Bethenny Frankel‘s runway look was ‘teamwork makes the dream work’ personified.
The “Real Housewives of New York City” Alum strutted the runway in Miami last week, rocking a signature red Baywatch swimsuit and some two-piece swimwear. Reminiscing on the moment, she is spilling the tea on how she achieved the iconic bronzed tan look.
Bethenny Frankel recounted her fun experience walking the show to her fanbase, noting how glad she was that her partner was there to support her. She recently hard-launched her new boyfriend, Shane L. Campbell, on social media.
Frankel got candid about how she got her super tan that made heads turn while she donned a Baywatch red swimsuit in Miami last week. She revealed that it took two talented women to do the job.
Her appearance on the Sports Illustrated Swim runway was marked by the glistening, deep bronze tan that sat beautifully on her skin. The tan was created by the team at Golden Girls NY. They reportedly used professional-strength Loving Tan formulas, including Loving Tan’s new 10 Min Express Self-Tanning Smoothing Body Mask.
As reported by The Daily Mail, the Golden Girls is a New York-based Mobile Spray Tanning company. They flew out to Miami to help the TV star out during the Sports Illustrated Runway Show. Frankel sealed the youthful look with a flirty light blonde wig, which complemented her look for the night.
Apart from the red swimsuit, the Bravo veteran also rocked a strapped black two-piece with fingerless gloves and a yellow and blue crochet two-piece swimsuit, which showed off her abs.
The Bravo Veteran Recounted Her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Experience To Fans
In a video shared on Instagram, Frankel detailed her experience walking the show to viewers. “It is so fun because of the women,” she began, explaining that different kinds of women were represented, irrespective of their body shape, size, height, age, or race.
She also noted that all the women who modeled the swimsuits showed confidence and were comfortable in their own skin. The Bravo veteran, “RHONY” alum went on to give a shoutout to Sports Illustrated for their strategy in selecting the pool of women who, just like her, rocked the swimsuits last week.
Frankel noted that even though she was nervous, as were the other women, she had her mind set on walking the runway as her real, authentic self. “For me, I’m not going to try to be a model, I’m just gonna be me and have fun,” she said.
The former reality TV star also said that her age had been a highlight as many people asked why she was doing it, which she responded by saying, “I’m gonna do whatever the f-ck I want.”
She revealed that some people had made comments about her body as well, which she owns acknowledging that she does not work out and was not going to “do squats for six months” to feed into the gaze of others.
Frankel also tagged and praised the amazing women who made the experience so much fun for her. “Those women who walk are f-cking goddesses, and I live for every one of them,” she says towards the end of the video.
Bethenny Frankel Feels Happy And Supported By Friends And Family
The TV personality shared that she had her own little community of supporters cheering her on as she strutted down the runway. She noted that her best friends were present at the event, and they thought she was amazing and commanded a presence.
Frankel added that they felt really proud of her, as did her boyfriend, Campbell, who thought she was “the belle of the ball.” He jumped into stage dad mode during the show, taking his place in front and cheering loudly for his beau.
Another person who showed support for the media personality was her daughter, Bryn, whom she said loved the black two-piece look the most. The “Real Housewives of New York City” star said that overall, she feels happy with the work she put in and how the show turned out.
Her fans in the comments agreed with her complimenting her look during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit experience. It was obvious that you were having a ball!!! I think you looked like a million bucks,” a fan wrote. “Haters want to hate, and you are proof that getting older can be fun,” another added.
“Wait… what?!?!?! You don’t work out????? I’m literally scrolling through your posts trying to find out what your workout routine is!!! Please do share where the abs and biceps are coming from,” a different netizen asked in disbelief.
The Skinnygirl Founder’s Thoughts On Dating
Frankel, who has been in several relationships in her lifetime, recently gave her two cents on relationships in an interview with media outlets. She urged women to look beyond physical appearance when picking a partner or lover.
As reported by The Blast, instead of focusing on superficial qualities, they should dig deeper and find out if their lifestyle aligns with that of the potential partner, ensuring they are genuinely compatible.
“For nuances, how many kids do they have? What age are they? What religion are they? Are they very this? People are like snowflakes,” Frankel said, adding, “so you really do have to find the right alignment, not just how tall they are. And you’ve got to wait. You have to fish.”
The media personality also suggested women should stop “gatekeeping” potential partners once they realize the relationship is not working. She urged the listeners to develop a habit of moving on from people and connecting with others if they do not see a future together.
Bethenny Frankel Has Found Love Yet Again
The Bravo alum has been romantically linked to different men over the years. She was first married to Peter Sussman from 1996 to 1997. After this, she tied the knot again to Jason Hoppy in 2010; they welcomed their daughter Bryn and then split two years later.
The divorce process between the former lovers quickly became messy and stretched out multiple battles till it was finalized in 2021. Almost two years ago, Frankel ended a six-year-long relationship with her former fiancé, Paul Bernon, after which she stayed off the dating pool until her current partner, Campbell.
The TV star announced that she is no longer single in a social media post with a sweet dose of PDA. She and Campbell were photographed at a skating rink, sharing an intimate kiss as Campbell wrapped his arms around his beau.
“If a launch [airplane emoji] is hard, this is a diamond… [diamond emoji],” she captioned the post. The Blast shared that prior to Frankel’s announcement, fans had raised speculations about her relationship status. The pair appear to be keeping things low-key but are very supportive of one another.
Shoutout to Bethenny Frankel for pulling off the iconic look!
