--- title: Swim & Lifestyle | Lizzie Shipton (4) description: Swim care tips like how to remove bathing suit stains and choose the right size swimsuit, to mommy and me kids activities. 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And unfortunately, swimwear is ripe with possibilities for them. Bikini bottoms ride up, boobs pop out, straps dig into our shoulders, strings come untied, wet \[...\] ### Date June 24 2024 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [Do Swimsuits Stretch or Shrink in Water?](https://blog.manavaswim.com/do-swimsuits-stretch-or-shrink-in-water) Written By Lizzie Shipton - June 24 2024 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/sitting-on-edge-of-hot-tub.jpeg?width=690&upsize=true&name=sitting-on-edge-of-hot-tub.jpeg)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/do-swimsuits-stretch-or-shrink-in-water) When you're buying a swimsuit, one of the main things you're probably concerned about is fit. How well a suit fits is the most important aspect when it comes to your comfort and overall happiness \[...\] ### Date May 20 2024 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [12 Trendy Swimsuits That Are Actually Comfortable](https://blog.manavaswim.com/comfortable-swimsuits) Written By Lizzie Shipton - May 20 2024 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/women-in-swimwear-desert.jpeg?width=690&upsize=true&name=women-in-swimwear-desert.jpeg)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/comfortable-swimsuits) Looking cute is exhausting, isn't it? Some days you wake up and feel like a rockstar, but some days you have to go to a pool party when all you want to do is lay around in your sweats eating cheese. \[...\] ### Date May 4 2024 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [The Magical Perks of High-Waisted Bikinis](https://blog.manavaswim.com/are-high-waisted-bikinis-flattering) Written By Lizzie Shipton - May 4 2024 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/women-at-beach-carrying-palm-leaf.jpeg?width=690&upsize=true&name=women-at-beach-carrying-palm-leaf.jpeg)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/are-high-waisted-bikinis-flattering) Can we talk about how freaking excited we are that high-waisted bikini bottoms are making a comeback? Seriously: *so freaking excited*. High-waisted bottoms are a trend that we hope stays around for a \[...\] ### Date April 17 2024 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [15 Adorable Mommy & Me Swimsuit Looks for Any Time of Year!](https://blog.manavaswim.com/mommy-and-me-swimsuit-trends) Written By Lizzie Shipton - April 17 2024 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Mommy%20%26%20Me%204th%20of%20july%204%20swimsuit%20combo-min.png?width=690&upsize=true&name=Mommy%20&%20Me%204th%20of%20july%204%20swimsuit%20combo-min.png)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/mommy-and-me-swimsuit-trends) Finding cute mom and daughter matching swimsuits is one of the greatest joys of being a mom. Okay, maybe not one of the greatest joys, but even the most cynical mom can't deny that mommy and me \[...\] ### Date April 2 2024 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [Stay, Play, Slay: Hot Staycation Ideas](https://blog.manavaswim.com/staycation-ideas) Written By Lizzie Shipton - April 2 2024 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/feet-rested-on-fireplace-min.png?width=690&upsize=true&name=feet-rested-on-fireplace-min.png)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/staycation-ideas) As winter comes to an end and we start moving into spring, we inevitably start thinking about summer and[vacation time](https://blog.coralreefswim.com/top-8-island-destinations-for-families). But when summer feels far away, what are we to do? Maybe you don't have time to \[...\] ### Date March 24 2024 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [Beach-Ready: Best Fabrics for Swimwear](https://blog.manavaswim.com/best-fabric-for-swimwear) Written By Lizzie Shipton - March 24 2024 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/tropical-multi.png?width=690&upsize=true&name=tropical-multi.png)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/best-fabric-for-swimwear) When you choose a swimsuit, you probably don't give much thought to the swimwear fabric - beyond what color it is and if it has a cute pattern. But swimsuit fabric has a huge impact on the life span \[...\] ### Date February 20 2024 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [10 Best Caribbean Islands for Family Trips](https://blog.manavaswim.com/top-8-island-destinations-for-families) Written By Lizzie Shipton - February 20 2024 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/tropical%20islands%20for%20vacations%20us%20virgin%20islands.jpeg?width=690&upsize=true&name=tropical%20islands%20for%20vacations%20us%20virgin%20islands.jpeg)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/top-8-island-destinations-for-families) If you're a summer baby like us, you're always looking for ways to help you get through the cold winter months. While we love to cozy up by the fireplace and read a good book or explore new [at-home \[...\]](https://blog.manavaswim.com/self-care-night-ideas) ### Date February 11 2024 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [The Best Galentines Day Ideas in 2024](https://blog.manavaswim.com/galentines-day-ideas) Written By Lizzie Shipton - February 11 2024 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/happy-galentines-day-table-display.jpeg?width=690&upsize=true&name=happy-galentines-day-table-display.jpeg)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/galentines-day-ideas) Valentine's shmalentines - February is HERE and you know what that means: Galentine's Day is just around the corner! If you're looking for some fun ways to celebrate the women in your life this year, \[...\] ### Date December 18 2023 ### Written By Lizzie Shipton ## [5 Fun Winter Family Vacation Ideas for Non Skiers](https://blog.manavaswim.com/5-fun-winter-family-vacation-ideas-for-non-skiers) Written By Lizzie Shipton - December 18 2023 [![](https://blog.manavaswim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/father-son-holding-hands-winter-outside.jpeg?width=690&upsize=true&name=father-son-holding-hands-winter-outside.jpeg)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/5-fun-winter-family-vacation-ideas-for-non-skiers) With winter fast approaching (okay, already here) many people are starting to think about their family travel plans. Or perhaps, if you've already booked, you're starting to plan your winter fun for *\[...\]* [Previous](https://blog.manavaswim.com/author/lizzie-shipton/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.manavaswim.com/all) [Next](https://blog.manavaswim.com/author/lizzie-shipton/page/5) ### Recent Articles [Why Women's Swimsuit Sizes Are So Different (& How to Find Your Perfect Fit)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/why-swimsuit-sizes-vary) *Posted on July 19 2026* [How to Choose Secure Swimwear for Family Beach Days in 6 Steps (2026)](https://blog.manavaswim.com/how-to-choose-secure-swimwear-for-family-beach-days) *Posted on June 16 2026* [Best Swimsuit Colors for Pale or Fair Skin in 2026](https://blog.manavaswim.com/best-swimsuit-colors-for-pale-fair-skin) *Posted on May 24 2026* ### Store - Info - [Search](https://coralreefswim.com/search) - [Contact](https://coralreefswim.com/pages/contact-us) - [Return Policy](https://coralreefswim.com/pages/return-policy) ### Subscribe