Archive for May, 2011

Bikini Lab | Popina Swim | Portland OR

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Portland Bathing Suit Boutique | Popina Swimwear

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Portland Bathing Suit Boutique Popina Swimwear offers Portland’s largest selection of women’s swimwear.  Popina has two boutiques one Bathing Suit Shop in NE Portland and a second Swimwear Shop in the Pearl District which is the largest Women’s Swimwear store in the Pacific Northwest.

Popina features the Popina Swimwear brand which is made in Oregon and has a distinctive Retro Swimwear flair.  In addition to the Popina brand the boutique offers over 25 brands of women’s swimwear, coverups, flip flops, chemical free sun tan lotions and fun Portland themed T-shirts.

Popina Swimwear Downtown Portland (Pearl District, Westside, Beaverton, Lake Oswego)
318 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209
503.243.SWIM (7946)
 
Popina Swimwear NE | SE | North Portland (also serving Vancouver, Wa)
4831 NE 42nd Avenue (corner of NE 42nd and Alberta)
Portland, Oregon 97213
503.282.5159

Echo Cover Ups | Popina Swim | Portland OR

Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Retro Swimwear by Popina has you covered with our 

 beachwear accessories!

Beachwear accessories!

Beachwear accessories!

Echo

Stylish Echo Cover Ups are available in the Swimwear Downtown Portland Boutique and also the local spot NE Portland Swimsuit Boutique.

Below are photos of the Echo Cover Ups, Cover Ups, Cover Ups!!!

 

 

Echo Design has been around since the 1920s. Edgar and Theresa Hyman, founders of Echo, have focused on creating beautiful and quality products and have proven to be masters of innovation in the design biz. Since the company’s origin, they have been known for pushing boundaries.  As a matter of fact, Echo was the first to put their brand name on a scarf. Intrepid! Echo has always been able to strike a perfect balance between bold and respectable fashion and the Echo Cover Ups fit right into this product image. Echo makes it east to look daringly good and still feel comfortable while in the sun enjoying the summer weather.

 

Popina Swimwear Downtown Portland (Pearl District, Westside, Beaverton, Lake Oswego)
318 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209
503.243.SWIM (7946)
 
Popina Swimwear NE | SE | North Portland (also serving Vancouver, Wa)
4831 NE 42nd Avenue (corner of NE 42nd and Alberta)
Portland, Oregon 97213
503.282.5159

Maui and Son’s Swimwear for Men | Popina Swim | Portland OR

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Maui and Son’s Men’s Swimwear is now available at  Swimwear Downtown Portland Boutique and the NE Portland Swimsuit Boutique.

Below is just one photo of Maui and Son’s Men’s Swimwear boardshort.

Maui and Son's Boardshort

Thirty years ago, SoCal surfers were growing older and needing to figure out what to do with the rest of their lives. I guess they figured that grandpas tend to break their hips when surfing!  A group of these surfers thought maybe they’d start a cookie company named Maui’s Chocolate Chip Cookies…naturally.  But once they burnt their first batch of sweets, they decided to stick to what they love - surf gear.  But, it was not until 2008 when they opened up their surf shop and started the color and flavor for Venice Beach Boardwalk.

 Don’t let the laid back attitude fool you - Maui and Son’s brand has extreme creditability among surfing gurus. Cheryl Johnson the store manager makes sure the experience in store service is what the customer deserves. She has been a part of the Maui and Son’s family for 17 years. So, when walking around a beach with these shorts can get you a double-take from the ladies. Look now for your chance to sport the SoCal style and wear Maui and Son’s boardshorts. Just remember the store has the experience, but you have the chance to sport the flavor of the boardshorts.

Popina Swimwear Downtown Portland (Pearl District, Westside, Beaverton, Lake Oswego)
318 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209
503.243.SWIM (7946)
 
Popina Swimwear NE | SE | North Portland (also serving Vancouver, Wa)
4831 NE 42nd Avenue (corner of NE 42nd and Alberta)
Portland, Oregon 97213
503.282.5159

Jantzen Swimwear | Retro Corset One Piece Bathing Suit | Vamp Maillot

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

 

Retro Swimwear by Popina is known for being many things: swimwear designers, couturiers, and fashion hunters of bygone eras.  That’s why we love Jantzen Swimwear.  Back in 1939, the Portland-based Jantzen Swimwear Company dipped its toe in corsetry, or “foundations” as they were called in that day. It was an intelligent attempt to diversify their products in the time of the Great Depression. 

 

Corset

 

Today, the style of the Corset has emerged as an icon of style of the 30’s and 40’s where women’s curves were exaggerated and celebrated.  Busts were beautiful! Hips were hip!  Today…the Corset has evolved to be more than a foundational piece, but a symbolic applause to the body of a woman. 

 

Popina Swimwear’s website features a Retro Inspired Corset One Piece from the Jantzen Swimwear line.  It’s subtle corset look and elegant silhouette makes for an instant classic look. 

 

Modeled below is the Retro Corset One Piece

 

Black Corset Vamp Maillot

Jantzen Swimwear | Retro Swimwear | Corset Red One Piece | Vamp Maillot

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Retro Swimwear from Popina is just your style!

You’re a classy woman.

 

You know when to take control over your life – and when to let go!  

 

This Jantzen Red One Piece with Sexy Corset detailing lets you keep in control of your curves, so you can let it all hang out.   It has adjustable over-the-shoulder straps for a custom fit, a clasp in the back, and soft bra cups for comfort.  We’ve got the sizing chart right on our website, and Popina Swimwear will ship any one of our Jantzen Vintage Swimsuits to anywhere in the world.

 

Now, get out there and flaunt it!

 

Let’s take a look at the sexy Vamp Red Corset style

 

Red Corset One Piece Vamp

First Thursday Pearl District | Popina Travel Series | June 2011

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

BootsnAll Travel and Popina Swimwear — the largest women’s swimwear store in the Pacific Northwest featuring the Retro Swimwear Popina brand, are teaming up to host a monthly event for Portland’s First Thursday!  Ever dream of quitting your job to travel the world? BootsnAll Travel Network and Popina Swimwear are joined this month by Meet, Plan, Go! to host their monthly travel meetup for Portland’s Pearl District First Thursday!

First Thursday Pearl District | Popina Travel Showcase | June 2011

Plan your own career break with BootsnAll Travel & Popina Swimwear’s First Thursday travel meetup
Sherry Ott and Michaela Potter, creators of the career break movement and Meet, Plan, Go!, will be stopping in Portland on their West Coast Career Break Road Trip.  Ever dreamed of quitting your job to travel the world?  Meet, Plan, Go! will share how you can make taking a one year break from your career, a reality. This event is free, in preparation for the October 18 Meet, Plan, Go! nationwide event, and will include saving & budget, where to go, how to quit your job, making the decision, and creating your own journey. If you have ever dreamed of escaping your cubicle to strike out and discover the world on your own terms, then don’t miss out on this event.

So come out to Popina’s new location in the Pearl — the largest women’s swimwear store in the Pacific Northwest featuring the made in Oregon swimwear brand Popina — on Thursday, June 2, 2011 to learn how you can escape the cubicle, chat travel with the BootsnAll Travel crew, plan your next getaway with Popina’s retro-inspired swimwear, and enjoy a free beer, courtesy of Kona Brewing! Giveaways include:
-2 First Class upgrades on Alaska Airlines
-$75 travel voucher from Alaska Airlines
-an Ellington travel bag

To register for this free event visit: http://meetplango.com/local-meetups/portland-6-2-11/ or RSVP on Facebook

More information available here:
http://www.bootsnall.com/blog
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146246815448402
First Thursday: 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday, June 2, 2011

318 NW 11th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97204

Popina Swimwear Downtown Portland | Pearl District

BootsnAll Travel Network

Alaska Air

Kona Brewing

Ellington Handbags

Jantzen Swimwear | Floral One Piece | Vamp Maillot

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Retro Swimwear is back in style in a big way… and great gifts for classy ladies!

Have no clue what to get your friend/girlfriend/mom/sister/cousin/aunt/niece for the next birthday/anniversary/graduation celebration/bat mitzvah/Quinceañera??? 

Don’t worry gift-givers! Let us fix your contribution conundrum! Popina Swimwear in Portland, OR offers a stylish selection of Jantzen Bathing Suits; a must-have brand for the lady who deserves the best life can give.  We have swimwear gift certificates redeemable online or at either Pearl District Popina or Northeast Popina in the stompin’ grounds of Portland, Oregon. 

 

Here’s one of our Floral Vamp Maillot styles from Jantzen

 

Janzten Floral Vamp Maillot

 

Umm…just to warn you: you’re going to want one for yourself.

 

Hmm… I think you’d look good in red!

 

Retro Red One Piece

Jantzen Swimwear | Red Solid | Vamp Maillot

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

A timeless Red Bathing Suit like this Red Jantzen One Piece is a national treasure – no, really.  Farrah Fawcett’s iconic 1977 red swimsuit entered the National Museum of American History collection this February on what would have been her 64th birthday.  The poster sold six million copies – a record amount.    

 

Farrah Fawcett

 

 Farrah Fawcett’s style, cherished in American culture, was always known to be effortless and free.

Jantzen Swimwear knows how to channel that classic American style with their line of Vintage Inspired Swimwear shown below. 

 Red One Piece Maillot

Popina Swimwear, the top shop for one piece swimwear, has many more classic bathing suit styles from Janzten Swimwear and beyond!

Jantzen Swimwear | Black Retro One Piece | Vamp Maillot | D Cup Support

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Jantzen Swimwear’s super chic One Piece Bathing Suits will get you singing Bob Marley’s “One Love”.  The slimming silhouette, the adjustable strap comfort and the flattering retro lower leg feature in ONE simplistic look.  This style also has all the support you need for bustier figures, too!  Now, the only accessory you need is a confident smile.  Popina Swimwear is the top shop choice for these classic retro swimsuit beauties, and we’ll ship it virtually anywhere.  Anywhere!

 

Here is our classic Retro Vamp Maillot in Black

Black Retro D Cup Support

 

 

“Let’s get together and feel alright”   - Bob Marley