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Alexis Swimwear 2009: Primal Passion

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She may be new on the swimwear fashion scene, but Miami native and swimsuit designer Alexis Barbara is already making waves with her bold, bikini pieces.

The young designer debuted her Alexis Swimwear 2009 collection last year at the Miami Swim Show featuring tribal and exotic influences.

Her collection is a Sophisticated fusion of haute couture style and primal themes… and you can almost feel the raw passion in the print patterns and strong hues.

This striking, Bandeau bikini takes you right into the jungle… in heels!

The retro print pattern is more than eye-catching and the top ties in the front and stylishly drapes down the center for a striking effect.

Sports Illustrated the Halter bikini version of this suit in their 2009 issue.

Ready to explore unchartered territory? Capture this exquisite out-of-Africa look when you hit the beach.

Cover Style's Snow Bunny Bikini

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The end of the year is almost here and that can only mean one thing — swimsuit season is almost around the corner.

Even if you live in an area where Old Man Winter has an icy grip, just the sight of this hippie-chic, retro-inspired bikini may be all you need to melt the frost.

We’re excited about a Cover Style swimsuit a delicious rainbow-colored String bikini with a sexy slider top for the perfect fit… and what better way to draw all the hot hunks your way on your winter cruise vacation.

This bikini is from the brand’s “Summer of Love” line which includes a matching must-have skirt and stylish mesh top. There’s also a stunning ring tunnel Bandeau top and an attractive halter top to suit your many bikini top moods.

In addition to this moderate-cut, Tie Side bikini bottom, you can switch it up for a little variation with a triple strap bikini bottom, a ruched back wavey bottom or a scanty low rise ruched side bottom.

Which ever way you play it, we think you’ll definitely look fabulous in this colorful swimwear.

Betsey Johnson's Retro Tankini

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The swimsuit Tankini just got sexier with Betsey Johnson’s flirty new take on this piece — the Retro Tankini from her “Fever” collection.

We just can’t say how much we adore this festive Betsey Johnson tankini that blouses out into a semi-skirtini over a peek-a-boo, cheeky hipster bottom. It’s a mod beach look that incorporates a cosmopolitan mix of old Hollywood glamor and haute couture.

It also gives you the best of both worlds. It’s a swimsuit that looks like a One Piece but is really a two piece in disguise. And the high quality bra top construction on this suit is unmistakably Betsy.

Our hats off to Betsey Johnson for making the tankini functional and feminine!

Something Special from Salinas

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When it comes to seductive swimwear that captures the essence and soul of Brazilian sensuality, no one does it better than Salinas.

Ever since Tyra Banks graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in a stunning Salinas swimsuit, the swimsuit brand has developed a strong and loyal following of Hollywood celebrities and swimwear aficionados who swear by Salina swimwear.

Salinas Swimwear has become a leader in the swimwear industry and is known for setting bikini trends and using only the highest quality lycra. In the Salinas Spring/Summer collection for 2009, we were impressed with the variety of exotic prints, the use of light, easy colors, shapes and sheer fabrics that took us straight to the carefree beaches of Brazil.

We can’t wait to see this unforgettable sea shell-inspired pearl String bikini with sheer cover-up — straight from the runway of the Brazilian Fashion Week in Rio de Janiero (see video here) — on the beaches of Miami.

Meantime, Salinas’ 2008 swimwear is easily “what’s hot right now” in cruise wear. Floral prints paired with stripes, loveable striped terry cloth bikinis, retro polka dots and mod 60′s inspired prints are hip right now.

Photo courtesy: Xinhua/Reuters