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Sophisticated Playwear: Short Romper Jumpsuits!

Ida Hsiang on Jul 30, 2009 5:18 AM PDT

The short romper jumpsuit has grown up and is no longer just for playdates at the playground! Now available in sophisticated styles and sizes for grown ups, the summer romper is one way to keep cool and maintain your style credibility. Honed in fabrics like silk, knit and linen these delicate little short jumpsuits look very pretty dressed up with a pair of ankle tie wedge espadrilles. We spotted a few short romper jumpsuits and are coveting them as our go-to summer uniform. Haven's 'Amy' silk print romper embraces a subtle ethnic tonal print with a blouse effect and tie waist. Pair it with an eye-catching pair of beaded wedge espadrilles. Emblazoned with the signature zigzag pattern, the Missoni Fortaleza woven jumpsuit indulges our search for "La Dolce Vita" with a spaghetti strap tank and flowing shorts. The Missoni jumpsuit is perfect for a bikini cover up or night on the town. Twin the Missoni jumpsuit is a pair of Louboutin light blue ankle tie espadrilles. Elizabeth and James' black silk summer romper will be the urban girl's best friend- it's a decidedly daring jumper for the perfect downtown look. Don a pair of black caged sandals or beach-ify the look with a pair of black ankle tie espadrilles. Alexander Wang's edgy zipper-embellished silk short romper is made even cooler with a graphic marble print. Pair the oversized short jumpsuit with a pair of pretty lavender hued Louboutin espadrilles. For more sophisticated summer rompers, click over to our friends at The Find!

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM Runway: Poko Pano

Ida Hsiang on Jul 24, 2009 2:20 PM PDT

Summer is the perfect season to show off sweet and sexy styles and what better way to do it than in a Poko Pano swimsuit! At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM in Miami, Poko Pano showcased their slightly whimsical, borderline quirky and definitely provocative line of swim and beachwear. From light, bright colors perfect for a sunny day to patterns like fun florals and pretty polka-dots, Poko Pano promised a fun-in-the-sun feel to their daring bikinis and monokinis. Strapless tops and plunging halters oozed feminine sensuality while interesting details and deliberate mixing and matching made each piece unique and eye-catching! To see more flirty and fiery designs by Poko Pano, check out the slideshow of their runway collection! Photo credit: Getty Images

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Swimming With Marc!

Lisanne Silverman on Apr 24, 2009 5:21 AM PDT

Just when we think that Marc Jacobs has done it all before, he brings us something totally new. He never ceases to amaze us. He has done everything from creating adorable dresses, retro wear clothing, fun and frisky flats, chic sunglasses, must-have bags, and now he is adding another notch to his belt. The house of Marc Jacobs has now created their first ever swim collection. The Spring 2010 Marc by Marc Jacobs swim collection is chock full of all the unexpected prints and details we have come to love and appreciate in his ready-to-wear collection. His classic buckle, bows and denim all meet starfish & Miss Marc hardware with color palettes varying from soft muted pinks to neon reds and from barely blue to striking periwinkle. This adorable and girly collection consists of everything from bikinis to maillots to rompers and bloomers. The swim collection is practical for the sandy beach or even for laying out in the sun in New York's Central Park. Click over to WhatsWear for more on this super cute collection!

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The Top 5 Trendy Jumpsuits For Your Spring Wardrobe!

Pauline Montupet on Apr 2, 2009 9:18 AM PDT

Unless you have been living under a rock the past few months, you probably have noticed that jumpsuits are the key piece for your spring/summer wardrobe. Once relegated to construction workers, Studio 54 mavens and small children, the jumpsuit has broken out once again. While this trend has been brewing for a while, it's finally hit fever pitch. I was an early adopter of the trend, rocking vintage jumpsuits and a great little linen romper from Uniqlo last summer; I am so incredibly happy that one-piece ensembles, long and short, are everywhere now! My search for these one-piece wonders used to be confined to vintage stores and a few specialty stores, and it's like my options have quadrupled. There€™s nothing easier than one piece dressing! Throw on a casual short romper with some flats and a cardigan for day. By night, your options are limitless! Menswear-inspired tuxedo jumpsuits are subtly sexy with some heels for a night out. Embellished jumpsuits with the right jewelry and attitude can totally replace your cocktail dress. Check out the slideshow for my top 5 jumpsuits to get you set for the season and beyond!

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KEVA by Keva J Swimwear Is Stylehive's Next Big Thing!

Lisanne Silverman on Dec 15, 2008 12:12 PM PST

It takes a pretty incredible collection of swimwear to get me (and many others, I presume) excited about bikinis and bandeaus in the middle of winter. Meet Keva Johnson, whose year-round, endless passion and excitement for swimwear has easily rendered her line KEVA by Keva J one to watch in the coming year. With funky yet functional styling, edgy, high-fashion cuts, and influences ranging from New York City to Rastafarian culture, it's safe to say the Brooklyn-born designer is full of surprises! Her philosophy is clear- she says "Fierce. Edgy. Unique." is at the essence of her swimwear- and after one glance, it's easy to see why, though I've definitely been fixated on her entire Spring collection for some time now! I spoke to Keva about what attracted her to swimwear, her favorite designers, and the other areas of fashion she plans on exploring. Read on to see what she had to say, and check out the slideshow for swimsuits unlike anything you've ever seen.

Tags : zink magazine , zac posen , swimwear design , swimwear , one piece

Stylediarist Spotlight: Best Thing About Living in Manila? ...

Sydel Sakuma on Aug 18, 2008 6:14 PM PDT

Faith-Love-Hope is lucky she lives in Manila in the Philippines where she can flaunt the cutest short bottoms daily. Laid back shorts paired with crisp clean blazers to playful overall jumper skirts, this stylediarist knows how to make the short look both dressy and casual, but always super stylish. Mixing textures of pieces, like school-girl blazers, casual flats, and frayed edges makes for a fun look that doesn't look over-polished or hasty, it's just right! See my five fave leg-baring Faith-Love-Hope stylings in my slideshow and see all she has to offer at her Stylediary page!

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