Essential Bikini Looks For Summer

By Author: Barton Loi
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The great British summer is rather unpredictable. So we need to take every chance we get to find our spot, roll out a towel and get bronzing. Because our weather is generally pretty unimpressive, our bodies don''t get much of an airing meaning we are all a little conscious of parading around in bikinis.

Unlike California Girls, we don''t have the tans, the honed and toned bodies and the dazzling surfer babe hair. So the thought of wearing a bikini, with very little material to play with, for most women bigger than a size 10 is more than just a little unnerving.

But in summer 2010 we trust. The top trends this year are flattering bandeau-style two pieces and the return of the one piece, revamped in a more stylish and striking form.

Whether you are small or large, bandeau tops with halter-shaped straps will accentuate your shape and this year they are ultra sexy with a decidedly 1950s vintage feel. Prints are bold, bright and tropical as well as highly patterned and flowery.

Animal print is everywhere. You can choose between ''natural'' colours such as leopard print or even snake skin. Or if you are ...
... more daring, bikinis as well as swimsuits are coming in vibrant blues, purples and greens.

Beading will add a touch of glamour to your bikini. If you want a rocker feel look for studded beads for the extra wow factor.

Seeing as all the celebrities are doing it, you can too: mix and match your bikini tops and bottoms. Don''t be afraid to clash colours and prints either. If you are pear-shaped this trend is a must for you as it will slim down hips and draw eyes upward.

If your aren''t blessed with a Megan Fox type stomach then adopt the latest swimwear trend, the one piece. They are no longer granny-pant like. They have been reworked to look sleek and sexy and most importantly of all, flattering.

Many of the styles are halter neck, others have an almost bikini-like triangle shape upper half and others work the bandeau look. One thing that seems to run throughout the trend is cut-away sections.

One thing that seems to run throughout the trend is cut-away sections at the waist. This will instantly give you an hour-glass shape but it will also slim down women with two many curves, or curves in the wrong places. The also add a touch of Hollywood glamour even to Scarborough or Brighton beaches. These key womens footwear trends for 2010 were brought to you by Barton Loi. She recommends heading to the New Look website for the latest bikinis.