Buy Now: Swimwear

It’s that time of the year again, ladies. Sun, sand, and sea abound. Or maybe pool, cabana, and cocktail. It’s summer time once again! Whether it’s beachside or poolside, time to get your tan on and enjoy some fun under the sun in style. Your chicness doesn’t have to suffer when you jump into the water,  let trends be your guide and let fashion into your summer swimwear look. It doesn’t matter if you are more of a bikini gal or a one-piece maillot kind of fashionista, there are so many options out there for you.

I’ve put together this quick field guide of the hottest and chicest swimwear options out there. Shop and click away ladies!

 

T by Alexander Wang Swimsuit from MyTheresa

Keep yourself within the white hot athletic trend when you cop this Alexander Wang mesh one-piece swimsuit. Equal parts sporty and sleek, this look just as good out of the pool as it does while you’re in it. Pair with mirrored sunnies and some high shine metallic jewelry for maximum chicness.

 

Emilio Pucci Beach Printed Triangle Bikini from MyTheresa

The 70s trend is strong this season, and a printed Emilio Pucci Triangle bikini is a classic silhouette that will be your easy ticket into looking sexy and sassy at the pool and on the beach. The print on this bikini is so retro and is very of-the-moment too. Best paired with aviators, and a flowing kaftan cover-up in a complementary print.

Dolce & Gabbana Printed Bikini from MyTheresa

Dolce and Gabbana definitely know how to do sexy. Though their specialty may be red carpet gowns, they do a brilliant job in translating this into swimwear too. The high waisted bottom and bustier type top is vintage inspired, and the print conveys the beauty of the Italian Riviera. Styling options for this include espadrilles, floppy straw hats and white oval sunnies.

Mara Hoffman Maristar Cut Out Swimsuit from Net-a-Porter

If you’re a trendsetting fashionista, then you best outfit yourself in some Mara Hoffman swimwear garb for the summer. This piece in particular makes a case for sexy one-piece with an eye-catching print as your go-to piece for the summer. Keep accessories minimal, and let the print speak for itself.

Lisa Marie Fernandez Sailor Bonded Bikini from Net-a-Porter

Nautical inspired with a definite vintage flair, I am head over heels over the simple yet incredibly fashion forward and flattering silhouette of this sailor bikini. Lisa Marie Fernandez is a swimwear designer to watch out for. Her designs are all chic and provide excellent support to any shape.

Norma Kamali Mio Ruched Swimsuit from Net-a-Porter

This one-piece swimsuit will be an easy pick for the best swimsuit to take you from swimming to cocktails and dinner by a chic shore side restaurant. The ruching is oh-so-chic and the halter neckline is both seductive and sophisticated. This is yet another one-piece that proves that it can just be as sexy as bikinis.

Solid and Striped The Anne Marie Gingham Swimsuit from Net-a-Porter

Poppy Delevingne’s swimsuit line, Solid and Striped, are all about swimsuit classics with a trendy twist. The twist in this look is the gingham, which is the hot print of the season. This gingham one-piece is simple yet conveys your fashion knowledge.

Proenza Schouler Embellished Checked Bandeau Bikini from Net-a-Porter

A bandeau bikini in a check print is your easy pass into a stylish summer. This piece rom Proenza Schouler even has closure embellishments that sweeten the deal. Wear with bright colored accessories for a look that pops and make you stand out.

Are you ready to go shopping? I know I am! So many amazing options, and so many styles and chic details.

Runway Review: Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2015

The presence of the iconic Diane Von Furstenberg’s wrap dress was conspicuously minimal during her Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear show this year. With only 2 wrap dresses that sashayed down the catwalk, this was clearly an indication of different things to come for DVF.

Less office wear and tailored separates for the modern woman and more spring/summer couture for the stylish jet set, this French Riviera inspired collection had fans of the brand swooning over more daring yet elegant details like thigh high slits, sheer skirt panels, bare midriff, and legs, legs, legs. Gingham was the print that filled the show, however, one should note that Von Furstenberg’s signature vibrant and feminine florals were still largely represented. Each piece is definitely meant for the relaxing and luxurious coastal life. Here’s my rundown of the 10 best looks from Diane Von Furstenberg’s Spring 2015 RTW:

Lily Donaldson started off the show by making gingham look so worldly and glamorous. The classic wrap dress cut of this dress is made even sexier by the sheer details on the hem of the skirt.

Big hair and smoldering smoky eyes a la 60s starlet and icon Brigitte Bardot makes this coat and dress pairing look extra seductive. I love the gingham combined with the artsy almost porcelain china-like pattern of the pale pink coat.

Colorful and wearable prints are what DVF is all about, and the designer certainly shows off her flair for wonderful textiles. Note the ballerina pink mani-pedi, a recurring nail trend.

One of the two pant looks shown in the show, high waist and flared denim definitely play into the vintage Riviera vacation feel of the collection. This look also reinforce industry rumors of the demise of the skinny jean. If it looks this good, count us onboard with the wide leg denim bandwagon.

You can count on Candice Swanepoel to make a prim and proper skirt suit oozing with sex appeal. Well, the bare midriff and printed crop top is part of the allure too.

Will this herald the rise of gingham accessories? This look is not a bad case for it, since the gingham tote and ankle strap heels make this white coat and shorts combo more playful and ladylike.

Can’t go wrong with DVF classic, every woman should own one of her figure flattering wrap dresses. This piece is a sound investment for your wardrobe that’ll pay you dividends in timeless chicness.

A sunny canary yellow printed maxi dress is the perfect ensemble for any summertime occasion. The thigh high slit gives this maxi an extra oomph.

A three-piece coordinating set of orange and pink florals take a full skirt, cropped jacket, and bralet to a whole new level; more graphic and more current.

No one can close a show as glamorously as supermodel Naomi Campbell herself. Tropical colors mix with delicate white chiffon in a loose silhouette creating a breezy frock that is perfect for those beachside parties and poolside drinks.

What do you think of DVF’s new direction and S/S 2015 collection? Hot or not?

All images from Style.com