Happy Halloween

Looking for last minute costume ideas for Halloween? Look no further than AWB we have great ideas for everything you need to put together a great Halloween costume in a hurry. All of of these outfits are built off of bathing suits and swimwear accessories you may already have in your closet. If not click here to shop great pieces that you can use to bring out your in child but can still wear year round.

1.)Get in touch with your wild side in this great animal print one piece. Add a pair of jungle cat ears and a tail and your costume is complete.

2.)Looking to brew up a little fun? Try out our black Virginia dress from Despi. On your way out grab your black hat, broom and cauldron and you will be one sexy looking witch!

3.)Want to have a blast from the past? Check out the Luli Fama's tie dye mermaid glitter dress. This hippy inspiring dress will help you to channel your inner flower power. Add some great sandals, floral head band, and some colorful shades and start feeling the love!

 4.)Looking for something sexy and easy? Try the Luli Fama tulum party strappy bikini. This suit is the perfect staple for a hula dancer costume. Finish this look off with a grass skirt and a lei necklace and your ready to dance.

Shop these great looks and more HERE

Cia Maritima 2013: Aloha Hawaii

Cia Maritima's is Brazil's most sought after swimwear brand but this season Cia Maritima designer Benny Rosset turned to the USA's tropical outpost, Hawaii, for inspiration for his Summer 2013 collection. Cia Maritima's new collection of beautifully constructed swimwear incorporates prints with iconic Hawaiian imagery such as pineapples, palm trees, tropical ferns and hibiscus flowers.

Strappy accents and creative cut-outs add interest to one pieces and monokinis.

Cia Maritima 2013 is sexy, sophisticated and terrifically tropical. We will carry select pieces on www.allwetbeachwear.com very soon... stay tuned!

The Perfect Pair: Pretty Polishes to match our Newest Beachwear

When your hitting the beach, a mani and pedi are not optional (unfortunately). So here are a few cute polish pairings suggestions for some of our newest swimwear and cover-ups.

Cia Maritima's One Shoulder Snake One Piece is one of the hottest one pieces we have seen... ever! Celebrate the beautiful teals and greens in the print by wearing a similar shade of polish like "Fly" from Nikki Minaj's new collection for Opi, a teal shade that is a perfect match to the greens in the suit. 

This LSpace Dolly Fringe Bandeau in Blue Iris and Foxy Tab Bikini is full of popping color. Essie's "Wife Goes On" a punchy pink with a hint of coral works just right with this pair.

We found an purpley-fuchsia that is an exact match for the shade in the Tenerife Triangle Top Bikini from Ondademar. Priti Eco Nail Polish in "Ruby Giant" will bring out the vibrant purple in this artistic bikini.  

Luli Fama Club Tropicana Halter Bikini is full-on-sexy and needs a feminine, sexy nail color to compliment it. A classic, red nail color like Deborah Lippmann's "It's Raining Men" is ultra feminine and will match the contrast stitching on the wavey side top and bottom.

With simple, sexy black swimsuit or cover-up you can rock a more avant-garde nail color like this limited edition color "Periot" from Chanel. Pair it with Cia Maritima's Solid Black Halter Wrap Dress
for a sexy fashionable beach look.

Browse our new 2012 arrivals on All Wet Beachwear and get inspired!

Q & A with Racquel Black, the Tastemaker behind All Wet Beachwear

Common Swimwear Misconceptions and Myths Exposed

Buying a swimsuit can be a daunting process but it doesn't have to be. We hear a number of myths and misconceptions come up in the dressing room. We decided to expose a few of the biggest illusions and set the record straight.

Myth: "With a bra size D, I can never find a fashionable swimsuit that has the support I need."

There are beautiful swimsuits with proper coverage for all sizes. There are several companies that even make a triangle top that adjusts to fit up to a D cup, the Hermanny Satina Minkonos One Piece for example.

Myth: "I am in great shape but I need a full coverage bikini bottom to cover my derriere."

Covering your backside in fabric is only going to make it look bigger! If you have a well-toned bum opt for a moderate to skimpy coverage bikini. It may feel a little mischievous at first but you will soon get used to it. If you have nice shape a minimal coverage bikini bottom will look more fashionable and more appealing.

Luli Fama Sabrosura Berry Darling

Myth: "I love white bikinis but I am afraid it will turn sheer when wet."

Designer bikinis are made with the highest quality fabrics and are fully lined. So not to worry, they will not become transparent when wet.  White swimsuits come in a variety of styles from simple classic white swimsuits like the Vix Solid White Twisted Bandeau and Monaco Bottom to the very glam Beach Bunny Kourtney SS Calypso White Bikini. Everyone should have atleast 1 white swimsuit in thier swimwear wardrobe.

Myth: "Bandeau bikinis will flatten my small bust."

A well chosen bandeau can accentuate a small bust. Look for bandeau's with soft foam cups and with design details like texture, fringe and ruffles that add dimension and create the illusion of fullness.

Despi Marilyn Mare Bandeau Bikini

Myth: "Elaborate hardware will tarnish in the water."

Designers like Vix, Despi, Poko Pano and L*Space have been in business for years and even decades. They have build a faithful following by providing a level of high quality and craftsmanship. Their quality control practices ensure that the products that come to market are made to love and last.

Myth: "Now that I am older, I can't wear sexy swimwear like I used to."

There are sexy swimsuits for every age. A cut-out monokini in a chic solid color or a bikini with luxurious gold or silver detail will look fabulous and appropriate on women of all ages. 

L*Space Stardust Fringe One Piece Nude

Myth: "I've seen it all."

Designers are pushing the limits of swimwear design with strategic cut outs, hand-beading and embroidery, and sophisticated prints. All Wet Beachwear is constantly updating our stock of swimwear. Check our new arrivals page year-round for the latest designs.

Swimsuit Fashion Throughout History:

As you may have guessed, All Wet Beachwear loves everything about swimwear fashion.  Whether bikinis, one pieces or cover ups we love it all! Therefore, we decided to dedicate this blog post to the history of swimsuit fashion. From the days when swimwear fashion consisted of your birthday suit to present day celebrity lines this post exposes it all.

Back in classical antiquity there was no such thing as swimwear fashion. Men and women bathed in the nude.  It was only in the 18th century when people started covering their bodies when swimming.  In fact, the swimsuit was created for the purpose of hiding the human body.  It was thought to be immoral to show ones body and thus the swimsuit was born.

In the 19th century public bathing started to become more popular. The 19th century swimwear fashion was nothing like today's.  Women wearing 19th century swimsuits were covered, almost entirely. These swimsuits were usually made of wool and resembled a gown covering the body from a woman’s shoulders down to her knees. In addition, they included a set of trousers with leggings.

Bikini’s began to be introduced just after World War II.  Interestingly enough, bikinis were named after the site of nuclear weapons testing, Bikini Atoll, because they had an “explosive effect”. The early two piece suits were not the sexy ones we know today, instead they covered much more of the body.  It wasn’t until the “60’s that bikini’s began to become known as sexy, revealing swimwear.

In 2010 swimwear is oh so popular. Celebrities to the ever day average girls spend hours picking out just the right suit.  There are countless designers and styles to pick from and covering up the body generally isn’t the goal. And, the very sexy Monokini has found its way into the closets of some of the most stylish women.

What will the next biggest swimwear fashion be?