Warm Weather Awaits... Styles to get you vacation ready!

Getting vacation ready for Spring can make you anxious and excited all at the same time. Whether you’re heading to your local beach or jet-setting to someplace exotic this Spring, here’s our selection of beach and pool stopping swimwear and cover-ups from L*Space...

Athena Color Block Itsy Bikini

Wild Side White One Piece

Ocean City Romper

Designer Spotlight: Luli Fama Swimwear

Our commitment at All Wet Beachwear is to bring you the very best products all year long!

Lourdes "Luli" Hanimian, founder and creator of Luli Fama continues to reach new boundaries with each and every new collection since 2003 when Luli Fama was born. The new 2016 Dream Catcher Collection is no exception, it incorporates an eclectic mix of vibrant hues and bold prints resulting in a unique signature that is festive yet sophisticated. The collection has arrived and we can’t contain our excitement!

The collection boasts the perfect combination of flirty, bohemian and sassy looks with an amazing fit for all sizes and body types. Luli Fama always brings the sexy to swimwear in a whole new way.

Beach babes, you are about to fall in love!

Luli Fama Buena Onda Flirty Fringe Dress

Luli Fama Lil Gem Lace Up Halter Bikini

Luli Fama Wild & Free Long Sleeve Fringe Bikini

Compliment Any Look with Electric Picks Jewelry

When searching for new brands and new products for AWB it's not always as easy as it looks. So on our last buying trip during Miami Swimweek we discovered a brand that could compliment any beach to boardwalk look!

Electric Picks has a unique aesthetic, combining the worlds of music + fashion.  The New York City based brand aims to translate the excitement and glamour of music into jewelry form utilizing guitar picks and taking inspiration from music festivals around the world.

The brand is co-owned by best friends Mj Barton & Chantel Gia.  One night after a concert in Miami, Mj had a dream to punch holes in the guitar pick souvenir she'd gotten that night.  Soon friends & family wanted her to make their guitar picks into bracelets as well, and Electric Picks was born.

The guitar picks are all either custom or vintage. Mj & Chantel love to scour vintage stores for inspiration. Using materials from their travels all around the world (Istanbul, Athens, Barcelona, Morocco, Thailand, Paris, India etc) they mix gemstones, fine metals, and authentic guitar picks to create looks that aspire to be as timeless as music is.

Electric Picks has been spotted in the pages of Cosmo, People Stylewatch, Self, and Lucky and on the wrists of Sophia Vergara, Vanessa Hudgens, and Britney Spears.

Electric Picks Bracelets

Electric Picks Bracelets

TOP 5 TRENDS FROM MIAMI SWIMWEEK 2016!

The Top 5 Swimwear Trends that will be Rocking Beaches, Boardwalks and Beyond in 2016!

We are so excited about 2016 we just can't hide it! Let's start by discussing the Top 5 Swimwear Trends that will find there way into your beach bags and suitcases on your next getaway...

High Neck Crop Tops- will offer you awesome support in the water and can be transitioned into a head turning outfit when paired with pants, skirts or shorts.

Luli Fama 2016

Sporty but Sexy- is perfect for the girl who paddle boards, surfs, plays water sports but still loves fashion.

Maaji 2016

Crochet and Macrame Craze- provides intricate details and designs paired with beautiful fabrics which makes this trend a must have for all bikini lovers.

Frankies Swimwear 2016

Stunning Strappy Swim- will be a beach party favorite, turning heads, creating illusions and creating lots conversations and unusual tan lines ;).

Luli Fama 2016

Aztecs and Geometrics- nothing says summer fun than amazing prints and eye-catching designs on swimwear, this season will make selecting the perfect swimsuit so much harder because the choices are so many!

Mara Hoffman 2016

Bikinis are like fries you can't just have one! So stop by allwetbeachwear.com to see the collections pouring in...

Stay Tuned for our next post on 2016 Resortwear: Beach and Beyond Wear!

SWIM WEEK KICKS OFF!

It's our favorite time of year again: Miami Swim Week! For the next 3 to 4 days (and an equal number of busy nights), the beach lifestyle industry takes over South Beach, where we'll see the latest bikinis, resort wear and lingerie for 2016!  We have a weekend worth of fashion shows and designer/brand meetings to look forward to, and of course we'll be sharing everything we find with our fellow bikini and lingerie addicts here on our blog and on Instagram!

Heading to the Wild Fox Swim Runway Show Tonight... Stay tuned for the latest and greatest of Swimweek!

Wild Fox Swim

Wild Fox Swim Floral Prints for 2016! Flirty and Fun is always the way to go!

Wild Fox Swim 2016 Preview at the Delano Hotel

Style of the Week: Crochet

These crochet bikinis from the latest PilyQ Swim collection is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe or your next tropical getaway! Shop our handpicked selection of swimwear and cover-ups at allwetbeachwear.com today! New styles and designers pouring in daily...

Lux Crochet Bikini

Lux Crochet Bikini

Past, Present & Future

With Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim starting today and the Swim Show this weekend I am currently like a kid waiting to go to the candy store. I am impatiently anticipating all the excitement that awaits me in Miami, Florida and it can't come soon enough. As I sit here wondering what I will see, the colors, styles, models, music; I can't help but think of all that has come before it.  How is what we see today  influenced by designs of the past. So in order to keep myself, or at least my mind, occupied until the start of the first show I have been taking a look back to see how swimwear has changed and evolved into what we see today. And to prepare myself to see what the future (specifically today, but it still counts) has in store!

The 1920's-1940's

This is the start of bathing suits as we would recognize them today. The first modern suits were essentially the same for men and women. The suits covered the thighs and provided maximum coverage with little shape. As time passed the suits became more figuring hugging and the shorts of the pasts morphed into skirts. Finally in the 1940's the first bikini was introduced and drastically changed the way the world looked at swimwear.

The 1950's to 1970's

The biggest changes in these decades were the evolution from the high waisted bikini to progressively skimpier designs. Another major change of this time was the invention of new materials which allowed for more stretch and more contouring along the figure.

1980's-Present

Although the 80's may seem like a distant memory to some of us it is definitely a reflection of the modern times of swimwear. Although trends have come and gone over the past 3 decades the current suit has remainded mostly unchanged. The true representation of variances between the years stems mostly from coverage, whether it's full, moderate, Brazilian or thong. Regardless of the small updates the current suit styles seem to be holding strong with no signs of going away. 

What does the future have in store? I guess we will just have to wait and see!

Shop the newest styles HERE!

Bikini Outfit of the Day: Little Black Bikini

It has been a well known secret of women that black makes us look thinner, and for all intents and purposes this is true. The concept that all black, or all dark colors, makes us appear thinner is for a multitude of reasons. It creates a monochromatic streamline for the eye which isn't broken up by other colors, making you appear longer and thinner. Dark colors also help to hide any bunching or curves in the fabric which would be more visible in lighter colors. When wearing black these imperfections are more difficult to see and therefore creates a more slimming look. The same is true when it comes to a Little Black Bikini (LBB). It helps to hide some of our flaws and always creates a sophisticated, put together look. Below we have selected our favorite LBB for each body shape. By selecting a style that flatters your body type and adds in the slimming effect of dark solid colors, these looks are sure to become your go to LBB.   

Hourglass

Apple

Pear

Rectangle

Find your perfect Little Black Bikini and more HERE

Almost Happy Hour Drink of the Day... Lava Flow

This week for our Almost Happy Hour drink, we were inspired by the Agua Bendita Bendito Totem bikini. It's bright red with a multi colored trim which reminded us of the sweet and refreshing colors of the Lava Flow. This bikini real turns up the heat and this is the perfect drink to help you stay cool!

Lava Flow Ingredients:
1 ounces light rum
2 ounces pineapple juice
6 ounces pina colada mix ( coconut cream and pineapple juice)
1 ounce strawberry puree
1 small chunk pineapple, for garnish

Blend rum, pineapple juice, and pina colada mix with 1 cup of ice. Next, take a glass and coat the inside with strawberry puree. Pour in colada blend. Finally, use a spoon to drag the strawberry puree up through the colada drink, creating a pink stripe. Garnish with a pineapple chunk, and serve.

For our inspirational suit and more click HERE

For this drink recipe and more click HERE

DESIGNERS WE LOVE: LULI FAMA

Luli Fama

Looking for something sexy? Something unique? Something totally you? Look no further than Luli Fama. This amazing Miami, Florida based company offers one of a kind suits that we just can't get enough of.  Lourdes "Luli" Hanimian and Augusto Hanimian, her brother-in-law, are the creative geniuses behind the successful brand. The company boasts the slogan "made in paradise" which couldn't be more true. The suits, which are made in Columbia, come from paradise to help you enjoy your own personal piece of paradise. What makes this line so unique is its Latin influenced designs and incredibly flattering styles that know how to enhance a woman's figure.  From bright bold colors to custom prints, Luli Fama knows what the ladies love! One of the things that really separates them from their competitors is, attention to detail. There is no shortage of cutouts, fringe, hardware, studs, and of course ruching. They are one of the original brands that helped to put the ruched bikini bottom, that we are all so fond of, on the map.

Luli Fama Ruched Bikini Bottom

As if this wasn't enough to love they also offer a wide variety of cover-ups including tops, dresses, rompers, and skirts, that help keep the fun going as you transition from day to night!

Luli Fama Cover-ups

What's your favorite Luli Fama style?

Click HERE to shop this Designer.

DESIGNERS WE LOVE: CA BY VITAMIN A

 

It's all about fun and fresh from The New CA by Vitamin A line. With exciting new prints and reversible styles, it's never been easier to mix and match.  Want even more good news, these suits are super affordable starting around $100 and up! How do you embrace your carefree beach style? What is your favorite suit? Let us know.

For styles like these and many more click here.

Hot Spots for Last Minute Getaways

Show off your fabulous swimwear and plan a last minute summer getaway. It’s true, fall is right around the corner, but it’s not here yet.  Take advantage of these last fleeting summer days by booking a fabulous trip.  Here are some of All Wet Beachwear's favorite "Hot Spots":


Riviera Maya, Mexico: 

Take advantage of this beautiful Mexican hot spot during its “off-season”.  That’s right, Riviera Maya is beautiful during the summer months but prices are low and crowds small. And, if you are hoping to bring the entire family check out the all-inclusive resorts, Iberostar Tucan and Quetzel where kids 12 and under stay and eat free.

Last minute Caribbean Cruises:

During the hot summer months one can find plenty of available cabins on Caribbean cruises.  This means cheaper prices and plenty of seats available poolside. What better place to show off your gorgeous bikini and cover up then a fabulous Caribbean cruise.

Vegas Baby!

The Venetian Vegas is offering a great last minute August vacation price. Book your escape to Las Vegas in August and get packages from $139 a night.  Soak up the sun on the Pool Deck or at the luxurious Azure Pool where you can sip mimosa's and perfect your tan.


Miami:

One of our favorite hot spots can be found in Miami, the Newport Beachside Resort.  Whether you prefer the warm ocean waters or relaxing beachfront pool deck the Newport Beachside Resort has it all. With daily activities, indulging spa, dancing and the most delicious meals you will ever have this is one of the best spots to get away!

If you have any favorite "Hot Spots" let us know and we will be sure to share them with our readers.