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Do you like Jessica's Bikini?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:01:00 -0500

Which is a brighter blue -- this bikini or Jessica's eyes? You be the judge as Bikini.com All-Star Jessica Pribanic shows off her sexy little bikini in this Bikini Showoff.

Celebrikini Sightings - Lea Michelle in Mexico

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:03:00 -0500

Actress Lea Michele gets "Glee"-ful in her bikini!

Glee star Lea Michele posted some photos of her holiday in Mexico on her Twitter page yesterday just hours before she jetted back home. The 25-year-old got her friend to take a picture of her in her bikini by the infinity pool overlooking the beach while she put her arms in the air. She also posted another of her legs on the sun lounger, along with the caption: "Haven't moved all day." And to make us even more envious, the actress held up a cocktail and wrote: "Cheers!"

Photo by Twitter/Splash News

Bikini.com releases Top Swimwear Trends of 2012 Report Video

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500

You may feel like you just celebrated the New Year, but get ready -- bikini season is just around the corner. Every year, the fashion experts at Bikini.com have the enviable job of checking the swimsuit collections from all of the top swimwear designers and publishing our highly anticipated Bikini.com Swimwear Trend Report video. Here's a countdown of the Top 12 swimwear style trends you’ll be seeing on the beach this season:

1. Romantic Ruffles: From subtle frills to extravagant cascades, feminine flounces on swimwear are prim, yet sexy.

2. Tie it Up: Statement straps, restraining lace-ups, and gift-like wrapping are the hot new ties that bind.

3. On the Fringe: Whether inspired by native Americans, tribal chieftains or hippies, swimwear designers are flirting with fringe. It’s the shaggy new swimsuit accent that’s fun to shake and show off.

4. Monokini Mania: Cut-out swimsuits with linked tops and bottoms look like a one piece from the front but a two piece from the back. These flattering suit designs often cover areas of concern and are perfect for showing off just the right amount of curves.

5. Groovy Tie-Dye: The iconic 70s tie-dye look is back and this time it’s turned high end. Not just for hippies anymore, this colorful, nostalgic look remains a part of our swimsuit culture today. Just add bare feet and live music and you’ve got a party.

6. Black and White: From old movies to vintage Chanel, there’s something about the iconic pairing of black and white that’s always chic yet modern. You can’t go wrong with this striking combination on the beach or poolside.

7. Structured Bikini Tops: Sleek, structured molded cups offer great support and bust enhancement. If you’ve got it, flaunt it, and if not, well, this trendy swimsuit style may do the trick.

8. Juicy Citrus: Move over neutrals. Refreshing hues of lemon, lime and especially orange prove that bright and sunny days on the beach lie ahead.

9. Call of the Wild: Cougars young and old will enjoy swimwear featuring animal prints from small and dainty to big and bold. Animal prints infused with color provide a fun twist on a classic trend.

10. Sexy Snakeskin: Continuing with the animal theme, edgy python prints are slithering down the runways on slinky swimwear.

11. White Hot: Crisp, blinding and fresh, the little white bikini or one-piece is the powerful and pure new basic.

12. Bling it On: Even in swimwear, diamonds are a girl’s best friend. No longer just for nighttime, sparkly swimwear is now a fashion perennial. Whether it’s glitter, sequins or jewels, this is your moment to shimmer and be a showstopper on the beach.

Victoria's Secret Angels frolic in bikinis at A-Rod's house

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:47:00 -0500

Victoria's Secret Angels Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes and Behati Prinsloo posed for a swimsuit photo shoot at NY Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez's house in Miami Beach the other day. Candice Swanepoel was seen in a multicolored bikini, Doutzen Kroes in a blue bikini and Behati Prinsloo in a pink bikini. We're sure some of the most beautiful women in the world have been at A-Rod's house before, but probably not three at this level of beauty, at once. But then again, maybe.

Photos by JCFL/Keshishian/Splash News

Geri Halliwell's new Union Jack bikini inspired by iconic Spice Girls dress

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:36:00 -0500

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has launched a new Union Jack collection for UK high street store Next inspired by her iconic Spice Girls 1997 Brit Awards dress. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the famous dress, Geri and Next have created a collection of printed Union Jack items including this fun bikini. The Union Jack collection is the latest in the "Geri by Next" range and will be available online and in selected stores from early March.

Photo by Next/Splash News

Oyster NYC Swimwear Collection scores a slam dunk

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -0500

Oyster NYC is a cool emerging Brooklyn-based swimwear line that combines classic silhouettes with modern details. They like to use unexpected color combinations in their swimwear, and aim to flatter real body types. The Spring 2012 "Jump" Collection begins with jewel tones that people have in their wardrobes, but often overlook in swimwear. The inspiration for the collection came from old travel ads, dance-wear, and 80s urban culture and music (especially Cameo and ESG). Designer Francess Jaen tells Bikini.com, "I kept thinking about the female charaters in old Spike Lee films, (think "She's Gotta Have It") and the basketball court theme just fell in line. We shot at our local court in Brooklyn, using the painted lines as graphic props (which was influenced by the hard graphic lines used in a lot of mid-century modern ads). We wanted to challenge the the idea that swimwear needs to be shot in exotic locations with busty, bombshell models." (Ok, the Bikini.com team admits we might sometimes be guilty of that.)

"The Oyster customer is not interested in being overtly sexy, but sex appeal comes through in her confidence. Keeping the shoot clean and simple really made the colors of the swimsuits pop, and that is what we wanted to keep the focus on", adds Francess.

Check out Oyster's cool collection and equally cool photo shoot and tell us if it makes you want to double dribble.

Bikini.com All Star Emely Villalobos Steams Up the Beach

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:43:00 -0500

Meet fiery, petite and sexy Bikini.com hottie Emely Villalobos, who proves that good things come in small packages. Born on the island of Puerto Rico and raised in Texas, she calls herself a "Texarican". She's the former Miss Texas Latina US and Miss San Antonio Latina and is now a successful entrepreneur and model. She may be tiny -- but this fiesty brunette has definitely got a big personality, as you'll see in this steamy Bikini.com video.

See more of Bikini.com All Star Emely in her sexy bikinis at http://bikini.com/allstars/content/emely-villalobos/104/model

Can you handle the curves of Sports Illustrated Supermodel Tori Praver (we mean it literally)...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:56:00 -0500

Admiring the curves of a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model is one thing, but automaker Lexus is actually letting you drive it. As the Official Automotive Marketing partner of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit property, Lexus has created the TORI 500, showcasing an actual racetrack the automaker created in the shape of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Tori Praver’s body. Professional race car driver Scott Pruett and professional stunt driver Greg Tracy show that handling a swimsuit model's curves isn't as easy as it looks (well Bikini.com staffers could have told you that as well.)

You can check out the the Tori500 iPhone app at http://www.Lexus.com/Tori500.

Today's Afternoon Distraction - Crystal Jane

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:32:00 -0500

Bikini.com All Star Crystal Jane says "When people look at me and they see 'model' and then I say I’m majoring in psychology and planning on going to get my Masters or Ph.D., it definitely takes a minute to adjust. But then they appreciate it and then they're more interested in having a conversation."

Supermodel Kate Upton gets Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:24:00 -0500

Every time we've met voluptuous supermodel Kate Upton at the Beach Bunny fashion shows she's been 100% adorable and gorgeous and had the whole room in awe. So we're not surprised that Sports Illustrated has chosen her for the prestigious cover of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She's wearing a super itsy bitsy red bikini that shows off her every curve -- and then some. Check out our videos on sexy Kate and you'll see what made the people at SI say yes.

Congratulations, Kate -- we couldn't be happier for you!

Fashion model Kasius Williams hits the swimsuit runways

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:31:00 -0500

One of the most popular swimsuit models on the runway these days is Kasius Williams. At a stately 5'`10", her sleek physique and fun personality have made her a designer favorite. Bikini.com caught up with Kasius right after her appearance in the runway show from swimwear designer Monica Wise.

Aquarella Swimwear selected as the official swimwear sponsor for Miss France 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:41:00 -0500

Who better to go to for swimwear beautiful enough for the Miss France beauty pageant than a former Miss France winner? This is exactly what happened when Aquarella Swimwear, the pride and joy of former Miss France, Veronique de la Cruz, was selected as the official swimwear sponsor for Miss France 2012.

Aquarella Swimwear offers up luxurious quality and effortless chic that can bring out the beauty queen in any woman. This was especially apparent when the contestants of the Miss France 2012 pageant strutted their stuff on stage in elegant one-piece suits and unique two-piece styles that ranged from sweet to sexy. It's impossible not to exude that kind of confidence when wearing a swimsuit that looks and feels like a million dollars.

It was quite an accomplishment and attestation to the line's style and quality to have this Costa Rican company selected as a sponsor for such an event. But, when you consider that designer and founder, Veronique de la Cruz was the first woman of color to ever win the title of Miss France, it's easy to see that anything is possible when you combine the knowledge, passion, and perseverance that has made Aquarella the success that it is today.

Swimwear designer Nikki Poulos to compete on NBC's Fashion Star

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:54:00 -0500

“Easy glamour” has always been designer Nikki Poulos’ approach to her designs. “I want to create comfortable but beautiful pieces that I would wear... that easily translate from day to night” says Poulos. Both Poulos’ Resort and Swim collections are representative of this - featuring vintage inspired styles, sassy prints and bold colors. A fascination with old Hollywood glamour and the icons of fashion, film and art, inspire and influence her styling to create a line that represents the epitome of modern boho chic.

Poulos is an Australian-born former marine biologist, now designer, who along with having a passion for marine science and the environment was passionate about design from an early age. In 2001 she moved to Miami to further her marine studies and in 2008 returned to her fashion roots and started her successful eponymous label Nikki Poulos. Her collections have been featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Elle, Lucky and Fitness magazines, and the European version of the hit television show Next Top Model. The line is available across the US, Mexico, Jamaica, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Canada, and Australia. She believes strongly in supporting her local community and economy, therefore all her pieces are proudly produced in the US. In addition, the swim collection features prints exclusively designed and printed in the US.

If you want to see Nikki in action, she will be appearing on NBC’s new reality competition show “Fashion Star” premiering on March 13th, 2012. Good luck Nikki -- we are sure you will be bikinirific.

Sexy bikinis for the South Beach set -- from Chica Rica

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:43:00 -0500

When Bikini.com does photo shoots with our models, we often ask them to bring along some of their favorite bikinis. Lately we keep seeing the Chica Rica bikini collection pop up in their beach bags. Chica Rica Bikini Company of Miami has been a manufacturer of top quality junior's swimwear since 1989. Born out of trendy South Beach, the company offers two top-selling lines: The Chica Rica line, which is composed of several vibrant and exotic prints, and the Jelly line, which is composed of fourteen solid colors. All are available in a variety of sexy mix-and-match styles for the perfect fit. Check out the collection on Bikini.com Supermodel Lisa Morales, Bikini.com All-Star Nichole Jackson and Bikini.com All Star Ericka Underwood and see what the South Beach girls are wearing these days.

And yes, while it may look like lingerie, these are actually bikinis.

Super Bowl = Super Bikini on TV Host Maria Menounos

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:26:00 -0500

What some people won't do in the name of their team! Maria Menounos, a Patriots fan, made a friendly bet with Mario Lopez and AJ Calloway from 'Extra' that if the Patriots would lose the Superbowl she would pose in Times Square in a NY Giants bikini (if they won, Calloway would have had to wear a Patriots cheerleaders outfit). As you may have heard, Maria lost that bet. So she posed in a red, white and blue bikini (colors of Superbowl winner NY Giants) in Times Square, New York. Touchdown!

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Photo by Mejia/Asadorian/Splash News

Celebrikini Sightings - Karina Smirnoff in Hawaii

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:54:00 -0500

We have to admit "Dancing with the Stars" TV star Karina Smirnoff looks darn good in her dancing outfits -- and she looks even better in a bikini. Photographed on the beach in Waikiki, the Season 13 Champ has been travelling to Marriott Resorts throughout Hawaii, bringing her DanceFit-KS classes to the lucky guests brave enough to join her working out. Karina was spotted wearing a smoldering vivid blue bikini while walking through a local oceanfront park and taking a brief dip in the ocean. She was also reportedly dancing the Hula for a friend before heading out to the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort for an afternoon workout. We think Karina deserves a score of a perfect 10 in this bikini.

Photo by Dave/Derek Shook/Splash News

Real Housewife of New Jersey Melissa Gorga gets her bikini bling on

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:31:00 -0500

You gotta admit, some of Bravo TV's Real Housewives really know how to bling out in style. Check out Melissa Gorga, one of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, showing off her bikini body in a fabulously blinged out bikini and cover up from HOLT swimwear. Holt's Creative Director Elisea Nir Wolff is inspired by the jet set lifestyle and uses fine Swarovski jewels to create a luxurious line that can let every housewife look like a TV star.

Photo by Meital Benaroya of ReveBoutique.com

Vote for Jessica Rafalowski for Maxim Hot 100

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:48:00 -0500

Jessica Rafalowski is absolutely one of the hottest beauties in the world, and one of the nicest people we've ever come across. A former Miss Florida, we've shot her many times, including in the very sexy fashion shows from Beach Bunny Swimwear (she was their 2010 Model Search Winner.) Bikini.com is working on a special video profile on Jessica -- but in the meantime, she just let us know that she is in the running for the Maxim Hot 100 list for 2012. She's definitely got our vote, and as a friend of the "family", hopefully your vote as well. Jessica is up against some very famous beauties, but we really think she deserves the Maxim crown. You can vote for Jessica here (she's in between Jessica Biel and Juliane Hough, a spot we wouldn't mind being in either.)

http://maximonline.com/hot100vote

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Photos by Howie Sonnenschein at the Beach Bunny Swimwear fashion show

Sneak peek at Kooey Australia's swimsuit photo shoot

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:22:00 -0500

Australian swimwear label, Kooey Australia has just sent Bikini.com a sneak peek of select images from their 2012 campaign. The campaign was recently shot in Margaret River, Western Australia with the faces of Kooey, Emily Cattermole and James O'Halloran, who were joined this year by Miss Universe Australia 2011, Scherri-Lee Biggs and model Adam Erceg. The shoot was produced by Kooey designers, Nikki Silverthorne and Charlene Harmer. Creating and mythical and whimsical look, the shoot plays out like a good vs. evil modern day fairytale.

"The 2012 campaign is very different to last years which was shot in the Australian desert” says Silverthorne. “We developed more of a story this year and were going for something a little more make-believe. We pulled references from traditional fairytales like Snow White and added a modern twist.”

Inspired by the luminous colors and delicate details of Australia’s native birds, Kooey’s 2012 Birds of a Feather collection encompasses their mystic spirit and movement with sleek styles and custom-designed prints. The collection includes bikinis, separates and one-piece swimwear as well as resortwear, including kaftans and cover-ups. 2012 also marks the first season that Kooey has designed a full men's collection. The men's collection will be launched and seen for the first time at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in early May 2012.

If you're a Kooey fan, stay tuned -- Bikini.com will soon be unveiling our video of the 2012 Kooey collection featuring a special interview with Nikki Silverthorne.

Bikini.com All Star Anna Burns engaged to New England Patriots Wide Receiver Wes Welker

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:15:00 -0500

Whether you're cheering for the New England Patriots or the New York Giants in this Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI, Bikini.com fans may be cheering a little louder for one player. New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker recently asked his long-time girlfriend, Bikini.com All Star Anna Burns for her hand in marriage. Wes, it'll be hard to top that sensational catch!

Anna, we all send you our most bikinirific congratulations -- whatever happens this Sunday, you and Wes are definitely the winners.

Click here to see more of Anna!

Swimsuits that leave the most interesting tan lines

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:02:00 -0500

Bikini.com loves jaw dropping swimwear. But some outrageous swimsuits also can create some outrageous tan lines. Here's Bikini.com's picks for this season's swimsuits that'll leave the weirdest tan lines. They're sexy on the beach and leave behind a work of art. Check out Bikini.com's award for the swimsuit that'll leave the most unusual tan lines!

Behind the scenes at Lisa Morales' Bikini.com shoot!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:58:00 -0500

Take an exclusive peek behind the scenes with Bikini.com Supermodel Lisa Morales on her sexy bikini photo shoot in South Beach!

Celebrikini Sightings - Nicole Scherzinger in Mexico

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:15:00 -0500

Pussycat Dolls lead singer and The X-Factor Judge Nicole Scherzinger says "Howdy" in her bikini during her vacation in Mexico. She shared this picture on Twitter while whale watching with friends.

Click here to check out more bikini celebs in Bikini.com's Celebrikini section!

Photo by Twitter/Splash News

Brazilian bikinis inspired by the Amazon from Poko Pano Swimwear

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:06:00 -0500

Often featured in the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Brazilian designer swimwear brand Poko Pano takes inspiration from the Amazon and its traditional colors, plants and wildlife. See how designer Paola Robba does it all with a sense of fun in her runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami.

Bikini sensation Kate Upton Rocks the World

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:18:00 -0500

Who's the voluptuous supermodel that's the buzz of the swimsuit world? Meet Kate Upton, whose abundant charms and adorable personality have been putting her in the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and GQ, ads for Guess and Victoria's Secret, and runway shows like Beach Bunny Swimwear. But while this luscious beauty is scaling the heights of the fashion world, off duty, she's still very much the beach loving girl next door. Bikini.com caught up with Kate backstage at the Beach Bunny Swimwear fashion show in Miami. With her creamy complexion and lush physique, this blonde goddess has been getting lots of comparisons to another sexy superstar of the past -- Marilyn Monroe. Bikini.com's first video of Kate and her luscious walk became a viral hit on YouTube and was seen by millions, who appreciated her sexy stride.

Kate recently collaborated with Beach Bunny on her own collection for the brand. We thought the Kate Upton for Beach Bunny Swimwear collection looked great and of course, it didn't hurt to see it being modeled by Kate herself. You can buy the Kate Upton for Beach Bunny bikinis here.

Check this new video out and see why Kate is the hottest new swimsuit supermodel to watch!