Bikini Swimwear

Beyonce Bikini Show

2009-08-26T08:44:00.001-07:00

Padma Lakshmi Nude show

2009-08-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

Steven Meisel photoshoot Kate Winslet

2009-08-14T08:51:00.001-07:00

Lisa Rinna in color full two piece bikini

2009-08-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

Jesse Jane in bikini on Miami's South Beach

2009-08-14T08:42:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Lopez in tow peace white bikin

2009-08-14T08:29:00.000-07:00

Bikinis by True Religion storm Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim (Gallery)

2009-07-26T20:33:00.000-07:00

Bikini by True Religion

True Religion brought denim bikini fashion and accessories to the beach at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim.

Based in LA, the denim fashion forward designers to Miami to show Sea and Sun, a new licensee.

True Religion’s founder and chief executive, Jeff Lubell, said the look of the collection is inspired by his lifestyle.

True Religion bikini

“It comes from my soul, more or less, and from the ‘70s and that carefree hippie-bohemian chic kind of way of life,” he explained. “I live in Malibu so it’s very laid back,” he added.

The gallery shows the denim swimwear that features studs, top stitching and the brand's logo on the rear. Lubell said True Religion created the denim with washed, tattered, ragged, shredded and distressed look and added suede and leather look-alikes for accent.

Denim bikini by True Religion

Themes on the runway ranged from Westernwear to ‘70s-era rock ‘n’ roll, including plaid shirts, cut-off denim shorts, colorful animal prints and gold-metallic touches. —

Pregnant Kendra Wilkinson Shows Off Bikini Bod

2009-07-22T04:55:00.000-07:00

July 20, 2009
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A baby bump isn't stopping Kendra Wilkinson from slipping into a bikini.

The 24-year-old reality star - who is due Christmas Day - sported the revealing swimwear during a relaxing day at a Malibu beach with new husband Hank Baskett and their dogs, Rascal and Martini.

See pregnant moms in bikinis

Wilkinson told Usmagazine.com that she felt her baby kick for the first time last week.

See exclusive photos from Kendra's wedding

"It was so crazy," she told Us July 14. "I was just sitting there and then all of a sudden, 'Bam!'" I was like, 'That wasn't gas!'"

See Kendra Wilkinson's baby photo

She said overall she is "feeling good."

"I'm craving a pickle right now -- and I hated pickles before!" she said.

Wilkinson added that she is looking forward to finding out the baby's sex soon. Said the reality star, "I still think it's a boy."

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Kim Kardashian hot sizziling show in two piece bikini

2009-07-18T05:01:00.000-07:00

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Takes To Miami

2009-07-17T04:26:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought it couldn't get any hotter, welcome to the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim!

Supermodels will show the latest looks for 2010; local designer Red Carter is featuring his newest designs, including a brown and pink teeny weenie adjustable bikini created for Ban Du Soleil.

Red says this week is to swimwear designers what the Paris fashion shows are to haute couture. "This is it baby; its bikini central," Red Carter told CBS4's Lisa Petrillo. "It's exciting to be here, lots of skin and lots of sex appeal. We're showing what we got, which is really hot."

As workers get the tents ready for the thousand of guests who will attend more than 19 shows at The Raleigh on South Beach, Red showed off a sneak peak of some of what he'll show off on the runway. Like all of his suits, a multi-colored bikini with gold hardware has his signature "Red" button bolted to his bottoms.

Another local designer will premiere her 2010 collection this week. Designer Mirla Sabino of ANK Swimwear explained she's excited to be here because it's not only the top fashion writers who attend; it's those big buyers as well.

"Buyers from big companies like Victoria Secret come here. There are some big buyers from all over the world!" says Mirla.

ANK features everything from sporty bikinis to cool corals. All are sure to turn heads on any beach.

Both designers say these five days will certainly set the trends for what you will see on the beaches in the very near future.

"This has always been a great motivator for my company," Red explained. "We get the buzz out about what is hot and happening."

"This is the destination place for swimwear; we have the weather, beautiful beaches! Everyone comes here!" Mirla said.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim officially kicks off Wednesday night at The Raleigh on South Beach and runs through Sunday. More than 12-thousand people are expected to attend and see the latest looks in swimwear design.

http://cbs4.com/local/Mercedes.Benz.Fashion.2.1087252.html

Sales boom for 'boob-job bikini'

2009-07-17T04:25:00.000-07:00

More women are opting for a boost on the beach this summer, with Debenhams reporting a boom in sales for 'boob-job bikinis'.

The perfect answer for those looking to increase their bust, the Red Herring bikini contains cleavage enhancing gel-filled cups, which give a more natural look compared to traditional padding.

The style initially hit the shelves three months ago, and has since seen sales rise by a massive 80% in comparison to its non-enhanced counterparts.

Debenhams swimwear buyer Amanda Wain commented: 'Research into women's lingerie shopping habits revealed that 45 per cent of all A to C cup bras sold are now enhancing... With padded and push-up bras among the biggest growth areas in lingerie, we felt now was the perfect time to try these gel-filled bikini tops which give the same effect.

'But even we have been taken aback by the surge in demand.'

At £16 for the top and £6 for the bottom, it's certainly a much cheaper, and far less painful, alternative to the surgeon's knife!

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/383359/sales-boom-for-boob-job-bikini.html

Demi moore Two piece Bikini

2009-07-16T08:34:00.000-07:00

Graffini Swimwear

2009-07-15T08:59:00.002-07:00

A mash-up of NYC graffiti and the elegantly seductive lines of women's swimsuits, Graffini brings an edgy vibe to beachwear. Available in five different cuts—from a skimpy Brazilian string bikini to a classic one-piece—each sport a different set of vivid images.

Designers use photographs of street art from walls, signs and even ATMs, taken in locations that include Chinatown, Soho and the Bronx, incorporating the images into the various suit cuts. We like the skull-adorned ATM (above left), Old School (middle) and Union Square (right). These walking testaments to the character and history of New York are sure to catch eyes and turn heads all summer long.

http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/07/graffini_swimwe.php

Ashley Paige has a gorgeous, hip, collection of eco friendly swimwear

2009-07-15T08:59:00.001-07:00

Ashley Paige has a gorgeous, hip, collection of eco friendly swimwear that is a big hit amongst Hollywood celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson. This designer is known for her beautiful custom knit bikinis and sexy 70’s inspired designs.

On top of being an amazing swimwear designer, Ashley is also a committed animal lover and she has rescued thousands of animals through her non-profit organization, RuffHouZen. She uses her celebrity for good cause, bringing homeless dogs down the runway, wearing t-shirts reading “Save a stray”. She also hosts weekly pet adoptions at her boutique-studio in Hollywood.

Ashley has also recently designed a range called Bikini Love which is available at Target. www.target.com

For more information on this green designer visit www.ashleypaige.com

http://www.examiner.com/x-10217-LA-Green-Fashion-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Ashley-Paige-swimwear

Shruti Hassan two piece bikini

2009-07-11T03:52:00.000-07:00

Shruti Hassan – Luck

Daughter of Kamal Hassan and Sarika, Shruti Hassan makes her debut in the multi-starrer Luck and dons the bikini in her first film itself.

Daniela Hantuchova,Tatiana Golovin and Maria Kirilenko

2009-06-17T22:20:00.000-07:00

Barbara Mori White Two Piece Bikini

2009-06-16T19:32:00.000-07:00

LEILA Robertson doesn't mind mixing modelling and controversy

2009-06-06T10:48:00.000-07:00

The brunette babe said wearing her skimpiest bikini has cost her a spot as a calendar girl. "But I still wear it," she said.

Ms Robertson, 22, is wearing the head turning swimwear in the photo above.

"I guess it is controversial," she said.

"It's a high-cut G-string bikini. It's very naughty. It's from a Byron Bay-based swimwear company - girls in Ralph often wear them."

Ms Robertson, of Nightcliff, is a finalist for the Miss Hahn Super Dry competition grand final tonight.

But she won't be donning her signature bikini - she is instead opting for a black pirate-themed garment adorned with skulls.

She said it was the theme wear category she was most proud of.

"A very good friend of mine, Matilda Alegria, made the outfit for me," she said. "It's themed on the dragonfly.

"They are an enormous part of Darwin - the first thing you see for the Dry."

Ms Robertson will be vying for the title of Miss Hahn Super Dry tonight. The competition kicks off at The Deck at 6.30pm.

modelling and controversy.

Vilebrequin Moorea Trunks

2009-06-06T10:47:00.000-07:00

Vilebrequin Moorea Trunks

$200

Made from the same quick-drying nylon used for boat sails, Vilebrequin trunks have been a must-have for St. Tropez jet-setters since 1971. This 16" boxer short in a batik turtle print comes with a water-resistant wallet that attaches inside the back pocket.

For more information, visit vilebrequin.com.

Read on for more on style, including a list of industrial-design trendsetters and a piece on simple, dressy watches.

kristin Cavallari Two Piece bikini pics

2009-05-24T23:01:00.000-07:00

The French bikini

2009-05-22T19:42:00.000-07:00

World's Largest Bikini Parade, Las Vegas, Nevada. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

With all the to do over the replay of American Idol’s “bikini girl” audition, and Kara Dioguardi’s followup with a bikini flash this week, I thought I’d take a look at the history of the bikini.

Two French fashion designers, Louis Reard and Jacque Heim are credited with creating the world’s briefest swimsuits in 1946, and by 1947, French bikinis were marketed in France. At the same time, the atomic bomb continued to be tested near the Bikini Atoll in the South Pacific. There’s some speculation as to how exactly the skimpy swimwear came to be named the bikini, but we can agree that both the atomic bomb and the bikini were “shocking” for their time. Comparing the size, or more accurately the coverage, of a bikini swimsuit to the atom, or even to the size of the tiny Bikini Atoll in the vast Pacific Ocean, it’s easy to come up with a variety of reasons for the name, as Reard’s creation took only 30 square inches of fabric.

The bikini made its way to the French Riviera soon after its introduction and quickly spread across Europe. While the bikini did make it to the U.S. market, many who tried the fashion found the bikini banned from the beach or at risk of being arrested for indecent exposure. It took some time for the bikini to find acceptance in the public arena in America where social mores and attitudes began to loosen up with the arrival of rock and roll by the late 1950s and early 1960s. In 1957, French sex kitten, Bridget Bardot appeared on a beach in a French bikini in And God Created Woman which made it to a few art theaters in the United States.

In August 1960, the pop tune, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” hit the pop charts. The song captured just how skimpy the daring swimwear could be and how brave a girl had to be to wear one – or how timid the song’s character was when she did. The 1959 movie, Gidget, had brought the California surfing scene to the big screen and was certain to have boosted the beach scene on both coasts. The time was finally ripe for the bikini to step out onto American beaches, although Hollywood still had to tow the line with a little more coverage than a true bikini could provide with its triangular patches and connective string. With such splash and dash movies as Beach Party (1963), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), and How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1966) hitting the big screen, modesty, along with a little more fabric, went a long way in the theaters.

In more recent decades, nudity, language, violence, and the occasional wardrobe malfunction have found their way into the movies and television programming, yet the bikini retains its ability to shock and titillate the public, giving us all something to talk about.

FORMER miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic has added glamour to fashion week by opening the swimwear parade

2009-05-03T11:20:00.001-07:00

Former Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic in a bikini by April Marie Swimwear. Picture: CHARLIE BREWER

FORMER miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic has added glamour to fashion week by opening the swimwear parade.

Dundovic paraded in a leopard-print bikini by April Marie Swimwear, which showed safari-inspired designs in prints and natural tones at Sydney's Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

Skimpy bikinis, lots to think about!

2009-05-03T11:19:00.001-07:00

Hey Blog Guy, it seems like you’re always sort of making fun of fashion models. Why don’t you just once listen to what they have to say, and learn something?

That’s good advice. It so happens we have a video report on supermodel Bar Refaeli, who was the cover model for this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. She must have something to say, right?

I watched the entire two-minute report, so you don’t need to, and here are the best quotes - the ones that really made me stop and think:

“I’m always on the go. I travel a lot.”

“People have a tendency when they shoot me to put me in very little clothes.”

“I’ve tried on thousands of bikinis.”

“I will make my dream come true and find the perfect little bikini.”

So there you have it, a supermodel with a dream. And by God I bet she finds it, and I bet she sells it for $120.00. At least that’s what the video says.

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Above: Israeli model Bar Rafaeli in screen grab from video report.

Below: Rafaeli in 2007 file photo. REUTERS/ Alessandro Bianchi

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2009-03-25T23:09:00.000-07:00

Who looks sexier - Jenny McCarthy or Jim Carrey

2009-03-20T03:31:00.000-07:00

Who looks sexier - Jenny McCarthy or Jim Carrey

Who had the sexiest bod and swimsuit on the beach, last week?

Well, it might just be a tie.

Anyway, sexy black one-piece halter top monokini swimsuits were popping up on the beach last week, eclipsing those celebrity favorite bikinis.

We just love this duel in matching his and her one piece black halter top monokini swimsuits.

Who do you think looks sexier, Jenny McCarthy or Jim Carrey?

Hum, Jenny has a great tan that really radiates from her well tone body.

Jim on the other hand, looks pale by comparison.

Yep, Jim is really pale, but it only the start of the summer season, so Jim has time to acquire a golden tan.

Jenny certainly wins out in the cleavage department as she shows some great curves. Although Jim might be flat chested and hairless, his broad shoulders add strength to the plunging black halter top.

Jenny McCarthy blond hair and orange tinted sun glasses reflect the sun's beams and those warm colors of summer.

While Jim Carrey prefers basic black - black cap, black sun glasses and some black facial hair. Anyway, its great to see a couple sharing, especially their swimwear.

This could be the start of a beautiful summer trend, with his and her designer beachwear.

Love to see some hot guys in Brazilian thong bikini bottoms.

Watch the video tape for more of Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey.

Hot Sand - Sexy Sandals

Walking along the beach bear foot in the waves is exhilarating and romantic.

Chandra Green Sandals with colorful beaded fabric embellishment

However, as the sun rays beat down upon the sand, it slowly heats the sand into a hot bed of coals.

Walking across this burning sand can prove painful for your feet and toes.

It seems we always forget to apply sun screen to our feet and toes, and our feet tend to burn and ache if we wear those rubbery water flip flops.

Now there is a solution that is both sexy and easy on your feet.

I just love these Chandra Green Sandals.

The sandals come with colorful beaded fabric embellishment which draws attention to your feet, yet the fabric material does not dig into you foot as some of the rubbery flip flop sandals.

The non-slip, man made sole gives you extra traction when walking on a boat deck or carrying drinks by the pool.

Just the right combination to enhance your summer time look, while protecting your feet from the hot sands, broken shells, glass and other items laying on the beach or providing that extra bit of traction while walking on a boat deck or at the pool.

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