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AnnaLynne McCord Rides Bike in White Hot Bikini

Katrina — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:51:37 +0000

AnnaLynne McCord Bikes in Bikini

Sexy 90210 starlet AnnaLynne McCord flirted with some cameras as she rode her bicycle on the streets of Los Angeles – ALynne, we love the basket lined with a cherry printed fabric, charming touch! She was even prepared with gold ballet flats, perfect for pedaling. The Atlanta native cycled on this side of town as her ex-boyfriend, Twightlighter Kellan Lutz wore an andy hat, long sleeve shirt and jeans- could these two be anymore opposite?

The stunning actress started off wearing a floral printed, sheer cover up, but opted to bike in just her bikini- we don’t blame her, it’s hot in that LA sun! AnnaLynne’s classic white piece featured a bandeau swimsuit top with twisted fabric detailing and her hipster bottom featured rouching at each hip. Topped off with her round framed sunglasses with unique swirled detail at the sides, AnnaLynne was prepared for her day in the sun. Waving to fans with her hair blowing, AnnaLynne looked picture perfect on her bike.

While we’re not quite familiar with this swimsuit clad bike riding trend, we are very familiar with the ever white bikini trend! White bikinis aren’t just for honeymooners anymore. Perfect for a day at the beach and stunning at your tropical destination, white bikinis allow your body to do the talking! It’s time to show off that hot body you’ve been working out for and what better way than to don a white bikini and show off your toned muscles and brilliant curves.

While we’re excited to see many white bikinis this season, we have fallen in love with two angelic styles from one of our favorite designers, Maaji Swimwear. Maaji’s new sister brand, “Simply Maaji” brings their excellent designs to the forefront with mixtures of classic colors. Maaji’s white swimsuits Aquaflights and Aquasand make any girl look like an angel! Aquasand’s bandeau top and hipster bottom remind us of AnnaLynne’s bike riding bikini. For a little more sass, Aquaflight’s ruffle straps are a girly touch to flatter anyone’s shoulders.

Whether you’re jetting off to a tropical vacation or staying home and bicycling around the neighborhood, a white bikini is a glamorous trend. Shop the latest styles in bikinis and cover ups all year round.

Gwen Stefani Sails The South Of France In L*Space

ashter — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:00:09 +0000

Our favorite celebrity turned designer Gwen Stefani was spotted this past weekend in Cannes, France looking very Marilyn Monroe-ish with blonde hair, cat-eye sunglasses, and a black and white ensemble. The No Doubt rock star was sporting a white bikini top by one of our most popular designers L*Space Swimwear (um, Cameron Diaz in the Stardust Beige Monokini, breathtaking!).

White swimsuits have been all the rage this season, as they are classic and clean to look good at the beach or by the pool. Stefani wore the “Loren Scanty Top” which features removable padding for easy adjustment and also ties at the bust to give a unique look. The Loren Scanty bottom features ruched detail at each side and has a Brazilian cut coverage in the rear.

Can you believe the mother of two is 41 years old and still looks this amazing? White is a pretty tough color to pull off but she does it wonderfully! To see more white swimsuits head over to our ‘White Bikini’s‘ section to check them out. And to see what other celebrities are rocking L*Space and other fabulous swimsuits, check out our ‘As Seen In’ section.

Into the ‘Gray’ area – a trend that works for all fashion items

mayra — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:52:06 +0000

Liv Tyler & Rihanna

Ever have a trend you love but wouldn’t wear on certain garments or accessories? Take leopard prints for example. We ADORE leopard print swimsuits (in fact we talk about them a lot), but maybe we’d pass on this trend for other clothing types. Not so sure how leopard print pants would look on us, to be honest. Same goes for certain colors. You may love them on shoes, not necessarily on a dress.

There’s one little trend however that we can’t seem to get enough of. We find the gray trend appealing on virtually any type of garment. From shoes to grandpa jackets (like Rihanna and Liv Tyler) to designer swimwear, gray translates flawlessly.

Dolly Grey Bikini by L*Space

Not sure what it is about it… it’s not black, not white, somewhere in the middle. There are some people who prefer wearing a black swimsuit than a white bikini for example, and vice versa, due to skin tone, but would look great in gray. Gray also fits women of all sizes and is perfect for two-piece or one piece swimsuits. A great option if you’re looking to hit the beach in style is the Dolly Super Fly bikini by L*Space Swimwear.

This fab fringe bikini features a bandeau style top and a string bottom that allows you to adjust your fit on the sides. What we also love is the fact that the fringe is made up of soft cuts of nylon spandex, and flow with you with unconventional comfort and ease.

Front and back view

You can pull on them, caress them, swim in them, and they’ll bounce back to their original condition. That’s the versatility of L*Space swimsuits. Comfort and fashion all wrapped in one sexy little bikini. Get yours here.

For a monokini swimsuit option with the same gray color, try the Tropez monokini also by L*Space.

The allure of a NON-see-through white bikini (uhum Kate Middleton)

mayra — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:36:46 +0000

Kate Middleton

Dear Kate Middleton: Sure, you’re getting married to a prince. Tons of women out there dream of the fairytale ending you’re about to get. So we’re all for you living it up in a yacht with your man (Prince William), and throwing water on yourself in a sexy white bikini. But, come on girl… do we really need to see nip action with that see-through swimsuit?? I don’t think so!! What will the Queen think?!

We know you’re great at picking outfits that flatter your figure (see blue dress from your engagement party), but we’re guessing you’re not as versed when it comes to designer swimwear. Let us enlighten you. Tip number one: no self-respecting designer will make a white swimsuit without the double lining. As a matter of fact, some brands (see Vix Swimwear) have white swimsuits that are triple lined, so as to avoid with this kind of fashion faux pas.

Amalfi Jewel by Badgley Mischka

A perfect example of a luxury swimsuit fit for a future queen is the Amalfi Jewely White by Badgley Mischka Swimwear. With its luxury embroidery and shirred soft draping, this triangle swimsuit top is perfect for yacht lounging. The best part? It’s double lined, AND also features soft built-in cups (beneath the lining) for shape and support. So there’s no way nip action would happen in this one.

The bottom is cute because it’s a hipster bottom style, but adorned with intricate beading at the hipline. No other assets would pop out because this bottom provides full comfortable coverage at the rear. Let’s leave any cheeky perks to Prince Will.

Closeup and back view

Enjoy your wedding planning girl! And if you’re planning on honeymooning somewhere tropical, take it from us, get some non-see-through designer swimwear.

Demi Moore looks better than ever!

Ignacia — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:10:57 +0000

Demi Moore is one actress that seems to have stopped the clock on aging because she looks better than she did when she first started acting, and to prove it we have pictures of her in a white designer swimsuit with rock hard abs and looking better than ever.

Amalfi Jewel White Bikini by Badgley Mischka Swimwear

The 48 year old actress was spotted vacationing in the French island of St. Barts, located in the Caribbean, with her hottie husband Ashton Kutcher. The couple lounged around in a yacht, jet skied and sunbathed in the beautiful island. What a great way to spend the New Year!

We love how Demi looks in this white bikini because the triangle top style shows off her amazing body and the white color shows off her tan. What a great combination. So to copy Demi’s style, we have a triangle top bikini that will take you from sunbathing to lounging in a yacht, to jet skiing while still looking fabulous like Mrs. Kutcher.

Amalfi Jewel White Bikini by Badgley Mischka Swimwear

The Amalfi Jewel White Bikini by Badgley Mischka Swimwear is luxury in a swimsuit. This two-piece bathing suit is the epitome of elegance and classic style. The crisp white color is a great contrast for beautifully tanned skin and a chic way to hit the beach in style.

The triangle top ties at the neck and back for an adjustable fit, and features beautiful stone embellishments at each triangle and at each hip. We love a beaded bathing suit because it adds a touch of glamour to your look and there’s nothing sexier than shimmering as you walk along the water.

Amalfi Jewel White Bikini by Badgley Mischka Swimwear

This padded swimsuit offers great shape and support for any cup size because it molds to your body, and an added bonus is that the pads can be removed if you prefer. The bottom of this swimsuit offers full coverage at the rear, perfect for an action packed vacation where you can look sexy and still be comfortable in your bikini.

So look like the jet setters and go white as snow in this chic and sophisticated white bikini.

Trend Alert: Look Hot in White Swimwear

Katie — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:39:42 +0000

Selena Gomez and Leighton Meetser in white at the TCAs

As a boutique that sells luxury swimwear, we’re huge fans of any awards show that gives out surfboards instead of statues, so you know we tuned in Tuesday night to watch the Twilight Choice Awards…err, we mean the Teen Choice Awards. And while we loved seeing George Lopez as the newest Kardashian sister, Kougar, and the boys of Glee cohosting with Katy Perry, what we loved the most was scoping out all the hottest fashion trends for you.

A hot new trend we’re very excited about is the color white. White is not just for weddings and between Memorial Day and Labor Day anymore – celebs and fashionistas alike seem to love it all year long. Leighton Meester and Selena Gomez (whom we saw at Miami Fashion Week!) were rocking white dresses at the TCAs, and luckily for you, this look translates into swimwear easily.

White Kim Bikini by Despi 2011

Give your floral and black swimsuits a rest, and get ready to step out in a white bikini. We’re excited for the first time ever to reveal some of Despi Swimwear’s 2011 line. The White Kim bikini is a solid white triangle top with string bottom suit. Stay tuned to our website for this and a ton of other hot new items in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, feel free to shop our white bikini category on our website to find great deals on white swimsuits.

So whether you wish you were a teenager like Sandra Bullock or you’re eternally young like Betty White, a white swimsuit is a trend that all ages and sizes can rock.

Zoe Saldana and her great beachwear style

mayra — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:00:12 +0000

Zoe Saldana has it made. Her latest movie, Avatar, already grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide. A few days ago, Saldana was spotted in Cabo wearing a trendy swimsuit cover-up. This white coverup dress is the perfect accessory to throw over a white bikini, especially if you have the gorgeous dark skin to contrast. The one thing we kind of want to point out though, is that unless the swimsuit cover up is super thin and flowy, chances are long sleeves might be a bit warm for 100 degree weather. Thumbs up on this one.

Gypsy Mini Dress by OndadeMar

To get Zoe’s look, a good option to consider if you are on the lookout for a white coverup is the Gypsy Mini Dress by OndadeMar Swimwear. This trendy swimsuit cover up features a similar plunging neckline and drawstrings at bust. It also features a lightweight textured print and drawstrings at sleeves. As the heat rises, the sleeves can shrink! Its airy design allows for a light but very trendy accessory to complement your designer swimsuit.

Get this look here.

Courtney Cox’s bikini malfunction

mayra — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:22 +0000

All we can say is wow. A 46- yr old Courtney Cox struts her hot bod in a white bikini on the set of her new series Cougartown. In the episode that aired last Wednesday, Courtney’s character Jules experienced a minor “malfunction” with the white see-through bikini top. Let’s just say she had two lit candles singing happy birthday, and they were below the neck.

White Diamond One Piece by Despi Swimwear

The pointy girls even resulted in inappropriate stares when Jules got out of the ocean (and not just from the pesky paparazzi, but also from a scripted scene with one of Jules horny male friends). Tsk, tsk, tsk. The one thing we can all do to prevent this kind of fashion faux pas is wearing triple-lined bathing suits if you go with white tones. We think white bikinis are gorgeous, and with a tan, it’s a wow factor item. A great suit to look at if you want to do white is the White Diamond One Piece by Despi Swimwear. With the plunging necklines and shirred waistline, it flatters the figure and smoothes out unflattering bumps. Courtney Cox, take it from us, you’ll want to check out this piece!

The White Bikini: The After-Labor-Day Exception

adrienne — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:39:32 +0000

Whether you’re headed to Greece or Hawaii, any honeymoon destination is perfect for the always-stylish white swimsuit. And no, you do not need to worry if you plan to don your white bikini after Labor Day (that rule doesn’t quite apply anymore)! The classic white bikini is traditional but distinctive at the same time, playing up skin tones while offering an attractive silhouette. With charm and simplicity, white suits may appear to be merely solid-colored, but, lucky for all of us, they come in a variety of selections.

One marvelous option is Magnifique Bikini by Despi Swimwear 2010 in, of course, a beautiful vibrant white.

With an all-white appeal that brightens any day, the suit has added sparkle with gold studded detailing at the straps and on the hips. The gold and white combination lends itself entirely to luxury and style. For a look that’s sexy, unique and ultra trendy (Lindsay Lohan was spotted in a white swimsuit recently!), try out this Despi bikini.

So no matter where you’re headed on your destination honeymoon, take with you the white color that made you stand out at the wedding and make an even more powerful statement on your trip with a white bikini!

For more on Despi Swimwear, stay tuned for the 2010 collection debuting soon.