As Summer Approaches, So Does Swimsuit Season: Lands' End Swimwear Review

Well I never thought I would find myself swimsuit shopping (I'm usually the pale gal in shorts and Spud's tee shirt at the beach) but since I lost a little weight and am going on an actual vacation, at an actual location not near my home, I thought I should at least check into some sort of beach gear. Usually, I end up with something that offers no support to the "girls", runs too short in the torso, and is made of not so fantastic material.

After a week long search, I decided to give Lands' End a try. I buy Short Stack's winter coats from there, and love their quality and great service, and read some fantastic reviews about their swimwear. I ordered a high waist swimskirt and long tank with some sort of "suck it in" technology for curve control. I waited patiently for my box to arrive, and tried them on.

Was I shocked! I looked like an actual human! The suit was well made, and though the little metal ring accent under the bust did nada for me, the material was fantastic and the suit gave great support to all curves! I look like a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model!!! OK, not really, I look more like Lillian Russell at her best, but still, I fully intend to strut my stuff on the coast this spring. Kudos to Lands End for actually making swimwear buying less scary and dare I say it, a bit enjoyable. Just a tiny bit though, it is after all, still a bathing suit.

Bonjour Mon Amis!

What brings me to the world of blogging? Well, I decided that I wanted to create a place for friends and folks to visit, so they would:

1. Stop calling me at all hours for the same recipe they promised they would write down the last time I gave it to them.

2. Find answers to some of the most common questions I get about having a child with Autism, from IEP meetings to doctor reviews, to "What should I do when.."

3. Read reviews of products I'm using that rock my world and simplify my life.

4. Learn more about fun southern lingo and culture, national and regional politics, activist issues, corny jokes, funny stories, anything I feel the need to share with the world at large.

Here's hoping it takes off and makes me famously infamous....or something like that. Either way, you are sure to find some good recipes, embarrassing stories, and amusing commentary from a gal living deep in the heart of  Cajun country. Bring your shrimp boots! Don't say you weren't warned.....