The Moonlight Zebra twist bandeau top is specifically designed to be extremely supportive. The cups are soft, and thus provide even more support. It ties at the back, and it can be mixed and matched with other pieces for a more personalized style.

Here, it is paired with the Moonlight Zebra swim skirt, a hot little piece of work that features an attached bottom.

This is not your traditional swim skirt. It does not look like you are trying to hide anything, but rather like you could go straight from the beach to the club without a problem.

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.

Laguna Fitness, from California USA, specializes in designer swimwear and sexy dresses. Their 2008 collection is now available and it includes bikinis, one piece suits, cover-ups, sarongs, mini skirts and dresses. When I clicked on the plus size page, I was excited to find real plus size bikinis. There is no doubt that these bikinis are as sexy as they come for larger ladies.

My favourite was the elegant and classy Black and White Calypso with full coverage bra, solid wide straps and completely sexy but ample coverage bottoms. To make it easier for choosing the correct size, the customer may choose different sizes for both the top and bottoms. While I would love to wear any of the bathing suits I found in this section, my second favourite was the “Hula Hoop Underwire”, a pretty 50s inspired top with matching skirt. The design was perfect for summer and the little yellow lace around the tops of the breasts was so cute.

Laguna Fitness also offers some very sexy one piece suits that cover just the right amount of skin and at the same time are revealing in some spots. All of the suits are made from materials and designs to slim down the appearance of the body. And all are priced in relation to other excellent brands of plus size swimwear.

Indeed in my book, Laguna Fitness may say that they sell plus size bikinis. My only regret is that the company does not show the suits on plus size models.

There are quite a few online stores selling Betsey Johnson — so in stead of endorsing one or two we suggest you do a little google search. There are tons, really! If you’re looking for info on Betsey Johnson Intimates, take a look at the archives at TLP!

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.

Over 15 years of swimwear design experience is showing in this collection, liking it a lot!

Shopping at La Plage Swimwear!