Sensational Solids...Somewhere Over the Bikini Rainbow

Prints have had their fun and as much as I love creating, designing and selling printed bikinis, the time has come for solid colors to take the scene.  There's the perennial black, (see my previous post below,) but there's also a miraid of new hues making it poolside this season.  The biggest color that we're seeing this summer is "Mint."  Boys + Arrows did one that borders on a bright; it's so cheerful. 

Helen the Hussy Bandeau Bikini by Boys + Arrows Swimwear

Red is also a big deal this year.  Honestly, we really didn't order enough of it...we could have sold a lot more.  Marysia Swim did a little red number. 

Acapulco Bikini by Marysia Swim

The neons have been eyecatching and extremely popular...B+A did several. 

Debbie Danger Bikini by Boys + Arrows Swimwear

 And, both Karla Colletto and ANK did a, "nude pink," that has been well received. 

Ruching Skirted Bikini by Karla Colletto

Aliseos Bikini byANK Swimwear

 Turquoise, aqua, azul, blue...all those water colors will never go out of style; nor will they ever look bad against any skin tone.  My favorite is this Lenny bikini. 

Chain With Rings Bikini by Lenny Swimwear

Then, there's white...it always looks crisp, clean and fabulous.  These days, white is much more popular than in the past, because of the newer, "no see through," linings that are available to the industry today.   Marysia did my fave.

Marbella Bikini by Marysia Swim

 I'd go on and on about bikini colors this morning, but this is the busy season, so I'll cut it short and sweet and leave you to ponder the rainbow.

~ C.

Marysia Swim 2012 Is Back For an Encore

We introduced Marysia Swim last season because we admired the fresh, new looks by designer, Maria Dobrzanska Reeves. We also gave them some healthy respect for starting up in a tough, economic era. We are happy to see that Maria's label is still thriving, thank you very much, and so we decided to bring back Marysia Swimwear in 2012. I think that our customers will be pleased that we did.




Marysia Swim 2012 - Marbella Bikini

 Maria brings a distinct and decidedly American look to the swimwear world. Her styles are very well made and the fit is impeccable. What we like most is that there's a simple, soft femininity that pervades throughout her collections. It's lighthearted...it's different… and we’re smitten by that. It’s just all so pretty!



Marysia Swim 2012 - St. Tropez Ruffled Bandeau Bikini


Here’s one of my Marysia Swim faves for 2012:

Marysia Swim 2012 - Acapulco Bikini

 
These swimsuits are for 2012 and will be arriving soon.  If you love the Marysia look, you might want to take a peek at our Marysia Swim 2011 items that are now on sale.
 
~ C.