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Celebrity Style: Kate Bosworth

FabSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Kate was looking bikinilicous on the beach with her beau. Her Diane von Furstenberg bandeau bikini is unavailable online, but if you dig the zigzag print, here it is in string bikini version (contact DVF if you must have Kate's). I'm a fan of wearing rugged jewelry beachside, so Kate's leather bracelets and ethnic necklace add to her Summer style. A black linen dress works for any occasion and her Chloe Paraty bag withstands the sand.

Diane von Furstenberg String bikini - $165.00	Chloe brown leather 'Ada' shopping bag - $2,000.00
Velvet Liliana Dress - $130.00	Persol Rectangular Plastic Sunglasses - $168.00
RAINBOW Narrow Strap Womens Sandals - $45.99	Leather Bracelets Set of 3 - $24.00
Cynthia Dugan Jewelry Turquoise & Leather Hoops - $136.00	Sethi Couture Thin Rose Gold Band with Pink Diamonds - $1,320.00
Antica Murrina Veneziana Tahiti - Murano Glass Bead Drop Necklace - $66.00

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Life's a Beach: Bandeau Babe

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:22 -0700

If you're like me and cringe at the idea of tan lines, I suggest you join the bandeau babe club. True, you can't frolic through the waves in one of these - if you must, I suggest getting one with a removable halter strap - but also true, this style suit is retro active. Many celebs have been favoring the cool strapless vibe of a bandeau, see Drew and her beau giggling in the waves. Drew, who is a member of the club, proves the bandeau to be bodacious.

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It's Not Too Late to Win Drew's Sassy Lisa Curran Bandeau Bikini!

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:11:36 -0700

Remember back in February best buds Drew & Cameron escaped to Hawaii for some fun in the sun? It was a lovely birthday celebration for Drew, and do you remember her sassy little bandeau bathing suit? Well, Drew fans, you can win Drew's birthday suit on Fab! We are giving away her Lisa Curran Shimmer Gold Bamboo Bandeau Tieback in Black, $78, as a little mid-Summer treat.

Just leave a comment on the original post - one comment per person please - and we will do a random drawing on Tuesday, July 31st at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. And seriously ladies, one comment per person - duplicate comments will be deleted. For all the rules and regulations, click here. Good luck! xo

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Win Drew's Sassy Lisa Curran Bandeau Bikini!

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:16:21 -0700

To enter just leave a comment below - one comment per person please - and we will do a random drawing on Tuesday, July 31st at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. And seriously ladies, one comment per person - duplicate comments will be deleted. For all the rules and regulations, click here. Good luck! xo

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Trend Alert: Polka Dot Bikini

FabSugarUK — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:30:25 -0700

There's no way that I can even mention polka dot bikinis without recalling the Timmy Mallet song Bombalurina! All together – "An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini". Reminiscing aside, there are a lot of polka dot bikinis around this Summer which make for fun beachwear.

They come in all shapes and colours too. Obviously you could go for a yellow two piece like the song suggests, but there are also some great styles in many other shades too. For example, I like John Lewis' bandeau bikini or Emporio Armani's red swimwear. See below for more styles to jazz up your Summer wardrobe.

John Lewis Whitstable Bandeau Bikini Top, Blue - £16.00	EMPORIO ARMANI SWIMWEAR Bikini - £160.00
Lepel Polka Passion Moulded Cup Bikini Top, Blue - £19.50	Polka Dot Tie-Halter Bikini Top - £30.00
Polka Dot Halter Bikini Bikini Full Support - £20.00	Tomas Maier Polka dot bikini - £230.00
Yellow polka dot bikini briefs - £14.00

Trend Alert: Green Bikinis

FabSugarUK — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Coleen Rooney caught my eye last month as she holidayed in a gorgeous green Vix bikini. Since then I have noticed many green bikinis which I think are perfect for wearing to the beach or the pool. They come in all shapes and sizes with polka dot prints and patterns.

Toast's halter neck top (£30) is one of my favourites. It should suit most complexions and is a fun style. I also really like Milly's bandeau swimwear (£52.50) which is perfect for boy shaped figures.

Shop my other favourite teeny green bikini's below!

Swimming With Shoshanna

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:50:22 -0700

Um, isn't Shoshanna hot? And buff? Just had to point that out before we continue swimming with Shoshanna. I don't know about you, but I'll take swimwear advice from a successful designer, mom, and hottie. Here, Shoshanna answers our questions about how revealing a swimsuit should be, what it was like collaborating with Charlotte Ronson on their swim collection, and the best beach coverups.

How revealing should a swimsuit actually be?

Bust coverage test: Three-fourths of the bust should be covered, leaving only a swath of cleavage. The thicker the strap that attaches the bust to the rest of the suit, the more likely it'll stay in place as the day goes on. If you opt for a bandeau top, which is often strapless, nothing should be squeezing out the top or the bottom. Boy shorts offer great coverage on the bottom if you're active, but they're far from being a universally flattering style.

What was your favorite part of collaborating with Charlotte Ronson on Made With Love?

Getting to spend some time together was the best part. We have always played nicely together and get along great. It was very satisfying for both of us to see everything come together and to love everything!

What was the biggest challenge?

Finding time - we are both so busy!

Will this be an ongoing collection?

I know it will be, we have already finished the second collection.

To keep swimming and to see some of my favorite Shoshanna items, read more.

What’s your favorite swimsuit cut?

I love our string bikini!

Are you a prints or solids girl?

I'm a print girl. I love all our prints! Once in a while I'll throw on a black bikini, nothing sexier!

How do you cover up on the beach or at the pool?

I'll usually wear a Mexican embroidered tunic, with a cute pair of Anlo denim cutoffs.

And which is preferred - beach or pool?

I'm totally a beach girl! I love the ocean, and beach combing, and of course making sandcastles with my little girl.

What are the best colors for every skin tone?

Navy and black are universally good for every skin tone. Both colors are flattering and look good against the lightest skin tones and the darkest.

How do you take your beach look from day to night?

Find a versatile cover-up that can take your bikini beach look to a casual dinner. A crochet cover with three-quarter sleeves is great because you can throw it over a bikini with cute shorts or jeans and be ready for a night out.

What is the best way to care for swimwear?

Don't put bathing suits in the washing machine, this will weaken the elastic. Instead, wash in cold water with a delicate cleanser such as Woolite.

Trend Alert: Animal Print Bikini

FabSugarUK — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:30:19 -0700

There has been so much animal print around this season that it's only right it should apply to swimwear too. Coleen Rooney wore a Michael Kors zebra print two piece whilst holidaying recently, and now you too can get in on the style.

Choose between zebra or leopard and a varied colour palette. I am quite liking purple animal print recently, especially this John Lewis bandeau bikini (£18). I also love the bright colour of Marks and Spencer's bikini top (£22). How do you feel about animal print swimwear?

Animal Print Set - £12.00	John Lewis Filey Bandeau Bikini Top, Purple - £18.00
Jasmine Guinness Spot Bikini - £24.47	Animal Print Bikini Top - £19.50
Animal Print Halterneck Bikini Top - £22.00	Grey animal bikini top - £6.00
Animal Print Padded Bikini - £24.00	Animal Print Triangle Bikini Bikini Top - £16.00
Animal Foil Print Bikini Bikini Top - £16.00

Online Sale Alert: Net a Porter

FabSugarUK — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:30:45 -0700

Summer has barely begun, but the end of season sales are already on. Fashion is famous for moving faster than any other and that even applies to the weather, but this could benefit you if you're yet to embark on a holiday. The Net-a-Porter sale began this morning offering pieces by top designer names at a reduced price including dresses, swimwear, accessories and killer heels.

Miu Miu's slingback sandals (down from £230 to £138) are perfect for Summer parties. You could team them with a floaty dress or with cropped jeans. I also found a Milly bandeau bikini top (was £58, now £41) which is great for mixing and matching with various bikini bottoms. See by Chloé's Daytripper tote (was £400, now £240) is also on my wishlist as a fun, bright daytime bag.

Get St. Tropez Cool With ViX!

FabSugar — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:22 -0700

I've never been to St. Tropez, but I've heard stories and seen enough pictures to know that it's an amazing getaway. This ViX Paris Bandeau Bikini would be perfect for such a stylish hub, and it could be yours if you enter our final ViX giveaway. I love the juxtaposition between the sleek twist-front top and techno-print bottom. Check out all of ViX's sassy swimwear!

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Shoshanna Diamond Print Bandeau Bikini Top - $115.00	Emilio Pucci Bandeau bikini - $660.00
ASOS Spot Bandeau - $21.63	Chinz Bandeau 2PC - $145.00
Jessica Simpson Bandeau Bikini Top - $54.00	T-Bags Bandeau terry bikini - $130.00
Billabong Plaid Bandeau - $42.00	Marysia CHARLESTON- Swimwear Bamboo Ring Bandeau Bikini in Black - $194.00
Striped seersucker bandeau top - $34.50	Fabucci Reversible Bandeau Twist Top Bikini - $184.00
Rachel Pally Maui Bandeau Top - $88.00	Milly Arriba Bandeau Bikini - $212.00
Tommy Hilfiger - Logo Geo Bandeau Top (Red) - $60.00

Milly Bandeau bikini top - £75.00	Insight Mr Fangs Bow Bikini - £40.00
O`Neill Bikini - £24.90	Anika Brazil Mother of Pearl Bandeau Bikini - $155.00
Polka Dot Tie-Halter Bikini Top - £30.00	Shay Todd Locket fastening bikini - £146.81
Tommy Hilfiger Reversible Bikini - £45.90	Retro Stripe Bikini - £25.00
Spot bandeau bikini top - £28.00	Green spot trim bikini top - £8.00
O`Neill Bikini - £24.90	Zimmermann Avalon bandeau bikini - £112.55

Shoshanna Serrapi Smocked Top - $295.00	Shoshanna - $125.00
Shoshanna Zebra Triangle Top - $75.00	Shoshanna Lace Cover-Up - $185.00
Shoshanna purple paisley nylon string bikini top - $41.00	Shoshanna purple paisley string bikini bottom - $41.00
Shoshanna Metallic Rope Ring Halter - $95.00	Shoshanna Ikat Print Cover-Up - $175.00
Shoshanna Tulum Floral Triangle Bikini Top - $64.00	Shoshanna 'Poolside Paisley' CoverUp - $175.00

Sonia Rykiel Crystal-embellished sunglasses - £550.00	Marc Jacobs Eugenie Wristlet clutch - £387.00
See by Chloé Daytripper large tote - £400.00	Miu Miu Printed slingback sandals - £230.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Flap Clutch foldover wallet - £130.00	Marc by Marc Jacobs Almond toe pumps - £235.00
Stella McCartney Collar necklace - £495.00	Yves Saint Laurent Sequin strapless jumpsuit - £2,455.00
A.P.C. Suede flat moccasin - £155.00	Milly Bandeau bikni top - £58.72
See by Chloé Rosette intarsia tank - £60.00