We all know that swimsuit season can be one of the most dreaded times of the year… scratch that it IS the most dreaded time of the year. BUT we’ve found some great advice from Bradyley Bayou, fashion designer and author of “The Science of Sexy”. Bayou has dressed a-list celebs like Oprah Winfrey, Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek, Felicity Huffman, Kiera Knightly, and many others! He has great tips for moms of every shape and size on finding the perfect swimsuit for your body type. Check out some of Bayou’s comments on how these sexy celebs have found a swimsuit that works perfectly with their shape.

We think these tips are great! Make sure you “Like” Bradley’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bradley-Bayou/140435025223 and follow him on Twitter @BradleyBayou.

SHORT LEGS OR TORSO: such as Julianne Hough
Choose a suit with a high-cut leg. There are really interesting one-pieces out there now with cut outs—pick one where the leg is exposed as much as possible. Boy-cut shorts are not for you.

STOMACH AREA: KE$HA
Do pick either a high-waisted bikini or a one-piece that will pull you in. Don't pick
a low-rise bikini!

SMALL BUST: just like AnnaLynne McCord
You can go as skimpy as you like up top, but choose suits that have their prints or embellishments on the top rather than the bottom, like ruffles or beading.

BIG BUST: Sophia Vergara
Choose a suit with support—either a bra-shaped or halter top with underwire will work best for you. Choose a darker color on top with a brighter color or print on the bottom. You can choose a bikini or full-piece depending on your midsection, and with either type of suit make sure any embellishments are on the lower half to balance your bustline.

NO WASTE: Sarah Hyland
Choose a one-piece with a V-neck, as plunging as you feel comfortable with a belted waist, preferably in a contrasting or bright color.

LONG BODY example: Miranda Kerr
Tankinis or a one-piece will work well on you—any top with an empire waistline. If you want to do a two-piece just make sure you minimize the distance between your top and bottom. For example, a shorter tankini is okay if paired with a high-waisted bottom.

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TGIF!

We hope everyone is ready for an amazing 4th of July! Lucky L’il Darlings has put together our own little list of the Top 5 Family Fun things to do this holiday.

1. Have some fun in the sun! Sagg Main Beach in Sagaponack in the Hamptons is perfect place to spend the day with the kids. The beach there has wide open spaces so your little ones won’t be throwing sand on your neighbor’s blanket when they are trying to dig a hole to China – giving you a little time to sit back and relax. Maybe even read a book! Be sure to check if you need a parking pass before you head out, parking is difficult to say the least! And we all know there’s nothing like driving around in circles with your kids in the back screaming to get out and play in the sun. If you’re looking for a little seaside help, Lucky L’il Darlings babysitters will be in the Hamptons this weekend, ready to help out and make your weekend that much better.

2. Go fly a kite at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City! Who needs to buy a kite when you can just make one! From 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm learn how to make your own kite, for FREE. Use your creativity and make your kite come alive in the sky. This is a great activity for parents and kids!

3. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun at Belmont Park Race Track! Sunday, July 3rd from 1-4 pm in Elmont on Long Island, the Family Fun Day will feature face painting, a petting zoo and fun carnival games. What a fun way to spend an afternoon with the kids!

4. Chow down at one of New York’s best Crawfish Boils! For all you seafood lovers that want to try a Southern-Style Crawfish Boil, The Village Pourhouse on the corner of 11th street and 3rd avenue in NYC is the place to be. For $40 per person, you can enjoy 2 crawfish baskets, unlimited Southern Chicken Sliders, Potato Salad, Corn-on the Cob and other sides. This deal is open from 6 pm – 8 pm on July 4th, giving you plenty of time to catch the fireworks afterwards. To buy tickets check out this website: http://downtownnyc.villagepourhouse.com/?p=events&i=2.

5. Go see the best fireworks in town! Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks never ceases to amaze us. This year on July 4th, beginning at approximately 9 p.m., Macy's will have fireworks being released from six barges in the Hudson River. This year's theme is The Gift of Freedom marking the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, as well as the 235th birthday of the United States. The music will be performed in sync with the fireworks and you can tune in on 1010 WINS to listen.

We hope you like some of these fun ideas for this 4th of July Weekend. We wish you the best weekend ever. Have fun and be safe!

Hey Dads! Check this out!

Hey all you hard working Dads out there. Did you know the “stress about balancing careers and caregiving is no longer just a woman’s issue”? An article in today’s New York Post discusses the growing stress being placed on the working Dads of today. Brad Harrington, the director of Boston College’s Center for Work and Family, is a working father himself and explains in the article that Dads are increasingly dealing with the same work vs. family conflict as Moms have been for the past couple decades. Harrington also helped write a report about this subject entitled “The New Dad: Caring, Committed and Conflicted”. Based on a survey of nearly 1,000 working Dads, the report paints the picture of how modern Dads are struggling to be both hands-on fathers and the hard working breadwinners. The article also touches upon issues such as work flexibility programs and how Dads are less likely to participate because of perceived expectations of their companies and management, and how many employers may have a way too outdated perception of what today’s working Dads are like.

Who knew that Dads were just as stressed about balancing work and family as Moms are! To read more visit: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/jobs/male_call_or5IMz3zJeHKu7svlocWNN#.Tgjj0wlqIf4.email.

We’ll we are here to support you Dads! Keep on being the best Dads you can be, and when you need help, just give us a holler!

Happy Father's Day!

We want to wish a Happy Father's Day to all our Dads!! We hope you all enjoy your special day and have so much fun with the family!

The sweetest event of the year! Dream Water’s “Sweet Dreams” Event

Here’s a great event for you & your kids! This June Dream Water®, created by Dream Products, is partnering with the popular LA based The Bigg Chill Frozen Yogurt Shop to promote an exclusive yogurt selected by you (soon to be Dream Water Facebook fans). For those of you wondering what all the hullabaloo is about, Dream Water is the first water that helps you relax and fall asleep! That’s right, its just water! Great for all you parents who have trouble falling asleep after putting the little ones to bed, Dream Water is all-natural sleep enhancer, has zero calories, and no preservatives! It even comes in fun flavors such as Snoozberry, Lullaby Lemon and Pineapple PM.

So all you frozen yogurt lovers, Dream Water fanatics, and Moms and Dads, grab your kids and visit www.facebook.com/dreamwater to vote for one of three Dream Water inspired flavors: Honey Lavender, Cranberry Hibiscus or White Peach Tea. Voting is super easy! Just “Like” the page then vote on your favorite “Sweet Dreams” Frozen Yogurt. The flavor with the most votes by June 24 at 2:00 p.m. PST/5:00 p.m. EST will be crowned the “Sweet Dreams” flavor and will be created and available at The Bigg Chill June 29 & 30.

For all you LA Lucky L’il Darling families and supporters out there don’t forget to join us for the event at The Bigg Chill where you can taste the winning flavor and win Dream Water prizes. Just to give you an idea, every customer who purchases the new “Sweet Dreams” yogurt in stores will receive a FREE Dream Water 2.5 oz sample. And if you get there early, the first 50 customers in line on June 29th will receive a FREE 6-pack of Dream Water.

Don’t worry all you East-Coasters, there are prizes available for you too! After you visit and “Like” Dream Water on Facebook to vote, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win fun prizes such as t-shirts and 6-packs of Dream Water, OR, the Grand Prize of a FREE 3-month supply of Dream Water.

Remember, vote online at www.facebook.com/dreamwater now through Friday, June 24th. LA locals don’t forget to stop by The Big Chill In-Store event on Wednesday, June 29th and Thursday, June 30th.

And as Dream Water would say, Dream Responsibly!

A Yummy Gift for Dad!

Guess what’s right around the corner? Father’s Day! Have you and the little ones decided what you are getting Dad? Lucky for you Omaha Steaks® has a bundle of gift options perfect for every Dad out there. There are gift cards that he can use to buy whichever oh-so-scrumptious steak he desires, or if know what his favorite is, send him a signature gift-wrapped selection of Omaha Steaks with a personalized greeting.

One of our favorites is The Dad Pack, a gift package complete with top sirloins, burgers, and stuffed baked potatoes. Now doesn’t that make your stomach growl! Another tasty option is The Omaha Surprise, a collection of bacon-wrapped filets, potatoes au gratin, and chocolate lover’s cake. Here's a picture of the package right off of the Omaha website.

Better yet, there are discounts of up to 61% online! Just for you moms out there, Omaha Steak has an offer you can’t refuse. Enjoy 12 Free Omaha Steaks Burgers with any purchase by using THIS link (and this link only): http://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/OnlineShopping?AID=2640&ITMSUF=NAW&SRC=AE2368. If you want those delectable burgers, you better move fast because this offer ends 6/20/2011 and is only valid through this link.

Keep checking back with Lucky L’il Darlings for more fabulous ideas for Father’s Day and updates. We wish everyone a Happy Father’s Day!

Thanks to everyone for coming!

We hope everyone had an amazing time at the trunk show last month organized by BrightZoo and Modern Mommy! The event was hosted in a beautiful space in downtown New York where parents could take in the beautiful views of NYC while shopping for their little ones. Even better, Lucky L’il Darlings was right there with them! While the parents shopped, we supervised their kids in a conveniently located playroom.

The clothes were the absolute cutest around from such stylish brands as Purebaby, Siaomimi, Serendipity, Three Little Trees, Masala, Soft, Pink Chicken Swimwear, shirin and much, much more. Round of applause for all those trend setter parents that made the trip because a portion of the proceeds are being donated to The Autism Society of America. Shopping and charity, what could be better!

If you missed out, don’t fret! You can check out more of the collection of baby products at MD Moms website. These pediatrician mommy’s have created a whole line of products for babies and kids that are coveted by moms everywhere!

Keep checking back at the Lucky L’il Darlings Blog, Twitter, and Facebook for upcoming events and info for all you loving parents out there!