Kenza Fourati in the hand painted 'Masterful Impact' by Maaji Swimwear

Apart from the hot styles we shared with you earlier, there other sizzling styles featured in this year’s 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition that we are recommending. Apart from some exotic locations mentioned in previously, the SI editors decided to make body paint doubles of select luxury swimsuit styles. Among them is the fabulous Masterful Impact by Maaji Swimwear. Word has it the airbrushing artists worked on ‘mastering’ the print for hours and with the diversity in colors and patterns of this style, seems like they had quite a challenge ahead of them! However, the end product was flawless and model Kenza Fourati proclaimed in an SI video the artists were her ‘heros’. We’re sure she loved it!

Cleopatra Bikini by L*Space Swimwear

The other style that made waves (literally) in the spread was the Cleopatra Coral by L*Space Swimwear. This sophisticated but simple ensemble spruces up the look with gold hardware that slides up or down the straps as per  your preference. With the coral color being the “it” tone for Spring, this bikini was right on trend. We love the contrast of the hot salmon with the green palm trees.

Damaris Lewis in OndadeMar

Damaris Lewis in Betsey Johnson

Speaking of tropical looks, the Larwi Leaves bikini by OndadeMar also made its mark this year, modeled by [model name]. Shot in a hotel in the Philippines, this model shows us the meaning of dancing around in joy. She also featured a Betsey Johnson Swimwear style aptly named Rose Parade Hands One Piece. This one-piece swimsuit features a black gloves applique on mid torso and even showcases a rhinestone ring on one of the fingers! Truly whimsical and a staple of Betsey’s style.

Tides Embroidery by Vix Swimwear

Vix Swimwear had several styles features in the shoot, among others the Tides Embroidery suit. With its clear sequins and string bikini bottom, this number is recommended for women of all sizes. The adjustable triangle swimsuit top features removable padding for shape and support and allows you to adjust your cleavage area as you please. We love the shiny quality of the suit and gawk at how it shimmers in the sunlight.

Pina Bikini by Salinas Swimwear. Model: Brooklyn Decker

A pop of color was certainly a feature when it comes to the bikinis featured, and the Salinas Swimwear 2011 style in the ‘Pina’ storyline certainly made the cut. With little pineapples featured in the print, the Pina coral bikini exudes an allure of fun and summery flair. If you’re into hipster bottoms, consider the Island Queen bikini by OndadeMar Swimwear. This bottom features thicker straps on the sides and low waisted fit.

Finally, we go gaga for the the Sunset Triangle by Paradizia Swimwear. With its strong fucshia and earthy tones, this bikini makes every skin tone shine. The thing about Paradizia Swimsuits is that their so effortlessly sexy. And just like its counterpart, the Adventure bikini by Paradizia goes oozes sensuality. A banded bottom with embroidered sequins makes the perfect setting for pinup style.

Louis Vuitton Spring 2011 Collection

As Marc Jacobs shows us in the latest Louis Vuitton Spring 2011 collection, animal prints are in, but not just any animal prints, these are animal prints gone wild, imagine that. With prints like zebra, giraffe and leopard in vibrant blue, red and yellow hues, we couldn’t help but catch the craze and show you the electrifyingly cool animal print swimsuits that you can get your hands on.

Here are three styles that will have you wishing you could wear swimwear everywhere!

Wild Blue Monokini by Sabz Swimwear

The Wild Blue Monokini by Sabz Swimwear 2011 embodies sexy animal prints in a range of blue hues. This sizzling one piece also features side rings and a one-shoulder strap, another major trend this season.

Love Red? The Bendito Festival by Agua Bendita Swimwear 2011 is the perfect swimsuit to flaunt this trend. The leopard print triangle top bikini (as worn by Bar Rafaeli at the Agua Bendita Photo Shoot) features an array of embroidery details on both the top and bottom, to make it that much more exhilarating.

Bendito Festival by Agua Bendita | The Orchid Boutique

And, the Azure Ruffle Cutout Monokini by Vix Swimwear 2011 is another great example of this classic animal print trend punched up a few notches. This, very sexy monokini shows off an amazing silhouette (especially as you walk away).

Azure Ruffle Cutout by Vix Swimwear | The Orchid Boutique

Make sure to check out these and all of the sexy animal print swimsuits available at TheOrchidBoutique.com under Animal Print swimsuits.

Halle Berry in South Beach

Halle Berry jet-setted to Miami during the holiday weekend for some much deserved R&R. After her recent break up from model Gabriel Aubrey, we assume she needed it! She was spotted in South Beach flaunting a hot little chic bikini, which to us, is the perfect way to get over a broken heart. It was no surprise of course, to notice that the bikini was actually the “Bia design” by Vix Swimwear.

Get Halle's look with the Blue Bia by Vix

Our self-proclaimed love affair with the sexy brazilian brand, whose designs have been worn by a long list of celebrity clients – including Kim Kardashian, photographed in a swimsuit every week – is no secret. This gorge Bia design was also spotted recently on Teri Hatcher, and is available in bestseller Blue Bia Bikini at our swimwear boutique. Picked by new brides as their go-to item for honeymoon vacations, the Blue Bia is a great style with a versatile perk: sliding the gold hardware at straps up or down can adjust the top coverage and convert a triangle top into a wider halter top style! Also, the gold hardware on the bottom can be adjusted at hips depending on the coverage preference. A great way to find the perfect fit.

We adore Vix Swimwear & Halle Berry! Get your Blue Bia here.

Kim Kardashian

Now that the 80s are back in full swing, the feminine menswear look has come back in style. Enter: the tuxedo-inspired dresses. A perfect example of this sexy trend was photographed on Kim Kardashian last week in Cannes. With this look, Kim (and her stylist) bring a modern day twist to a men’s jacket suit. And that’s exactly what Betsey Johnson Swimwear does with the Ladies & Gentlemen top and hipster bottom.

Ladies & Gents top by Betsey Johnson

For 2010 Betsey Johnson dabbles in the menswear-meets-sexy-vixen-look with an all-black storyline that was previously called Tuxedo. Later re-named Ladies & Gentlemen, Betsey creates a sexy black swimsuit look without the plainness of a solid, yet on trend with the edgy style. Even though the tuxedo look came back in the 80s, it was actually a reinvention of 50s men’s fashion, and the combination of the two eras is the inspiration behind these swimwear styles.

Ladies & Gentlemen bottom by Betsey Johnson

The beauty of these looks comes when you brush your fingers through the fabric’s velour textures embedded onto the solid pattern. The lace trim and flower detail on the top (see below) add to the playful ‘lady dressed as a man’ look. The matching hipster bottom features a boyshort style design with the matching textures velour print and lace trim.

Ladies & Gents Close up

Other good perks? The top comes with removable padding so you can choose your cleavage volume, and the bottom provides full coverage in the rear.

Get these styles here and here.

Jennifer Hudson at the Winnie cocktail party in Cannes

Celebrities from all over the globe have flocked to Cannes this week to attend the renowned Cannes film festival. And well also, for the parties, cocktails, freebies, and events they get to enjoy by being there. Among the stars present at the lovely destination film festival week is Jennifer Hudson. Much to our delight the vivacious singer presents a slimmer, more contemporary version of her. Among other things, she looks hot. Considering she recently gave birth to her daughter, she looks amazing!

Cobalt bikini by Badgley Mischka

One of the key features of this outfit is the powerful cobalt color of this dress. We’ve talked in previous posts how cobalt is ‘in’ this season, and Jennifer Hudson hit the nail on the head with an Alexander McQueen design. The mixture of color, draping, and form-fitting silhouette makes this look a winner. If you are looking to apply a similar look in swimwear, a cobalt bikini is definitely the way to go. This year, Badgley Mischka Swimwear offers a collection of cobalt cocktail-inspired designs that combine the draping and understated elegance seen in J. Hud’s dress.

Among the favorites this season are the Cabachon Cobalt Bikini and the Sophisticate Bluson Tankini. The vivid cobalt blue trend enhances the look and is appealing on light and dark skin tones. Both of these styles pop and use subtle embellishments to add to the understated elegant look. Perfect to welcome this year’s pool season.

Sophisticate Cobalt Tankini by Badgley Mischka

J. Hud, if you’re listening, we see a bikini cover shoot! You look amazing and a Badgley Mischka swimsuit is a great option to show off your curves.

Get this look here and here.

Recommended: Fuchsia bikini by Despi

One of the stars that dazzled in hot pink at the Met Gala on Monday night was british actress Rachel Weisz. We’ve told you previously our endless adoration for the color and how it enhances dark and pale skin tones, and Rachel seems to agree! We adore how this fuchsia number hits her pale skin and pops. Definitely gives a simple dress the wow factor.

Like Weisz, swimsuit designers stand behind the star power of fuchsia. We’ve told you previously how Despi, Betsey Johnson Swimwear, and Agua Bendita have incorporated this trend onto their designs. It’s just so delicious and and kind of sexy (hmmm… wonder why we’ve used it on our logo)!! Despi Swimwear new High Summer Collection uses fuchsia solids to enhance their besteller designs. Options such as the Tutti Frutti Rock n Roll and the Fantasy Coverup enhance your look with gold and fuchsia tones. Totally in tune with celebrities and high fashion designers alike.

Fantasy Coverup by Despi

Flaunt the fuchsia color girls! It’s a good way to celebrate being a woman.

Lola Love by OndadeMar Vintage

Resortwear items often carry the connotation of sophistication, but also, have at times been associated with a kind of ‘older’ look. This year, OndadeMar would like to change that image with their sub-brand OndadeMar Vintage. This vintage inspired swimwear collection is referred to by critics as a medley of couture fabrics blended with unique design which result in a more youthful resortwear look. With a sexy flair of course, included as a bonus gift. And we are all over that!

Lola Love close-up

The featured item of the week is the Lola Love from OndadeMar Vintage. With its sea horse inspired print, a parade of yellow and purples merge to contrast each other. Even though details like the gold charms at center bust and superior spandex fabric add to the resortwear look, the string bottom and chic ruffle detail at triangle makes the look more current. This is a good pick for youthful women with a taste for resortwear bikinis. It’s new, it’s featured, and it’s just arrived. Get yours here.

Back view

We can tell it’s late spring!!! All the glossy magazines are doing their swimsuit spreads, and this time one of our featured suits was spotted in Women’s Health Magazine. Just as People Style Watch called it, animal print swimsuits are in, and WHM decided to feature the Bardot Ruffle Bikini by Vix Swimwear.

Bardot Ruffle Bikini by Vix

A brand flaunted by celebrities from the Kardashians to Kristin Cavallari, Vix is no stranger to editorial picks. We adore this leopard print bikini that features a goldtone hardware at center top, and romantic rows of ruffles along the top! The bottom of the Bardot Ruffle is a string bikini that ties on the side, for a style as versatile as it is sexy. It features moderate coverage back which creates a sexy yet modest look. The top is lined and comes with padding that can be removed at your discretion, allowing the shopper to add or detract volume. Can it get any better than this? We don’t think so!

Browse all bikinis picked by fashion editors in the As Seen In section.

Bardot Ruffle close-up

Royal Olive Bikini by True Religion

It’s everywhere this season!! Stud, studs, everywhere. Some call it bedazzled chic, and trendsetters have been spotted wearing them on shoes, handbags, t-shirts, and most recently swimwear. It’s a great way to give a solid swimsuit a rocker edge. The goldtone studs add a badass look to the latest arrivals by True Religion Swimwear.

Royal Bandeau by True Religion

The Royal Olive bikini, photographed on the runway in Miami Fashion Week, is one of the coveted studded designs. Also featuring a style of plum tones with the stud trend, the Royal collection by True Religion is all the rage right now. The Royal Olive Bikini (top left) features sliding triangle top that allows you to adjust your cleavage preference up top, as well as soft ties on the bottom which allows you to modify your waist coverage. The Royal Plum Bandeau (bottom right) features a ring detail at bust and removable straps around the neckline. It also features the popular boyshorts bottoms.

Other designers that have adopted the stud trend as well include Vix and Despi, which you can browse in previous blog posts. If you’re on the lookout for a black studded swimsuit, or white studded swimsuit click on the aforementioned links. Add studs to your fashion collection! It’s edgy and chic.

Britney Spears - AFTER and BEFORE

We’re not a fan of all the choices she’s made in her adult life, but we want to acknowledge the thumbs up she deserves for this one. Britney Spears posted a picture on her Twitter page this week of a retouched image for her Candie’s commercial, next to the actual untouched picture. Especially courageous was her decision to also show the unretouched back view. Gotta hand it to you girl. Thank you for wearing a swimsuit and showing everyone that real women – even pop stars – have curves. And that as human beings, we are imperfect but beautiful.

Lollipop Monokini by Sabz Luxury

The star was on trend with a gorge pink monokini with ring detail. For a look similar to Brit Brit’s, try the Lollipop Monokini by Sabz Luxury Swimwear. This hot pink number features ring detail at mid bust. The halter top comes with removable padding or soft cups, and the cutout design has the sexy peek-a-boo style that we all love. The back is moderate to full coverage. If more you’re into the black/gray look with a hint of pink you may want to try the Grafitti Exoticae Monokini by Maaji. With its unique and exotic design, it is definitely a head turner.

Browse all monokini swimsuits here.