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Did your favourite beach make it onto the list? Keep your shirt on if it didn’t, we all know all of Australia’s beaches are awesome. Also, these aren’t in order of awesomeness. Or any order.

Picture this: you're floating on an ocean of crystal clear water, the waves gently bobbing you up and down (and your cheeky bikini is so comfortable right now). When all of a sudden.. you awaken from your daydream. Oh no. You're not in the ocean at all! You're sitting on the couch with an ever-growing pile of Doritos crumbs on your chest. You're scrolling through Instagram. And you're thinking...

"Yeah, that's a nice photograph... but WHERE on Earth are all these beautiful beaches?!"

Well, to be honest, they're probably mostly taken in Bora Bora or somewhere similarly amazing, but if you're feeling true blue, here's some of the best that us Aussies have to offer. And it's not too shabby.

I've been to 6 of these places, what about you?

Turquoise Bay, WA

Whitehaven Beach, QLD


Shelly Beach, NSW


Four Mile Beach, QLD


Greens Pool, WA


Balmoral Beach, NSW


Ned’s Beach, NSW (Lord Howe Island)


Whites Beach, Byron Bay NSW


Shoal Bay, NSW


Mon Repos, QLD


Crescent Head, NSW


Wineglass Bay, TAS


Vivonne Bay, SA


Casuarina Beach, NT


Gunyah Beach, SA


Bells Beach, VIC


Blairgowrie, VIC

Trial Bay, South West Rocks NSW


Heron Island, QLD

Many people swear by the miracle of coconut oil... do you know about these 18 things you can do with it?


1. As the headline suggests, you can literally bathe in the stuff!

Okay so don't go out and buy 40 litres of coconut oil and fill up the tub with it. About a quarter of a cup is plenty. It will make your skin as smooth as a baby's bottom. Add Epsom salts for an even more powerful effect. 

2. Argan oil is expensive. Coconut oil is not.

Yes, you can use coconut oil in your hair. It has a similar effect to argan oil products, but you don't have to pay $50 for a bottle. More like $5. Researchers believe that its relative high affinity for hair protein and ability to penetrate deep into the hair shaft accounts for coconut oil’s superior performance. Source.

3. More energy, naturally

Especially when partnered with the superfood, chia seeds. The medium chain triglycerides in coconut oil, when partnered with chia seeds, will give you an energy boost when you need a mid-afternoon pickup, or after a strenuous workout. Source.

4. Boost your smoothie

Add one or two tablespoons to your smoothie ingredients to add a cholesterol fighting element to your favourite smoothie. It will also help the texture of smoothies to become, well, smoother.


5. Alternative to that fatty, buttery popcorn

Popcorn in itself isn't bad for you, it's all the salt and butter that's added to it that makes it such a guilty pleasure. But now you can have your popcorn and eat it too. Pop organic corn kernels in coconut oil and then drizzle with just a touch more melted coconut oil and some sea salt.


6. Healthy alternative to other fatty oils

Unlike some other cooking oils, coconut oil has a very high tolerance to heat, making it incredibly safe (and healthier) to cook with.

7. Natural throat lozenge

Use coconut oil in place of store-bought lozangers that are usually made using artificial flavors and colors. Try swallowing ½-1 teaspoon of coconut oil up to 3 times daily to ease the pain of a sore throat or cough. Source.

8. Wrinkle prevention

Dry skin wrinkles more easily than moisturized skin. Coconut oil can help to naturally keep skin moisturized, and is gentle enough to use in under-eye areas.

9. Remove make up without harsh chemicals

We've all been there - furiously scrubbing our eyes with a make up wipe trying to get rid of that pesky waterproof mascara. Coconut oil easily lifts make up without putting harsh chemicals onto your skin, or needing to scrub hard.

10. Natural body moisturizer

Coconut oil absorbs quickly and isn't too greasy, so it makes an awesome skin moisturizer. At room temperature, it is solid, but if you rub it with your hands it quickly becomes a liquid.


11. Natural Lip Balm

Commercial lip balms are packed with unhealthy (and potentially toxic) ingredients, which is particularly concerning since we put them on our lips. The healing properties of coconut oil helps to nourish the lips, provides a touch of sun protection, and most importantly, is safe to consume. Source.

12. Smooth Shaving Cream

Yup, it can be used as a shaving cream too. 
13. Sunburn remedy
 Especially if you do the next tip. Apply liberally to sunburned skin to help with the healing process.

14. Although not recommended, it will help you tan (or burn!)

Yes, tanning with coconut oil can help to give you a deeper tan. Use this one cautiously, though, as sun safety is more important than having a tan.

15. Fix dry cuticles

Cuticle oil can be expensive, and you only get around 20mL in a bottle. Coconut oil can easily replace cuticle oil if you have dry cuticles.

16. Help fix and prevent dry heels/feet

Walking around all day in barefeet in summer can take its toll on your feet. Rubbing coconut oil can help to keep them soft and reduce the risk of getting cracked heels. Just watch that you don't slip over!

17. Hair detangler (especially after being in the ocean)

As a kid, I used to get dreadlocks from being in the ocean all day. Coconut oil helps to detangle hair smoothly, so you don't need to fight with the hair brush (as much).

18. Exfoliation

If you put coconut oil onto an exfoliating glove (or even a wash cloth if you don't own one), it works fantastically as an exfoliating aid.



Disclaimer:
Please note that the views expressed in this post are not endorsed by any companies or products and the intention of the post is simply to give some helpful tips! If you have any concerns regarding your dermatological health, or have any previous skin conditions, please consult a professional dermatologist, as this article not intended as medical advice.

The Secret Life of... Sunscreen? 

Have you ever wondered how the sun sees you? Well, it's quite different to what you might think...

This video illustrates what sunscreen looks like under Ultra Violet light. It also shows the damage you didn't know you've already done - scary stuff.

It does a very good job of making you think twice before you skip off into the sunshine with "I'll apply it later" in the back of your head. It's time to take sun safety seriously; because the way the sun sees you is probably way more freckly and aged than you see yourself.

A thought provoking video - definitely worth the watch.

Here is the direct link

Ever looked over at your friends' perfectly moisturized, glowing legs and wondered why your skin doesn't look so glamorous? 

Here are 3 things you might be doing wrong, but don't worry, we have solutions!

1. You don't exfoliate.

Out with the old, in with the new! Exfoliating removes dead skin and encourages new skin to regenerate. If you aren't exfoliating around once per week, your skin can dry out - causing that nasty scaly appearance. Not cool.

An absolute miracle to exfoliate with is sea salt scrub. It isn't too hard to find in a beauty store or even a pharmacy. The ones from the dead sea are generally the best.

Exfoliating gloves work well too, just make sure you don't scrub too hard! This can leave little grazes all over your skin.

2. You aren't shaving right.

Make sure you NEVER dry-shave. This will wreak havoc on your freshly exfoliated skin! Always use either a shaving cream or gel, or if you don't have these in your shower - at the very least use some shower gel. Soap won't really do, it dries out your skin too much. 

Do you have particularly sensitive skin? Shaving with the hairs rather than against can help (i.e. down your legs rather than up). This technique also reduces the risk of getting those dreaded little red shaving bumps. 

Laser hair removal is another more permanent solution. 

3. You aren't moisturizing (or you aren't doing it right).

You should be moisturizing every day.Yup, every day. I know, that sounds time-consuming and annoying. But it works. In about a week or two (depending on how good your moisturizer is) you will have soft, glowy skin. Pretty much as simple as that. And when you're older, you will thank yourself, because moisturized skin doesn't wrinkle as easily as dried-out skin. 


If you stick to these very simple tips, you should have perfect, beach-ready skin in no time.
Running a business such as Cheeky Bikini has its ups and downs - mostly, it's a lot harder work than what it may seem like. However, one part of the job that I absolutely love doing is the graphic designs. No, I'm not a qualified graphic designer. I AM a qualified interior designer though! And that course is how I learned my graphic skills. They've been invaluable skills to have... I actually couldn't see myself having come this far without them. Thank goodness for the crossover between interiors and graphics!

P.S. - Any graphic designers that may be reading this, forgive me if my work isn't quite up to scratch :).
As some of you may have noticed (and our apologies to those who did), our website was looking less than glamorous on some mobile browsers. This, as well as some other issues, have now been ironed out and everything is functioning beautifully (and looking pretty, I might add!). By the way; don't hesitate to contact us if you see any issues with the website :).

As you can see, the mobile home page is a little different to the desktop and tablet version - this is a nifty little trick that our web developer  put in so that it looks awesome for everyone! (AND also so it loads a little faster...). Hopefully it's smooth sailing from now on.


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Hi everyone,
Just a little update into what we've been up to. Today we had our final check-measure to ensure that the bikinis fit comfortably. They're pretty much perfect with just a few tweaks before we give them the okay. Exciting progress!
It is truly a blessing to live within walking distance of one of Sydney's most gorgeous beaches; Avalon. To be able to wake up in the morning, go get my morning coffee and walk over to the beach and see a view like this is absolutely amazing. Sometimes you just need to step back and appreciate these kinds of things :).
Hi everyone! I'm so happy to introduce Cheeky Bikini's debut collection "Paradiso"! Here's a little graphic to introduce the collection. The product launch isn't here just yet - but it will be soon! You can click the image to see it larger. You have to click "back" to get back here after viewing.
It's Fabric Time!
Over the past couple of days we've been very busy perfecting our exclusive collection of fabric prints. Here's a little mood board! And an inspiration image. We use this to see how the colours look together. I think they look quite pretty... They'll look even better when they're actually made into bikinis though!

Most of the time designing prints is fun... but sometimes it sucks. It's hard not to question design decisions - but it's all worth it when the samples come back and they're perfect! Now... the finer details. This means looking through hundreds of gorgeous beads and things to see what will look the prettiest when they're dangling on the ties of our kinis. Yay!

It's all starting to come together beautifully. Stay tuned as our debut collection will soon be released!
Follow us on Instagram @cheekybikini to see all the awesome photos that we post. Some upcoming posts include behind-the-scenes of our headquarters, beach photoshoots, and some shots of the things we get up to in our spare time. When you purchase one of our bikinis, you are encouraged to direct-message us on Instagram and we might just feature it on our page! We will also be posting on our insta the details of upcoming competitions and giveaways! Click here to go to our instagram page
Exciting news, our swing tags are ready! We chose to put the bikini care instructions on the swing tags so that there isn't a bulky tag on the bikinis (especially because they are reversible). Aren't they cute?

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A big welcome to everyone joining us at Cheeky Bikini. We're getting everything ready to start selling in early 2015. We absolutely can't wait to get our kinis out there for you guys to see, and we know you're all excited to start showing off your cheeky side. As you may already know, our collection of bikinis are exclusive designs in Californian, Hawaiian or Brazilian cuts, whichever you'd like to refer to them as. Basically; they're cheeky. We've done the research - cheeky bikinis are flattering. Who wants a saggy bikini that gives you ugly bulges around your cheeks? Our bikinis lay nice and flat against your skin, and make your bottom look more round and sculpted.