Iconic Sex & Candy Bottom
- Katherinne Rodriguez
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
There are some pieces that aren’t just “cute swimwear.”
They’re a statement. A mood. A memory you can wear.
And this one? The iconic Sex & Candy bottom by Naked Tiger is exactly that.
I wore it on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, where the ocean kisses the sand softly, the jungle grows wild and unapologetic, and the sunlight hits your skin like it was designed for golden-hour photography. This wasn’t just a beach day… it felt like a scene from a movie—raw, tropical, and a little bit dangerous in the best way.
The setting was pure paradise: lush green trees framing the beach, tangled branches reaching toward the water, and waves rolling in behind me like background music. The light was warm and cinematic, making everything feel extra alive—my skin glowing, the sand looking almost honey-colored, and the ocean reflecting those deep blue tones that only exist in the Caribbean.
There’s something about shooting here that always hits different.
It’s not polished. It’s not staged.
It’s nature doing what it does best: being effortlessly iconic.
For this look, I paired the Sex & Candy bottom with a sheer white button-up shirt, worn open and slipping off the shoulders like it had its own personality. It was giving fresh out of the water, sun-drenched muse, don’t ask me where I’m going energy.
It was minimal, but loud.
Let’s talk about this bottom because… wow.
The fit is high-waisted, sculpting, and unapologetically sexy—the kind of cut that makes you stand taller the second you put it on. And the words “SEX & CANDY” printed across the front? That’s the attitude. That’s the whole vibe.
It’s playful. It’s provocative.
But still elevated and fashion-forward—exactly what Naked Tiger does best.
This piece doesn’t try to be subtle.
It doesn’t need permission.
It just exists… and owns the moment.
What I loved most about this shoot is how it felt.
Some frames were soft and dreamy—me looking away, letting the breeze move the shirt, letting the jungle blur into the background. Other shots were more intense: direct eye contact, grounded posture, that “I know exactly who I am” energy.
It was giving wild feminine energy with a clean, editorial edge.
This is the kind of outfit that makes you feel like your most powerful version.
Not because you’re showing skin—but because you’re showing confidence.
This shoot reminded me that style doesn’t have to be complicated to be unforgettable.
