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Answering a Reader Question #148

Candace J Wrote:


I want to apply to be a Jet beauty of the week sometime this year. What is a good exercise regimen for a 2 piece body? And what is a good place to get a unique swim suit for this? 

Hi, Candace and thanks for the questions. Below is a link to a great exercise regimen for getting a bikini-ready body, which comes from Fitness Magazine's website (they definitely know what they're talking about!). It involves the use of Pilates, which is a very effective approach for toning up, slimming down and burning fat. Additionally, it only takes about 20 minutes for performing each set of exercises so it isn't time consuming:

Pilates for a Beach-Ready Body

As for where to get your swimsuit, I personally only buy my swimsuits from Victoria's Secret. They have many styles to choose from and if you are familiar with their stuff, you'll easily be able to spot which styles are the ones everyone wears and which ones are more unique. I got their most recent swimwear catalog in the mail and they have a ton of new designs and a lot of them are on sale, too. So definitely check out the VS website and see if there are any designs/styles there that you like.

Good luck!!!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Ms. Dania!
I was wondering if you had a post about what steps one should make to become a model. Such as how to get a portfolio together for open casting.

Thanks!
Dania Denise said…
Hello, Anonymous! You'll find the answer to your question in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #150." Thanks for reading!
B said…
Hi, I was wondering if you would be able to tell me what Jet Magazine likes to see in a Jet Beauty. I would like to be a Jet Beauty and I would like to make my submission as competitive as possible. Can you please give me some pointers? Thank you, B
Dania Denise said…
Hi, B! You'll find the answer to your question in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #193." Thanks for reading!

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