Get Glam for Bikini Season

Don’t be the girl afraid to come out of the locker, like the girl wearing an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini. This is the year to shine in some fashionable pieces of stretch fabric, whether your preferred style is a string, one-piece, or mono-kini. These skin baring styles will sure to get you pumped for some serious pool or beachside tanning this summer.

| Posted: 17 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

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• Quiksilver Indio Bikini

  

  Have you always wanted to mimic Farrah Fawcett’s surfer girl good looks? Do you secretly lip synch to Katy Perry’s “California Girls”? Well Quiksilver’s Indio Bikini is the one for you. You can wear the top three different ways for that retro sun-kissed, daisy-duke, bikini on top Cali girl look.

  $42 at Quiksilver | Buy

  (Originally $84.00)

  

  | Posted 22 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Betsey Johnson Bow Tie Bandeau Bikini Top

  

  Leave it to Betsey to frill up a bikini. This playfully girly concoction screams sweet and naughty at the same time. You will drive those boys insane as you channel Phoebe Cates in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.”

  $99 at Urban Outfitters | Buy

  (Bottoms also available at Urban Outfitters, $89.)

  

  | Posted 22 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• French Connection Palm Print Bandeau Bikini Top

  

  What’s the best way to feel tropical, other than flying to a remote and exotic island? Take a cue from middle aged men and wear it! French Connection prints the Aloha on a bandeau bikini perfect for tanning, with its removable halter straps. Grab that pina colada, sit in a lawn chair, and put those men in Hawaiian shirts to shame.

  $46 at Asos | Buy

  (Bikini Bottom also available at Asos, $36.76)

  

  | Posted 22 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Jets by Jessica Allen Celebration printed bandeau swimsuit

  

  Blow the solid swimsuits away with Jets Celebration Printed Bandeau swimsuit. It’s an explosion of color that will surely make you standout at the pool or the beach. Pair it with shorts or a skirt, and you are ready to hit the town in style.

  $250 at Net-a-Porter | Buy

  (Comes with detachable halter neck strap)

  

  | Posted 22 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Victoria’s Secret Beach Sexy Bikini Mixer

  

  Let’s face it ladies, bikini shopping can sometimes be as painful as a root canal. Who better to turn to than someone who has the female form all figured out? Victoria’s Secret Beach Sexy Bikini Mixer takes the frustration out of shopping and allows you to mix and match tops and bottoms with endless possibilities. Go ahead, bikini shop your heart out!

  $18 at Victoria's Secret | Buy

  (Tops and Bottoms starting at $16)

  

  | Posted 22 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Mouillé Chloe Multi Frill Bikini Top

  

  Who said swimsuits and bikinis were boring? Mouille sure showed them with the Multi Frill Bikini. This is the perfect bikini for that vacay south of the border. Bring a little cha cha onto the beach, order another round of guacamole, and some tequila shots… why not?

  $90 at Asos | Buy

  (Bikini Bottoms also available at Asos, $68.13)

  

  | Posted 21 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Red Carter Bohemia Treasure One-Piece

  

  Feeling in the mood to play some bongos, let your hair loose, and relax in the park? Red Carter’s Bohemia One-Piece is the perfect fit for you. The tie-dyed one-piece looks great alone, or worn with a long skirt, sandals, and floppy hat for the local’s farmer market run when the picnic staples become dangerously low.

  $100 at Anthropologie | Buy

  (Originally $188)

  

  | Posted 21 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Tara Matthews Propriano Open-back Tie-dye Cotton Dress

  

  Tara Matthews’ Propriano Dress is the slinkiest cotton dress that is both demure and seductive at the same time. A regular dress in front, but it’ll really give them something to look at as they watch you walk away.

  $230 at Net-a-Porter | Buy

  

  | Posted 21 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Salinas One-Shoulder Striped Bandeau Bikini Top

  

  You’ll look refreshingly yummy in this neopolitan color block inspired bikini by Salinas. The one-shouldered look has been an on-going trend, and this one takes the cake.

  $89 at Urban Outfitters | Buy

  (Bottom also available at Urban Outfitters, $69.)

  

  | Posted 21 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Missoni Mare Sirmione Crochet-knit Strapless Playsuit

  

  A hot bikini deserves an equally hot cover-up, no? Who knew Missoni’s famous knits could be translated into such a perfect summer playsuit for lazing around the pool or for a night out. Throw on a chunky belt, some heels, and order another round of Mai Tais for the girls.

  $690 at Net-a-Porter | Buy

  

  | Posted 21 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Insight Catchin’ Cowboys Bikini Top

  

  Move over pirates, 2011 is the year of the cowboy. Yipee-kay-yay your way into Insight’s Catchin’ Cowboys bikini and become the outlaw of the beach.

  $37 at Urban Outfitters | Buy

  (Bottoms also available at Urban Outfitters, $35)

  

  | Posted 17 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Victoria’s Secret Gold-Trim Monokini

  

  For those looking to make a big splash without getting into the water, try Victoria’s Secret Gold-Trim Monokini. This glam number is perfect for a Las Vegas pool party where you’ll be sure to hit the jackpot!

  $88 at Victoria's Secret | Buy

  

  | Posted 17 Feb, 2011 by Melissa

• Norma Kamali Ruched Strapless Swimsuit & Belt

  

  Some like it Hot, and why not you? Channel Marilyn in this vintage inspired one piece by Norma Kamali. Cinch the hem up to show more leg, or pull it down for a more demure dress-like look when walking enroute to the pool. Add the ruched belt for an extra waist-slimming look.

  $350 at Neiman Marcus | Buy

  (Ruched Belt sold separately, $65. Also available at Neiman Marcus.)

  

  | Posted 17 Feb, 2011 by Melissa