As seen in People Style Watch, May 2010

The May 2010 issue of People Style Watch features the trendiest summer looks, including a swimsuit guide. We’ve told you on our swimwear blog how animal print bikinis are H-O-T for 2010, and what better way to reinforce our point than with People’s proclamation of the latter! The editors of this issue chose one of our best seller swimsuits, the Rich-n-Skinny Bikini by Lady Lux Swimwear.

Rich-n-Skinny Bikini by Lady Lux

The allure of this suit is a mixture of snake print fabric, along with the detailing of the suit. The leather straps with gold hardware at the waistline and triangle sides do the trick in the trend-o-meter. The bottom rear is a hybrid between moderate coverage and brazilian cut, it sits low on the hips to enhance the look. Paired with the animal print bikini, hard to go wrong.

The Rich-n-Skinny Bikini is only one of the one-of-a-kind designs by Christina Hanna, the creator behind the Lady Lux brand. California-born Christina has lived beachside in Newport Beach for many years, and hence met women with a taste for luxurious bikinis. She’s seen her share of both rich and skinny clients, and we’re guessing this look was inspired by them!

Rich-n-Skinny back view

Model turned reality show star is known to make very bold fashion statements with her bare-it-all attitude. But in this case, she hit the mark when she was seen in a leopard print two-piece draped in a floor length mink. I know what you are thinking. A fur coat? Not the best pick to accessorize a swimsuit. But let’s not forget her bright, bold, and vibrant beads. Beaded jewels are this summer’s must-haves when it comes to accessorizing.

To match Kelly’s bold and daring look, might we suggest Material Girl bikini by Lady Lux. Channel that inner animal wearing this two-piece leopard print triangle top bikini, detailed with leather belted straps to give you that sexy jungle feel. And might we add a trendy beaded necklace to bring a bright bold color in the mix. Now that’s how you hit the sand like New York’s own Kelly Killoren Bensimon. Minus the mink.

OK Magazine’s April 5th edition features the new Miss Lux Green bikini by Lady Lux Swimwear, and names The Orchid Boutique as the one and only place to get it at! As the # 1 retailer for new & buzzed-about designers like Lady Lux, our mission is to offer a unique selection of designer swimwear. And with swimsuits like Lady Lux, it’s a piece of cake.

Miss Lady Lux Green bikini

The style featured in the spread comes in a vivid green color and features gold chains around the top and waist bottom. The beauty of the top is that it can be worn with the straps around the neck (as shown) or ‘keyhole bandeau style’, by tying the straps around the center bust and making it a strapless suit. The sexy little swimsuit bottom features moderate to brazilian cut coverage and runs tiny, so choosing a size larger than your usual size is recommended. Look for Ok magazine in newstands now. And get the green Miss Lady Lux here. Also available in Pink.

Elin Nordegren

Wood’s wife Elin Nordegren is a hot Scandinavian woman with a bombshell body and the face of an angel. We don’t blame you for smashing the car window, Elin. You look amazing in a bikini. We would be just as ticked with our husband’s dalliances. We’d be irate.

Which makes us think of the perfect revenge for his jerky behavior: Elin Nordegren needs to pose in a bikini again. Think about it. Posing in a bikini would be an unofficial way of saying, “Hello world. I’m hot and he’s delusional.” Which, he kind of is.

Speechless Bikini by Lady Lux

We’d love to see you in something sophisticated and chic, a bikini that brings out not only your skin color but also your elegance. We recommend a suit like the Speechless bikini by Lady Lux Swimwear. The suit features gemstone beading at bust on a goldtone hardware piece. The bandeau top features ruching detail and bottom has matching gemstone detail at front center.

Not only is it representative of one’s reaction at a time like this, but it spells out what will happen to Tiger when he sees you in a bikini again.

As seen in Bespoke Magazine. Get this look here.

Cameron Diaz

We love your surfergirl style and your confidence in your bikini bod. However, if we could make one suggestion, we’d actually spruce up your swimwear outfits a bit. Don’t get us wrong, black is hot, but the secret is in the details. Embellishments like goldtone rings, textured solids, tortoise hardware, etc can turn a normal black bikini into a fashionable beach ensemble. And we expect no less from a fashionable lady such as yourself.

Rich-n-Skinny Bikini by Lady Lux

If we had our way with you style-wise, we’d recommend trying the Rich-n-Skinny Bikini by Lady Lux Swimwear. The name fits you like a glove and the swimsuit has all the characteristics you seem to be into: its black, its cheeky at the back, its sexy, and certainly not plain. Totally up your alley.

Kate Moss

Daisy Racerback by True Religion

Denim is back with the eighties flair, and sources in the fashion industry tell us it is here to stay. There’s good and bad ways to do denim bikinis, one reason being it is easy to go overboard by mixing denim and swimwear (case in point: see picture on left). But some great denim styles are coming out of designers such as Lady Lux Swimwear, though no one does denim bikinis better than True Religion.

Being the experts in designer denim jeans, True Religion has come up with denim bikini designs that combine nylon spandex (the stretchy material) with this trend, without producing the rough tendencies of regular “jean” denim. If you want to go with swim-ready soft denim shorts like Kate Moss, we recommend the Daisy Racerback Bikini by True Religion Swimwear. Same Dukes of Hazzard flair, but no protruding “Minnie mouse ears” disguised as cups and no picnic blanket lining. Another good bandeau swimsuit option would be the Daisy Bandeau and Tie Bottom.

Daisy Bandeau and Tie Bottom by True Religion

Yihaaw, gals! We’re in on the denim bikini trend.

Bendita Fantasia by Agua Bendita Swimwear

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Weren’t we just wishing our closest friends a Happy New Year like 5 minutes ago? Time certainly flies. Now we’re approaching the most romantic time of the year!

Valentine’s Day may sometimes be known as the lingerie holiday, but a lot of swimwear paraphernalia is also essential to those jetting off to a romantic getaway, or who live beachside and want to show off their hot bod in something other than underwear. Our top picks for the best Valentine’s Day bikinis this year, we’ve decided, will not just be the usual pantone color that would typically cross your mind when you think of Valentine’s, which let’s face it, is mainly solid red. We think 2010 is a different type of year for swimwear, a new era where women show their unique side, where sequins, ruffles, and nautical themes shine.

Layer Cake Tankini by Betsey Johnson

So here are our favorite must-haves for Valentine’s Day Bikinis:

1. Bendita Fantasia by Agua Bendita: This gorgeous bikini is worth a gawk or two. Rows of sequins and embroidery adorn the top’s front, and the ruffled skirty bottom is full of them as well. A sash-like ruffle comes down the bust line in kind of a romantic way. Perfect for the occasion. A fantasy suit for sure.

2. Layer Cake Tankini by Betsey Johnson: As tasty as a cake is this delicious tankini (which can be camouflaged as a sexy top with some leggings by the way). Rows of ruffles and yummy fuchsia envelope this sexy number. Top it off with removable padding and a shelf bra for your girls, and you got one sexy swimsuit. Not a bad one for the occasion.

Sea Shore Pinup by Lady Lux

3. Seashore Pinup by Lady Lux: A hint of red for those in the spirit of Valentine’s, but not your typical bikini. A little bit pinup swimwear, a little bit nautical, and a lot of sexy. This style features a brazilian cut bottom (meaning narrow and sexy) in the rear and comes with gold button details. Another must-have for lovers day.

There you have it. We cherry-pick the hottest designer swimwear and hand it off in a golden plate, so you can celebrate with your girlfriend, or wife (hint hint!), and have a whole lot of fun on Valentine’s Day.

Hot Tamale Bikini by Lady Lux Swimwear

On a fashion note, we love that McPhee chose a red bikini as her outfit to debut her new bod. Red is definitely a color that makes you stand out. To get Kat’s look, we recommend the Hot Tamale bikini by Lady Lux Swimwear. This designer swimsuit features coral beads along the neckline and hipline, and provides brazilian cut coverage in the rear. This bikini has become the darling of pageant queens and fashion princesses. We have a feeling Simon would give it two thumbs up.

Also, if you like red and are into a more subtle look, the Lipstick Halter and Skirty Bottom from Badgley Mischka Swimwear could be another good bikini option. Get ready to spot a celebrity in this one!

Kat McPhee take note: red looks great on the new you.

Get this bikini now.

This beautiful 2009 line will be a must have while sipping a poolside cocktail in Dior sunglasses! Whether by a glistening pool, a resort haven or a sandy beach, Lady Lux Swimwear is this year’s embodiment of designer swimwear. From fancy gemstones and special details to leather, snake print and bright colors, Lady Lux can do no more than impress. The word “luxurious” will be a new staple in your everyday speak when you check out Lady Lux Swimwear here at The Orchid Boutique.

There WAS nothing better than feeling like a million bucks in your designer swimwear … until Lady Lux showed up to make you feel like a trillion.

Our featured item from Lady Lux is the Red Hot Tamale Bikini. With beautiful coral stones adorning the neckline and hip line, this suit makes heads turn! The handmade detail merges with couture design to create a unique look.

To browse all Lady Lux Swimwear visit its designer page by clicking on the link for Lady Lux above.

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