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Time to Suit Up; Summer 2013 Swimwear

by Ryan Shea

Floral High Waist Bikini

One of my most feared and yet favorite times of year is Summer.  From October to May I long for the heat and sunshine and beach days!  I start purchasing my swimwear well before the Summer season begins and by the time Memorial Day hits my bathing suit drawer is over flowing!  Growing up on Long Island, the beach is not just a place to soak up a tan and cool off in the Atlantic, it is an endless, sandy, runway where every girl wants to have the most eye catching bikini or one-piece.  And, thanks to Facebook and Instagram, the pose off continues off the beach.

I have to say I am really excited to write about the swimwear trends for the 2013 Summer Season.  They are fresh and bold.  I will also give you some affordable options so you can rock these looks on any budget.

Retro is huge this year!  Not only in clothing but in swimwear as well.  If you read my last article you know all about my affinity for high waist!  And thankfully this trend is showing up for beach wear too.

Floral High Waist Bikini
Mix and Match High Waist Bikini
High Waist Bikini
High Waist Bikini
Floral High Waist Bikini
Floral High Waist Bikini
high-waisted-bikini
Polka Dot High Waist Bikini
High waist bikini
Mix and Match High Waist Bikini
Retro bathing suits
Retro Swimwear
Retro Swimwear
Retro Inspired Swimwear

 

These Retro vintage-feel bathing suits are my favorite for this season. The high waist bottoms look great with a variety of tops; bandeau, halter, string…  Mixing and matching only make this look feel more vintage and I especially love the idea of mixing prints.

Speaking of prints,  bold pattern and prints are another trend this year.  Aztec, houndstooth, floral, etc…  Pretty much any pattern you can imagine is showing up on Runways for Summer.  So feel free to stand out and make a statement.  Mix and match patterns and colors!  Also,  a look resurfacing this year is graphic prints.  The prints I have seen so far are animals, people, and landscapes.  These prints work best on a one-piece otherwise the effect is lost.

Graphics and Patterns
Graphics and Patterns
Floral Pattern Swimwear
Floral Pattern Swimwear
Pattern Swimwear
Pattern Swimwear
Face Graphic One Piece
Face Graphic One Piece
Graphic Swimwear
Patterns and Graphics
One Piece Pattern
One Piece Pattern
Unique One Piece
Unique One Piece
One Piece Pattern
Graphic Pattern One Piece
Lion Graphic Bathing Suit
One Piece Lion Graphic

Now something for the sexy women out there.  Boudoir bathing suits are another hot trend this year.  The lingerie look is not something everyone would feel comfortable in but as long as you are confident you can pull this off.  Black, chic, and sexy are just a few of the details in this look.

 

Lingerie inspired Swimwear
Lingerie inspired Swimwear
Sexy Black Swimwear
Sexy Black Swimwear
Sexy Swimwear
Sexy Swimwear
Lingerie Inspired One Piece
Lingerie Inspired One Pieces

Lastly, I’d like to quickly mention some bold looks that are trending this Summer.  The Rocker look is hard and accessorized and textures are also a fun look to try out this year.

texture 3 rocker rocker 2 texture texture 2

 

Now obviously we can’t all afford Vivienne Westwood or Versaci bathing suits (myself included), luckily many affordable retail company’s offer a variety of these popular looks for reasonable prices.  Take a look below and hopefully you’ll find something that suits you!

www.forver21.com has some cute options as well as www.target.com.

Another site I’d like to mention is something you’ve heard me talk about before www.wanelo.com.  Just search your favorite look and browse from hundreds of retailers.  Also, www.etsy.com is a great place to find vintage and handmade swimwear.

Also, for you bling lovers out there, a friend of mine, Danielle, has created a business where she customizes beautifully decorated bathing suits.  Her one of a kind designs are stunning and the best part is you can request a look that is just for you.

Bikini Crush Swimwear
Bikini Crush Swimwear
Bikini Crush Swimwear
Bikini Crush Swimwear
Bikini Crush Swimwear
Bikini Crush Swimwear
Bikini Crush Swimwear
Bikini Crush Swimwear

Check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Bikini-Crush-Swimwear

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Summer Dreams: Summer 2013 Fashion Trends

by Ryan Shea

Despite the bitter cold weather we’ve been experiencing in New York, Summer is right around the corner!  And with Summer weather comes a new Summer wardrobe.  I have started stocking up since November… And I thought I’d share the trends I think will be big this season.

My favorite item for Summer 2013 is High Waisted Denim Shorts!

High waist torn shorts
Torn Light Wash High Waist Denim Shorts

I am seriously obsessed with this look.  High waist jeans are flattering on almost every body type.  Every retail store is stocking up on these must have shorts so, no matter your budget, there are a pair just for you.  My most recent purchases have been from online sellers who customize the shorts the way you like; studs, lace, tears, etc…  I love the vintage feel of this style.

You can rock these with a basic white tee or vintage band tee or with a sleek button up.  Just about everything looks good with a pair of high waist shorts.  Flip flops for the beach, a pair of high tops for a rocker feel, or a towering pair of platform wedges.

Vintage Look

 

High Waist Shorts with a Floral Blouse
High Waist Shorts with a Floral Blouse

Speaking of floral…

Floral prints are a trend that never go out of style.  And floral will be everywhere this year.

Personally, I like my florals mixed with something a little structured or hard looking.  Think 90’s grunge but an updated version!  Adding denim to any floral print basically gives you a vintage grunge look.  A denim vest with a strapless floral summer dress or a denim shirt with floral shorts, maybe?

Floral blouse with Grunge feel
Pastel Floral Cut Out dress with Denim Shirt
Floral Outfit Idea

 

 

Now for the my color choices for this Summer (drum roll!) …

Mint and Coral!

My sister Theresa is actually the person to bring these wonderful colors into my wardrobe decisions.  I have always been someone who favored the furthest ends of the light spectrum (Black and White) … Summer was always a big white season for me.  I love the contrast of my tan skin against a gleaming white piece of clothing, but I have severely underestimated the subtle glow of a mint green and coral item.  Because of their neutral tones these colors can be part of almost any outfit or any article of clothing.

Mint Romper
Mint Romper
Mint Shorts with Taupe Top and Chic White Blazer
Mint Shorts with Taupe Top and Chic White Blazer
Coral Top with Mint Accent Purse
Coral Top with Mint Accent Purse

There are so many trends that are going to be popular this Summer and I wish I could list them all but instead I’ll just post some pics of some items I think should be in every girl’s wardrobe this Summer season!

Here are some idea’s I thought looked cute for this Summer;

Off the Shoulder
Off the Shoulder
Vintage Feel Floral High Low Dress
Vintage Feel Floral High Low Dress
Multi Tone Strapless Maxi Dress
Multi Tone Strapless Maxi Dress
High Low  Flag Dress
High Low Flag Dress
American Flag Leggings and Cut off denim Shirt
American Flag Leggings and Cut off denim Shirt
American Flag Shorts
High Waist Studded American Flag Shorts

 

Summer 2013
Summer 2013

 

Feel free to comment about anything you think I should have included and stay tuned for my Swim Wear article!

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