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Vote for Jessica Rafalowski for Maxim Hot 100

Jessica Rafalowski is absolutely one of the hottest beauties in the world, and one of the nicest people we've ever come across. A former Miss Florida, we've shot her many times, including in the very sexy fashion shows from Beach Bunny Swimwear (she was their 2010 Model Search Winner.) Bikini.com is working on a special video profile on Jessica -- but in the meantime, she just let us know that she is in the running for the Maxim Hot 100 list for 2012. She's definitely got our vote, and as a friend of the "family", hopefully your vote as well. Jessica is up against some very famous beauties, but we really think she deserves the Maxim crown. You can vote for Jessica here (she's in between Jessica Biel and Juliane Hough, a spot we wouldn't mind being in either.)

http://maximonline.com/hot100vote

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Photos by Howie Sonnenschein at the Beach Bunny Swimwear fashion show

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Sneak peek at Kooey Australia's swimsuit photo shoot

Australian swimwear label, Kooey Australia has just sent Bikini.com a sneak peek of select images from their 2012 campaign. The campaign was recently shot in Margaret River, Western Australia with the faces of Kooey, Emily Cattermole and James O'Halloran, who were joined this year by Miss Universe Australia 2011, Scherri-Lee Biggs and model Adam Erceg. The shoot was produced by Kooey designers, Nikki Silverthorne and Charlene Harmer. Creating and mythical and whimsical look, the shoot plays out like a good vs. evil modern day fairytale.

"The 2012 campaign is very different to last years which was shot in the Australian desert” says Silverthorne. “We developed more of a story this year and were going for something a little more make-believe. We pulled references from traditional fairytales like Snow White and added a modern twist.”

Inspired by the luminous colors and delicate details of Australia’s native birds, Kooey’s 2012 Birds of a Feather collection encompasses their mystic spirit and movement with sleek styles and custom-designed prints. The collection includes bikinis, separates and one-piece swimwear as well as resortwear, including kaftans and cover-ups. 2012 also marks the first season that Kooey has designed a full men's collection. The men's collection will be launched and seen for the first time at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in early May 2012.

If you're a Kooey fan, stay tuned -- Bikini.com will soon be unveiling our video of the 2012 Kooey collection featuring a special interview with Nikki Silverthorne.

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Bikini.com All Star Anna Burns engaged to New England Patriots Wide Receiver Wes Welker

Whether you're cheering for the New England Patriots or the New York Giants in this Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI, Bikini.com fans may be cheering a little louder for one player. New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker recently asked his long-time girlfriend, Bikini.com All Star Anna Burns for her hand in marriage. Wes, it'll be hard to top that sensational catch!

Anna, we all send you our most bikinirific congratulations -- whatever happens this Sunday, you and Wes are definitely the winners.

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Swimsuits that leave the most interesting tan lines

Bikini.com loves jaw dropping swimwear. But some outrageous swimsuits also can create some outrageous tan lines. Here's Bikini.com's picks for this season's swimsuits that'll leave the weirdest tan lines. They're sexy on the beach and leave behind a work of art. Check out Bikini.com's award for the swimsuit that'll leave the most unusual tan lines!

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Behind the scenes at Lisa Morales' Bikini.com shoot!

Take an exclusive peek behind the scenes with Bikini.com Supermodel Lisa Morales on her sexy bikini photo shoot in South Beach!

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Celebrikini Sightings - Nicole Scherzinger in Mexico

Pussycat Dolls lead singer and The X-Factor Judge Nicole Scherzinger says "Howdy" in her bikini during her vacation in Mexico. She shared this picture on Twitter while whale watching with friends.

Click here to check out more bikini celebs in Bikini.com's Celebrikini section!

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Photo by Twitter/Splash News

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Brazilian bikinis inspired by the Amazon from Poko Pano Swimwear

Often featured in the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Brazilian designer swimwear brand Poko Pano takes inspiration from the Amazon and its traditional colors, plants and wildlife. See how designer Paola Robba does it all with a sense of fun in her runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami.