It's About Time For a Good Old Fashioned Sale!

We're settling into our new digs.  Things are still a little disorganized, but we've decided that we're ready to reopen the store.  I can't think of anything better than to kick things off with a SWIMSUIT SALE...Can you?  Most of our 2011 swimsuits and resort wear are on deeply discounted.  We're getting ready for the 2012 merchandise to arrive and our storage is much smaller than before, so some things have to go.  Here's just a sampling of items on sale:

Evita Bandeau Bikini by Melissa Odabash, $87.75



Zig Zag Bang Bikini by Maaji Swimwear, $79





Varetas Bandeau Bikini by Rosa Cha, $89



Bendito Pavo Real Bikini by Agua Bendita, $129

There's plenty more swimsuits, bikinis and resortwear items on the sales rack...Stop by and check it out...sizes and styles won't last long.
 
~ C.

Sailing Forward...Tropi-Ties Sets Anchor In a New Location

We were getting just a little too settled, at bit too sedate in our Santa Barbara digs, so we decided to pull up our roots and made the trek to Northern California, Boonville, to be exact.  We had not moved our family, or businesses since 1981...that's over 30 years ago.  Let me tell you, it was no small feat!  Moving is difficult, to say the least.  The logistics alone are killer.  We had to temporarily close down our web site at Tropi-Ties until we settle in.  There was no way we could keep it open during this major transition.  However, fear not.  We should be back open for business in October, just in time for the Cruise season.  We expect to have lots of new swim lines as well as many of your favorites this season.  I promise to keep you posted on all the cute stuff.

Thanks to all of our loyal customers for their patience and understanding during this move.

~ C.

Stupendous Stripes!

Bring on the stripes!  The striped bikini has always been a staple in beach fashion and this season our designers bring you a plethora of designs and styles.  Geometric, wavy, abstract, straight...this year, stripes take on a variety of  looks.  Here's our sampling:

Cia.Maritima Swimwear 2011 - Geometric Stripe Bandeau Bikini

Rosa Cha's Varetas Bandeau Bikini

Marysia Swimwear 2011 - Luana Bustier Bikini



2010 Peonie Swimwear - Stripes Bikini - On Sale





Red Carter's Indian Summer Bikini

Enjoy the Summer!

~ C.

In Honor of William & Kate!

The wedding was fabulous...William and Catherine have tied the knot!  In their honor, I offer up the "color guard."



Red Carter Swimwear 2011 - Union Jack Bikini


$129.00



Zimmermann Swimwear 2011 - Copy Cat Rouched Corset 1 Pc.


$269.00

Karla Colletto Swimwear 2011 - Squares One Piece Swimsuit
$199.00



Lenny Swimwear 2011 - Pleat Bandeau Bikini


$139.00


Congrats to the royal couple!  May they live in life long happiness.

~ C.

Praise For The Promo Codes!

It's surprising how few customers actually use our promo codes.  Promo codes can save a nice chunk of change on purchasing a swimsuit, or cover-up at Tropi-Ties and we always have a few current codes available for many of our products, even those already on sale.  The codes are easy to use.  Just enter the appropriate code when prompted at checkout.  Here's some of our latest offerings:

Use code MEETRED and save 20% on any Red Carter swimsuit.  Red Carter remains one of our strongest selling labels.  His swimsuits are tailor made for the American figure.  His styles are sexy, contemporary and most offer moderate coverage in back.

Red Carter Swimwear

Code HOLYH2O will save you 15% on any Agua Bendita product.  This adorable swimsuit collection is from Columbia and has been one our most popular lines this season.

Agua Bendita Swimwear

Everyone who knows Karla Colletto Swimwear comes back for more.  Their one piece swimsuits are known for the way they're made, the fabulous fit and many have a hidden underwire construction to add shape, comfort and form.  Use code MEETKC and save 20% on any Karla Colletto style.

Karla Colletto Swimwear

Looking for that classic bikini?  L*Space Swimwear comes through with clever details and sexy looks.  Use code LMNOH and save 15%.

L*Space Swimwear

Marysia Swim is one of newest additions to our swimwear line-up this year.  Cute, sexy, feminine!  Use code MEETMARYSIA and save 15%.

Marysia Swim

So...Shop, Enjoy, SAVE!

~ C.

Cia.Maritima Brings On The Color!

Cia.Maritima Swimwear 2011 - Geometric Stripe Bandeau Bikini -$140.00

Enough with the depressing headlines and downtrodden thoughts!  Cia.Maritima Swimwear gives us lots to cheer about with their fun, frolicking, color palette this season...not to mention affordable prices.  They lead the way into summer with this adorable bandeau, paired up with a moderate string bottom, done in warm, fruity tones.

Cia.Maritima Swimwear 2011 - Mandala Bikini - $120

Here's another Cia.Maritima Bikini that can do nothing but make us feel good about things.  This little, string bikini is created out of a 60s inspired print of tie-dye and psychedelic florals.  Love it!  Nothing extreme, nothing overly dramatic, nothing outrageously expensive, just a lot of fun in the sun.

~ C.

Near Season's End

Spring Break is upon us, summer is around the corner, swimsuits are flying out the door.  The season will be over soon.  We're proud of this year's line-up and our customers' loyal following seems to agree.  Some of our best labels this year have been (in the bikini category,) Maaji, Agua Bendita, Mara Hoffman and L*Space.  Karla Colletto still remains queen of the classic 1-piece swimsuit.  Cover-ups and sandals have also done well.  Melissa Odabash did some killer swimsuit cover-ups/beach clothing.  Cocobelle did some great, casual footwear.  The surprise label this year would have to go to Marysia Swim...pretty, chic, feminine.

We hope that all of you are making time to get to the beach, enjoy nature, and just living a little.  Life isn't all about work and stress.  For those of you that are tying the knot, honeymooning in tropical locales and starting new lives...Applause!  May your lives be full of wonderful beginnings and beautiful sunsets.

~ C.