L*Space takes a more rustic approach to design than usual with this Au Natural Sliding Bikini. I'm used to bold colors and fashion forward designs from L*Space, so this more bohemian bikini comes from left of field. I'm not sure what the labels fans will make of it, but I expect it might encourage hippie chicks to see the brand in a new light. L*Space hasn't abandoned its high class imag…

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Nanette Lepore channels French chic with this Riviera Stripe Tunic. While it takes inspiration from the coastal resorts of the French Riviera, its classic design wouldn't look out of place in any beach setting. The navy and white vertical stripes give the cover-up a traditional nautical feel, while the contemporary red grommets near the neckline bring just the right amount of Fr…

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Luli Fama's created an itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini with some extra flair with this Mariposa Tracionera swim top. It's up to you to decide whether this bikini has too much flair. The pretty frills are a lovely way to soften the traditional bikini triangles. With a name like the Mariposa Tracionera, we probably expected the large butterflies that have landed at the top of those trian…

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Triangle Swim Top"> Triangle Swim Top"> Guess seems to have taken a bedazzler to a classic white bikini with this On Thin Ice swim top. At its heart, this is your stock standard triangle style string bikini. All of its flash comes from the assortment of gems and studs. The application of the scattered metal discs and jewels seems a little heavy handed at first. However by restricting the accents to the lines along the cups, I t…

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I’m not sure what "she's" wearing on the beach, but according to Guess if she's not wearing its black floral bikini, She's Ditsy! I'm not really in favor of tearing down the fashion choices of other girls on the beach, so Guess' cheeky moniker doesn't impress me. But I do like what the irreverent label's done with this classic underwire bikini. In many ways this is a very traditional…

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Robin Piccone challenges the notion that black bikinis are basic and boring with this Penelope swim top. There's an awful lot going on here. The triangle shaped cups are overlaid with crocheted fabric, which extends down to create a narrow band underneath. I love the subtle texture the crocheted finish creates, and the way our skin peeks out from beneath the fabric band. Abalone sh…

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Freya looks to make the dreams of comic books nerds everywhere come true with this Supernova Bandeau Swimsuit. I can't help thinking of the costume of a kick ass female superhero, or perhaps even a super villain, when I look at this bold swimsuit. We've got the clean lines, the obligatory belted accent, and the flashes of gleaming gold. All we're missing is some thigh high boots and pe…

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Triangle Halter Neck Gray Swimsuit"> Triangle Halter Neck Gray Swimsuit"> Splendid shows us that wearing a rainbow doesn't require sunglasses with this muted string bikini. Marle gray fabric and narrow navy and sky blue stripes create the mellowest rainbow I've seen. That subtlety might disappoint some girls, but with so many labels creating bright swimsuits I appreciate its unique approach. By opting for more gentle hues Splendid ensures this swims…

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Vix puts fashion first with this luxurious looking Cambra bikini top. Snakeskin embossed leather tabs liven up not just the straps, but the entire bikini. Without them this black swim top would look like so many others. But they really add personality to the design while making it feel that much more luxurious. However we've always been told to keep our leather goods away from water…

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Triangle Leather Accented Swim Top"> Triangle Leather Accented Swim Top"> Vix puts a modern twist on the classic black and white color combination with this contemporary Odette Bikini. This traditional white triangle bikini is adorned with skinny black horizontal stripes. The casual stripes are complemented by leather details at the shoulders. I love the luxurious look these calfskin swatches bring, but I'm concerned about them on a practical level…

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