Jul 14, 2012

Rihanna Flaunts Summer 2012’s Hottest Swimsuit Trend – Fringe Bandeaus! Be Inspired by the Latest in Beachwear!

Close your eyes and feel…the temperature instantly dropping to 20 degrees below zero! Frigid!

A simple flash to the not so distant future makes it a lot easier to appreciate the broiling heat right now, and even work up the nerve to shimmy in a new swimsuit while you can!

Swimwear options this year are far more exotic and playful than ever before. You’ll see a variety of fringe details, ethnic prints, kaleidoscopic shades, sequins, beading, geometric patterns, a shift toward three pieces, and figure flattering innovations.

And whether you’re a petite princess, curvy countess or elevated empress you’ll find the perfect style to ‘suit’ your swimwear fancies just like Rihanna! And just a heads up, the caribbean starlet will be launching a full capsule collection with London based River Island in 2013 so you can get a piece of her universal style!

Let’s take the plunge into 2012′s top three swimwear trends plus an array of styles to choose for your figure!

TREND 1: FRINGE TOPS

Rihanna looks smashing in this black fringe sweetheart bandeau top and hipster shorts | L*SPACE Swimwear, Style: Dolly Fringe

Rihanna paddles her canoe in a blue Cantik print bikini top and black strappy accents on the bottom | Acacia Cantik, Belle Nomad Collection

Check out this lime green fringe halter top and printed bottoms with strappy side detailing | L*SPACE Swimwear, Style: Foxy Nouveau Bottom

A teal fringe bandeau top and printed bottoms with chain detailing along the hips complement a glistening tan | L*SPACE Swimwear, Style: Dolly Ibiza Bikini

This lavender fringe bandeau top for mom and a one piece fringe bodice suit for baby is so adorable! | L*SPACE Swimwear

TREND 2: THREE PIECE SWIMSUITS

Go tomboy chic with a multi-print three piece featuring a halter top, girly bottoms and mesh hoodie | Agua Benita Swimwear, Style: Bendito Mos2cu

This is an intricate jewel embroidered halter top and bikini bottoms under tribal print hipster shorts | Agua Bendita Swimwear, Style: Bendito Venezia

An aztec print cap sleeve cropped top, halter bikini and side tie bottoms with sewn on flower detail and gold trimming scream utopian goddess | Agua Benita Swimwear, Style: Bendito Ica

TREND 3: RING EMBELLISHMENTS

Gaze at this black two-piece featuring gold circle hardware embellishments, Brazilian cut side tie bottoms with matching metal adornment | Beach Bunny Swimwear, Style: Kiss a Girl

This is a multi-tone full sequined two-piece with an adjustable halter top and interlocking details on the neck strap and hips echoing poison ivy | Maui Swimwear, Style: Rio

This is a sultry and demure grey two-piece with striped chain detailing on the straps and hips | Despi Swimwear, Style: Fur Casablanca

IF YOU HAVE A FULLER MIDSECTION

Mask your middle with a mesh mezzo conjoining a two-piece suit | Paradizia Swimwear, Style: Jewel Monokini

Skirt swimsuits hide hips and minimize thighs, while ruffle detailing at the hem pulls the eye away from your tummy | Infinity Blu Swimwear, Style: Passion Shirred Halter Dress

A striking one shoulder neckline spotlights a trim collar bone, an empire waist slenderizes your middle, and a structured tummy control panel smoothes and flattens your abdomen | Infinity Blu Swimwear, Style: Elipse

IF YOU ARE TALL

Horizontal prints balance a statuesque frame by granting the illusion of width | Maaji Swimwear, Style: Nordic Stingray

Show off a long torso with linear elements that cascade down the center of your body | Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Swimwear, Style: Peach Runway Monokini

To break up a long torso choose a two-piece like this ethnic print treasure | Agua Bendita Swimwear, Style: Bendito Barcelona

IF YOU ARE HIPPY

High waisted bottoms provide the perfect amount of coverage for fuller hips. Look to asymmetrical cuts for a modern spin | Malai Swimwear, Black Orchard Bandeau

Opt for a convertible neckline monokini to add interest around your face and away from your bootay, okay! (I couldn’t help it, I’m cheesy) | Malai Swimwear, Style: Lawn of Fantasy

Simple off center details on high waisted bottoms add sex appeal | Orchard Label Swimwear, Style: Rapture Red Pinup

IF YOU HAVE A SMALLER BUST

Create a shapelier bust line by selecting a ruffle bodice | Maui Swimwear, Style: Curuba

Conceal boobie-boosting padding with ruffle accents that will complement and further enhance your bust | Orchard Label Swimwear, Lovely Frills Balconet

Photo Credit: Orchid Boutique

Curved fringe detailing gently mimics the silhouette of fuller cleavage making you appear more boobaliscious! | Maaji Swimwear, Flowing Colt Coral

Now you know exactly what details to pinpoint when you go swimsuit shopping! Have fun, know you are beautiful, and when you get to the edge of the board at the pool nosedive! Share the motivation and girl power with your circle!

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