Ciao CelloBella!

The Mydols practiced with CelloBella yesterday in preparation for the upcoming Garden Family Hootenanny on Sunday, July 12 at The Whitney. I have always loved the cello, dating back to the filmstrips we used to watch in music class at Beverly Elementary School, so it will be exciting to share the stage with cellist Alison Donohue (pictured above). Since the cello has a bass voice, I'll have to find a way to set my bass guitar apart within the sound.

At the Hootenanny, the Mydols will join CelloBella on "I'm a Believer," "You are My Sunshine" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Plus, we'll each do our own sets. It should be a great time.

Ultimate Family Garden Party

Try Trunkettes for Bathing Beauty

If you've had a baby, but not a Kate Plus 8-style tummy tuck, you might not be eager to don a Geftaki suit (as seen on desperate housewife Teri Hatcher in my last blog).

Trunkettes, swimsuits with mens-style bottoms yet feminine flair, are a great alternative.

The Mydols met the creators of Trunkettes when we appeared on The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch last year. CEO Hilary Genga was inspired to invent Trunkettes after attending a pool party in her native L.A. While all the dads and kids splashed in the water, the moms stayed on the sidelines, ashamed to be seen in their swimsuits.

Not fair!

Trunkettes let women play like the boys - surf, swim, beach volleyball - without worrying about a wardrobe malfunction.

Hilary was so sweet she sent us all samples of Trunkettes, and I love them!

Haute Mama - Geftaki Swimwear

My friend Trisha Geftos, a designer based in Riverview, Mich., is enjoying great success with her sexy Geftaki Swimwear line.

Hot mama Teri Hatcher is the latest celeb seen in Geftaki. Paris Hilton made a splash last fall when she taped one of her fake presidential campaign videos wearing a cut-out leopard print Geftaki number while lounging poolside. Kim Kardashian is also a fan.

Here, Teri looks stunning in a two-tone bikini with python trim from Geftaki's 2009 Signature Collection.

For Teri's suit, visit http://www.geftaki.com/. For her bod, keep dreaming!