my readers a 10% off discount (enter coupon code 10KIKI at checkout).

Lastly, Lime Ricki is offering 1 lucky reader a bathing suit (suit, or tankini top and bottom).  To participate in this fantastic giveaway please visit Lime Ricki and then come back to my blog and comment on this post. Let me know what suit you like best and why by Thursday, May 14th, 2009 at Midnight Arizona Time. Make sure to enter your email address.  I will use random.org select a winner. I will post the name of the winner and you will have 48 hours to email me your address, size, and the suit you desire to get from Lime Rick. Good luck! Don't forget, if you don't win you can get 10% off at checkout by using the code 10KIKI. 

 My friend Jen just posted this great freebie. A free full meal at KFC! Go to this link you can print 4 of these.