Celebs Shine in the Hottest Trends at the CFDA Awards

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Taylor

Red carpets are always so great to style and trend watch on your favorite celebrities. Award shows like the CFDA Awards (the Council of Fashion Designers of America) are even better because they bring the best of the best when it comes to fashion. The most stylish celebrities, the hottest designers, and the sexiest models all walk the red carpet at this annual event. So many stars were on point with their red carpet fashions this year, it was hard to select our favorite trends. But a few definitely stood out- so here they are.

Whoever said “a little sparkle goes a long way” clearly hasn’t taken a look at these beautiful women. Head-to-toe sparkle commands attention and adds a glam-factor to an otherwise basic dress. Take the trend over to your luxury swimwear with high-quality gold hardware such as the chain detailing on the She’s Got A Way bikini and the Sipping Pretty bikini by Lady Lux. You’ll be the one commanding people’s attention while walking past poolside.

White can be a difficult color to pull off, which is why it seemed to be the color of choice for the supermodels at the CFDA Awards. When done right, however, white can look truly breathtaking and regal. If you’re not willing to commit to an all white gown that leaves little room for error, agree to smaller portions of white- such as on your designer swimwear. Truly, Madly, Deeply is a basic white bikini with beautiful gold detailing at the shoulders. Accessorize with gold jewelry to match and you’ll be ready to strut your stuff just like the goddess-like supermodels on the red carpet!

Cutouts seem to be a trend that just doesn’t want to die. It’s been huge all through spring and it’s starting to transition just as strongly into summer. It’s a great option if you want to add sex appeal to your look without being obvious. That concept is similar to swimwear. If you’re looking for a sexy option without being too obvious or revealing, try a monokini! The cutouts follow the hot trend that we’re seeing so often on the red carpet. With options like Love Bound, Heaven Can’t Wait, and Drive Me Wild- there’s sure to be something that suits your style!

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Hayden Panettiere Goes Bold for Big Events

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Taylor

Hayden Panettiere is one of those starlets who’s slowly, but surely, creeping up the Hollywood status ladder. She’s starred in the hit television show “Heroes” and now leads the hugely popular show “Nashville” on ABC. It’s only a matter of time before the star makes her debut as a full-fledged Hollywood A-Lister. We’ve been monitoring the blonde beauty’s wardrobe for a while now. While she tends to stick to basics (black/white, t-shirt and jeans) while out and about throughout the day, she revs it up when she goes glam. Gone is the basic black, white, and denim and in walks a whole new starlet- complete with bright colors and fun patterns. Just because she’s rocking the bright colors and fun patterns in her evening gowns, doesn’t mean you can’t transfer that style over to your designer swimwear!

Our favorite color on Hayden as well as our favorite color trending for summer is coral. Hayden seems to love pairing the shade with a fun, youthful cut dress. Similarly, Lady Lux loves the color on fun, feminine swimsuits. Pretty Young Thing is that perfect shade of coral for summer, complete with glam gold accents. Another feminine option is Lost In Love, just in the case you’re more of a pearls girl…

Vibrant patterns are another great way to stand out at the pool or beach. Stripes are huge for spring and will probably be trending again for summer. When done the right way, they can be super flattering, which a lot of women don’t seem to understand. Pop them in at an angle like on Ready Or Naut, and the cut tapers your shape in- creating a more flattering line. A favorite of ours, as well as most of our customers, is the Sipping Pretty print. It’s unique enough to stand out, but neutral enough to remain safe. Add in some gold hardware and the suit is instantly put in the “luxury swimwear” category.

For another bright option, try either purple or aqua. The rich shade of the purple Unforgettable bikini is luxurious and glam. Want to take inspiration from Hayden’s purple and jade look? Throw on some aqua or jade accessories to add some contrast to your solid purple bikini! Or, do it vice-versa by adding purple accessories to you aqua Paradise bandeau!

Kendall Jenner- Instagram Star and Style Star

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Taylor

It seems as though everyone has heard of the Kardashians. Whether they’re on TV, modeling, or doing promotional appearances- they seem to be everywhere at once. One particular member of the Kardashian clan, however, seems to be making a large name for herself for her talent with modeling. Kendall Jenner (the half sister of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe) is a stunning 17 year old on the fast track to becoming one of the top models in the world. Not only that, but she has fans who are constantly watching her every move through her social media outlets like Instagram (of which she has well over 5 million followers). Because of that, we pulled some of our favorite Instagram posts from the starlet, showcasing her great taste in clothing and styling. Then, we’ll show you how to get the look using your own designer swimwear.

Chevron is a pattern that seems to be popping up everywhere this season. From fingernails to pillows, walls to clothing, it’s a pattern that just doesn’t quit. Kendall was spotted wearing the print in black and white on a strapless peplum top. Our Crazy For You and Call On Me bikinis both feature the print- but in fun colors such as purple, turquoise and orange. The bright colors make the print friendlier for summer- which is fast approaching!

In this Instagram post, Kendall showed on a tiny bit of her top. The small bit that we could see, however, looked so similar to Secret Escape, we just had to include it! The ruffles on the floral luxury swimwear makes it even more feminine, which is great for not only spring, but also summer! This style of top would be great to layer underneath a strapless top to show off the floral pattern and ruffle detailing on the trim.

The turquoise dress that Kendall snapped a pic of caught our attention immediately. Not only does the color look gorgeous on her, but the simplicity of the cut doesn’t distract from the beautiful color. Similar to that, the Paradise bandeau follows the same concepts. The turquoise color has a slight shimmer to it- creating a beautiful shine in the sunlight. The cut of the swimsuit is understated and simple, with not a lot of extra details to distract from the gorgeous color. We would love to see how beautiful Kendall would look in this suit!

We’re excited to keep tabs on Kendall! The starlet has a bright future ahead of her and we love watching her style evolve!