The Biznards: Too Modest??

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Too Modest??

Is it possible to be too modest? I think these two examples prove that there is such a thing as being "too modest." Don't get me wrong, I'm not the type to flaunt, I enjoy being covered, but these are a bit overboard.

I ran across these so-called swimsuits online while looking for modest swimwear. Unfortunately there's not a lot out there for us long torsoed types so I'm always looking for something that covers. Trust me, no one needs to see my mommy pooch.

19 comments:

kami @ nobiggie.net said...: What the heck? Where did you find these? Are they suppose to be swimsuits?; Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:40:00 PM
Holly said...: Wow. Those are sexy.; Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:51:00 AM
Holly said...: p.s. I have a Shade swimsuit top and I've been really happy with it. It's halter style, but the length of it is what sold me because I have length issues with shirts and swimsuits as well.; Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:55:00 AM
Kate said...: Wow. Those might be the least attractive thing that I've ever seen! I love how the models look so happy, but on the inside they must be going, "You've got to be kidding me!"; Sunday, April 27, 2008 12:05:00 PM
The Bullocks said...: Right after you go swimming you can go to Church!; Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:42:00 PM
arah said...: What...wouldn't you like to go swimming in something like that? I enjoy a dip in the pool in a t- shirt and shorts, it doesn't stick to you or anything. You know they really are flattering. I'm sure they turn heads when they go to the beach. SEXY!; Sunday, April 27, 2008 4:24:00 PM
AnnieB said...: Does anyone else think that first model looks a little to much like Alec Baldwin?! Eww! Gross!
I just ordered one from Shade for the long torso! I'm crossing my fingers that it works! I'll let you know!; Sunday, April 27, 2008 5:44:00 PM
Wendy said...: Annie, I'm totally laughing cause I didn't notice that the top model looked like Alec Baldwin but now that you mention it she totally does. Too funny!; Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:30:00 PM
The Bullocks said...: Hi, so Ryan wrote that last comment, I just saw your modest swimwear. I am totally peeing my pants that is so funny. and I love alec Baldwin or should I say alexia??? too funny.; Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:06:00 PM
Abby said...: Those are the ugliest suits I have ever seen! They remind me of a bad '80s dance costume I wore when I was about 9 years old. Ugh.
I think going naked would be better than wearing something like that!; Monday, April 28, 2008 11:17:00 AM
Abby said...: Can we say polygamist swinsuits? Seriously. I too have done that search and found the craziness. It hurts, no? But yes, we must cover the mom bellies...mine will be especially fresh this summer. Ew.; Monday, April 28, 2008 11:43:00 AM
Carrie Ann said...: I thought polygamy, too. Todd's work associate's wife created a modest swimsuit line. It was hideous. It was like a spandex wet suit, but it was tight. As if actually covering the spot is modest but it doesn't matter if you see every lump bump and curve. I don't get it. Don't go swimming.; Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:28:00 AM
Cindy said...: I can't believe someone actually thought those would be great for swimming in. Hey coming from a long torso person myself you should give Shade swimwear a chance. They are tankini style but the tops are really long just like there shirts so they keep you covered and they are really comfy and cute.; Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:48:00 AM
Starnes fam said...: O my gosh! I can't stop laughing. I would love to buy one of those as a JOKE. I can just imagine walking around at a swimming pool and watching people's expressions. Hilarious.; Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:39:00 PM
Jane Clark said...: These are freakin' hiarious. Would anyone really wear one of these? I found the cutest swimsuits online but I can't think of the name so I will get you the link. I hear of a lot of people around here haveing their swimsuits custom made, isn't that crazy?; Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1:51:00 PM
Emily said...: I thought the first model was a guy. (it would also be a VERY modest swimsuit for a guy) I tend to still wear a tanktop over my 2-piece (don't tell anyone) but I think I am going to hop on the SHADE train and try one!!; Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:15:00 PM
Wendy said...: In my search for modest swimsuits I've discovered Modbe - they're modest like Shade but they've got cute prints.; Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:30:00 PM
Jane Clark said...: Try hipari.com. I have had a few Modbe swimsuits and they fade in the pool, just fyi.; Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:43:00 PM
The Barney's said...: what, you guys are crazy! I thought they were HOT. Justin is dying to see me in one!! I am such a liar!! Hideous. And anyone that knows me, knows I am all about covering my body but this is TOO far. Anyone out there, I have a shade swimsuit but i just ordered amodbe one. www.modbe.com
modest and totally cute
Lori; Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:33:00 PM

Ethan & Gavin Quotes Worth Repeating:

The best is when Gavin tells me, "You're my best mom!" And when he comes out from his nap and says, "Mom, I still love you." (I love the "still" part - I'm just glad his feelings didn't change during his nap).

This morning Gavin saw the medicine cups on the counter and said he needed medicine. Since he's not sick, I said, "You don't need medicine, you're not sick." He goes all whiny, "but I am sick! I'm sick of cereal." (January 6, 2015)

Today I shared half of my cookie with Gavin, he very politely replied when I handed it to him, "Thanks mom! Good job sharing!" (Sept 20, 2014)

This was told to me by my neighbor while Gavin was at her house playing with her daughter, Emma.
Emma tells Gavin, "I have a bum."
Gavin: "I think I have a bum too."
All the while looking behind them trying to get a peak at their own bums. I love conversations between three year olds! (Sept, 2014)

I was talking to Ethan about my on t.v. interview the next day. He was a little nervous I'd embarass him and goes, "Mom, I really don't want you to make a fool of this family!" (July 11,2013)

On Friday we took Ethan and 5 of his friends somewhere for his birthday. We borrowed my brother's car since its big and it could fit all of us. When we all got in the car the boys were saying how the owner of the car must be rich because the car was so big. They were informed that the car belonged to Ethan's uncle. They were still in awe of how rich he must be when Ethan exclaimed, "He's a redhead, of course he's rich!" Hmm...if only I were a redhead. (January 14, 2011)

Ethan gave Tito a little kiss on the head. After he kissed him he was wiping Tito's head off and said, "I'm wiping the wetness off, but the love's still there." So profound. (October 10, 2010)

My sis-in-law Mel and I took our kids to a pool to swim pretty far from our house. They'd been in the car probably for about 30-45 min. I hear Ethan in the backseat ask his fellow cousins, "Are you guys having fun? I'm having fun just talking!" (October 7, 2010)

One morning as Ethan was requesting some breakfast, he said, "Hey, you're kind of like my servant!" He was quite pleased with that discovery. (May, 2010)

At dinner Ethan says to Chad, "Dad, how do you eat in like two seconds?!"

Chad: "Cause I'm a pig."

Ethan: "Pigs don't eat THAT fast!" (March 4, 2010)

Ethan Quote Archives

My Mom was telling Ethan about how she remembers her 1st grade teacher. She paused for a moment to think of her teacher's name and Ethan took the opportunity to whisper in her ear and inform her, "She's probably dead." (January 26, 2010)

Ethan, analizing why the spider was crawling on his leg the other night. "I don't think that spider was TRYING to poison me." (December 18, 2009)

"My friend want to write Santa to tell him what he wants. I want to write Santa to thank him for all that he does." (December, 2009)

From the backseat Ethan says, "I have my pinky in my nose. I'm not picking it, it just kin of feels good!" I looked back and sure enough, his pinky was in his nose. And in all honesty, he's really not a nose picker so I know it wasn't just an excuse. (August 14, 2009)

Chad and I were talking about how my sister-in-law, Mel is going to be the president of Ethan's old preschool. Ethan must have missed the "preschool" part and he goes: "What!? Mel's going to be president? Its not going to be Barack Obama anymore?" (August 9, 2009)

While Ethan was coming home from school with my friend Cathy and her two boys, apparently her two year old was being really loud and Ethan says, "I always wanted a sibling, but I didn't know they could be so anooying!" (May, 2009)

While we were at the park with one of Ethan's friends and his mom, Ethan's friend realized he lost one of the toys that he brought. As he and his mom started frantically looking for it, Ethan quietly, yet knowingly says to me, "And that why I don't bring toys to the park." (March, 2009)

During church Ethan plugs his ears and says, "I don't want to listen anymore."
Me: "Why?"
Ethan: "Because I don't want my eardrums to run out of hearing." (3/15/2009)

Ethan and I were looking through a book about bodies and we were talking about kidneys and where they are located in the body.

Me: (Pointing to the small of his back) "So this is where your kidneys are."
Ethan: "So does that mean you have adultneys?"
Get it? Adult-neys? He's got kid-neys, so I should have adult-neys right? And he wasn't kidding. (1/20/2009)

Me: "Ethan, do you love Tido?"
Ethan: "Yeah, I love him...The only thing I don't like about him is that his butt is always in your face." (1/5/2009)

As we were talking about going to Costco and getting some lunch, Ethan exclaims, "I just love Costco food! Its just so good! We should get their recipe and their autograph!" (1/2/2009)

I'm a little more familiar with the area where we live than Chad is, so sometimes I have to tell him where to turn while driving. One day while I was telling him where to turn left and right, from the backseat Ethan says, "Mom, stop bossing dad around!" (a while ago, 2008)

Aunt Courtney asked Ethan what his favorite part of kindergarten is, he replied, "going home." (9/1/2008)

Ethan: Dad, when you got married did you have a wedding cake?
Chad: Yes I did.
Ethan: Why didn't you save any for me?...Well, its ok cause I guess you didn't really know about me then. (8/12/2008)

While putting Ethan to bed tonight he told me, "You're the sweetest parents I ever had." (6/11/2008)

The other day we were at the store and there was a shirt that Ethan wanted that we didn't buy for him. The next day while he was getting dressed he comes up to me and says, "Mom, I'll give you a choice, either you buy me that shirt or I won't wear any clothes tomorrow." (6/8/2008)

Today during testimony meeting Ethan says to Chad,
"Oh gosh, why does everyone have to say the church is true?"

Tonight as Ethan and I were sipping out hot cocoa, I asked him if it ever made him sad that he didn't have any brothers or sisters. He replied, "No, I have a good life."

While driving in the car I was telling Ethan how he was going to play with his good friend Hayden the next day. Ethan hesitates, "Well. . .I was going to do some research tomorrow." "Oh really, well what are you going to research?" "Oh, I was going to do some research on my mission." (3/13/08)

One Sunday during the Sacrament Ethan whispers to me:
"I can't think of Jesus, I can only think of Superheroes."

"I want to be a cow so I can poop in a field."

"When adults tickle kids they pee a little bit."

Ethan: I want a new mom.
Me: Well that makes me sad that you would say that. Why do you want a new mom?"
Ethan: Because you're so old.

Me: "Ethan, I'm so glad you're my son."
Ethan: "Don't talk about son, child, married, or pregnant. That makes me nervous."

As Ethan was looking at Courtney's parakeet and the bird was looking back at him with just one of his eyes, cause that's just how birds look, Ethan demanded, "Look at me with both eyes bird!"

Today while driving in the snow Ethan asked me if snow is white. I told him that it is and he said, "Oh good because I was worried that I be blind color (aka color blind)."