Trend Alert: High Neck Detailing

One of the freshest trends coming down the runway right now is neck detailing. We are used to seeing all this amazing work being put on to the back but this is the first year with a big push by many designers onto the front. The most popular of all seemed to be lattice work. With intricate patterns and designs being artfully created each piece stands out from the rest. There has been no shortage of inspiration when it comes to this new way to cover up the neckline. Are you loving this trend as much as we are?

No matter your mood or your style, with so many great options to choose from there is sure to be a suit for you!

 

My personal favorite from this year is this Luli Fama suit which features the neckline detailing and can be worn 2  different ways as shown above. This provides the perfect combination of style and functionality. Simply untie the top, fold over and tie around the back for strapless tanning in a flash.  This modified version of the suit looks just as good as the original by adding more dimension to this now bandeau top. Who doesn't love a suit with options.

Shop the latest trends HERE

The Many Bikinis of Kim Kardashian

We are beginning our Many Bikinis Series just in time for Spring/Summer 2014! We’ll be bringing you all the best bikinis from our favorite celebrities. What better way to start than with one of our favorites, Kim Kardashian!

Kim certainly knows how to work all of her curves! She has found what works for her and is sticking to it. As someone who wholeheartedly believes in this concept, perhaps Kim will inspire me to find my perfect suit. Her go to swimsuit style is the triangle top bikini. This classic style of top provides more support and is very flattering on a variety of body shapes. She also looks for a bottom that has moderate to full coverage with side ties. Any suit that's adjustable is a great option for ladies with a little more junk in the trunk! She keeps the same style suit fresh by rocking great solids, fun prints, exotic textures, and exciting hardware.

Shop Kim's look and more HERE with these similar styles!

 

Write your own color story

There really are endless options when shopping for swimwear. Narrow your search by starting with a color. What color do you always look great in? Do you get compliments when you wear orange-red or maybe deep blue? What shade is lacking in your swimwear wardrobe? Here are a few color palettes to consider.

  

Dark Hues are deeply feminine. Swimwear in saturated jewel tones is a rich and romantic option.

                              

Despi Casablanca Malibu

Cia Maritima One Shoulder 1 Piece

Pale Shades of gray, pink, mushroom, and cream are very fashionable for 2011. The overall look is clean and polished.

L*Space Aqua Relli Bandeau

Vix Nice Ripple Light Pink Tri and Tie Side

Bold Brights add punch to your beachwear wardrobe. Bikinis in vivid turquoise, lemon, cobalt, fuchsia and electric green solids and prints are both edgy and extremely sexy.
 

Luli Fama Copa Cabana Halter Top and Scrunch Side Bottom

Agua Bendita Realeza

Swimwear accented with glitzy metallics is over-the-top glamourous. Gold and silver hardware adds an element of style and luxury to any swimsuit.

Lady Lux Head Over Heels in Black

Beach Bunny Kourtney SS Calypso White Bikini

Visit All Wet Beachwear and browse our range of designer swimwear in a wide selection of colors. 

AWB's New York Voice

Since October, I have been helping out with the Social Media at All Wet Beachwear. Do you see the –M on the twitter posts? That’s me. I have also been updating Facebook and this Blog. My name is Morgan I am a New Yorker and I love fashion, beauty and of course beachwear! I got my start in fashion in 2005 working as the executive assistant for Pat McGrath the world’s top makeup artist. I worked tirelessly at her side helping to produce the backstage beauty looks for celebrated fashion houses including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Prada. Recently, I became very excited about the fabulous experiences fashion brands were creating on the web so I moved from the world of backstage fashion to the world of online fashion. I jumped at the opportunity to work with All Wet Beachwear. I have admired the website for sometime. I am an avid traveler and as a friend put it a “bikini collector.” The AWB collection is really sexy and sophisticated. The owner Racquel Black also has a knack for finding exciting new international brands and bringing them to her clients.

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Black. I traveled to Kingston for my very first Christmas in Jamaica. In the days leading up to the holiday, I helped with an AWB Trunk Show at Shakti, an excellent yoga center and one of my favorite places in Kingston. I also attended a private Trunk Show at a gorgeous home in Stony Hill. At these events, the guests were all big fans of AWB and their brands. They knew exactly what they liked, skimpy or not skimpy, halter or bandeau, classic or embellished etc. and the clients oozed style. I admired their adventurous choices; they were true fashionistas.

Private Trunk Show in Stony Hill

The AWB showroom got soooo busy leading up to the holidays with women finding swimwear for holiday travel and gifts for friends and family. I thought of how much I would like to receive a bikini for Christmas even all the way in chilly New York. One young woman got 5 bikinis as gifts, I was so jealous! The rush was also due to the upcoming beach party, Maiden Cay. Women were coming 2 and 3 times to shop for the perfect party swimsuit to make a bold statement out there on the sand. The day before Maiden Cay, I think we were helping 10+ customers at a time! Then the big day came… I have honestly never attended a party like Maiden Cay. The yachts lined up along a tiny stretch of sand. Party goers swam from boat to boat and from boat to beach.  A huge sound system was set up on the sand and everyone danced and socialized until the sun went down. I spotted Olympian Usain Bolt, Miss Universe Runner Up Yendi Phillips, model Nell Robinson and many talented singers. I also noticed many gorgeous women sporting All Wet Beachwear. On my yacht, a young woman was wearing the Cia Maritima Peacock bikini. Flora Bella beach hats were on the yacht next to me. Racquel was a wearing a very, very cool Agua Bendita number with beaded fringe on the cups. I also saw the Despi Copacabana in Malibu and a very sexy Luli Fama Timbales Bikini. I was wearing a Beach Bunny piece with lots of details that turned out stunning in all my photos. It was an incredible event that I won’t soon forget.

Maiden Cay Beach Party

The nightlife in Kingston is unmatched. In addition to Maiden Cay there were parties like Utopia and Soiree, outdoor fetes with more food, drinks and beautiful patrons than you could ever imagine. The champagne was flowing at Fiction nightclub and the selector (DJ) got it just right. I am now back in NYC now still reveling in the time I had, I cannot imagine a better holiday.

To my American girls, if you a looking for wicked vacation I beg you to consider Kingston during the holidays. It is non-stop fun with ample opportunities for beach lounging and relaxation. Do it like the girls at AWB.

Packing Your Beach Wardrobe…Made Easy

Ah, if only everything was as easy as life on the beach – whether you’re in Jamaica, the Bahamas, or even far-away Hawaii, dressing for the beach is ecstatically easy: a bathing suit, cover-up and sandals can take you from sun up to sundown and crisp white pants and a sparkling tunic are perfect for an elegant evening by the water. And don’t let a last minute invitation take the wind out of your sails, pack an easy breezy cocktail dress to sail off into the sunset. When traveling, we suggest packing in a color scheme to simplify your accessories. 

Here are some of our beachy favorite color combos: 

Shimmering  Oceans:  Blues, greens with white and sparkling silver accessories.

Lady Lux Day Dreaming Jade Bikini
Hale Bob Cabana Ivory Silk Chiffon Tunic Top
Vix Tides Emb Triangle & Tie Side Bottom
Mystique Silver Beaded Thong 


Pink Sand:  Peach, oranges, pinks and creams with golden accessories.

LSpace Coral Posh Bandeau & Scanty Bikini 

Mystique Iridescent Flat Sandals

Luli Fama Baila Luli Baila Sunset Short Tunic

Agua Bendita Bendita Pinto

Eastern Seaboard: Red, white and blue with gold accents.

LSpace Sun Kissed Bandeau & Forget Me Knot Bikini

Vix Ipanema Solid Gold Flip Flop

Vix Solid Gold White Tunic

Beach Bunny Kourtney Sailor Chic Bikini

To ease all of your packing woes, consult our extensive collection of packing lists on the All Wet Beachwear Blog and feel the ocean breeze beckon.

Celebrities Favorite Swimwear

We are always seeing celebrities relaxing on beaches and enjoying beautiful ocean waters. Most often they look fantastic and, of course, are wearing the best swimwear around. Here are some inside secrets on whose wearing what;

Super model Bar Refaeli is the the newest model for Agua Bendita.  On August 9, 2011 Refaeli was seen jumping aboard a yacht in Italy with friends and love interest Leonardo DiCaprioshe, bet she wore one of her favorite Agua Bendita bikini’s that day!

Vix is another popular brand amongst the celebrities.  Brazilian actress, Leticia Spiller, as well as, Britney Spears, Gisele Bundchen, Denise Richards and Kim Kardashian all love to slip into Vix Swimwear.  It’s no surprise this brand is so popular, each year these pieces are designed with the most stylish women in mind.

Who hasn’t heard of the Kardashian sisters? They are fun, wacky and always stylish. Its no wonder they designed their own swimwear line with Beach Bunny. Victoria Secret model Candice Swanepoel models Beach Bunny swimwear and super star celebrities Jessica Alba, Sienna Miller and Salma Hayek make sure to pack their favorite Beach Bunny bikini’s when the beach or pool is a destination. If you are looking for swimwear that’s been worn by a celeb your best bet is a Beach Bunny bikini.

Take a tip from the celebrities and get a beautiful designer bikini that shows off your keen sense of style!