Bold statements are big in this spring, especially in Swimwear 2010. We can’t get enough of the ‘techno tribal trend’: ethnic prints paired with electric colors. It has been blowing up on the runaway this season from the Louis Vuttion Spring/Summer 2010 show to Josh Goot’s Spring/Summer 2010 show. Celebrities like Heidi Klum and Pixie Geldof have also been spotted rocking this style . We just love how playful and dramatic this style looks on them.

An option to consider when looking at this trend in swimwear is the Bendito Profiterol suit by Agua Bendita. 

Bendito Profiterol by Agua Bendita

Bendito Delirio by Agua Bendita

What: South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX
When: March 12-21
Who: Indie, DIY, Local. Over 200 bands from around the world will perform in night clubs and bars all over Austin for this festival. Most you’ve probably have never heard of, but you can get the scoop before your friends because after playing SXSW, most bands gain momentum fast.
Wear: Bendito Delirio by Agua Bendita Swimwear

If you’re a SXSW girl, you’re a little indie. You like unique sounds, so you’ll love this unique and handmade suit from Agua Bendita with pleated ruffles and detail embroidery.

What: Ultra Music Festival at Bicentennial Park in Miami, FL
When: March 26-27
Who: Tiësto, Groove Armada, Passion Pit, The Crystal Method, Will.I.Am, Infected Mushroom

Lollipop Fuchsia by Sabz Luxury

This is the ultimate festival for electronic fans. It’s like a week long rave.

Wear: Lollipop Fuchsia bikini by Sabz Luxury. A luxury swimwear suit is the perfect for The Crystal Method fans; the bright fuchsia color and textured design are ideal for ultimate partying. If you’re more of a one-piece kind of gal, you may want to look at the Lollipop Fuchsia One-Piece; this suit’s funky asymmetrical look just screams techno beats.

What: Coachella in Indio, CA at Empire Polo Club
When: April 16-18
Who: Deerhunter, Echo & the Bunnymen, Vampire Weekend, Gorillaz, She & Him, Thom Yorke

Rumored to be one of the best all-around summer festivals for 2010, Coachella is great for first time festival goers. Both major labels and the indies love Coachella. New things for this year include: Car Camping and In and Outs (which means you can leave and return for the entire three days!) Great tip: If you return 10 empty plastic water bottles you find laying around the camping site, you can redeem them for one fresh bottle of water!

Jade Lineum by Maaji

Wear: Jade Lineum bikini by Maaji Swimwear. Indio is out in the desert of California, but that’s where the best sunsets are. The Jade Lineum’s bright orange pattern reflects the amazing sunsets you’ll be witnessing.

Carey Mulligan

We adored the jewelry stars wore when glammed up for the Oscars last Sunday.  Most kept their neckline bare and went with overstated earrings.  Are you familiar with the phrase “less is more”?  Well in this trend “more is more.”

To get a similar glamorous look that is simplified for every day wear, try the Astrology earrings by Artisan Jewelry for the amazing price of $18. These earrings have elegant styling with moon and star carvings. They also are an elaboration on the current gold hoop trend, which is an 80s revival.

Astrology Earrings by Artisian

Our trend forecasters also predict that delicate gold jewelry will be very popular this spring. So it’s time to retire your silver and move up to gold for that simple but elegant touch.

Black Smocked Monokini by Phax, $77

We search far and wide to offer our swimwear shoppers the best styles out there. That’s why it is our mission to carry the new 2010 swimsuits in a wide variety of prices and looks. We are excited to debut the arrival of the Black Smocked Monokini by Phax. This cutout piece features smocked detail in the bandeau top with ruffle trim. It comes with removable padding for shape and support, for those of us bandeau lovers who need a little support in the top area.

The Black Smocked Monokini is our pick as a good option to  spruce up your monokini selection if you are into black (which is totally on trend this season, btw). This swimsuit ties at back and provides moderate coverage in the rear. “Moderate cut bottoms” refer to a style in between brazilian cut (narrow) and full (granny-panty). A sort of moderate but sexy cut that offers modesty with a cheeky design.

The best part about this monokini is it’s just $77! A steal in comparison to other designer bathing suits out there. Phax Swimwear is committed to offering fashionistas a designer option without the designer price tag. That’s why all their swimsuits are under $100! And we have the inside on their new designs. Check them out here.

J'Adore Bandeau Bikini by Despi

a) The nude trend – The nude colors are ever present on couture runways this year and perfect for spring. Despi Swimwear was inspired by this trend with the J’Adore Bandeau Bikini, a padded strapless number with nude undertones.

b) The underwire trend – We’ve talked about how lovely and pinup-y the underwire swimwear look is this season, and we think Miley totally hit the mark with this trend. Underwire swimwear such as the Underwire Lolita Bandeau by Vix Swimwear (below) really emphasizes the bust line and decorates the neckline beautifully. The best part is, it’s convertible. If you feel like you need extra support, the soft wide straps are there for your neckline, just like a good friend.

Underwire Lolita by Vix

c) The sparkle trend – Sequins, and beading, and gemstones, oh my! The sparkle trend is in in in for 2010, and designer swimwear is shock full of sparkly bikinis. Especially recommended is the Fiesta Bikini by Agua Bendita Swimwear (right). This colorful bold number was featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and is one of the bestsellers this season. Who doesn’t want to sparkle in a string bikini?

Fiesta Bikini by Agua Bendita

Blue Bia Bikini

Wedding season is almost upon us! After spending months stressing out over table settings and invitations, you deserve the most amazing honeymoon. While plenty of spectacular honeymoon destinations exist, there’s a reason the word “honeymoon” is always equated with a beach vacation. An island is the perfect place to de-stress. Imagine relaxing to the gentle lull of the ocean with a tropical drink in hand. The setting is also romantic; soon you’ll be walking across the sand at sunset and dancing beneath a starry sky with the man you’re going to spend the rest of your life with.

Glam Brazilian Bikini by Vix

Since this is not just your average vacation, you really are going to want to invest in honeymoon swimwear that will truly compliment your body. For suits with phenomenal fits, I’d recommend Vix Swimwear or OndadeMar.

Vix, a favorite of the Kardashians, highlights the best parts of your body. You’ll make his heart melt with the Blue Bia bikini, or to heat things up a little, try the Glamour Brazilian Bikini; the sexy sinching in the back will definitely remind him why he’s glad he married you.

OndadeMar, also known for their impeccable fit, has romantic seashell inspired swimsuits this season that will embrace your sweet but sexy side. We suggest

South Sea Pink Bikini, as seen in SI 2010

the South Sea Pink Bikini, which was recently featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, as modeled by Bar Refaeli (you know it’s hot when it’s on Leo Di Caprio’s girlfriend!).

There you have it. Our picks for 2010 honeymoon swimwear. A fashion specialists can help you pick one out if you have questions, at 1-877-288-9564.

Xantium Feline by Maaji

You can certainly find this trend exhibited in swimwear 2010 with styles like the Xantium Feline by Maaji Swimwear. The one strap swimsuit trend (discussed in a previous post), the ruffled look, and fuschia animal print flair are all ecompassed in one with this exotic swimsuit. Not a lot of people know that couture fashion trends come right off the runway onto swimwear, but they do. We offer a portal where those trends can be watched and selected. That way beachwear shoppers can sport the trends that everyone is talking about at some hot island resort or at this year’s coolest pool party.

Floral swimsuits are making their way into the scene as well, bringing color and fun to even the most sophisticated designs.

Swimwear 2010 is filled with whimsical floral prints that cater not only to a youthful teen and 20s audience, but also to women looking for elegant, urbane looks. A good recommendation if you’re on the lookout for floral swimsuits is the Soleil One Piece by Badgley Mischka Swimwear. Its sophisticated design accentuates the bust line with soft padding and a red band at center, while sprucing a traditional style with its bold colors. A two-piece option for this floral print is also available with the Soleil Bikini.

Soleil One Piece and Bikini by Badgley Mischka

Almost every single style out there (bandeau, monokini, halter one pieces, etc) can look great with floral print accents. While a solid swimsuit provides uniformity, it may – without accents such as hardware or beading – also present itself as plain to those out there looking for a kick in their swimwear wardrobe. If that’s you, the door is open to explore the magic of color with the playful floral print trend. Browse all floral swimsuits here.

Let’s get this straight: there are several kinds of swimsuit tops. Every swimwear lover knows that right? There’s halter tops, triangle tops, and bandeaus. Each serves a different purpose. Halter tops hold up. Triangle tops are sexy. Bandeau tops avoid tan lines, among other things. So this is our train of thought: You’re Jen Aniston. You’re hot. You make gazillions of dollars per film. You have stylists at your beck and call. WHY on earth would you go on vacation to celebrate your 41st birthday with your three girlfriends (which BTW, included Sheryl Crow and Courtney Cox), and not take appropriate attire? Case in point: see picture on left.

Ritro Fuchsia Bikini by Maaji

Jen wanted to tan. She loves to tan. We see her in a bikini all the time. So if you love it Jen, I’m assuming you’ve already had a hiccup with tan lines. Laying out there for hours and then looking in the mirror and thinking “Oh, that strapless Chanel dress would not look that hot on the red carpet with the white tan lines across my neckline!”

We second that motion. So, Jen Aniston, instead of walking around poolside with your triangle top straps tied at your back, exposing half your girls with the side creases and risking a nip slip which will be seen by, I don’t know, the WHOLE world, why don’t you just wear a bandeau swimsuit? Like this one?

Animal print swimsuits were first seen in the 1950s. It was quite a revolution! Swimsuits had printed fabrics for years before that, but putting animal prints on swimsuits made a literal “splash.” In order to sell women on the idea of animal prints on their swimwear, advertisers came up with this tagline: “If you can’t drive a Jaguar, wear one.”

Me-ow! We sure would love to do both if possible: drive a sexy car and own luxurious animal print swimwear! But if we’re forced to chose, we’ll take the bikinis and head to the beach! Especially with choices like the Tamed Tiger Bandeau bikini from Sabz Luxury and the Bardot Ruffle bikini by ViX. Yes, please! Or you can check out the entire selection of animal print swimsuits to find what suits your inner animal.