PAGE 22% WHITY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12,91 A Monthl-y Fashio.n and Beauty Review The..new ave in swirnut (SOP) After years of haro-al swirmits, it!s now time for the big coverupi Women of the '909 want swinsuts that offer more support and in which they can move with ease, and that show women at their best. 1991 offers them more styles, cuts,' patterns,. colours and materiala than ever before. Swunsuit collections are now closely following 'roady-to-woar fashion. New linos of ' ovening' swiznsits, and thoir matching beachwear, are. makring waves as woll. At Shan, Chantai Lévesque now designs three upmarket lines.'To the ahready well-known fashion swimsuit lUno is added the casual lino for active women who prefer sports to tanning. The couture Une offers sophisticated swirmits that, by combining them with coordinated clothing, such as pants, skirts' and bathrobes may be worn in almost any casual setting. Israeh designer Gideon' Obermon' strength has always, been- the couture look. "Gideon Obersons house of haute couture is very well-known in Israël," points out Francine Blauer, bis representative in Canada. Orne swimsuit collection- reflecte bis geniusa. We have very sophisticated swvimsuits that may ha worn for evenings under a blouse. We also have a nauticaP model with a co-ordinated robe ESS Your guide to Durham's hair and skin specialists,health club and beauty professionals LEESON CLIFTON AND ANNETTE DESCH-AMPS Whltby Massage Therapy lnc. Whitby 430-2183 There is a purpose for massage therapy before, after and during a health program. Massage therapy also helps to decrease stress and tension throughout the body caused by the. stressors of everyday living. Massage therapy helps te increase circulation, decrease muscular tension and help eliminate lactic acid build up within the body, thus giving the individual a general feeling of well being. For more information caîl Whitby Massage Therapy 430-2183. ROSSLAND SPORTS & MASSAGE THERAPY CLINIC 701 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby 430-6788 Start the spring feeling relaxed and healthyl Rossland Sports & Massage Therapy Clinic would like toi invite you te their clinic. Frank Webster R.M.T. and Jayne McCormick R.M.T., both Registered Massage Therapists, offer massage and various forms cf hydrotherapy. Gift certificates are available. For an appointment calI 430-6788. DURHAM MASSAGE & HYDROTHERAPY CLINIC 213 Byron St. S. Whitby 666-0406 Massage therapy is not a luxury. Everyone can benefit from it. Not only is massage therapy an effective aid in stress reduction, it can aise relieve muscle pain due. te injury, pregnancy, exercise, poor posture and much more. Massage helps te maintain good muscle condition te prevent muscle strain or injury. massage - a drug-free therapy - your healthy habit. By appointment: Mon. - Wed. 1 - 9 pm, Tues. & Thurs. 10 - 6 pm. TRECKMAN HEALTH SERVICES Suite 8 - 519 Dundas St. E. Wh itby 430-2923 Are you tired cf net feeling well? Do you want te f eel good? Do you feel run down, stressed out and feel that nobody cares? WE CAREI We talk health. Our nursing service provides relaxation therapy, reflexology, cleansing and nutritional counselling. A Homeopath provides natural remedies. An Iridologist dees eye examination for health and a therapist for Rebalancing and Reiki. Give us a cati: 430-2923. SCISSORS HAIR DESIGN 601 Dundas St. W. Town Plaza Whltby 668-1640 We off er complete hair care. for the whole- famnily with a fuit range of perms, tinting, highlights, cuts and styles as well as manicures, pedicures, nail tips and waxing. We prýovide prof essional and friendly service and carry a fuîl line of Redken and Sebastian products. We offer permn specials Mon., Tues. and Wed. pi us gift certificates for that special person. STRANDS Pearson Lanes 666-0550 Whltby Mail, Whltby 433-0394 Service is number one priority at Strands where customners always corne f irst. Quality hair styling, colors, perms, hennas, long-hair'up do's and braids are al done using Paul Mitchell and Joico products which are also available for sale. Make-up is available for weddings and fashion shows. Open 10 arn - 8 pmn, Mon. to Fri., open Sat. at 9:30 arn. chic enough to welcome guests at home.' At Gottex, David Levine, president of the Canadian division, gives insight on a collection richer and more diversifled than ever: lace and embroidery cf East-European' GOTTEX influence; pearis, fringes an .d tassels in a 1920s style; prints inspired by Matisse, 'We have a lot of covor-up this year," adds Levine, "from pareos te, very sophisticated loungewear." lIn California, Quebec's own Maria Gaudette now designs ail three collections of the néw Speedo fashon lime. The ' Origins' (sophisticated) and 'Soft Focus' (more nixssy) linos offer a wide variety of designs ranjging from the one-piece suit'te the high-cut d f7lirty-somnething' bikini with an underwire bra. ýThis season's motte: more support, more hr-cupped bras, particularly in the Çaliona Beach' collection (more junior). New textures New- fabrics allow for the creation of extremeély rich and sensual textures. Satiny finishes, metallic glints, neoprene, stretch denim, cotton/Lycra and nylon/Lycra combinations. At Gideon- Oberson, you will flnd the all-new suide-flnish fLycraI Lycra satin, as well as the faille-liko Lycra. Speedo's California Beach collection uses neon latex combined with nets in the sane- colour. At Ocean Paciflc,' the lace-like raschel makes headlines. At Gottex, Lycra velour and Lycra/cotton mixes are used as well as basic Lycra. Brightu are in Prints are bright and light. There are more white than black backgrounds, even in upmarket collections. "ý'We practically have no black'- backgrounds this year," says Francîneý Blauor of Gideon Oborson. "Our prints are very rich and bright." "In the ' Origins' collection of~ Speedo, jewol tones prevail -- jade, msa blue, chartreuse, purple, fuschia, with wild prints such as othnic beaves, wood grain and so o"explains Gaudette. 'Wiethe 'Soft FocdUn'lie emphaizes livelier colours, shockin pink, coral, bright green, the -'California Beach,' which is more junior, uses neon colours." 4 I ~~&t *dP~$~ SHIAN.