Glossy Blogger Aimee on Summer Swimwear!

That dreaded time has come yet again, the time where you stand in that changing room deliberating what colours will compliment pre and post tanned skin and shapes that will give you the most convenient tan lines. Yes it is time to shop Bikinis.

The high street seems to already be clearing its rails ready for Autumn/Winter and most of us haven’t even checked in yet. Nevertheless the online shops are still awash with swimwear, which in this post I intend to show you the best, however we must start with the trends.

Swimwear fashion week Spring/Summer 2010 took place in the land of hot bikini bods, Miami, a couple of weeks ago and it seemed that the trends of Spring/Summer have transgressed to swimwear. The likes of Mara Hoffman and Red Carter lapped up geometric prints, asymmetric shapes and eye popping shades whilst White Sands Australia chose candy shades appliquéd with acid tone florals. Regardless all collections, especially Ed Hardy’s collection was served with that very much needed ‘I am almost naked and I don’t care’ attitude.

In terms of shapes all showcased practical pieces that would not create too garish white bits, however of course there was many a bikini/one piece that was more suited to glamorously sitting under a parasol. Mara Hoffman was my favourite collection, I always worry that my personal style is not always shown through my swimwear but Mara’s collection is the perfect combination of boho meets fashionista. Her beaded, tassled and kaftan clad collection was accessorized with turban headgear (very Carrie Bradshaw) and fluro jewellery, which for me really hit the spot. Unlike lots of other designer clobber that costs a small fortune, designer swimwear is not always extreme. Here are my best picks from the high street and designer, look out for Melissa Odabash (a fave of Kate Moss) and the cheap yet stylish pieces of F&F at Tesco.

*Images via. www.vogue.com, www.topshop.com, www.net-a-porter.com, www.asos.com, www.victoriasecret.com, www.clothesattesco.com,

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