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Here’s how to wear the high waist bikini: High waisted bathing suits- not old lady anymore

High waist bathing suits seen at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014. Cutout by BCBGeneration, unmatched by Poko Pano, prints by Mara Hoffman Swim
As we look back at stories packed with timeless style advice for FocusOnStyle’s 15th Anniversary,  we've taken into account that beach season is around the corner - so what are you going to wear? As gorgeous and as in impeccable shape that you may be, we all know the pressure one feels when looking to find the best swimsuit for their bodies so be sure to take note of one of the season's top bathing suit trends with a little help from FoS below. –S.H. The verdict is in: high waisted bathing suits are not old lady anymore. BUT rather chic & flattering to most figure types Bikinis are a lot like short shorts. A good number of people who

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Here’s how YOU can look like Heidi Klum on the beach!

I'll Have What She's Having: Easy Beach Style like Heidi Klum's convertible sarong cover-up Ok, looking like Heidi Klum on the beach is a major stretch for most of us. But not this time. Here's how... The same Theodora & Callum Scarf as Heidi is wearing Whether you're heading out of town for spring break or plan on hitting the pool this coming summer, here's great inspiration for covering up... Heidi Klum does a fast twist around her neck and her Theodora & Callum Scarf  instantly does a switch-a-roo from a big, lightweight gauzy neck scarf to a chic & perfect pareo beach coverup. Pretty darn easy & versatile. Add a cute straw fedora summer hat and you're good to go! >> Related: How

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Mara Hoffman Resort 2013 Swimwear Collection

Mara Hoffman's Resort 2013 Swimwear Collection tinged with the designers knack at balancing earthy, ethnic vibes with a realistic sense of ease on the wear with jewelry from Pamela Love and custom boots from Frye to punctuate each looks boho flavor Mercedes Benz Miami Swim 2013, Mara Hoffman, Raleigh Hotel July 21, 2012 In their words: Designer Mara Hoffman constantly finds inspiration from nature, mythology, and fantasy when creating her Ready-to-Wear and Swimwear collections, as well as many of the rich indigenous folk art histories found around the world. Part dream sequence and part anthropology, Hoffman’s voice is at once playful, adventurous, and daring. >>DISCOVER: How to find the right Cover-Up For her upcoming Resort 2013 Swimwear collection, think “Desert

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Flaunt This Not That: Jennifer Lopez Strategically Cut Out Swimsuits

  I'll Have a What She's Having: A flattering swimsuit that camouflage figure flaws and spotlights positives Call it a cut out swimsuit or a monokini, the strategically cut out swimsuit is the swimwear must-have this season. Just take a look at Jennifer Lopez photographed by Mario Testino for Vogue magazine, pictured above, looking more than fabulous. BODY GLOVE SMOOTHIES MILEY ONE PIECE- a gorgeous and classic monokini solution for those not on a Gucci budget. Click to buy at Zappos Not quite as covered up as a one-piece swimsuit and not exposing too much flesh as in bikini, the cutout swimsuit is your figure's secret weapon for not quite baring it all on the beach and a particularly stylish

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Loving the Vintage Vibe at Camilla and Marc’s latest CM Resort Swimwear Collection

Early Marilyn Monroe rocked a high waist 2-piece & so can you! I've been vacating at my Western retreat and have suddenly become fixated with one of my collection of retro Hollywood ski and Western photos that I used in the decoration of our place out here. It's an early photo of Marilyn Monroe on snow skis at the beach. The color-blocking of Marilyn Monroe's swimsuit looks so fresh to me now. Don't think it's the cutesy gimmick of the shot or the technicolor lighting that I'm focused on. It's what Marilyn is wearing that suddenly seems to look so modern and fresh to me. Her color-blocked, high waist 2-piece swimsuit seems so of the moment. And, yes, I'm grooving

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Figure Flattering Swimsuit Tips For A Curvy or Plus Size Body

Plus Size Beauties: Do you have curves and lot's of them? The Curvy Fashionista, Marie Leggete shares tip to look hot in the sun. We all know how impossible it can be to find a figure flattering swimsuit-- even skinny models have their share of fit issues. When you have ample curves, or more of an everyday woman figure, selecting the most becoming bathing suit that shows your body off in the best light can even be more of a challenge. But it doesn't have to be! Follow the Curvy Fashionista's tips to look great in one or two-piece swimsuit styles. -- S.H. The sun is out, the humidity is high, and invitations are overflowing your mailbox with the summer's

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The Wackiest Bikini has a bottle opener built in

Bottle Betty bikini with attached bottle opener My craziest email of the week, so far... I get some pretty wacky emails from publicists and most end up in the proverbial "round file," but this one is different. Bottle Betty is a new line of patent pending swimwear with an attached bottle opener. It's crazy, I know. One would expect that a bikini with an attached bottle opener to be tacky looking. Bottle Betty swimsuits appear stylish, at least from their web site photos. But, it brings me to my original, head-scratching question, "Why?" This really must be a guy thing. All I can say is that if you are too lazy to walk to the nearest poolside bottle opener and

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Rosa Cha

ROSA CHA Swimwear Fashion Show Photos / Runway CollectionMercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Spring Summer / 2010 Click on each picture for an enlarged view.       Photos, this page only, courtesy of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York

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Gottex swimwear

Share | Gottex - Swimsuit Fashion Show Photos | Spring - Summer 2008 Designer Collection Gottex swimwear Gottex swimsuit fashion show - runway photos Spring - Summer 2008women's bathing suit collectionNew York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings, What can I say, Gottex never fails in delivering gorgeous, sexy swimwear that is both flattering to a women's figure and a beach show-stopper. Bikini's one piece suits, loads of glamorous details, this "Brazilian Bond Girls" themed swimwear fashion show is breathtaking! -S. H Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Shop for Gottex Swimwear

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Feeling right in a swimsuit… Flattering swimsuits to build self-confidence

Feeling right in a swimsuit… Flattering swimsuits to build self-confidence All my life I've worn those bathing suits that cover just as much of my body as regular clothes do. The other day I decided to try on a regular bikini type bathing suit, just to see how it would look. It looks GREAT on me, and I'm not that ashamed of my body like I used to be, but I'm still embarrassed to go to the beach or anywhere else while I'm wearing it! I need more self- confidence. I won't even show it to anyone besides my mom, who tells me it looks great. How can I get used to showing that much skin in public?(San Diego, CA)

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Swimsuit Shopping 101… Learn what it takes to look better almost naked

Learn what it takes to look better almost naked Dear Sharon: Ugh!!! I'm about to go away on an overdo vacation but after a day of swimsuit shopping, I'm starting to think that my body is best off staying home and under wraps! I really didn't think my figure was sooo bad until a "trying" day under the fluorescent glare of a dressing room's light. Now, I feel like a stumpy, lumpy misfit. How can I find a swimsuit that makes me look great? -- Wants To Be In The Swim Dear In The Swim: Honey, the brutal, unforgiving fluorescent glare of a dressing room could probably make Jennifer Lopez look like yesterday's cuchifritos. Then again, direct sunlight can be pretty nasty too when it comes to unveiling imperfections.So when

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