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The Biggest Fashion Trend of Summer 2013
 
What's the biggest fashion trend of Summer 2013 going to be? According to several sources like E! News, Harpers Bazaar and Marie Claire it's black and white! We'll be seeing black and white everywhere in graphic patterns and prints. Sassy Sarongs is on board with 7 different black and white sarongs - pareos in the current assortment. Choose to grab this trend with one of our floral, animal, damask, or medallion prints. The great thing about black and white accessories is that they can coordinate back to most solid colors and even to other prints. It's a great fashion choice this season. 
 
Sarong Fabrics - An Overview

Polyester Sarongs aka Georgette,Chiffon,and Terivoile

A large portion of sarongs are made out of polyester because of it's lightweight, flowing qualities and wrinkle resistance. For some, polyester can have a negative image but sarongs made of this fabric are quite beautiful and glamorous. Polyester takes print and color well making even the most intricate printed sarongs look fabulous. Polyester is also quick drying; it only take a few minutes for your sarong to dry once wet and there are never concerns about your sarong "bleeding" into your swimsuit. Polyester sarongs are machine/hand washable. Polyester sarongs come in wide range of colors and styles making this a great choice.

Cotton Sarongs

Cotton is also another popular fabric for sarongs. Cotton sarongs tend to be more casual and come in both a traditional rectangular style and the more modern sarong with the built in tie. This fabric can take on many looks, it can can be smooth or crinkled (gauze). Cotton sarongs come in solid colors or can be printed. Key benefits of a cotton sarong are comfort, durability, quick drying, and also light weight. A cotton is machine/hand washable but does not offer as much wrinkle resistance as some of the other fabrics.

Mesh Sarongs

Mesh sarongs are made out of a blend of polyester and Lycra. The fabric consists of hundreds of small open circles woven into each other. This allows for a transparent effect that allows a swimsuit to show underneath. The Lyra blend gives a mesh sarong some "give" or stretch. Like polyester, mesh is very lightweight, takes color and print with vibrancy, and is quick drying. This machine washable fabric is extremely durable, you can even go in the water wearing a mesh sarong. If you are looking for a sarongs that allows your swimsuit to be a feature, a mesh sarong is a great choice.

Silk Sarongs

Silk is still a popular fabric for sarongs because of it's luxurious feel. This fabric feels extremely soft and smooth to the touch. Silk is also a solid fabric offering the wearer 100% coverage, a silk sarong cannot be seen through. Like other sarongs, silk can be either solid or printed. The biggest drawback to this fabric is it's care and durability. Some silk sarongs are dry clean only and you'll have to be cautious about getting too much water on the fabric, it could stain.

Rayon Sarongs

Rayon is a natural fiber made out of cellulose and is very close to cotton. Rayon sarongs are very popular because the fabric is soft,smooth,and comfortable. Like cotton,rayon sarongs are also more casual in appearance often having fringe. Many rayon sarongs are hand made with designs that are painted or batik but also come solid. Rayon is durable but can shrink or crinkle with washing making most rayon sarongs dry clean only.

Of course, you may find a sarong in another fabric however, these top five represent over 75% of the apparel market.
 
Sarongs are a perfect choice for beauty pageants
 
Almost every beauty pageant has a swimwear competition and sarongs are the perfect choice to add flair to your overall look. Sarongs add an additional touch of glamour and movement to any swimsuit. When walking the runway, competitors can choose to have their sarong already tied as the models in the Miss America pageant (shown above) or sarongs with built in ties can be held and tied during the showcase. It depends on the competition and the model. A sarong has many looks - conservative, sexy, fashionable, fun... it depends on the style, color, and fabric chosen. That's what makes this accessory a must have - it helps the model to get her "message" across to the judges. We are proud to say that many beauty contestants have chosen Sassy Sarongs for their swimsuit competition.
 
Fashion Trend - Crochet is a hot trend
 
This summer season we'll be seeing crochet all across the swimwear cover up category. Crochet is an updated alternative to mesh which has been extremely popular. What makes our crochet sarongs so fun  and unique is the touches of metallic sparkle running through them. These sarongs are sure to shine in the sunlight! Our crochet sarongs are sophisticated, perfect for everyday use but arespecial enough to wear on a vacation, honeymoon, or pagent. Our crochet sarong comes in three colors - gold, natural, and silver.
 
Fashion Trend - Ombre
 
This year will prove to be the most exciting swimwear season yet. There are so many fresh new fashion trends emerging and one especially exciting is OMBRE! What is ombre you ask? It's a special dye technique (similar to tye dye but more sophisticated) where the colors blend into one another to create a unique color effect. These Italian ombre sarongs are very special and hard to find, so far Sassy Sarongs is the only online retailer carrying them! These pareos are great because they can work back to almost any swimsuit in print or solid and take your "look" to the next level. Our site will carry 5 different ombre pareos all season black /white, navy / purple, fuschia / caramel, fuschia / turquoise, and turquoise/caramel.
 
Are you traveling for the holidays?
 
Did you know that almost 25% of our orders at Sassy Sarongs are expedited shipping? I've done it many times myself, I start packing for my vacation and realize I don't have everything needed. Sometimes our lives are so busy, it's difficult to be proactive. Shopping is often the bottom of our busy to do list. If you find you have a "sarong emergency" and need your sarong right away, just choose the appropriate FED EX option for an overnight, two, or three day delivery. Be sure to use the "date needed by" box on our checkout page so we know to rush your order.

Everyone is watching their budgets closely and every dollar counts!
I will continue to run the "Every Sarong on Sale" special throughout the spring/summerseason. This allows you to update a swimsuit you already own with a new sarong for under $40. Check out my selection with the view all quick shop page.

We can ship your sarong to the hotel!

As I have mentioned in previous blogs, over 25% of our sarong shipments are expedited in 3 days or faster. Often us ladies pack the night before (or if you're like me the morning of ) and realize we don't have what we need. What's worse is thinking you'll grab something when you get where you're going. I can tell you from experience it never happens and it can put a damper on your vacation. We have been shipping directly to hotels for this exact reason. We would need to know the hotel's address, the guest name that the room is under, and your arrival date. Just put the hotel info in the ship to address of our checkout form. So far we have never missed a vacation and our customers are ecstatic to get the sarong when they check in. At Sassy Sarongs, we will do whatever it takes to make our customers happy.

Our sarongs get some play.

I am excited to announce that our sarongs have been chosen by the drama department at Northern Essex Community College as the costume for an upcoming production. They chose the graphic print sarong for all cast members. Unfortunately, the play takes place in Massachusetts so I won't be able to see it live. I am anxiously awaiting photos! If anyone happens to attend the event, I'd love to hear how they looked.

What exactly is a sarong?

It's a funny thing when I try to explain what type of business I'm in, especially to men. I've tried it several different ways but most men have never heard of a sarong. To the men reading this blog and actually know what a sarong is...well, kudos to you. You're a little more fashion forward than most. Anyhow, I say that "I have a website that sells sarongs, a sarong is a wrap that women wear over their swimsuit, I'm sure you have seen them before...you know...they tie at the waist" Oh yea, they finally figure it out. The sarong is actually a really interesting thing, it is a piece of clothing that truly has a long history and is a garment that is worn all over the world. And yes, in most other countries it is worn by men also. I'd say in the last 10 years or so, the importance of the sarong has been over looked. Some of the major retailers aren't even carrying sarongs anymore. It's really the perfect accessory, great for travel and everyday use. It's so easy to look slouchy these days in lieu of something comfy and easy, but sarongs really take your look to another level. We all want to feel pretty.....and we are.

Sassy Sarongs Expands Shipping As of January

I have added shipping to any military base for $4.99 using US Priority Mail. When making your sarong purchase at the checkout, just select the appropriate military base location. I'm proud to say that our first sarong shipment went to Korea! As with any international shipment, the sarongs will have to pass through customs and the purchaser will be responsible for any duty, tariff, or customs fees. If you need more information about our shipping policy, just visit our shipping page.

Sassy Sarongs on Sale

We all know money is tight these days and it's a necessity to save whenever possible. Sassy sarongs understands the current economic situation and has adjusted sarong prices accordingly. Every sarong is on sale with select styles at 50% off! As a customer you'll be hard pressed to find these brand name sarongs less anywhere else. We also offer a 100% money back guarantee on all of our sarongs and pareos. Check out our sale prices today!

Sarongs Make a Great Bridesmaid Gifts

When I first started Sassy Sarongs several years ago, I never made the connection between sarongs and weddings. Now, it seems like a no brainer. I've done several special orders for brides that are getting married at the beach. The sarongs have been used as gifts for the bridesmaid or as a gift given to those that attend the bridal shower. They also make a great gift for the bride herself, a girl can never have too many cover ups while traveling.