Tag Archives: Bikinis

Pistol Panties 2009 Preview

Posted on by
Reply

Leave it to Pistol Panties French designer Deborah Fleming to wow us with fresh, exotic and unconventional swimwear pieces from her 2009 collection. And we weren’t about to miss this fashion show for the world. When the Pistol Panties 2009 collection debuted at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim show in Miami Beach, July 20th, 2008, it was well worth the wait.

We thought this fabulous, bold-colored mod print bikini stole the show, hands down. Who can look away from this sexy, peek-a-boo Triangle top with exquisite oval-shaped hardware? And then there’s the bikini bottom — it’s all glam with rectangular side bling to boot. Oh, this is so South Beach and we’re loving it!

If you’ve got a little bounce to go with your bust, then you’ll get some serious mileage out this daring two piece. Fleming’s 2009 swimwear collection, called “Nights in Deauville,” is inspired by Ancient Egyptian silhouettes and the Art Deco Era in Deauville, France. We’re thinking it’ll inspire lots of Pistol Panties sales.

Could you see yourself in this Pistol Panties bikini on the beach? Send us your comments.

Photo by Lynne Sladky/Associated Press.

See More Mod Print Swimwear:
Salinas Swimwear

Bikini Watch: Mix-n-Match in 2009

Posted on by
Reply

Don’t throw away those mismatched tops and bottoms! It’s finally in vogue to match just about any swimsuit top with a different bottom.

Gone are the days when Solid bikini tops could only go with solid bottoms. Striped tops went with striped bottoms… and solids with solids, prints with prints. No more! For that matter, say goodbye to buying bikini “sets” and welcome a whole new world of bikini freedom where it’s tres chic to pair unconventional and unlikely separates together.

We loved the look of this Lisa Lozano two piece that we saw at the 2009 Miami Swim Show at the Miami Convention Center. The model is wearing a soft pink striped crochet halter with a solid chocolate bottom. And check out singer Rihanna on the beach in this uber-mod, contrasting two piece. She’s striking in a safari-print Bandeau top and a gold-printed hipster bottom.

So what’s the rule on matching seemingly mismatched swimwear separates? We say, if it feels good, wear it. Pair floral print bikini tops with zig-zag bottoms, or pair checkered bottoms with wild stripes. The greater the contrast, the hotter the look!

Bikinis that Balance out Curves

Posted on by
Reply

You don’t have to be pencil thin to look good in a bikini. The Kate Moss “waify” look is a thing of the past, and now curves are in… in a very big way. If you’re a curvy girl, you don’t have to rule out wearing a two piece at the beach — there’s strategy in choosing bikinis that can balance out your lovely contours.

In fact, many swimwear designers including big names such as Ed Hardy, Poko Pano and Pistol Panties to name a few, have sexy two piece and monokini swimsuits that flatter curvacious figures.

Red Carter has some gorgeous monokini cut-out swimsuits that can work wonders for girls with curves.
Here’s proof positive that choosing the right swimsuit can flatter even the most shapely curves — check out Hollywood star, Kim Kardashian in this smoking hot one-piece cut-out. We all know that that Kim’s best assets are… ahem… behind her.

In this striking monokini , it’s all about smoke and mirrors. Kim gets the most of her curves with an optical illusion. The vertical connecting piece draws the eye down the center of her swimsuit, creating a major contrast to her voluptuous curves. The result? A flawless, hour-glass figure.

Photo courtesy of People.com.

Swimwear Trend for 2009: Romantic Ruffles

Posted on by
Reply

Ruffles and frill-inspired bikinis are making big waves in swimwear for 2009. Our Swimwear Team saw models sporting everything ruffled from Triangle tops to bandeaus, and frilly skiritinis at the Miami Swim Show.

We saw lots of ruffles and frills peeking out whenever and wherever they could and we expect them to make headlines in next year’s swimwear. There were ruffled skirtinis from Betsey Johnson Swimwear, embellished frilly triangle tops by Pistol Panties, bandeaus, soft ruffle-edged bikini bottoms and flouncy cover-ups.

But we almost died and went to swimwear heaven when we stumbled across this unbelievably sexy, Ann Margaret-inspired bikini stunner from local Miami designer, Alexis Barbara.

Check out the wooden pull-thru hardware detail on the neck tie.

The ruffled Sliding Triangle to is elegant, sexy and oh-so-prissy! And if you’re a little light in the cleavage department, ruffles add layers that help to fill you out. The long, strappy tie sides help make this gorgeous two piece a winner in our book.

And it’s definitely a winner on sexy model/actress (bottom left) Michelle Hunziker. She was spotted on Formentera Island wearing a similar version of the Barbara bikini.