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    Vintage Fashionistas Pay Tribute To The Queen Of Swimwear

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    Mary Kincaid on Aug 14, 2009 8:24 AM PDT
    Rose Marie Reid was the Queen of Swimwear in the 1950s, ruling an empire that produced 10,000 suits a day and posted sales of $14 million by 1958! Women loved her knack for hiding figure flaws and it was Rose Marie Reid who pioneered the use of tummy control panels, wire bra cups and the boning and adjustable straps that we enjoy in modern swimwear today. Plus she was a woman who stood by her convictions. Because she was Mormon, she refused to design immodest bathing suits. So while her company did ultimately create bikinis, Rose Marie Reid refused to participate in their design. For vintage fashionistas, an early authentic Rose Marie Reid swimsuit is a coveted find. Click the slideshow to see a fab little selection of her designs!

    Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM Runway: Poko Pano

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    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

    Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM Runway: Red Carter

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    Ida Hsiang on Jul 23, 2009 2:19 PM PDT
    A swimsuit is a swimsuit is a swimsuit, right? Not if it's a Red Carter design! They challenge your idea of a conventional one-piece or bikini and have you lusting after the interesting and daring details of their suits. Red Carter isn't tentative or apologetic about their extreme and avant-garde outlook. There are, of course, colorful and lively patterns that stimulate the eye, but it is the space-age metallic leggings or edgy hardware that garner the most attention. It's the optical illusion patterns and the oversized, brightly colored, Lolita-like details that make you sit up a little straighter and stare a little longer. The strapless tops and wild animal prints earned more than a few double-takes... and possibly neck injuries! Beach coverings were elegant and luxurious. Men in speedos and barely-there briefs have never been my thing, but if all men looked like the male models did in Red Carter's bold and edgy "trunks," then I may just have to rethink my stance! For more crazy, but completely wearable and desirable swim looks, check out our slideshow! Photo credit: Getty Images

    Bedazzled Bathing Suits To Bling Out Your Next Beach Day

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    Alex Gambardella on Jul 6, 2009 10:18 AM PDT
    Sparkles, sequins, and studs -- oh my! If you're not built like Alessandra Ambrosio like I am (ha! I'm definitely kidding), finding the perfect swimsuit can be a task similar to finding a needle in a haystack... so you might as well make sure that the one suit you finally settle on is killer! Of course, confidence is the only thing you really need to get heads turning and all eyes on you as you strut your stuff on the sand, but let's face it -- sparkly embellishments adorning your scantily-clad bod definitely helps! Forget your basic black bandeau and opt for a tribal-inspired stone-studded bikini from Victoria's Secret, or even a wallet-friendly Charlotte Russe rhinestone monokini for added coverage with maximum sex appeal. We may be well into summer by now, but it's certainly not too late to add some shimmer to your swim style. Check out the slideshow for some of my favorite sparkling suits that'll be sure to amp up your next pool party or beach date!

    Take A Peek At This Week's WebSnob Roundup!

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    Sabrina Yeung on Jun 6, 2009 5:03 AM PDT
    Giveaways and discounts! Bag Snob is giving away TWO Gerard Darel bags that have a combined worth of $1000! And All Lacquered Up is giving away Chanel's sold out summer collection nail lacquers - Orange Fizz and Golden Sand. BagBliss is also offering an exclusive 15% promo code for CHia New York purses by June Chang. Ever heard of a Power Plate for exercise? Head over to Kristopher Dukes to see what they're all about. Plus, stories on Miley Cyrus's new clothing line, street to beach sandals, paint and peel nail polish, and more! See what's happening this week in the fabulous world of the fashion blog-o-sphere!

    Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM Runway: Diesel

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    Ida Hsiang on Jul 21, 2008 8:24 AM PDT
    When it comes to fashion, summer conjures up one thought and one thought only: swimwear! This year, Diesel came through with contrasting colors and daring silhouettes at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week swimwear runway shows, fittingly held in Miami. Always known for their industrialized and city chic style, Diesel presented a swimwear collection that was exciting, sexy and right on with their brand image. Classic black and white was made edgy and pop colors included vibrant, sensual red and icy-cold metallics. Besides the regular length board shorts, there were trunks that would be better classified as briefs, and not swimwear, in bright blues, shocking reds and funky patterns. Definitely for the confident beach-goer! Aside from the blazing bikinis and boxer brief trunks, Diesel also presented some casual beach coverings for those who want to show a little modesty. Models with football shoulder pads and sporty knee socks paraded down the catwalk, but it was the luxuriously laid-back look of shirts, pants and dresses that caught the eye. Simple silhouettes were made edgy with added details and interesting fabrics. The sack dress cover-up had a nonchalantly chic style that could work for evenings on the beach, or for a night out with some rocker-style accessories. Loose fitted tops and stark white skinny jeans gave the men an air of European sex appeal. A personal favorite off the Diesel swim runway? The overall-inspired, olive green one-piece, a totally original idea that's sexy yet demure and would look amazing under a pair of white shorts! Check out the slideshow for more must-see swimwear from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM Miami! Photo credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
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