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Beachwear essential for Summer 2010

Aside from your sunscreen, we lineup some swimwear necessities so you can enjoy the sun and sand while looking fabulous.

Bandeau Bikini from Bond-Eye Chelsea

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This bikini from the Chelsea collection of Bond-Eye is made of 18% elastane and 82% polyamide. If you want more support, you can use the optional straps. The slight padding for the top gives a nice good shape to the body.

Eclipse Aurora Maxi Dress from Moontide

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This t-bar maxidress is one of our favorites and we are sure that you will find it as one of great beachwear too. It is very classy, versatile, and stylish under the summer sun.

Mandalay Bardot bikini from Seafolly

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Everything about this bikini reflects the glamour and elegance of Brigitte Bardot. It is a new style from Seafolly with the bikini top finished with soft cups and a clip for the back. The gold ring accent is plasticized so you don’t have to worry that it might burn the skin.

Moontide Eclipse swimwear from Moontide

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Moontide introduces a diversion range under their Moontide Eclipse collection. The Aurora bandeau one-piece beachwear represent pure glamour with a design combining black, white, and some vibrant color details. It is designed for comfort as well as style.

Triple Disc sandal from Aspiga

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Aspiga comes up with a leather sandal with a sole made from flexible rubber called Three Disc. The design is focused on the beaded small central discs in line with some beadings down the side.

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Top 5 swimwears from ViX for 2010

The ViX swimwear traces its origin from Vitoria, Brazil where Paula Hermanny, its founder, first dreamed of the styles she wants to introduce to women’s swimwear. The collection of ViX for 2010 pushes for exciting spins for beachwear. The details are kept sizzling hot with the use of cutting-edge materials and trademark accessories. Checkout some designer swimwear from the 2010 collection of ViX:

Jett

Jett

This set features a separate triangle top with studs lining the cup to highlight your bolder character.  It pairs up with a full coverage black ruffled skirt with a studded waistline.

Jett one piece

Jett One piece

The one piece version of the Jett is a classy, sassy swimsuit that has a deep v-shaped neck lined with ruffles with the lower portion providing moderate coverage.

Sun Bikini

Sun Bikini

The triangle top has layered ruffles giving this set a flirty attitude. The straps of the top also have gold accents which matches the gold rings used for the hip of the matching bottom. Gold accents are also use for the end fo the cords. Both top and bottom are fully lined.

Sunset Green

Sunset Green

The long triangle top of this two-piece set comes with adjustable cups with padded support. Be more daring and go for a Brazilian cut bottom that has cool studded leather details for the hips.

Neve

Neve

The top is highlighted by gold and pink sliders for the cups while the matching white bottom also makes use of similar sliders to give something less of a moderate coverage.

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Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 10

suit 10Once you are sure that you have the suit that you really want, that you love the style, the color, and the cut, and that it is the right size, guess what?

The ordeal is finally over!

You are ready to purchase the suit! Of course, make sure you keep the receipt, just in case.

This may seem like a long, drawn out process, but what it takes it time, it makes up for in ease.

You see, if you just take the time to consider all these things before you even try anything on, you can really make the process of shopping for a new swimsuit a whole lot easier.

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Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 9

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Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 8

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Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 7

suit 7Once you have the right size, you still have some things to think about and consider.

First of all, take another close look at all the possible suits.

Pay particularly close attention to the colors and to any prints.

You may like the color and design, but you have to be honest with yourself.

Is it flattering? Would you actually be comfortable, being seen in public wearing that style?

Remember, just because a bathing suit is the epitome of sexy on the hanger and even in the fitting room, it might be a bit too much when you are out in public.

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Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 6

suit 6All right, so now we get to sizing.

I know it can be difficult when you realize that it is necessary to go get a larger size.

I know it can be especially disheartening on those occasions when you discover that you cannot find a larger size in the styles you like the most.

It can make you want to give up the whole thing, but don’t feel bad. And if you need to take a break at this point, come back another time.

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Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 5

suit 5By this point, you should have one or more bathing suits that you think you might like to buy — and, more importantly, that you think you would be comfortable wearing.

Now it is time to try on the possibilities.

I know, I know. This is often the most unpleasant part, but it is definitely a necessary evil.

You see, you absolutely have to see how a suit looks on you. You need to be critical, but not disparaging.

Just check to see if the suit sags anywhere, if it rides up, if it bunches — in which case, a smaller size may be necessary.

Conversely, any bulges or areas where the suit cuts into you, then you need to look for a larger size.

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Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 4

suit 4Sometimes names matter.

Specifically, sometimes brand names matter.

It is occasionally necessary, even a good idea, to judge the proverbial book by its cover.

Take a look at brands when buying a swimsuit. Remember, some brands make their suits on the small side. At the same time, however, a brand that is better known often has a better reputation for providing quality bathing suits.

You have to remember, you get what you pay for.

With a bathing suit, it is often worth it to spend a little extra money.

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Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 3

suit 3You need to do one very important thing once you find a bathing suit you think you might like.

You need to take a look at the tag on the suit. Knowing what fabric makes up a specific suit can save you a lot of trouble.

You see, suits that are made of one hundred percent cotton really look fashionable, stylish, lightweight, and airy.

In truth, however, they can sag, fray, pill, and stretch as they are worn.

However, cotton mixed with Lycra is the best blend. The Lycra will make the suit fit better and it resists chlorine.

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