This bikini caught my eye right away. I was looking for something a little more sporty and the print, fun colors and shorty short-style bottom of the Gossip Girl Swimwear Sporty Spice bikini intrigued me. Now, for something called sporty, I wouldn't want to be playing volleyball or any kind of rough water sports in this somewhat flimsy-looking triangle top. Sure there's a somewhat…

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Originally championed by Audrey Hepburn and most recently by every celebrity from The Jonas Brothers to Ashley Olsen, Wayfarer-style sunglasses fit pretty easily into most types of wardrobes. They're immediately identifiable and never lost their cool despite enjoying such a trendy resurgence of late. The style fits best into both a hipstery cool aesthetic as well as one that…

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A sexy one piece? It's clearly possible. This Skinny Dip Cut Out One Piece suit is almost as revealing as most bikinis and a lot more sultry. The suit almost has a strapless silhouette, with only a string tie interrupting the line. The way the halter tie criss-crosses in front and loops through the suit gives a keyhole affect, mirrored by the large front cutout that extends down past th…

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When you're on the beach, after what's on your body it's what's on your feet that is really important. Flip flops are obviously the sunny-weather staple but they can be plain and, let's face it, boring. But not these J. Crew Camellia Flower Flip Flops. If the metallic finish and romantic colors - metallic shell (light pink), metallic Atlantic (blue), metallic gold and metallic pewt…

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If you scene kids ever tear yourselves away from the club long enough to hit the beach, this could just be swimsuit for you. Electric blue, orange, pink and green combine in a pixelated graffiti pattern with some screened Billabong lettering on one side of the triangle top and on the back of the bottom. Pink string straps (or blue in the other color option) tie at the back of the neck and b…

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It can take a lot to get noticed on the beach. In a sea of hotties, how can you stand out? (Aside from your fabulous bikini, of course.) This Jumpin Banana Dead Body Chalk Outline beach towel ought to do the trick. You may get some funny looks from the ladies in Tory Burch if you're in the Hamptons, but if you're at a more casual cool beach this is sure to be a hit. It's definitely a conversatio…

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If you're the type of girl to match her shoes to her handbag to her hairband, then this matching True Religion Zuma Bikini and Cover Up will be just your style. The casual sexy vibe of True Religion denim is captured in this boho-chic set with a very Malibu color palette. The paisley print is fun and relaxed, incorporating lots of summer hues. A triangle-top string bikini top is paired w…

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Once you've found the perfect bikini, there's still something else you need before hitting the beach - the perfect cover up. How else will you get from car to beach or hotel room to pool looking fashionable? This Copacabana Embroidered Beach Tunic has lots of qualities of the perfect cover up. It provides light coverage from the sun and to make you feel more comfortable walking the bo…

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Since designer Amy Smilovic's Tibi collection will be opening Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami tomorrow night, it seems only fitting to feature something from her colorful Summer/Fall 2009 Swim Collection. The Nashota Tie Bandeau top and Brazillian bikini bottom are perfect if you're starting to get tired of this year's bikini. The two piece is a little bit different…

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Ever wonder how models and actresses come out of a pool looking super perfect with not only flawless skin but lipstick and eyeliner in tact? High-quality waterproof makeup. We're talking stronger than your waterproof Maybelline Great Lash. While there probably aren't many underwater runways in Miami, fashion industry favorite Make Up For Ever is highlighting their Aqua wate…

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