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Read about what's new in the life of a NYC based, locally produced swim and lifestyle brand. What inspires us and makes life beautiful.
Our bodywear maximizes your wardrobe. One of our favorite things is to style our suits into the wardrobe for a dressy evening. Here we paired the Waves one piece with a midi length silk charmeuse from fellow designer Doucette NY.
Come warm weather or spa day, hit the beach or pool in this piece. We built bras into our bodywear so one garment does it all.
Remember, maximize your wardrobe for a Zero Waste planet.
New York Fashion Week Has Arrived
Our favorite biannual extravaganza has us all excited! We worked so hard to bring you an edit of our fave styles from our studio straight to the runway. Swim that takes you from beach to brunch all day long!
Getty photo by Thomas Corocan
The Sky Deck at Lifetime Fitness Manhattan made the most beautiful background for our knockout swimsuit collection. Are you a one piece girl?
We are so excited about the Drip Art collaboration with artist Marla Beth of Marla Beth Designs. It was a serendipitous meeting between her and I that led to the relaunch of Mirame activewear. This collection brings such fun and vibrancy to the table. Worried about the seasonal blues? Just throw on a pair of our rainbow leggings and lift your spirits right up.
We had so much fun creating the Drip Art collaboration. It started out with Marla’s painting, which I then laid out on a pair of legging and a sports bra. From there, we had the design printed on several different fabrics to make scrunchies and headbands that are perfect for holiday gifting.
The making of our Drip Art scrunchies
Fall is here. So it's time to bust out that denim. After the summer of wearing shorts and last year wearing leggings all year, it's a big change, but it's fun because there's different ways you can style denim. One of our favorite ways to do it is to style jeans with body suits. We’re all about beach to brunch. We want to outfit the lady on the go, who needs her wardrobe to function across a variety of areas. Our swimsuits are great because they can work into your wardrobe. In this video, we show you how to style the Surf City one piece swimsuit.
The inside of the swimsuit is working for you and it's working hard. There are a few components we added to make it comfortable and looking good. First, it has the silicon elastic on the top that sticks to you. So you're not falling. It also has straps that you can take off and put back on. Also, to make sure you can move in this strapless piece, the sleeves are attached with a little tac stitch. Then, we've added some boning for lift and shaping. What boning does is it keeps the boobs from falling when you're laying down. Also when you're standing, it works to kind of hold them up and provide a little support and shaping.
Let us show you how to style this classic one piece swimsuit with denim.
Another thing we love about this swimsuit is that it has a center back seam. This allows for contouring to the body. Gone is that ‘wet diaper’ feeling when you get out of the water. Instead, you will have a flattering garment that stays in place and does not sag. It’s the attention to detail on this Made in America one piece that really sets it apart. Visit our Customer Photos page to see this bathing suit and many others on real ladies.
Surfer Amy Linnen gets some underwater shots in her Waves piece.
Not only is our swimwear made in New York City, but our care and size labels, and branded labels are as well. We source our materials either in NY’s Garment District, or the surrounding tri-state area. This eliminates the need to truck and ship items across large distances, this reducing carbon emissions.
Another benefit of our swimwear is the fact that you can wear the pieces throughout the year as a base layering piece. So that means less items to buy, which also means less textile wast. It’s win win!
Workshop Wednesday: the 10th Anniversary Edition. In this video, we take you on a walk down memory lane. We pull pieces from the archives and tell you what inspired them.
This is a piece from our Superheroes Own the Night collection. It is still available in black or gold.
We always strive to create timeless swimwear that transcends trends. You won’t find any fast fashion here, only swimsuits that withstand the test of time. After all, we are made in New York of upcyled fabrics. Sustainability is part of our mission, so the design must also align itself with those ethos.
The Siena is a piece from our second collection, but is a constant best seller.
The wait is finally over - the mommy and me bikini is here. Check out our latest #WorkshopWednesday to see all the latest on this new style and more.
Our #WorkshopWednesdays is a weekly behind the scenes series where we show and tell our current products. Subscribe to our Youtube channel to check them all.
We’re just putting the finishing touches on the Av Nordin X Mirame Swim collaboration. Are you guys as excited about this as I am? We haven't done a print in years and we found this gorgeous one that we are calling Forest Flower. The bikini for mom will be a tie front top that is super adjustable. You can pair it with a high waisted bottom in black, or in the print. For the child, we’ve created this cut little rash guard that comes with a bikini bottom in the print.
You guys know we manufacture in New York, but when we're trying out new products and testing things, we do small runs here in the studio. We love to test out different silhouettes and share them with you guys on our platforms so you give us feedback as to what swimsuits you like, and what you can leave behind.
Tell us what you think about the new styles.
Sharing our new beach essentials with you in this behind the scenes Workshop Wednesday.
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Choosing a bikini bottom isn’t easy. Let us help you with tips from our fit team.
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on some new swimsuits…
It’s an awesome month because it is both Women’s History Month, and we are about to drop a few new swimsuits as part of our Atracktion Collection. Did you know that our swimwear is 100% made in the USA? Specifically in New York City? Watch the video below to see us on one of ours hauls to the famous NY Garment District.
Below is an excerpt from the video:
I'm so excited about our upcoming collection Atracktion. It is inspired by track and field stars of the eighties, the nineties, and today. These gorgeous, strong athletic women who are so fit, graceful and strong were our guiding stars. Women are powerful. And when we step into our power, it's the most inspiring thing, because anything is possible. If you think about all the stuff that women do, managing our households, our families, our finances or jobs, our personal lives, there's so much that we are capable of doing. And we're the unsung heroes in terms of the genders.
And so I just wanted to dedicate the collection to us and our power. And it feels like a really good time considering that it's Women's History Month. So we're going to be sharing lots of fun stuff about women and our struggles and our successes. It's going to be a really great month. And if you guys have not signed up for our newsletter, you absolutely should because we share lots of uplifting stories there.. We have tips, playlists, (because it's going to be beach time soon enough). We also love a god behind the scenes video - as you can see. So definitely get over and join our mailing list.
Look out over the next week or two for the Atracktion collection. You are going to love it!
What’s your pillow talk?
There’s so much fuss around Valentine’s Day about romantic love. While this type of love is beautiful, I challenge you all to think about the love you have for yourself. How do you refill the cup? So many of us, especially women, find ourselves multi-tasking since the pandemic began. Not only do we work, but we often keep the home clean and organized, the children fed. We create schedules, feed our family, and are wives and lovers. This has left many of us feeling strained and drained.
With that burnout in mind, and feeling it myself, I decided to come up with a remedy for our fatigue. Thus the Pillow Talk Dream Kit was born. This gift set arrives at your door with a silk charmeuse lined sleep mask - also made from upcycled nylon lycra and organic cotton batting. Also included is a bag to carry the mask, a postcard with tips on getting your best sleep. Perhaps the most important part of the kit is a set of affirmation cards.
Each card contains a hand printed message of love to yourself. I practice these phrases on the daily. Or sometimes I will focus on just one card for the whole week. There is even a blank card included, which you can fill in with an affirmation that suits your needs. I find repeating these in front of the mirror really helpful as well. While it can be uncomfortable at first, stepping into your power is ultimately liberating. I invite you to have a little pillow talk.
Preparing a Pattern for Production
Made in the USA swimwear
The design and manufacturing process in America, specifically in New York City is unique. There are many moving parts, and Manhattan’s Garment District services them all. In this video, I break down how a pattern is prepared to be cut for production.
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Wellness Served with a Smile
Tips for making 2021 goals stick
What is your name and title? Share with us a few sentences about your background and current work.
I’m Megan Seibel, Holistic Nutritionist & Virtual Wellness Coach.
I have a background in acting & education. I studied theater at Tisch School of the Arts in NYC then moved to L.A. and had a career as an actress. During my time in L.A. I fell in love with yoga and became a Certified Yoga Teacher and then went on to get my Masters in Education, did my thesis on yoga in the classroom and taught Kindergarten and yoga until becoming a mom in 2013. As a stay at home mom I wanted to create a career from home around my passion for health and fitness. I started coaching women in fitness in 2015 and I became a Certified Holistic Nutritionist in 2017. Since then I have been coaching women and helping them create more health and happiness through home fitness, healthy food and a fun online communtiy~!
Get your day started with a green juice.
Why is working with women and wellness important to you?
Working with women and wellness is very important to me. Women take care of everyone else. We give to our families, our jobs, our friends and our communities. And oftentimes to the detriment of our own health. I want to teach women how to create more energy, health and happiness through simple habits that they can create at home so that they are always supported and are able to live life to the fullest!
For those of us who may struggle with getting started on our wellness journey any tips/tricks?
If you are just getting started on your wellness journey, start small and start with one simple habit. Maybe it is committing to 30 minutes of daily exercise in the morning before the kids wake up, or maybe you are going to commit to meal prepping all of your lunches for the week on Sundays so you are fueled throughout the day. Maybe it is as simple as getting 8 hours of sleep at night instead of binge watching Netflix. Or maybe you will simply start with 10 minutes of meditation in the morning to help your anxiety and calm your mind.
Once we start a wellness routine, what are two simple steps we can take to ensure that we keep on the path?
3 things to help you stay on your path to wellness are 1) DAILY ACTION- make your wellness a lifestyle by building habits and taking small simple daily actions. When healthy habits like eating more green vegetables or working out become a habit, you will still do it even on days you do not feel unmotivated because it will just be part of your lifestyle! 2) ACCOUNTABILITY- You need a tribe or at least one friend who is going to be on the journey with you! So many times we try to reach our goals alone and we give up and blame ourselves BUT we just need community!
Whether your goal is to build muscle or simply to tone, working out will not only build confidence for your swimsuit body, but also strengthen your bones.
Are exercise and nutrition the secret sauce to living a more vital life?
YES! Our bodies were meant to move and whole foods are what we were meant to eat! When we give our bodies the tools it needs to thrive we will feel good, look good and have the energy to live a happy and energetic life!! Exercise is not just about weight loss, it is about ENERGY. The more we move the more energy we have! And food is what gives our bodies and brain energy so when we choose healthy foods our bodies and brains know exactly how to convert it into energy!!
Let us know if there are any upcoming projects you would like to talk about.
Right now I am helping women get started with a 9 Week Control Freak Challenge that focuses on strength training, Tabata Cardio and Stretching. All the workouts are 18-30 minutes and can be done at home. This challenge is perfect for anyone who wants to TAKE BACK CONTROL in the New Year, burn fat, build muscle, learn about macronutrients and get super fit! I also have a Self Love Mindset & Movement Workshop that starts in February that will be 3 weeks long and include daily 10 minute guided meditations, 30 minutes of exercise and my mindful nutrition meal plan.
To learn more about Meg and her programs, visit: https://www.megwellness.com
Or check her out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/megwellness/
Tools for self discovery are important now more than ever. What do you want to manifest in 2021? What is stopping you?
Read MoreThis month we caught up with Transformational Nutrtion Coach Annie Svensen to talk about women and taking control of our physical health. It was a powerful conversation where we got real about the struggle to care for ourselves while caring so much for others.
Annie Svensen
Tell us a little bit about you and your background.
My name is Annie Svensen, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach. My passion for helping others with their health and wellness started when I was a teenager and decided I wanted to be a physical therapist. I ended up becoming a massage therapist instead and that put me squarely on a path that's evolved over time. Currently, I help women in chronic pain move past sucking it up! I help them find the right tools to mitigate and manage pain rather than let it manage them.
What inspired you to work with women who are experiencing chronic pain?
As a former chronic pain sufferer myself, I know exhausting and all consuming chronic pain can be. When I was walking my own journey with pain, I didn't have someone to come alongside me to help me navigate the path - no one to help me find the tools I needed to implement and then hold me accountable. I had to figure it all out on my own. I don't want others to have to fight SO hard to overcome chronic pain - I want to help them find their way and feel supported and seen while doing so.
What three tips would you give a woman starting out on her journey to manage chronic pain?
For immediate relief, I would encourage you to engage in an activity that doesn't flare up your pain, but that you find really soothing and comforting. Take a warm bath, knit if you're a knitter, go for a low-impact walk, go sit in a park in the sun, snuggle a loved one - something that nourishes you. From there I would recommend working on lowering your systemic inflammation. There are easy things you can implement that can make a significant impact in as little as two weeks. Things like adding in anti-inflammatory supplements like turmeric (as long as it's in combination with black pepper), high quality omega-3 fatty acids, ginger, etc. You can also work to cut inflammatory things like sugar, dairy, alcohol, etc. to reduce inflammation.
Any tips on self-care for women?
With regards to self-care and making sure you stick with it, I would recommend that you: a) create a list of things you would like to do (anything from meeting a friend for tea, starting to journal, getting out in nature, taking a bath, taking a nap, etc.); b) schedule time on your calendar for your self-care just like you would schedule any other important appointment because this appointment with yourself IS important; c) be protective of your time and the commitment you've made to yourself. Self-care is a HUGE piece of the puzzle when it comes to managing and overcoming pain. You have to commit to it and then hold that boundary.
Tell us about any upcoming projects, and let us know where we can find you.
With regards to an upcoming project, I am now the Lead Treatment Coordinator for Pacific Health Options. I'll be helping clients learn how to use a microcurrent device to help them achieve pain management and healing. You can learn more about my work with women on AnnieSvensen.com. On Instagram, you can find me at @annie_svensen.
Photo by Jared Rice
Like everything else in 2020, our blog has been evolving over the past few months. Previously, we spoke about everything swimwear and vacation culture. But as the world continues to change and grow, so do we. That being said, we have taken our personal mission, which is healthy living and regular mental health check-ins, and folded into Mirame. We are excited to be exploring ideas about how the way we feel on the inside affects how we look on the outside. This will help us show up for ourselves in a positive way.
We hope you enjoy this new chapter.
This week, we caught up with Women Kick Glass Founder JeanAnn Morgan. Please take a look at our IGTV chat, or read excerpts from our conversations below.
JeanAnn Morgan
What is your name and title? Share with us a bit about your background and current initiative(s).
I’m JeanAnn Morgan. I am Founder and Principal of JAM Creative Communications, a product and personal branding consultancy. I am a brand strategist and think partner with my clients.
I also am Founder of Women Kick Glass, a women’s networking collaborative designed to inspire, energize and connect women of all ages and stages. My networking-with-a-purpose events and activities create an inclusive and empowering community for all women on a mission. Every event and activity is different and designed to bring together entrepreneurial women around one simple mission: empowered women, empower women.
You can learn more at www.jamcreativecom.com and www.womenkickglass.org. I also invite you to follow Women Kick Glass on Facebook and Instagram
2. Why is communication so important to you?
Communication is about telling a story. We all have a story and all of our stories are worthy of being told. Finding your voice and feeling empowered to amplify it is essential to being heard and making an impact. As a communications strategist and “think partner, “ I help my clients craft and tell meaningful stories to reach the audiences who matter most.
While JeanAnn and I spoke about brands in this context, the idea of finding your story and recognizing that it is worthy of being told is a key element to effective communication. Historically, women have been shushed all too often. If this happens to our little girls routinely, it is quite possible that they may internalize the idea that their voice is not important.
Photo by Valentina Conde
3. For those of us who may struggle with finding/using our voices, any tips or tricks?
Authenticity and belief in oneself and one’s message is the foundation for confident communication. And, confident communication is found when your narrative is rooted in your purpose and revolves around the story you seek to tell.
Purpose has power and fuels what you do and how you do it. Your purpose is directly linked to who you are. It is the reason you, your product or organization exist. It is your mission, your vision and your values. Purpose drives strategy and action, and informs culture. Purpose is motivational and aspirational. Purpose is at the core of how you attract and connect, and purpose is where I start in my approach to product and personal branding consulting work.
4. How can we model healthy communication for the next generation of girls?
So much to talk about here. Being your best self and believing you are enough is where I start. Self doubt and self criticism is in all of us but we need to balance the “I can’t“ with the “I will” moments.
I can’t = I won’t
I can = I will
I am a huge believer in the “notes to my younger self” strategy. If I knew then what I know now discussions can help plant seeds for A-HA moments between Moms and daughters. It’s also critical to normalize fear and failure. Mistakes, fear and failure are part of life and necessary ingredients to success. Trying to understand this can help empower us to find courage, embrace bravery and perservere.
Lastly, it’s ok to not know every answer. No one does. Learn to be patient with yourself, and give yourself permission to grow and evolve. Things will work out. You need to believe in yourself and that in time things will come in to focus.
Photo by Kiana Bosman
5. Let us know if there are any upcoming projects you would like to talk about. Also, if there is anything you don’t want to talk about, let us know.
My next Women Kick Glass event is October 7 where we will talk about breast health and wellness. Follow on Instagram and Facebook @womenkickglass to learn more and register.
If anyone is interested in a group or team workshop on personal branding I’d love to hear from them.
I’m available via the new global @getapeptalk platform. Book a session as little as 10 mins and up to 1 hour at getapeptalk.com
Please learn more at www.jamcreativecom.com and www.womenkickglass.org
How we look is directly impacted by how we feel. Oftentimes, how we feel also impacts how we eat. Many of the food choices we make are governed by things like cravings, nutritional deficiencies, and dehydration. For our weekly installment of #MeditationMondays, we interviewed Karen Mayo. Below is an edited excerpt from our IGTV interview.
Wellness Guru
Karen Mayo
What is your title?
I am the CEO -Coach, Entrepreneur, Owner of Karen Mayo, a Wellness Company. I have a very varied background, growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania. I went to college for Accounting, and Marketing.
I have also had several roles beyond that, including: Model, Executive Recruiter for Stockbrokers, Bartender, Server, Mortgage Banker, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, and most recently of last 8 years certified in brain health by Dr. Daniel Amen and The Amen Clinics. I'm a personal trainer and certified in Sports Nutrition by the Council of Strength and Fitness. I'm double certified in Corporate Wellness. I'm an award winning international best selling author. I'm a member of the national society of daughters of the American Revolution. I've done a lot of volunteer work. Tedx talk, the Dr. Oz show, Jack Canfield show. I'm a regular on Sirius/XM radio.
You talk a lot about Mindful Eating. Can you elaborate?
Basically mindful eating is eating with awareness, which comes in the five senses. Take the time to smell the food, taste the food, see how your body is reacting to it. Look at the food, imagine how it was grown, imagine the sunshine.
Remember, Mindful Eating is not a diet, it’s a subtle shift in introducing more healthy choices. For example, if you eat a slice of pizza, it’s great to eat a salad beforehand, as it helps to oxidize your blood. It’s important to eat with awareness, follow the 80/20 rule. You can still enjoy completely the food you love, but keep it in moderation. Chewing is also really important. Try chewing 20-30 times, and slow yourself down.
Photo of Roman Kraft
Where can people find you?
I’m on social. You can find me on Instagram at @MindfulMayo. On Facebook I am Karen Mayo . I'm also working on a tv show-Mindful Eating with Mayo. You can reach me via email at: info@karenmayo.net.
Any upcoming projects?
I have a 30 day program coming up, you can join me if you are interested and follow the Mindful Eating program. I’m working on a TV show called Mindful Eating with Mayo. It will be hosted on Binge Networks. Please visit my site: https://www.karenmayo.com for info on all upcoming projects.
Karen Mayo at her book signing at Yankee Stadium
Some other suggestions we talked about to enrich our relationship to food: Food journaling, planting a garden, awareness of about cravings and how they are tied to current events and seasons. To hear it all, tune in to our IGTV channel.
Every Monday at 07:30 PM EST on Instagram Live, we interview different women about our journeys, our bodies, and ways that we can come back home to ourselves. Please join us at @mirameswim.
We love to talk with women about our journeys. How we look is always a reflection of how we feel. Getting in the state of mind to wear a swimsuit can take worth. Lets unearth why.
Read MoreIt is difficult to tell if a photo has been edited. There is currently no policy or best practice in place to inform consumers on this topic. Liz Mooney and Maia Harms have set out to change that. Through their collaborative, The Post Co., this duo has set out to create more transparency in the photography industry. Below is an edited summary of the conversation between Post Co. & Mirame, which appeared on IG Live.
Liz & Maia of the Post Co.
What inspired you ladies to start The Post Co.?
We have both been in the photo industry for around 10 years, and have seen a lot of things go down in the area of photo retouching. We decided that we needed to start igniting conversation and bring in transparency so that there is more ethical retouching in the photo industry. There is a massive lack of knowledge about the retouching industry, even within it. We wanted to see if we could make the changes on our own time within our own space.
What we noticed is that there has been a systematic and intentional omission of an entire group of people in the fashion industry. This has led to a lack of inclusion and knowledge about how to work with people of different skin tones, body types and genders. This can be traced back to the very first fashion publication, Vogue, which is over 120 years old. The magazine catered specifically to wealthy white women and their lifestyles. They never felt the need to change and branch out, and that rings true to the whole industry. Now, as people with various backgrounds have made their way into the discussion, these deep seeded biases are being brought to light. We want to take this discussion to the photo retouching industry.
What goes into a photo being “processed”?
First the photo is taken by the photographer, then passed on to the art director, creative director and then delivered to a retoucher. So the picture passes through quite a few hands, all of which bring their personal biases. It can be completely extreme as to how the image comes out. And this isn’t helpful for women and young girls. There is a lack of inclusion., for trans people, for people of color, etc. Influencers are now Facetuning and tweeking their bodies, instead of showing their natural beauty. This has created body dysmorphia. People are looking at their acne, cellulite, veins, pores, their size etc., and feeling bad about it, because it is not seen in the photos that are presented to them.
What do you want to see change?
We want to see more inclusion. Often times important parts of a models identity are being erased. For example, Vitalago. How empowering would it be for a young girl affected by this condition to see women who look like her? And also different skin tones. There is not just black and brown. There are different totalities to it. There are yellows, green, and blue pigments. That should be celebrated. Sometimes art directors or brand strategists say something like ‘their color looks too yellow, let’s just go ahead and desaturate it.” There is a lack of inclusion, and we have to knock down all the pillars if we are going to change all at once.
The photo industry and modeling have historically been romanticized. So there is this fear that if a brand admits to this part of the process (retouching), then the photo becomes false. Even for someone who is a professional in the field, I am sometimes unable to tell if a photo has been retouched. So it becomes damaging to all of us as we normalize what is not real. Something like a simple disclaimer would undue a lot of harm. We want to show through the Post Co. that you can be ethical and transparent without losing the mystique. Also, we want to create pillars to encourage people to examine their own biases before they begin the editing processing.
We want to see policy change. We want to see a code of ethics created. As simple as having a photo labeled as having been altered. We want to see photo editors get credited for their work, the same way that we see photographers, models, and makeup artists credited.
What is the future of Post Co.?
We are working on more photoshoots so that people can see our work. We plan to have in person events in the future. Also, we see ourselves having symposiums with speakers so that we can raise awareness on inclusion, and offer education. We are going to create original content so we have visuals, as well as interview professionals in the field. We want to get conversations started.
Want to learn more about The Post Co.? Visit them on Instagram or check out their website.
Wondering what we are doing our end to increase transparency? We have thought deeply about this. Since our first collection, racial inclusion has been important to us. We have cast models, collaborated with stylists, and manufactured with women of diverse backgrounds. But we recognize that there is still more work to be done. That being said, we are actively seeking more size and age inclusion. If you are, or know of anyone who would like to be featured on our social wearing Mirame, please have them contact us at info@mirameswim.com. We are also actively working on increasing our size range.
As far as photo editing, most of our shots are taken by either our fans, our team, or a professional photographer. In any of these sceneraios, we always ask for the raw file. We never remove stretch marks or blur hair follicles. We encourage our women to come as they are.
Recently, we have started a ‘Customer Photos’ section of our website, where fans or prospective shoppers can see everyday women wearing Mirame looks. Scroll down to see some of our #MirameMuchachas.
Mirame is a collection of beach to bistro swimwear that works seamlessly into a woman's wardrobe. The brand focuses on one piece silhouettes and moderate coverage bikinis that are at once sexy and restrained.
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