Basically, what a Bandeau bikini top is, is little more than a stretchy band of fabric that goes over your top.  Now, usually, these types of tops include an underwire, if only because they are meant to lift and give you more cleavage, which is great on the beach!

If you are looking to stand out – the Bandeau bikini is going to be the best option for you and Luli Fama has this fantastic little number for you!

Academy of Art University has one of the top fashion schools in the nation with the most famous show in the industry.

My own answers, in order, are: positive; plus; thumbs up; and yes, a resounding yes!

This is one of the Positif Negatif swimsuits by Nicole Olivier 2010. There are several suits of this name in different designs and different silhouettes.

The top is a bandeau with subtle but very seductive stretch bands. The semi sheer mesh shows just the slightest, most provocative hint of skin, and they are what really make this suit and the others in the cluster really spectacular.

I have to say, I think this style is truly innovative. I love the peekaboo feeling, along with the fact that it teases without ever being trashy.

You just have to take a look at this cavity causing sweet bikini from Cover Style to see that. The Hard Candy Ruffle Bandeau and the matching Hard Candy Ruffle Band Mod Bottom are just the absolute word in cute.

The suit is available in sizes extra small through extra large for the tops, and in extra small through large for the bottoms. Made of eighty percent nylon and twenty percent lycra, you will definitely wow out on the beach if you prance down the sand in this suit!

What a lot of people do not know about SAHA as a brand is it is actually a huge, huge luxury brand of swimwear.  It is Colombian made and while there is not one specific designer that is working on these suits, I swear they are totally made with high-quality fabrics and you know that you are getting some good quality whenever you are purchasing one of these suits.

Actually, what you might not know is that some of the SAHA suits were actually featured in things like Sports Illustrated as well as Collezioni Beachwear, which is Vogue in Latin America.  So don’t you want to be apart of this?  I do!

These suits, in my opinion also look freakin’ cool as well.  I love the fact that the bottom on is reversible and I am absolutely in love with the top picture.  So what is your next suit going to be?  SAHA right?

Plenty of publicity, with numerous write-ups over the years in Playboy, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Para Ti, and Look, keeps this label in the forefront. In fact, the label is still hot property, as the magazines have not stopped highlighting this gorgeous swimwear line. Bikinis and one piece suits make up the swimwear collection of fancy prints, stated colours and conservative but hugely sexy tops and bottoms.

Indeed this is a very large collection and it is difficult to choose one suit over another but my favourite is 7101, a cute two piece with solid coloured boy short or hot pant bottoms and bandeau print top finished with a long tie in the middle of the top. To make the selection even better, the same suit comes in a choice of thirteen colours.

One of the features of this collection that piqued my interest is the camisole top. Also called tankinis, the two pieces are black and white striped, dotted or flowered print camis with bikini bottoms. Great styling for women who do not want to show too much but still want to look fashionable on the beach, this group of suits also comes in ten different colours.

I have to admit, if I had the body to pull it off, the bikini that I would proudly wear is 712457. Resplendent in its hot pink glory, a push up bra top and pretty ruffled bottoms, I could not look anything but sensational on that hot sandy Caribbean beach!

To check out all of the suits – take a look at www.miroargentina.com.ar!

Wildblue is a young swimwear label designed by Alejandra Castillo, and focusing on high-end costumers looking for luxurious designs and fabrics. The fabrics, quality of the garments, and impeccable attention to detail are what make the pieces so popular. Wildblue has adopted the philosophy that “swimwear is not just something you swim in but it is a venue to display your sense of fashion and for self expression”. We at TLP obviously support that philosophy!

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“The swimwear is sexy, sweet, and oh-so flattering. From beautiful pastel solids with romantic detailing, to fun florals, to groovy dots, to mix-and-match pieces” — all according to the Hula-La! site.

Anyway, the swimwear speaks for itself. The photos below are great!

“Our collections embody flattering, sexy, beautiful and colorful pieces that allow you to make a statement in and out of the water. We aspire to carry a reputation in the marketplace for developing and delivering an exceptional product. We can achieve this by using high quality, cutting edge fabrics and trims, having a close understanding of market trends and needs and ensuring that our product is distributed in a precise and efficient matter.”

Source: Tapwater Swimwear 2008 at TLP

“While vacationing in St. Barth’s in 2005, Haverhill Leach found her calling when she noticed a significant void in the contemporary swimwear market: “I wanted to make a swimwear collection that is as beautiful and sophisticated as a woman’s favorite garment.” Haverhill swimwear is constructed of only the highest quality Italian fabrics in rich, trendsetting palettes and original prints. Haverhill is inspired by antique textiles of exotic locales like Asia and Africa, infused with the vintage and unabashedly feminine designs of the 40’s and 50’s. She prefers the idea of tailoring the suits and manipulating the fabric with pin tuck detailing, raw edged ruffles or twists as opposed to using modern day embellishments or hardware. With these inspirations combined with her technical knowledge, artistic flair, and a concern for what makes women feel pretty, the finished product is a designer swimwear collection that is comfortable, luxurious, artful, and most importantly, flattering. Haverhill plans to expand the line into a lifestyle brand – including apparel, house wares, and a children’s line in the near future.” Having worked for Kate Spade in the past, I’m sure she’ll succeed!

Photos of the beautiful 2008 collection:

Her newest collection is great. Lots of beautiful prints and great designs — something for everyone, so to speak. It’s pretty amazing that we have never had any of the Swim Systems pieces on Beachwear.cc before — but I made a HUGE post to make up for lost times. Enjoy!