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Bikini Hot Pants are Hip

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Would you believe that this retro-inspired, well-constructed and ultra-taylored outfit is actually a two-piece swimsuit designed for the beach?

We didn’t believe it either until we saw it debut at the Miami Swim Show in July. This stylish two piece in deep plum is from the Alexis Barbara “Gabriella” swimwear collection. It’s a chic triangle top that connects in the center, ties in the back and features attractive breast pockets and ruched, broad shoulder straps.

It’s paired with a sexy hipster boy short accented with front pockets and belt loops. You can swim in it or just enjoy looking good in it without ever going anywhere near the beach.

In fact, we think you could easily get away with wearing this sexy bikini with some vintage go-go boots, arm and neck accessories — a long necklace or a trendy scarf to set off that plunging v-neck would be perfect — and a belt to accent the hips.

You could transform from bohemian beach chic by day to mod party girl at night and then head to your favorite club in South Beach!

This Leopard-Print Bikini is the Cat's Meow

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We can’t even tame this fierce felion… a wild safari-print halter skirtini plucked straight from Betsey Johnson’s eclectic closet at the Miami Swimwear Show this summer.

The leopard-themed swimsuit features a well-constructed halter top accented with an attractive, gold-rimmed band. The bikini top ties in the neck and the back for maximum cleavage control.

And this sassy skirtini offers the best of both worlds — a bold bikini bottom with a flirtatious little skirt combo that offers some derriere coverage without giving up an ounce of sex appeal. Yes, this is perfect for girls with a little “junk in the trunk.”

Leave it to Betsey to come up with a stunner of a bikini that look’s like the cat’s meow. It’s from her “What’s New Pussycat” swimwear collection for 2009, and we can see it becoming a hit right here in sunny South Beach among the hit and uber-trendy crowd.

If you’re into felion and exotic prints, you should also check out Red Carter’s wildcat one-piece monokini and Vix’s animal-print two piece.

Anna Kournikova Loves Red Carter

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Anna Kournikova was spotted in the front row at the Red Carter Swimwear Show in Miami. Yes, we know that she is or was married to latin pop star Enrique Iglesias (depending on which rumors you believe), but Anna and Red have a number of things in common.

They both live in the fashionable “South of 5th area” in Miami, home to the rich and famous, and we are sure Anna looks great in Red’s suits. Besides that, we are not sure if there is any other connection. Anna may be the most ubiqutous celebrity in Miami. We have seen her a number of times bopping around South Beach and Anna sightings are often. The much covered Anna is in yet another spread, this time modeling sexy swimsuits in Maxim.
She has been known to frequent the Taste bakery on Alton Road in her sweats, where her picture is posted on their bulletin board. Compared to tennis supertstar and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, Maria Sharapova, Anna is quite small but has a fit body and great legs. Anna has also graced the pages of the Sports Illustrated swimwear issue. We could also picture her in this sexy Anna Kosturova cut-out monokini.

Pictured next to Anna is famed model diva Irene Marie of the eponomously named modeling agency. The Irene Marie agency was spotlighted on the very short running MTV show “8th and Ocean.”

The Best Bikini for You

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It’s loveboat season and that means its time to get your cruise swimwear in gear for your upcoming nautical getaway. But don’t panic, you don’t have to have a perfect body (like the model sporting this stunning L Space two piece!!@!) to look good in a swimsuit. You just need the perfect swimsuit that complements your body type.

Before you go swimsuit shopping, check out these helpful tips:

Shelf bra bikini tops will give light coverage and support and are great for A and B cups.
Bikini tops with soft cups give extra support for women with a C cup and large.
Underwire bras offer maximum support for C, D, and DD cups.
Halter bikini tops (that tie at the neck or offer front closure) tend to complement women with a little more cleavage.
One-piece swimsuits are not what they used to be — they’re hotter than ever now.
Ruffles and frills on bikini tops can help add volume to your bust.
Skirtini bottoms (Skirted bikini bottoms) can help camoflage problem areas around the hips.
Tankinis are a great option to get a bikini look while hiding the tummy area.

Despi Swimwear: One to Watch

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Remember the song the girl from Ipanema? She’s Brazilian, beautiful and bikini-clad. And we finally found her at the Miami Swim Show in Miami Beach sporting a striking Despi, tunnel Bandeau bikini top with an adorable Boy Short bikini bottom in tangerine and lavender print.

How can you not love this drop-dead gorgeous two piece Designed by Despina Filios who makes her swimwear inRio de JaneiroDespi was recently named “the new face of beach fashion” by the Brazilian Press. And with stand-out swimsuits like this one, it’s hardly any wonder.

We were excited by what we saw. The Despi 2009 collection captures the spirit and soul of Brazil in its many pieces. We saw bold hues with playful polka dots, strong solids mixed with retro stripes and mod prints, carnival-themed colors with just enough glitter to glam it up, frilly tops and skirtinis and rectangular-shaped and oval hardware detail adorning bikini bottoms and tops.

Bikini Watch: Mix-n-Match in 2009

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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!