Ocean Beach Main Street Association

Check out the local press from the Ocean Beach Main Street Association....

http://www.oceanbeachsandiego.com/mollyb-bikinis

Wanna be a Molly B Girl?

Molly B is looking for some awesome local San Diego talent. We are scouting the beaches for women surfers who want a bikini sponsorship! I'm looking for girls that love the ocean and the San Diego lifestyle. Please email info@mollybbikinis.com!

Where have you left your heart?

Everyone has that a place that you can escape to in your dreams. You imagine you are at the special place and a feeling of nostalgia comes over you. The place brings you simple pleasure. My place is Costa Rica. I've been to a handful of countries in my lifetime but there is something about Costa Rica that just makes my heart melt. Maybe it’s because I’ve spent months on end in this country. Maybe it’s because I am so comfortable there. I’ve left little pieces of my heart up and down the Pacific Coast and the Caribbean side. My memories of Costa Rica are so dear to me, that I would never want to lose them. From simple cups of coffee to riding in the back of cattle trucks, it’s the friends that I have met; to the waves that I have rode. The Ticos are the friendliest people that I have ever met. They welcome you to their country as if it is your new home. It has been my home.

I'm dreaming of my place this morning as I work and get ready for the biggest event of Molly B's so far. I hope you can dream of your place as well.

Bikini Week in San Diego

Molly B's is going to be at the Bikini Week Pre-Party tonight downtown at the Andaz! It's going to be a show you don't want to miss.

Polaroids

Okay, so I have a slight obsession with Polaroids and wanting to be alive in the 1970s. My bikinis are inspired from this era. This era of simplicity and family life. The era of a nostalgic beach lifestyle where technology didn't haunt each and everyone of us...every minute of the day. Don't get me wrong, I love the computer and the fact that I can get instant pictures of my niece and nephew on my cell phone. But I am know for never answering my phone. I tend to forget it all around the house.

I had a photo shoot awhile back and the photographer took a handful of Polaroids and I have yet to see them. I wake up every morning wondering if today will be the day that these amazing photos arrive in the mail. Nothing so far.

I am planning another photo shoot in the 70s style right now with an awesome photographer. So I am trying to find some inspirations on the internet and I stumbled across the most amazing story.

Jamie Livingston. He took a Polaroid everyday for 18 years. It's an amazing way to document a life. Just looking at his photos, without a single word, you step into his life. You can see his happiness and joy and his painful last year.

So I looked up the day I was born. August 13, 1980. And below is the picture.

I can spend hours looking at this website. I looked at the picture from my 16th birthday. I looked at the pictures from days when people I loved left my life.

Take some time and check out Jamie and his story.

http://photooftheday.hughcrawford.com/

Chris Higgins wrote an amazing blog about Jamie. His writing was an inspiration. I am so ready to get my camera ready to take a photo a day.

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/15131

Behind the Scenes

Have you ever wondered what a photo shoot looks like behind the scenes? Prior to starting my bikini company I had no idea, nor how much effort they take. Just like any business, it's important to align yourself with the right people. There is a lot at stake for everyone involved. The models depend on the photos for their portfolio, same for the photographer, and the designer gets pictures to use for marketing/advertising. Even a small shoot takes a lot of coordination and commitment! I've posted a couple pictures from last weekends shoot in La Jolla. I worked with a few of the most professional people I know, and because of that the shoot was a big success. Check out some of San Diego's finest below:

Robert Norton

Amira Meaker

Mistianna

Welcome Back Spring

Don't get me wrong I love Winter, snow and hot chocolate. But FINALLY, it's over! I'm a beach girl at heart, and get so excited once the days get longer, the water starts to warm up, and bikinis and BBQ's are the daily norm.

Every Spring I look for things to do outside. The weather in San Diego is very mild, and the summer tourists haven't arrived yet. I've pasted a couple links of fun spring activities I enjoy.

Desert Wildflowers

San Diego Hikes

Dancing and Music in Old Town

Spring Forward

It's Manic Monday! I swear just yesterday I was counting down the last 10 seconds til 2010 and now it is the middle of March. I've been so busy getting my new designs ready for summer, showcasing them in local fashion shows, and trying to build up my inventory for Thread San Diego.

Finally, we had a good 'ol fashioned San Diego weekend. The sun came out and gave us the opportunity to complete the first part of our photo shoot. We got some great pictures and some mean sunburns in the process. Here's a few pics from the shoot!

I bought "Lulu" when I was 16 and always dreamt of the day we could use her for a photo shoot. She started up first try yesterday, old faithful!















So many choices, which one should I try on first!















Thanks to Aurelia, Maria and Amy(not pictured)for putting in a long day, and doing an excellent job with all the hair and makeup.


















L to R: Yvette, Carly Fridell, and Delaney Wallace. Three of San Diego's finest models!















"Lulu" always brings out the laughter and free spirit in anyone who goes for a ride!

Blonde Martini

Here are the first few shots from the fashion show at the Blonde Martini the other night. It was awesome! Thanks to the people who helped get it all together: Amira Meaker at Solmaia Productions http://www.solmaiaproductions.com/, West Coast Club Lifehttp://www.westcoastclublife.com/, U4RIK Vodka, and thanks to Robert Norton of RFX Photohttp://www.modelmayhem.com/716273 for the amazing shots!

Fashion Whore Shots

I've got more shots coming but I wanted to give you a sneak peek at the newest line!

Enjoy!

Summer's around the corner!

http://sarahmcarr.com/fashion/a-summers-must-have-molly-b-bikinis

Thanks to a local fashionista here in San Diego, Molly B Bikinis received some great press. Sarah Carr is trend setter well known within the San Diego fashion world. It's good to know someone like her is going to be wearing a Molly B on the beach this summer!

Taste & Thirst Fashion Show

Ah, finally the weekend is almost here! I'm going to kick it off with a bikini show Downtown in the Gaslamp District tonight. Some of the featured models include a former Miss Illinois, a featured model from Seasons 6 & 7 Project Runway, and one of No Fear clothing company's Hot chick of the Week.

Spring is right around the corner, time to start checking out the latest fashions and trends in swimwear!

Fashion Whore Runway Show!

Thanks to everyone who came out to support Molly B's during the last Fashion Whore Show, Feb 6th 2010! Thanks to Maystar for hosting and The Ruby Room!

You can check the video out here!
http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdJfLZ2TW10

Bummed by another 6 weeks of winter!

So yesterday, Phil the groundhog saw his shadow. That means we have another 6 weeks of winter. Inside, I was hoping for an early spring. I'm a summer girl. I'm ready to wear my short dresses, skirts and bikinis. In my winter blues disappointment I was surfing the web trying to give myself a summertime boost. I came across a group of surfer boys creating a calendar in hopes of raising money for a friend that had been injured in a car accident. Now this is my idea of a good Reef photo shoot!

Trails

D Street, originally uploaded by Mizz S.

I've never really truly been all the way down to the end of Trail 6, you know, where the nudists hang out. I have spent many days down at Trails, learning to surf, camping on the bluffs, barbequing, and playing bocce ball. Heck, my fantasy surfer name is Trail 6 Nudie Cutie! And I have never been bothered once by the nudists who politely and quietly walk down to enjoy their day at the beach.
Last October the Supreme Court took away their rights and the park rangers will now be allowed to give out citations to those who choose to take off their clothes.
http://friendsofsanonofre.org/
I just kind of find this story unbelievable. In our crazy and war torn world, this is what people care about? Why not let someone have their own quiet place?
Trails has a special place in my heart, it always will.

Fashion Show Feb 6th!

Bikinis and Rain

So I've lost count on how many days we have had rain here in Southern California. I've been inside working on my computer and preparing for my Feb 6th Fashion show! Yay! I do see the sun coming out, so dust off the bikinis ladies!

Missing Fiji

Got the annual invite to Tavarua a few weeks ago, and won't be able to make it this year.

So bummed! Oh well, hopefully next year.