Behind the Scenes at ABEST-The Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers

Our Senior Buyer is live from ABEST, The Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers, this week checking out the hottest trends and best designers in São Paulo, Brazil. While we wait for her official reviews of who and what is in and out, we thought we would wet your appetite with a little glimpse of some of the amazing stuff she has seen so far!

Designer after designer, there is no shortage of beautiful swimwear, coverups and accessories. The colors are fresh, the prints exciting, and the suits... to die for!

A quick peak at some of our favorite prints and styles so far.  We are sure there will be many more to come before ABEST is over!

What trends are you loving and what are you hoping to see this year?

Shop the trends and more HERE!

The Best Suit for Your Shape: Pear

While a pear can be a tasty fruit it can also be a difficult to dress body shape. Not entirely sure if you're a pear? Pears are known for their larger waist, rear, and thighs. They tend to be smaller on top in the bust and shoulders and therefore give the appearance of a pear shape. The biggest challenge when dressing is trying to create balance. It is important when selecting a suit to look for pieces that draw the attention upward and enhance your chest. By doing this you can create the illusion of balance and give yourself a more hourglass figure. While being a pear can sometimes seem frustrating, knowing how to work with what you have really helps to show off the best you. Some of our favorite bikini loving celebrities are pear shaped. Keep an eye on Rihanna, Leighton Meester, Jennifer Lopez, and Rachel Bilson for inspiration, as these sexy ladies all know how to work what looks best on them.

When buying a suit it's all about the top. Look for bandeau tops as they will make you appear wider across the chest and help to create an even look. You can also try a triangle or halter top with good support. Detailing around the chest and neck also keeps the focus above the waist, so don't be afraid of ruffles, fringe, flowers, patterns etc. For the bottom you want to keep it simple. Look into solid colors and suits with adjustable fold over tops. This style allows for more or less coverage depending on your needs and helps to camouflage some of your extra junk in the trunk. Try to avoid boy short bottoms as they tend to cut into the thighs and create a wider affect.

With so many great suit options available, being a pear should never stop you from enjoying your fun in the sun!

What is your favorite way to dress your pear shape?

Shop the look and more HERE. Plus save 10% on your order by using the code: SUMMER10

Cyber Monday Sale Not to Be Missed!

Make AWB your first stop on Cyber Monday! Shop online and enjoy 20% Off Site Wide, exclusions apply to select brands. Enter coupon code: BFRIDAY20 at check out, offer expires 11:59PM on December 2, 2013. Shop early as quantities are limited!

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Before we debut our Amazing New Designers & Brands 2014 collections, we invite you to shop our Pre-Labor Day Sale! Stock-up on your favorite designers must have one-pieces, bikinis, cover-ups while supplies last.

Take 10% OFF one item use coupon code: LSALE10; Take 15% OFF two items use coupon code: LSALE15; Take 25% OFF three or more items use coupon code: LSALE25 at All Wet Beachwear!

Inspiration: The Cia Maritima 2013 Campaign

Cia Maritima released the images for their 2013 campaign featuring former VS angel Izabel Goulart. Cia always presents itself as a very fashion-forward swimwear brand this campaign is no exception. Model Iza Goulart is a toned, bronzed, and statuesque against several exotic backdrops filled with blue waters and other natural elements. This is one of the best campaigns we have seen for 2013 and has us ready to book a trip somewhere lush and sunny with a bag of Cia Maritima beachwear in tow. We hope you are inspired too!