This particular suit is also incorporating another trend and that is patterns.  Not only are floral patterns going to be huge this season but also the damask pattern is going to be very, very popular – which is one of my favorite patterns.

In the next blog, we are going to talk about another trend and some hot – hot fabric in swimwear.  Stay tuned!

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

I have to say this is a huge collection and every piece is gorgeous! Considering the designer, Michelle Smith, was the first American employee sent to Hermés in France, one would expect the designs to be outstanding. Not only does she emphasize quality workmanship with a focus on details, even the name of the collection, Cabana, is well thought out.

What I love about this luxury beachwear ensemble is not only the elegant and glamourous designs but also, the use of fabrics not normally associated with swimwear. Take for example the lime green cashmere beaded cardigan. Who would think of cashmere on the beach or even at a resort? But the look is stunning with the cotton crocheted bikini and stretch cotton skirt finished with thick green waistband and pretty floral pattern band in the width of the white skirt.

Another example of the excellent use of varied fabrics is the silk chiffon hostess dress, a long gown with spaghetti straps, in Mosaic floral print. The large selection of caftans and cover-ups are also made from pretty shades of colours of silk chiffon. All of the bathing suits are made with printed lycra. Each one is unique from the Caribe Botanical Floral Print one piece to the Hawaiian Lei Print string bikini with ruffle trim.

I would not even know where to begin when purchasing from this collection. It is not too often that I adore every piece of a swimwear group.

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!

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!

The Tommy Bahama Swimwear for this season is floral and delicate, but not too spectacular if you ask me. Yes, some of these bikinis are gorgeous, but quite a few (especially the swimsuits) look very safe and conventional — not what you can expect from a brand that has such an innovative image. Too bad!

Anyway, I did pick the ones I liked best to show off here, as you obviously didn’t come here to watch the ones that I feel are boring. More on the Tommy Bahama site if you do want to see the less entertaining bikinis, swimsuits and tankinis.

“Rygy understands that fashion is an expression of your lifestyle, so whether your style is to relax gracefully, to party glamorously, to walk the beach like a catwalk or to make it your sports arena, you are sure to find a beautiful suit in our collection that will fit your personality and your body style.”

Like I said before the bikinis are very sexy, and I like them a lot. As always I’ve selected my favorite looks from the collection.

Anika bikinis have been featured in InStyle, Elle and Women’s Wear Daily — helping the brand to quickly grow a reputation… I looked up the Anika Brazil website but it doesn’t look too well up to date… Yet, there’s quite a lot of online shops selling the 2008 collection, so loads of pics are to be found…

As always, I picked my favorites!

Not this time though… I loved the photos a lot and decided to pretty much focus on them in stead. Sorry, and also… my pleasure! haha

Next to the pretty bikinis, the collection also includes a couple t-shirts, accessories and pareos… Hope you enjoyed the photos!

We’ve had some of these on here before, but I decided to revisit as I found ‘m cheaper on Indulge Fashion!