April 30, 2007

Tongue Tied

FrenchFifty Bikinis

Meet Sheila. Sheila sells seashells by the seashore. But poor Sheila: The seashore biz sure is tough in Seattle.

If she’s serious about ditching her day job, Sheila should move to Miami. Or at least class up the operation by upgrading her suit — to an unfussy bikini from Seattle-based FrenchFifty.

Finally, she can shake her shells in something that doesn’t scream MTV Beach House (circa Eric Nies). Whether she chooses the St. Barths (a simple string style), the Maya Bay (a halter with real bamboo hardware), or the St. Tropez (a Swarovski crystal-enhanced creation), she’ll get quality Italian fabric, a perfect supportive top, and a terrific fit down below.

Pretty soon, even Peter Piper will be clamoring for shells. But with a suit this understated yet sexy, Sheila should be prepared.

Because he may have more than just a pickled pepper in his pocket.

Available at Canopy Blue, 3121 East Madison Street, at Lake Washington Boulevard, suite 103 (206-323-1115); Zovo Lingerie, 4612 26th Avenue Northeast, University Village (206-525-9686). To see styles, go to frenchfifty.com.