Edited by Danika Daly
Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, and it’s time to break out the itsy-bitsy, cutout, bold print two-piece swimsuits and monokinis. We’ve rounded up our favorite swimsuit styles to kick-off summer from the high-waisted to the tribal print, perfect for anything from lounging poolside to rocking out at a music festival. Click through for the ultimate swimsuit guide.
Edited by Zosia Baroody
April showers bring… May showers? While the weather has been acting bonkers lately, (Uhm, rain for almost three weeks in a row? Not cool.) Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away. In other words, it’s time for the biggest bikini showdown of the year. And now that 80° has hit NYC, we’re dying to wip out our swimsuits, lay out under Mr. Sun and tan the living shit out of our skin get a nice, healthy dose of vitamin D! Just like everything else, bathing suits stretch out and deteriorate over time, and no one likes to look at a saggy bottom. Lucky for you, we’ve found 20 on trend swimsuits that are perfect for summer poolside lounging.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Here’s a spread to heat you up on this freezing fall day. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley lounges poolside for Tom Munro‘s lens in the January 2012 issue of Harper’s Bazzar UK. Stylist Cathy Kasterine paired bikinis and alluring one-pieces with gilded statement accessories and shy-high heels. Rosie is a bombshell, and we can’t get enough. Click for the gallery.
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
You might have seen my packing Czech list for this spa journey I’m on through the Czech Republic. I neglected to include that I brought just one swimsuit with me – a neon striped bottom and reversible bandeau top. Such an efficient packer, thought I. What I didn’t realize was how few massages I’d be getting, and how many bath houses I’d be swimming in. The Czech spa triangle is famous for is natural mineral water springs – for drinking and bathing – that hold cures for many illnesses and make your skin look sensational. Thus far I’ve swum in the mineral caves of the Castle Bath Spa in Karlovy Vary, the public family mineral pool at the Aquaforum in Frantiskovy Lazne (where I also got a hot stone massage from the hot son of the hot DILF spa owner – more on that later), and the royal roman bath house at the Maria Spa in Marianske Lazne (from which I’m currently writing). With that – I wish I could have brought these 12 Spring 2012 swimsuits with me. Czech It Out.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
You can always turn to Volcom for the coolest sporty fashion, and we’re always crushing hard on the brand’s swimwear. Together with Elle Magazine, Volcom just put on its third annual fashion show for the spring 2012 swim collection, and we wish every style was available right now. See all the photos after the jump.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Alexander Wang is launching his first line of swimwear. Who wants to place bets there is a profusion of fur bikinis?
Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Jog my memory? Which memories? See, we forget so easily. I’m talking about memories of being naked (or as close to appropriately publicly naked as possible) during the summer. That’s why I’m showing you 16 bathing suits that are geometrically inspired. To, you know, remind you to get in shape.
Edited by McArthur Joseph
Summer is just around the corner which means it is time to get that perfect bathing suit. We’ve teamed up with adidas to hook up a few of our readers (both guys and girls!) with a new pair of board shorts that will surely turn heads this season. Keep reading for more details.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Kissed by the sun | Swept by the wind | Washed by the sea | Cooled by the shade
Those four lovely lines written on a wall at the LOFT summer 2011 preview last night helped me forget about the treacherous New York City winter and took me to a hammock on the sandy shores somewhere between Westhampton and Montauk. The young and glamorous LOFT girl can feel carefree while looking elegant and polished in this collection full of airy knits, bold prints and big, beautiful jewelry. They think that summer dressing should be effortlessly beautiful, and I couldn’t agree more.
Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Stepping out of the cold rain and into the Roxy summer 2011 collections preview gave me hope that warmer weather will be here sooner than we think. The colorful line is inspired by world travel, and it’s easy to see how the ethnic prints and bold embellishments could transport you to the middle of a long summer day along the equator. Sundresses and bikinis hung from a vintage Volkswagen van while bags and beach towels sat among palm trees, sand and the shade of bright beach umbrellas. Made-to-order breakfast tacos and fresh horchata kept bellies occupied as eyes glazed-over thinking about sunnier days, big ocean waves and the fun, sexy Roxy collections.
