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Curvy and Confident: These stylish retro swimsuits empower every body type

Unleash your inner pinup with swimwear from Unique Vintage

Curvy and Confident: These stylish retro swimsuits empower every body type

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Body positivity and empowerment have become essential aspects of the fashion world, and swimwear is no exception. Embracing your curves and feeling confident in your own skin should be a universal experience. Luckily, finding that confidence is easier than ever, thanks to Unique Vintage. With their stylish, retro-inspired swimsuits, everyone can unleash their inner pinup and feel fabulous at the beach or by the pool.


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Unique Vintage is a one-of-a-kind brand that marries the charm of the past with contemporary designs for every person and every body type. This vintage-loving company aims to create inclusive, diverse, and fashionable swimwear that makes everyone feel like they belong, regardless of their size or shape. With sizes ranging from XS to 5X, Unique Vintage is committed to celebrating body diversity and promoting self-love.

The story of Unique Vintage began in 2000, when CEO and Founder Katie Echeverry would spend her weekends scouring local vintage shops in Burbank, CA. Realizing that many shared her passion for vintage fashion, she started selling her finds online. Eventually, she began designing her own vintage-inspired dresses. Today, Unique Vintage is a thriving, female-owned and operated brand that stays true to Katie's original vision – a company that believes in inclusivity and the power of fashion to empower every individual.

Embracing Body Diversity

At the heart of Unique Vintage's ethos is its unwavering commitment to size inclusivity. The brand understands that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and aims to create swimwear that caters to everyone. By offering diverse vintage-inspired designs, Unique Vintage ensures everyone can find a swimsuit that makes them feel confident and stylish.

With an impressive size range from XS to 5X, Unique Vintage is dedicated to providing fashionable swimwear for all body types. This extensive selection allows individuals to find the perfect swimsuit that highlights their unique beauty and embraces their curves. No matter your size, Unique Vintage has a swimsuit to make you feel fabulous and empowered.

Representation in fashion and swimwear is essential for promoting body positivity and self-confidence. By offering a wide variety of sizes and styles, Unique Vintage is actively working to create a more inclusive and diverse fashion industry. When everyone can see themselves represented in the swimwear they wear, it fosters a sense of belonging and encourages individuals to embrace their bodies, no matter their shape or size. Unique Vintage is proud to participate in this movement, celebrating body diversity and empowering people to feel confident in their skin.

Vintage-Inspired Swimsuits for All Body Types

Unique Vintage's swimwear collection is a treasure trove of vintage styles, capturing the essence of iconic fashion from the past and reimagining it for today's modern world. From playful polka dots to sultry animal prints, and retro sailor themes to solid colors, there's a swimsuit for every taste. By infusing their designs with a touch of nostalgia, Unique Vintage allows everyone to express their personality and make a statement at the beach or pool.

Flattering cuts and designs are the foundation of Unique Vintage's swimwear collection. High-waisted bottoms provide a classic silhouette that accentuates curves, while tummy control panels in sleek one-pieces offer a smooth and slimming effect. Skirt bottoms add a playful and feminine touch, and sheath one-pieces combine elegance with comfort. Each design enhances the wearer's natural beauty, ensuring a perfect fit for every body type.

The vintage-inspired styles offered by Unique Vintage not only pay homage to the fashion of the past but also celebrate and enhance the curves of the modern woman. These swimsuits provide support and flattery in all the right places by incorporating design elements such as high-waisted bottoms and tummy control panels. Whether you're a fan of skirted swimwear or prefer the sleek simplicity of a sheath one-piece, Unique Vintage's collection embraces and highlights your curves, allowing you to feel confident and empowered in your swimwear.

Unleashing Your Inner Pinup

Achieving that coveted pinup look is a breeze with Unique Vintage's swimwear collection and a few simple fashion tips. Pair your skirted bottoms with an off-the-shoulder ruffle top for a playful and feminine vibe. Waist-cinching belts can accentuate your curves, while large bows and chic keyholes add an extra touch of glamour to your ensemble. With these styling tricks, you'll effortlessly channel your inner pinup icon.

Unique Vintage's swimwear comes in a variety of popular prints and solid colors, allowing you to find the perfect look for your style. Embrace your inner fierceness with an animal print one-piece, or achieve a classic sailor-inspired look with retro navy and white polka dots. For a timeless and elegant option, solid black and sultry red swimsuits never go out of style.

Another exciting aspect of Unique Vintage's swimwear collection is the ability to mix and match different styles, prints, and colors to create a truly unique look. Combine a polka dot top with solid high-waisted bottoms, or pair a vibrant animal print with a contrasting solid color. The possibilities are endless, allowing you to unleash your creativity and express your individuality through your swimwear choices.

Unique Vintage also offers an impressive variety of black swimsuits to suit every preference, from form-fitting one-pieces to chic two-piece sets. Black swimwear options include all-black designs as well as pieces featuring prints, ensuring that every customer can find the perfect combination of style and sophistication to match their taste.

Supporting Organizations and Values

Unique Vintage is not only dedicated to providing stylish and inclusive swimwear but also committed to making a positive impact on the world. The company actively supports charitable organizations focused on women's, animal, and LGBTQ+ causes, demonstrating its dedication to empowering individuals and fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society.

The foundation of Unique Vintage's brand philosophy is founded on inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration. The company believes everyone deserves to feel beautiful and confident, regardless of their size or background. This philosophy is evident in their marketing campaigns, product offerings, and the values they promote. By staying true to this vision, Unique Vintage inspires and empowers people from all walks of life, encouraging everyone to embrace their unique beauty and express their individuality through fashion.

Look And Feel Your Best


Embracing your curves and feeling confident at the beach or pool is easier than ever with Unique Vintage's swimwear collection. With a multitude of styles, prints, and solid colors to choose from, there's something for everyone, regardless of personal preferences or body type. Remember, confidence comes from within, and feeling great in your swimwear is the first step to enjoying those sun-soaked summer days.

With their vast selection of retro-inspired designs and body-positive philosophy, you're sure to find the perfect piece to make a splash this summer. So don't wait to find your perfect swimsuit – explore Unique Vintage's swimwear collection today and unleash your inner pinup!



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Now's your chance to help someone doing good in your community win $1000 towards the charity of their choice

Upworthy and P&G are back with the #ActsOfGood Awards.

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Three winners will be selected to receive $1000 donated to the charity of their choice.

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Doing good is its own reward, but sometimes recognizing these acts of kindness helps bring even more good into the world. That’s why we’re excited to partner with P&G again on the #ActsOfGood Awards.

The #ActsOfGood Awards recognize individuals who actively support their communities. It could be a rockstar volunteer, an amazing community leader, or someone who shows up for others in special ways.

Do you know someone in your community doing #ActsOfGood? Nominate them between April 24th-June 3rdhere.Three winners will receive $1,000 dedicated to the charity of their choice, plus their story will be highlighted on Upworthy’s social channels. And yes, it’s totally fine to nominate yourself!

We want to see the good work you’re doing and most of all, we want to help you make a difference.

While every good deed is meaningful, winners will be selected based on how well they reflect Upworthy and P&G’s commitment to do #ActsOfGood to help communities grow.

That means be on the lookout for individuals who:

Strengthen their community

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Expert says there's only one laundry cycle you ever need, no matter what's being washed

Straight from Patric Richardson, the "Laundry Guy" himself.

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Because who can keep up with which laundry settings is for which item, anyway?

Once upon a time, our only option for getting clothes clean was to get out a bucket of soapy water and start scrubbing. Nowadays, we use fancy machines that not only do the labor for us, but give us free reign to choose between endless water temperature, wash duration, and spin speed combinations.

Of course, here’s where the paradox of choice comes in. Suddenly you’re second guessing whether that lace item needs to use the “delicates” cycle, or the “hand wash” one, or what exactly merits a “permanent press” cycle. And now, you’re wishing for that bygone bucket just to take away the mental rigamarole.

Well, you’re in luck. Turns out there’s only one setting you actually need. At least according to one laundry expert.

While appearing on HuffPost’s “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast, Patric Richardson, aka The Laundry Evangelist, said he swears by the “express” cycle, as “it’s long enough to get your clothes clean but it’s short enough not to cause any damage.”

Richardson’s reasoning is founded in research done while writing his book, “Laundry Love,” which showed that even the dirtiest items would be cleaned in the “express” cycle, aka the “quick wash” or “30 minute setting.”


Furthermore the laundry expert, who’s also the host of HGTV’s “Laundry Guy,” warned that longer wash settings only cause more wear and tear, plus use up more water and power, making express wash a much more sustainable choice.

Really, the multiple settings washing machines have more to do with people being creatures of habit, and less to do with efficiency, Richardson explained.

“All of those cycles [on the washing machine] exist because they used to exist,” he told co-hosts Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson. “We didn’t have the technology in the fabric, in the machine, in the detergent [that we do now], and we needed those cycles. In the ’70s, you needed the ‘bulky bedding’ cycle and the ‘sanitary’ cycle ... it was a legit thing. You don’t need them anymore, but too many people want to buy a machine and they’re like, ‘My mom’s machine has “whitest whites.”’ If I could build a washing machine, it would just have one button — you’d just push it, and it’d be warm water and ‘express’ cycle and that’s it.”
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When was the last time you washed you washing machine? "Never" is a valid answer.

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According to Good Housekeeping, there are some things to keep in mind if you plan to go strictly express from now on.

For one thing, the outlet recommends only filling the machine halfway and using a half dose of liquid, not powder detergent, since express cycles use less water. Second, using the setting regularly can develop a “musty” smell, due to the constant low-temperature water causing a buildup of mold or bacteria. To prevent this, running an empty wash on a hot setting, sans the detergent, is recommended every few weeks, along with regularly scrubbing the detergent drawer and door seal.

Still, even with those additional caveats, it might be worth it just to knock out multiple washes in one day. Cause let’s be honest—a day of laundry and television binging sounds pretty great, doesn’t it?

To catch even more of Richardson’s tips, find the full podcast episode here.


This article originally appeared on 2.4.24

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Supportive husband writes a fantastic 'love list' to his depressed wife

“He knows I struggle to see good in the world, and especially the good in myself. But here it is."

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Husband shares a list of love with his wife.

Imgur user "mollywho" felt her life was falling apart. Not only was she battling clinical depression, but she had her hands full.

"I've been juggling a LOT lately," she wrote on Imgur. "Trying to do well at work. Just got married. Couldn't afford a wedding. Family is sparse. Falling out with friends, yaddadyadda.”

She was also upset about how she treated her new husband.

"I've not been the easiest person to deal with. In fact, sometimes I've lost all hope and even taken my anger out on my husband."


When she returned home from a business trip in San Francisco, mentally exhausted, she collapsed on her bed and cried. Then she noticed some writing on the bedroom mirror. It was a list that read:

Reasons I love my wife

1. She is my best friend
2. She never quits on herself or me
3. She gives me time to work on my crazy projects
4. She makes me laugh, every day
5. She is gorgeous
6. She accepts the crazy person i am
7. She's the kindest person i know
8. She's got a beautiful singing voice

9. She's gone to a strip club with me
10. She has experienced severe tragedy yet is the most optimistic person about humanity i know
11. She has been fully supportive about my career choices and followed me each time
12. Without realizing it, she makes me want to do more for her than i have ever wanted to do for anyone
13. She's done an amazing job at advancing her career path
14. Small animals make her cry
15. She snorts when she laughs

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The list of love.

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This amazing show of support from her husband was exactly what she needed. "I think he wanted me to remember how much he loves me," she wrote. "Because he knows how quickly I forget. He knows I struggle to see good in the world, and especially the good in myself. But here it is. A testament and gesture of his love. Damn, I needed it today…"

She ended her post with some powerful words about mental illness.

"I'm not saying mental illness is cured by nice words on a mirror. In fact, it takes professional care, love, empathy, sometimes even medication just to cope. Many people struggle with it mental illness - more than we probably even realize. And instead of showing them hate or anger when they act out. Show them kindness and remind them things can and WILL get better. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. If that person can't be you - see if you have any resources for therapy."


This article originally appeared on 12.10.15

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Nicole Kidman shares the unconventional marriage rule she has with husband Keith Urban

They've had this communication rule since the very beginning of their 18 year relationship.

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Long before Nicole Kidman began her long-term relationship with AMC theaters, she was committed to husband and country singer Keith Urban. The two have happily been together since 2006—which is a good run for any modern day marriage, but most certainly a Hollywood one.

And perhaps their nearly decades-long success can be partially attributed to one surprising communication rule: no texting.

While appearing on the Something To Talk About podcast in 2023, Kidman shared that she was the one who initiated the unconventional agreement.

"We never text each other, can you believe that? We started out that way – I was like, 'If you want to get a hold of me, call me…"I wasn't really a texter.,” the “Moulin Rouge” actress shared.

She added that while Urban did attempt texting her a few items early on, he eventually switched when Kidman wasn’t very responsive. And now, 18 years later, they only call each other.

“We just do voice to voice or skin to skin, as we always say. We talk all the time and we FaceTime but we just don’t text because I feel like texting can be misrepresentative at times…I don’t want that between my lover and I,” she told Parade

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There are, of course, some pros and cons to calling over texting. Research has shown that people who call feelmore connected to one another vs. texting, with the voice being an integral component of bonding. As our society becomes increasingly more distant and lonely, finding those moments might be more important than ever.

At the same time, calling can invoke a lot more anxiety compared to texting, which could lead someone to not communicating at all. Also, I don’t know about you, but the thought of having to call my partner for mundane things like “don’t forget the eggs” would drive me crazy.

But regardless of whether or not you adopt Kidman and Urban’s no-texting rule, perhaps the bigger takeaway is that relationship longevity depends on being able to establish your own rules. One that feels good and that each partner is able to stick to. Especially when it comes to communication.

As Urban himself told E! News at the CMT Music Awards, "I have no advice for anybody,You guys figure out whatever works for you…We're figuring it out. You figure it out. Everybody's different. There's no one size fits all."

Luckily, there are many ways to have good text hygiene, without having to do away with it completely. Very Well Mind suggests to avoid texting too many questions, and to be respectful of your partner's schedule (probably best to not text them while they’re sleeping just to say “hey,” for example). Nor should texting be used to argue or deal with conflict. Lastly, probably save the lengthy, in-depth conversations for a phone call. Fifteen heart emojis are totally fine though.

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Most pregnant women know what they need to bring to the hospital. Doris' list had something extra.

For Doris, the list was very different.

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Doris Alikado talks about her personal experience of maternal health in Tanzania.

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Bathrobe. Socks. Insurance card. Snacks.

Sound at all familiar? Maybe, maybe not.

These items would commonly be found on a checklist of things that expecting parents should bring to the hospital with them — in the U.S., anyway.

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Doing the checklist.

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But what is that list like in other parts of the world?

For Doris, that list included water.

Doris, who lives Morogoro, Tanzania, had to bring her own water to the health center where she was giving birth in 2014. The water she brought was used to clean the nurse's hands, clean the delivery area, and wash the babies (she had twins!). Unfortunately, the water Doris brought ran out before she was able to wash herself or her clothes, so she had to wait 24 hours before cleaning herself.

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Doris and family lives in Morogoro, Tanzania.

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I'll let Doris tell the story herself:

Lack of access to clean water in Tanzania is a very big deal.

Everything turned out alright for Doris and her babies, but thousands of other women aren't as lucky. But there are ways to help: Organizations and individuals are pitching in to help build water taps, rainwater tanks, and latrines in Tanzanian hospitals, and they're making a huge difference.

"I want to express my gratitude to the health workers ... because they have a great sense of humor with the patients. But the problem is the availability of enough water." — Doris Alikado


This article originally appeared on 03.26.15

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9 astounding photos this mom took to keep herself calm while giving birth.

Birth is intense. It's also beautiful.

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When San Francisco photographer Lisa Robinson was about to have her second child, she was both excited and nervous.

Sure, those are the feelings most moms-to-be experience before giving birth, but Lisa's nerves were tied to something different.

She and her husband already had a 9-year-old son but desperately wanted another baby. They spent years trying to get pregnant again, but after countless failed attempts and two miscarriages, they decided to stop trying.

Of course, that's when Lisa ended up becoming pregnant with her daughter, Anora. Since it was such a miraculous pregnancy, Lisa wanted to do something special to commemorate her daughter's birth.

So she turned to her craft — photography — as a way to both commemorate the special day, and keep herself calm and focused throughout the birthing process.

Normally, Lisa takes portraits and does wedding photography, so she knew the logistics of being her own birth photographer would be a somewhat precarious new adventure — to say the least.

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She initially suggested the idea to her husband Alec as a joke.

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"After some thought," she says, "I figured I would try it out and that it could capture some amazing memories for us and our daughter."

In the end, she says, Alec was supportive and thought it would be great if she could pull it off. Her doctors and nurses were all for Lisa taking pictures, too, especially because it really seemed to help her manage the pain and stress.

In the hospital, she realized it was a lot harder to hold her camera steady than she initially thought it would be.

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She had labor shakes but would periodically take pictures between contractions.

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"Eventually when it was time to push and I was able to take the photos as I was pushing, I focused on my daughter and my husband and not so much the camera," she says.

"I didn't know if I was in focus or capturing everything but it was amazing to do.”

The shots she ended up getting speak for themselves:

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Lisa's husband Alec.

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Hello Doc.

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Warm and encouraging smiles from the nurse.

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Hello, baby Anora!

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An overcome father.

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Newborn Anora's first experience with breastfeeding.

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"Everybody was supportive and kind of surprised that I was able to capture things throughout. I even remember laughing along with them at one point as I was pushing," Lisa recalled.

In the end, Lisa was so glad she went through with her experiment. She got incredible pictures — and it actually did make her labor easier.

Would she recommend every mom-to-be document their birth in this way? Absolutely not. What works for one person may not work at all for another.

However, if you do have a hobby that relaxes you, figuring out how to incorporate it into one of the most stressful moments in your life is a pretty good way to keep yourself calm and focused.

Expecting and love the idea of documenting your own birthing process?

Take some advice from Lisa: "Don't put pressure on yourself to get 'the shot'" she says, "and enjoy the moment as much as you can.”

Lisa's mom took this last one.

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Mom and daughter earned the rest.

Photo via Lisa Robinson/Lisa Robinson Photography.

 This article originally appeared on 06.30.16

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