Becca shows a splash of kitsch can make a big impression with this Network swim top. The Network's retro vibe comes from the macramé detailing that extends from the strap along the front of the bandeau top. It's a lovely nod to the 70s which doesn't dominate the design. Where the Mara Hoffman Macramé Swimsuit we saw recently came across as a bit of a fashion throwback, Becca keeps the…

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Somewhere in amongst all that fringing, L*Space has hidden a swim top. Meet the Dolly! The Dolly is a lot like the label's Audrey, except it's missing the strap. This little design detail brings its advantages and disadvantages. The look is a little bit sexier. Who would have thought that removing a scrap of fabric could make such a difference? But by taking away the strap, the swim to…

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Becca offers a contemporary take on animal print with its On the Prowl bikini. Its name makes us think of sensuous big cats stalking their prey in the jungle, or perhaps bar hopping cougars with their eyes on cute young things. Pairing this imagery with a traditional animal print would have been simple, but instead Becca takes the path less traveled. The spots that decorate this swim…

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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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All too often celebrity style comes at a high price. But with the Becca Color Code swimsuit we can emulate Kim Kardashian's bikini body without putting ourselves in a financial hole. You might remember seeing Kim K wearing this bikini on the cover of Shape magazine. She showed us that even a simple bikini like this can look amazing if you've got the right body. It's that simplicity tha…

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All too often swimsuits made to flatter all figures care more about hiding lumps and bumps than emphasizing natural assets. So it's refreshing to see Spiegel putting the sizzle into its Shape FX collection with this Flattering Triangle Sash Bikini. I really like the contemporary cut of this two-piece swimsuit, with its sash accented triangle top and funky fold-over bikini botto…

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Rip Curl clearly expected us to swoon when it named this bandeau bikini top the Lovin Ya. It might have been an arrogant move by the surf brand, but it's still got my heart skipping beats! Yes Rip Curl, I am "lovin ya" work here. This bold purple, pink, and black colorblock design recalls the fashions of the 80s, making it simultaneously retro and right on trend. The black halter-neck st…

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Roxy offers two swim tops in one with this retro Rock Steady bikini. Each side of this bikini top is patterned with a classic print. Wear it one way to show the vertical stripes, or turn it inside out to display the tiny spots. Neither design is too original or groundbreaking, but for me that only adds to the appeal. The patterns should suit everybody, ensuring we really get the value fro…

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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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This micro bikini top is from Roma Bikinis and is is made up of stretchy braid lycra fabric and is available in just one size with minimal bust coverage. This bikini is only for those girls that don't mind exposing a little extra for maximum tanning. It has triangular cups that provide some support while maintaining limited coverage for maximum tanning. This is accompanied by a thin h…

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This bikini is based on the classic Brazilian bikini style where both the top and bottom have about half the coverage of your typical bikini. It differs from the traditional Brazilian bikini style which usually have thin straps or string around the waist. This bikini instead has a high-V-cut thicker waistline. This high cut waistline is great for showing off more leg and it is also s…

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