9/2/10

Surfing going to the dogs

If there's one thing that makes Bikini.com staffers smile more than a beautiful bikini on the beach, it's a cute dog on the beach. So you can bet we were happy to hear about the Fifth Annual Surf Dog Surf a Thon on Sunday, September 12 at world famous Dog Beach in Del Mar, California. The Surf Dog Surf a Thon benefits the Helen Woodward Animal Center.

"Hundreds of dogs and thousands of people will, 'join paws' to help Helen Woodward Animal Center's Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon retain its title as the world's largest dog surfing event," says HWAC "Big Kahuna" John Van Zante. "We allow 120 surfing dogs and we're expecting 150 human surfers and thousands of spectators. Surf Dog is huge!"

Surf Dog 2010 on September 12 will also feature "Doo the Dah for the Dogs", where individuals and teams will surf while wearing costumes and judges including champion surfers will pick the top costumes as well as the best themed team ride. Activities for "Sand Crabs" (non-surfers) will include the "Beach Bum and Bikini Babe Canine Costume Contest", where dogs will strut their stuff as celebrity judges including Shorty (as seen on Animal Planet's "Pit Boss") and Animal Planet veterinarian Dr. Stacy Funchino pick the best costumes. Pat Weber and San Diego Surfing Academy will join world champion tandem surfer and board designer Guy Takayma and San Diego Pet Training owner Rob Kuty to oversee the event and assure safe surfing for all of the dogs and humans involved in the contests. So if you're in SoCal on September 12, get a leg up and check it out. For more info, go to www.animalcenter.org.

8/26/10

World's Best Surfers Storm California Shores for the Hurley Pro, Sept. 12-18

All previous allusions of competitive, high-performance surfing are about to be shattered when the world's best surfers descend upon California's premier wave, San Onofre State Beach - Lower Trestles. The 2010 Hurley Pro is the only ASP World Tour event on mainland U.S. shores and is where the best of the best fight for the world title and prove that surfing is one of the most competitive world sports featuring some of the finest, most talented athletes on the planet. On September 12, the elite in professional surfing will join the world's most "rippable" wave, armed with a new World Tour seeding format and the most progressive judging criteria in ASP history.

This is the first event that the ASP World Tour will narrow its field to 32 surfers instead of 44 -- the first major change to the ASP format since 1992. In the current world title race, South African Jordy Smith is leading, but nine-time world champ Kelly Slater is in the hunt for what would be an unprecedented 10th world title. As in years past, the Hurley Pro typically serves as the turning point in the world title race. Win here, and athletes are propelled into the final stretch with tremendous momentum. Mick Fanning did just that in 2009 when he came from behind to take the Hurley Pro title and then, three months later, his second world title. The 32 man field will be joined by 4 wildcards (Rob Machado, Kolohe Andino, with 2 spots TBD.)

San Onofre State Beach - Lower Trestles is California's premier point/reef break and a world-class showcase for high-performance surfing. If Pipeline is surfing's Gladiator Pit, Lower Trestles is surfing's Center Stage, the spot where the world's best continue to push the limits of what can be done on a wave. Last year's Hurley Pro set a historic record, offering the single largest first place and overall prize purse in ASP World Tour history; $105,000 first place prize and $400,000 overall. This year's first-place check has yet to be determined.

8/20/10

Bikini.com Supermodel Lola Corwin in Jamaica

You'll say "Ya Mon!", when you turn on the reggae music and join a Bikini.com photo shoot with Bikini.com Supermodel Lola Corwin, the Asian Sensation!

8/13/10

Curvalicious, sexy and all natural Jessica Lipps!

Curvalicious! She's cute, she's voluptuous and she's 100% all natural. Even her name is real. Meet North Carolina's Jessica Lipps and see why curves are definitely in. This sexy Bikini.com All-Star loves her curves, and you will too, in her bikini shoot by the beach.

8/11/10

Gidget -- the original Surfer Girl

She spawned a whole generation of Surfer Girls. She liberated a whole generation of young women. And she inspired Bikini.com's creators to come up with this wacky site.

If you're a fan of Bikini.com, then you probably know that we take our creative inspiration from many of the old 60's beach movies, including one of our very favorites, "Gidget". So we're stoked to let you know that now there's a documentary that takes you behind the scenes at that iconic movie. "Accidental Icon, The Real Gidget Story" will have its Hollywood Premiere at the landmark Egyptian Theater (American Cinematheque) this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Kathy “Gidget” Zuckerman, the central subject of the 60-minute documentary, will attend the Premiere with the director and members of the cast and crew. The film first screened in March at Australia’s Noosa Festival of Surfing, the biggest surfing event in the world, and was hailed as a “huge success” by surf media impresario Peter Townend. The Newport Beach Film Festival hosted the project in April, where it played to an enthusiastic standing-room-only audience as well.

"Accidental Icon" explores the largely untold story of the real “Gidget” and how her account of surfing Malibu in the mid-50’s became the basis for a best-selling novel and a series of feature films and TV shows. A half century later, “Gidget” is celebrated as a slice of Americana, with considerable impact on pop culture (like Bikini.com) and the sport of surfing. In the movie, surf legends and present-day “surfer girls” set the stage and take the Gidget story full circle. Prominent actors, writers and directors, many of whom brought Gidget to the big and small screen, provide an often enlightening behind-the-scenes perspective. Some of them include Sally Field-Oscar winning actor (“Gidget” TV Series), Cliff Robertson-Oscar winning actor (“Gidget”), James Darren-Actor/Singer (“Gidget”), and Gregory Harrison-Actor (“Ed,” “North Shore”). If you're in L.A. this weekend and in the mood to experience some early California beach culture, check it out!

8/6/10

Sarah Barrett loves Donuts!

What's the best way to Bikini.com All Star Sarah Barrett's heart? Easy. Donuts. Don't get in between this cutie and her favorite confectionery delight.

8/3/10

5 bikinis in 1

Swimwear designer and Bikini.com Supermodel Sofia Beschen shows you how you can take her reversible Chama bikini and make 5 different looks out of one bikini!

7/26/10

Beautiful Telenovela actress Cindy Luna models Agua Bendita Swimwear

While walking through the aisles at the SwimShow (National swimwear convention) held last week in Miami Beach, we couldn't help but admire the amazing swimwear line from Agua Bendita, a high-end company based in Medellin, Colombia. The swimsuits combine handcrafted elements such as incredibly detailed beading with vibrant colors and high tech materials, for an eye-catching look that's unique in the fashion swimwear universe.

And equally eye-catching at the show -- Colombian telenovela actress Cindy Luna, modeling the Agua Bendita suits. Cindy has worked on two movies and several television roles in programs such as “Pecados Ajenos”, “Mas Sabe el Diablo” and “Nitido” for the Telemundo network and “Desaparecidos” for Mega TV. We've been dazzled by Cindy since she stopped by our studio with a model friend a few months ago, and hope to have the opportunity to shoot with her soon!

Colombian actress and model Cindy Luna looking pretty in her Agua Bendita swimsuit

7/23/10

Beach Bunny Swimwear 2011 with The Kardashians

Q: What could be hotter than the hottest bikinis on the hottest models at the hottest event in town?

A: We'll give you three hints: Kim, Kourtney and Khloe.

Yes, the foxy Kardashian sisters were front and center at the Beach Bunny Swimwear runway show, promoting some of the sexy suits they designed for the "Kardashians for Beach Bunny" line. You might also know Beach Bunny Swimwear CEO and Designer Angela Chittenden as one of our supremely popular Bikini.com Supermodels, but we're so happy that Angie has gone on to use her creative and business skills to create an super-successful and feminine swimwear line that is a favorite of lots of celebrity hotties including Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Simpson, Salma Hayek, Sienna Miller and Eva Longoria Parker, who declared them "the sexiest line out there". (We have to agree!)

For 2011, Angie created collections themed as "Old Hollywood", "Safari Glam" and "Sailor Chic", and drew her inspiration from upscale lingerie and her travels around the world. The fashion forward 2011 collection featured daring cuts with ruched backing and a variety of curve-enhancing tops that were boudoir inspired. Snakeskin prints, metallics, lace, cutouts and crystal detailing showed up in sexy black and vibrant shades including purple and turquoise.

Beautiful teen star Selena Gomez was in the front row, right next to Kim Kardashian, creating a paparazzi frenzy. Also making her Beach Bunny Swimwear debut was adorable Jessica Rafalowski, Beach Bunny's first annual Model Search Winner.

Congrats to Angela Chittenden and Beach Bunny Swimwear for getting the biggest buzz of the week. We're sure this is just the beginning of a major Beach Bunny empire!

Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian backstage before the Beach Bunny Swimwear show


Kim Kardashian looking beautiful as always


The Kardashians being interviewed about collaborating with Beach Bunny Swimwear


Beach Bunny Swimwear Designer Angela Chittenden surrounded by models from her runway show

7/16/10

Trina Turk 2011 swimwear collection preview

At the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim fashion show at the Raleigh Hotel last night, designer Trina Turk presented a dynamic collection inspired by the glitz, glamour and opulence of Mexico’s world-class resort, Acapulco. The preferred travel destination of international jetsetters and Hollywood’s influencers during the ‘60s and ‘70s, Acapulco was pure exotica; its tropical motif was featured throughout Trina Turk’s collection of swimwear, beach apparel and accessories. The designer captured the city’s luxurious hotels, decadent nightlife venues and sensuous curves of mile-long beaches along with the seductive blues of the ocean and glimmering gold of the night stars, to create the quintessential “Acapulco Gold” look.

The Swim & Spa 2011 collection featured Trina Turk’s signature prints such as the vibrant “Acapulco Gold,” the bold “Tamarindo Beads,” and the luscious “Palma Sola.” The color palette featured citron, fuchsia and ultraviolet. Additional highlights included gold hardware inspired by handpicked vintage jewelry in brushed links, circular-textured rings and filigree X’s. The collection’s feminine silhouettes included one-piece keyhole bandeaus, halters with intricately-woven fabrics through gold hardware, sash hipsters and bikinis with border prints. Matching accessories such as light-weight cover-ups ranged from tunics and keyhole halter dresses in modal jersey to border-printed tunics and rompers in super-fine knit jersey along with beach towels and totes. The collection also included "Mr. Turk" menswear, classic American resort wear styling reworked with Trina Turk’s signature prints and bold colors.

Trina was awarded this season's "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer title, and we definitely see why -- she loves that certain retro vibe that Bikini.com celebrates as well. As a matter of fact, there are a couple of suits (guys and girls) that our staff can't wait to buy as soon as we can get into the Trina Turk boutique in Bal Harbour!

Designer Trina Turk (2nd from left) with models from the fashion show

7/14/10

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011 starts this weekend

Why is Bikini.com going to the swank Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach in the middle of summer? To check out the action at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011 – the most important event in the swimwear market in the world. In this bikini bonanza, we’ll be checking out the hottest trends – and hottest models – for 2011! Run by IMG Fashion, the same people who bring you the designer runway shows in New York, this event brings together thousands of buyers, retailers and members of the national and international press (including us). In the coming weeks, we’ll be bringing you a front row seat to the fashionably sexy collections from the top swimwear designers, as well as the latest on sunglasses, sandals and other beach accessories. You’ll be seeing brilliant colors, rich ethnic detailing and very sleek silhouettes on even sleeker bodies. In the meantime, we’ll be enjoying the air conditioning, cool sounds and beautiful people at the most fashionable beach party south of the Arctic Circle!

7/12/10

Bikini.com All Star LeAngela Davis Crowned Miss Hooters International 2010

Bikini.com sends out our heartiest congratulations to Bikini.com All Star LeAngela Davis, who was crowned Miss Hooters International during the 14th Annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant held in Fort Lauderdale, FL on July 10th. Among the many prizes and opportunities that accompany the crown, LeAngela will take home the grand prize of $50,000 as well as be featured in Hooters Magazine, national marketing campaigns and TV commercials.

LeAngela was selected from 100 Hooters Girl contestants who traveled from all over the world to represent Hooters' 455 locations in 29 countries. From evening gowns to swimsuits, the contestants were judged by a celebrity panel of judges including Chelsea Lately's Chuy Bravo; E! Entertainment host Michael Yo; reality TV series Survivor star and former Hooters Girl, Jerri Manthey; rock musician Ryan Cabrera and former member of Pussycat Dolls, Ashley Roberts. The show was broadcast live on Spike TV and was hosted by Dan Cortese and backstage co-host Carrie Keagan.

"LeAngela is everything that encompasses a Hooters Girl in beauty and personality," stated Beth Taylor, Pageant Director. "She is gorgeous, well spoken, outgoing and has the ability to make everyone she is in contact with smile." We agree. You go girl!

Bikini.com Co-Founder Howie Sonnenschein with Bikini.com All Star and Miss Hooters International 2010 LeAngela Davis

7/4/10

Bikini.com celebrates its 13th Anniversary!!

So where were you in 1997? Maybe you were watching Austin Powers or Titanic, or listening to the Spice Girls and Sugar Ray. Well, we were busy launching this website. We can't believe it but July 4th marks the 13th anniversary of Bikini.com's launch. It seems like just yesterday that we were up all night trying to figure out how to make a plane fly across our homepage. Well it's been a great 13 years, and we are looking forward to many more fun years of celebrating beauty and the beach with you!

So thank you to all the Bikini.com fans out there for making this all possible. This Bikini.com birthday is dedicated to YOU! We wouldn't be traveling to cool beaches around the world with beautiful models without your support. :)

We would also like to thank the talented and dedicated people behind the scenes that make Bikini.com happen - the producers, photographers, models, programmers, art directors, and of course the lucky guy that holds the reflector on the photoshoots. We have as much fun making Bikini.com as you have looking at it. :)

6/24/10

Bikini.com's Top 12 Swimwear Trends For 2010

Every year, retailers, journalists and other fashion watchers from around the world gather in Miami Beach, Florida at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Shows to check out the top designer swimwear collections. Bikini.com covered it all, and is happy to share these cutting edge looks with you. So here are the top twelve swimwear trends to keep you looking bikinirific at the beach this season!

6/23/10

Trina Turk Receives 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' Swimwear Designer Title

Bikini.com sends congrats to designer Trina Turk, for receiving this season's "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer title. She'll be debuting her Spring 2011 swimwear collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim located at The Raleigh in Miami Beach on Thursday, July 15, 2010.

The "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program recognizes designers that demonstrate dedication to use of quality materials, unique style and innovative design. Trina Turk joins a prestigious list of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designers including Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, Narciso Rodriguez, Red Carter and CHADO Ralph Rucci.

"It's always special to be recognized for my work in a large industry with many talented designers," said Trina Turk. "Being the Mercedes-Benz Presents designer is an honor as it acknowledges my commitment to unique design and craftsmanship from a brand that is a leader in innovative design."

We're looking forward to covering Trina's new collection (as well as all the new designer collections) for our Bikini.com fans in just a few weeks!

6/21/10

Tibi Swimwear 2010 Fashion Show

Check out the Tibi Swimwear 2010 season fashion show designed by Amy Smilovic. Amy hand designs a range of prints and styles to match her personal taste and distinctive approach to dressing. Tibi is now one of the largest contemporary lines found in over 500 specialty stores and upscale department stores worldwide . Scarlett Johansson, Liv Tyler, Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon are all fans of Tibi's sophisticated prints and feminine designs.

6/18/10

The Blonde Team -- Bikini.com Soccer Girls

Whether you call it soccer or football, you'll definitely dribble when you see Bikini.com's Blonde Team preparing for their big match against the Brunette Team. They may not be World Cup players, but these girls are definitely competitive!

6/15/10

The Brunette Team - Bikini.com Soccer Girls

Meet the sexy Bikini.com Brunette Soccer Team. Have you ever seen soccer/football players look like this before?

6/11/10

We're psyched for the World Cup! Are you?

6/9/10

Bikini.com is going to the Hukilau!

Bikini.com may be the world’s biggest beach party – but we think we may be spotting some even bigger beach party animals during the upcoming weekend of June 10-13 at The Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. What’s the Hukilau? Well in old Hawaiian days, it was a traditional Hawaiian fishing festival, where a giant net was cast into the sea that the villagers pulled back to shore. It emphasized the spirit of family and community. This groovy modern day Hukilau is a net thrown out to the entire world, bringing lovers of “Mid-Century Polynesian Pop” and “Tiki” culture from all over the world together for a very special swinging weekend celebration. It's Tiki Geek Chic!

Organized by Tiki Kiliki (aka Christie White, but it’s so much cooler calling her Tiki), past events have been weekends full of entertainment and laughs. The crowd is full of beautiful girls in vintage Hawaiian outfits and guys in cool Hawaiian shirts and hats. (We’re not sure if they look like that all the time, but it sure is fun for a weekend.) Event highlights will include the surf sounds of the Bikini Beachcombers and Lady Poi, a signing session with very cool artist Shag , a presentation from Mai-Tai cocktail expert Jeff "Beachbum" Berry, a tiki art show, a performance by Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, the annual pilgrimage to the world-famous Mai-Kai , and one of our favorite surf party groups, The Intoxicators. If you can make it to Fort Lauderdale, you should not miss the Hukilau 2010-- we will be there with our flaming drinks and hula skirts on. For more information, check out The Hukilau.

Here are some pictures from last year's Hukilau party at Mai-Kai which was a blast!

6/8/10

Poko Pano Swimwear Fashion Show

Discover the luxurious designs from Poko Pano swimwear and designer Paola Robba! The 2010 season's colorful collection brought attention to the worlds delicate ecosystem, with a theme inspired by the Amazon. The fun patterns and hues in the Poko Pano collection symbolized the diversity of the rainforest and Paola's fellow Brazilian people. The sophisticated Paolo Robba for Poko Pano Collection takes inspiration from the interiors of French palaces and modern Parisian elegance.

6/7/10

1,000,000 views on YouTube! - The Foxy Flight Attendant Rap

Imagine if your flight attendant said the safety demonstration in her bikini? Well imagine no further... Bikini.com's Foxy Flight Attendant Desiree Wynn leads an impromptu version (in her bikini) of the speech that flight attendants give before takeoff. You'll never look at your flight attendant the same way again!

5/27/10

3 day LEGO Beach Party for Memorial Day Weekend

Whether you're a kid at heart who grew up with LEGO, or have kids of your own, you know that everyone loves playing with LEGO bricks. If you love LEGO and also love the beach, this could really be your lucky weekend. This Memorial Day weekend head to LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Schaumburg, Illinois, for a three-day indoor LEGO® Beach Party - complete with the opportunity to build sandcastles out of sand-colored LEGO bricks imported just for the occasion.

From Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31, the LEGOLAND Discovery Center will be transformed into a summer getaway from top to bottom. A LEGO beach will be set up for young LEGO architects to let their sandcastle imaginations run wild. The Center's popular MINILAND Chicago skyline will feature a beach scene starring Lake Michigan as the latest local landmark to be recreated LEGO-style. Beach bumming staffers will be dressed in summer garb. Kids' finished sandcastle creations will even be photographed as mementoes of their fun in the LEGOLAND sun. And you can also get a souvenir photo of your visit to LEGO Beach. (For more information, visit www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com.)

Hey, can we get LEGO to build LEGO sculptures of our Bikini.com models? Now that's an idea...LEGO people, are you listening?

5/25/10

Words of Wisdom from Bikini.com models

Bikini.com's models aren't just beautiful -- they're wise as well. We asked some of our favorite models to share their words of wisdom just for you.

5/24/10

To bikini or not to bikini, that is the question.

Tourism authorities in Barcelona, Spain are planning an anti-bikini policy that is getting everyone a little hot under the collar. The city is launching a campaign that urges people to put on their clothes when they leave the beach. They have issued posters showing a man and woman in bathing suits with a red slash, and a couple dressed with clothes, with no slash. (A collectible sign for our Bikini.com offices, we’re sure.) We’re not sure that a bikini ban encourages tourism, but go figure. So you can sleep at night, we’ve heard no fines are currently planned for violators.

5/20/10

Corona Kicking Off Summer With 'Pop-Up' Beach in New York City

If you're in New York City tomorrow and feel like an island vacation, just walk right over to 42nd St. To kick off summer, Corona Extra and Corona Light are hosting a 24-hour beach party in Times Square tomorrow (Thursday, May 20th.) Corona is bringing its laidback lifestyle to NYC and encouraging everyone to start celebrating summer by visiting the larger than life beach in the heart of Times Square. This unique event kicks off Corona's "Win a Beach Getaway" summer promotion, which runs through July 31. The Corona New York "pop-up" beach boasts 30 tons of sand spanning 2,500 square feet, ocean sounds piped in via a sound system, dozens of palm trees, beach chairs, bean-bag toss games, a volleyball net and the world's largest Corona bottle measuring 30 feet tall. Bikini.com loves a beach party anywhere -- even if it in the middle of a city.

5/18/10

Sexy Bikini.com All Star Leangela Davis

Tall, slender, sexy and amazingly beautiful, Bikini.com All Star LeAngela Davis was such a treat to have in our studio. This sporty and spunky hottie was not only entertaining, but had us rolling with laughter during her interview. Check out this impressive beauty!

5/17/10

Alfred Hitchcock on the power of bikinis

5/12/10

Roxy partners with Schick Quattro for Women for Design-A-Bikini contest

Think you’ve got what it takes to design a bikini? Then check this out. Schick Quattro for Women is kicking off the 2nd Annual ‘Design-A-Roxy Bikini’ contest with fashion brand Roxy at http://designabikini.roxy.com. Future fashion designers will have the opportunity to submit a bikini design using a Roxy design template. Designs can then be entered for a chance to win a grand prize which includes a $5,000 cash prize and have their actual design made into a bikini for them to sport on the beach. The designs will be judged by a fashionable panel of experts that include: Roxy VP of Design Summer Rapp, Roxy Pro Surfer Kassia Meador, Fabsugar Fashion Blogger Samantha Durbin, Seventeen Magazine Fashion editor Marissa Grumer and Schick Quattro for Women Fashion/Celebrity Stylist Jennifer Rade. The lucky grand prize winner will be announced on September 1, 2010.

5/10/10

Vitamin A Swimwear 2010 fashion show

Check out the stylish 2010 West Coast runway looks from Vitamin A Swimwear! Season after season, designer Amahlia Stevens delivers incredibly sexy cuts and innovative silhouettes that recall the heyday of international Hollywood glamour. See why Vitamin A has always been known as the go-to swimwear for celebrities and stylists.

5/5/10

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

5/4/10

Sneak peak of Bar Rafaeli, Miranda Kerr and Raquel Zimmermann's beach photos

Our friends at ultra trendy V Magazine gave us a sneek peek at the seaside snaps of some of the world's top swimsuit models, including Bar Rafaeli, Miranda Kerr and Raquel Zimmermann. (If you're on Bikini.com you probably already know this, but they've also appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Victoria's Secret.) These pix will be featured along with other friends and celebs in V Magazine's upcoming "The Summer Scorcher" issue. If there was ever a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, Bar Rafaeli is it. Are you psyched for summer yet?

Bar Rafaeli in Kauai, Hawaii


Miranda Kerr in St. Barths


Raquel Zimmermann in Kauai, Hawaii

4/30/10

Curvy. Voluptuous. Sexy. Fashionable.

Curvy. Voluptuous. Sexy. Fashionable. However you describe Bikini.com All Star Erika Senti, you're eyes will be mesmerized by this Cuban bikini hottie.

4/22/10

Former investment banker turned bikini model

Bikini.com All Star Crystal Hayson is one smart cookie. A former investment banker, she resides in Miami Beach, and has cast away her grey office and business suits for a life of sunshine and bikinis. Many bankers deal with figures, but she makes everyone think of figures of a somewhat different kind.

4/16/10

Bikini.com Supermodel Sofia Lopez Beschen launching Chama Swimwear line

Gorgeous Bikini.com Supermodel Sofia Lopez Beschen is launching her own line of swimwear called Chama Swimwear. You'll be learning alot more about Chama here on Bikini.com in the coming months, but here is a sneak preview of Sofia getting ready for her first Chama photoshoot.

4/9/10

Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier and True Religion Swimwear Style

Check out the latest bikini fashions with Fawn Arthur, Creative Director of Sea & Sun Swimwear, as she shows her off her latest bikini designs for Ed Hardy Swimwear, Christian Audigier Swimwear and True Religion Swimwear.

3/31/10

Classic bikini beauty Jennifer Copeland

Bikini.com All Star Jennifer Copeland is filled with surprises. Calm, elegant and conservative on the outside, this sexy blonde swears she is a wild child at night. Whether she is dancing with friends or traveling to exotic destinations, she loves to have a great time.

3/26/10

Karli's Sexy Moves

With the body of a dancer, Bikini.com All Star Karli Manson has the perfect curves. Watch her move and you'll have to agree.

3/19/10

Bikini.com All Star Jen Keller

We couldn’t decide if she looks more like Kate Bosworth or Natalie Portman, but no matter what, we were dazzled by Jen Keller’s smile and sweetness (so were some of our office neighbors, who fell in love watching our photo shoot with her). She says she always feels sexy in a bikini, and we have to agree it suits her. Check out our All Star on the beach!

3/13/10

Bikini.com All Star Shendelle Schokman

If we had to design our own customized California Girl, we couldnt come up with a better one than Bikini.com All Star Shendelle Schokman. This 5'6" 120 pound blonde has a smile and a figure that just wont quit. She also has the quintessential breezy, happy California personality that brings a smile to everyones face. Best of all, she is studying to be a nurse so one day when youre not feeling well, maybe youll be lucky to be cared for by Shendelle.

3/9/10

Luli Fama Swimwear Fashion Show

Discover the sexy 2010 swimwear collection from designer Luli Fama, as previewed on the runway during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami Beach. This season's swimsuits were inspired by Bikini.com's very own backyard, Miami -- see how sexy glamour is mixed with a bold Latin beat. Many top beauties including Gisele Bundchen, Bar Rafaeli and Anna Kournikova have been photographed wearing Luli Fama swimwear, and now you'll see why -- somehow Luli Fama cuts a bikini bottom like no one else!

3/7/10

Red Carter Swimwear Fashion Show

Check out the bold 2010 swimwear collection from designer Red Carter, as previewed during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami Beach. The theme this season is a little bit animal, a little bit Rock and Roll and a whole lot of space-age glamour! Red Carter hit the swimsuit designer pinnacle when his sophisticated yet sexy designs were worn by Heidi Klum in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Perhaps one of these crowd-pleasing bikinis will be next?

3/5/10

Miami's First Edible Bikini

2/4/10

CBS Early Show Pool Party with Bikini.com

Bikini.com loves a party -- so when Dave Price, Weather Anchor for CBS "The Early Show", told us he was throwing a pool party at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach to be broadcast live to millions of CBS viewers, we decided to plunge in with him. We invited Bikini.com All Stars Melanie Tillbrook, Jessica Canizales and Mia Foley to the bikinirific action. With some of our surfboards, tikis, conga drums and hula hoops, we added a little Bikini.com spirit to the live CBS Early Show broadcast. It was also great to meet Miami superstar DJ Irie and beautiful Weather Anchor for CBS4 Miami, Lissette Gonzalez, who by the way, in our opinion, could easily be a Bikini.com Supermodel herself. It was the most fun pool party we've ever been to that started at 7 a.m. (we usually are leaving the parties at that time!)

3. . 2. . 1. . . OK now everyone PAAAARTY!!!


CBS Early Show National Weather Anchor, Dave Price and CBS4 Miami Weather Anchor Lissette Gonzalez host their weather forecasts at sunrise while the Bikini.com crew plays the congas in the background.


Dave Price, Weather Anchor for CBS The Early Show, celebrates his Aloha Spirit with some Bikini.com All Stars.


Bikini.com Graphic Artist Fane rockin' the surfboard poolside.


Bikini.com All Stars stand out at any pool party!


Bikini.com All Star Mia Foley shows what time she got up today for the early morning call time -- 5AM!

2/3/10

Bikini.com All Star Melanie Tillbrook

When Bikini.com All Star Melanie Tillbrook speaks, you cant help but be happy. Born in Hawaii, she has a delicate lilt to her voice, as well as a sweet and gentle smile. When she gets into her bikini, however, this hard-working island girl emits a power that definitely dazzled everyone at her photo shoot. Shes been featured on the covers of many magazines (including Natural Fitness and Speed), as well as in music videos with Jamie Foxx, Fat Joe and Ja Rule and movies including Confessions of a Shopaholic. Her athletic body and luscious caramel hair and skin shimmer with a beauty that comes from the inside out.

2/2/10

Bikini.com: Episode 1

A long time ago on a beach far, far away...Bikini.com was born. See what it's all about and check out what you can look forward to in the months to come!

1/25/10

Slow and Sexy Diana

Horse lover, former Miss FHM and Bikini.com All-Star Diana Chiafair loves little bikinis. Watch her show some of her favorites off in this music video shot on the sandy beach near her home.

1/6/10

Sexy Cuban Bikini.com All Star Erika Senti

Beautiful and trend setting Bikini.com All Star Erika Senti loves to dress extravagantly in the latest of fashions. This Spanish speaking hottie, who was born in Cuba, likes anything that is new and exciting and thinks all Latin women are hot and sexy by default. We agree and think Erika is "bien exotica"!

12/29/09

Karli Manson Has Exotic Cat Eyes

With cat shaped eyes and hair striped like a tiger, Bikini.com All Star Karli Manson is often compared to a sexy feline. Check out this petite Cuban-Brazilian dancer's bikini video and you'll purr too.

12/21/09

Bikini.com Christmas

Now you'll know why Santa is so merry -- It's a Bikini.com Christmas!

12/15/09

Bikini Hanukkah

What's more fun than playing with a dreidel? Watching hot girls play with dreidels!

12/14/09

Crystal Jane - Beauty and Brains

Ambitious and bright Bikini.com All Star Crystal Jane may be a hot model to you, but she is also studying for her Masters in Psychology as well. You may need some therapy of your own after seeing the wild leopard bikini on this Wyoming native!

11/23/09

Sexy Bikini.com All Star Jessica Bevel

With the most crystalline blue eyes you've ever seen, Jessica is dazzling, both inside and out. Discover this Kentucky native's favorite ways to have fun!

11/12/09

South Africa breaks world record for Largest Bikini Parade

Hundreds of women in bikinis walked on the streets of Johannesburg to break the world record for the largest bikini parade and also raise awareness for breast cancer awareness. The previous Guinness World Record for the largest bikini parade was 281 women in bikinis (in Las Vegas), but South Africa managed to attract 287.

11/10/09

Sexy Latina Bikini.com All Star Gianina Santos

Coquettish brunette Gianina from the beautiful country of Colombia says that Latin girls are the hottest. See if you agree -- we gotta admit, she just might be right.

10/23/09

Video -- Bikini.com Supermodel Donna DeCianni

She combines the wide-eyed innocence of Audrey Hepburn and the lush-lipped earthiness of Sophia Loren. She's sexy, yet wholesome. Beautiful, yet approachable. She's actress and Bikini.com Supermodel Donna Decianni. Check out her Bikini.com video. . .

10/22/09

Hula Hoop Competition

Who is better at hula hooping? First Lady Michelle Obama or our new Bikini.com All Star Mia Foley?

10/16/09

Bikini.com All Star Brandi Alexis needs your vote

Congratulations to Bikini.com All Star Brandi Alexis for being a finalist in the Maxim Hometown Hottie issue! Brandi is featured in the November issue of Maxim and may we say, she looks awesome. Since Brandi is one of the finalists in the competition, we'd like to encourage our Bikini.com fans to vote for Brandi, as we'd love nothing better than to see one of Bikini.com's favorite models win the Maxim's Hometown Hottie crown. Click here to vote!

10/07/09

Video - Slow and Sexy Diana

Horse lover, former Miss FHM and Bikini.com All-Star Diana Chiafair loves little bikinis. Watch her show some of her favorites off in this music video shot on the sandy beach near her home.

9/29/09

Video - Bikini.com Supermodel Sofia Lopez

Born by the sands of a beautiful Venezuelan beach, super-sexy Sofia Lopez was spotted by a Vogue photographer and asked to shoot test photos. Bikini.com then discovered her at a modeling pageant and we fell in love. Though Sofia has a gentle demeanor, this Rockin' Caracan is definitely caliente. She's the South American sweetheart that'll make you say Ole!

09/23/09

Legendary swimsuit model Kathy Ireland at Dancing with the Stars

There are lots of perks when working at Bikini.com, but one is that you get to meet legendary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Kathy Ireland on the set of Dancing with the Stars last night. Here's Bikini.com Associate Producer Alex Montilla standing between Kathy and her dance partner Tony Dovolani. Thanks Alex -- always scouting for new talent for us.

09/22/09

Bikini.com Showoffs: Are they showing off their bikinis...or themselves?

Bikini.com is proud to announce our first video iPhone app -- Bikini.com TV: Bikini Showoffs! We scoured the world and got our sexy and popular Bikini.com models to show off their fashionable bikinis – and fabulous bodies – just for you. Designer bikinis, string bikinis, custom-made bikinis, glittery bikinis -- you’ll see them all in these sizzling videos. Which bikinis do the models like? Which ones do you like? Whether you’re looking at the stylish swimsuits or your favorite models, you’ll definitely want to “show off” this app to your friends.

Sizzling videos give you an intimate view of these absolutely gorgeous Bikini.com knockouts as they show off their bikinis on the beach, by the pool and under the studio lights. This is a premium quality video production shot so close up, you can practically feel the fabric of the bikini as each beauty explains it to you in detail. At Bikini.com, it’s all about the bikini – each one is unique and makes the girl feel a certain way, amazingly just with a few inches of fabric. Whether you like the bikini – or what’s in the bikini -- this new video iPhone app is for you.
Download the app here.

09/10/09

World Champion Surfer Kelly Slater concludes Principal Photography for IMAX 3D movie, Ultimate Wave Tahiti

Bikini.com has been a fan of nine-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater forever. He’s not just an amazing surfer, but also a great musician and a really cool guy. (And, say the girls in our office, he’s cute too.) So we’re stoked to announce that Kelly, and his big wave companion, Raimana Van Bastolaer, have completed principal photography for Ultimate Wave Tahiti, the first 3D IMAX and giant screen theater film to use extreme surfing to focus on the science of waves, according to its executive producer, K2 Communications, Inc. The film, scheduled for worldwide release next February, was primarily shot in the big wave environment in Tahiti known to watermen around the world as Teahupoo.

Teuhupoo has challenged surfers for years. The surfer committed to riding this type of wave is greeted with an upwelling of choppy water and the sting of sand vacuumed from the sea floor and fired from the wave. The noise is at times deafening, and the released energy sufficient to rocket the escaping surfer up and out of the wave trough, sometimes to heights of over 20 feet. Both Slater and Van Bastolaer bring this experience to film.

While cool to watch, Ultimate Wave Tahiti will serve as an educational resource for those with an interest in the ocean and its dynamics. The film benefits from the significant involvement of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other experts, including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. We are sure Ultimate Wave Tahiti will provide Bikini.com fans with a combination of thrills and intense beauty never before seen on the giant screen.

09/08/09

Bikini.com All Star Mia Foley

Meet Bikini.com All Star Mia Foley, the bubbly blonde bombshell who loves yoga and having fun on the beach.

09/01/09

New on your iPhone -- the hottest Bikini.com models tell you everything you ever wanted to hear.

It’s your dream come true: the most beautiful girls in the world, stroking your ego with the flattering lines you’re dying to hear! These Bikini.com models couldn’t be there to tell you in person, but the new Bikini.com Ego Stroker iPhone app is the next best thing. Enjoy these gems by yourself, or show off and share the fun and flattery with your friends (you know they’ll be jealous!) What guy out there can’t do without a little ego-stroking, confidence-boosting rub? And hey, you know everything they’re telling you is true. Sometimes a guy just needs to be reminded of how desirable & attractive he is by hearing a girl tell him: “You are so cute!”...“You look hot today!”...“You drive me wild!” Or maybe you’re just a guy who wants to hear your girlfriend say: “You were right, and I was wrong”...“Let’s just go out for a beer instead of some fancy restaurant”...“Let's watch football all weekend long!"

Guess what? With the fun new Bikini.com Ego Stroker iPhone app, you can. You’ve already SEEN our beautiful Bikini.com models... now you can HEAR them, stroking your ego and showering you with flirtatious compliments! Choose from different models, each with her own unique voice and style. They’re soothing, sexy, playful and very, very hot. The Bikini.com Ego Stroker -- irresistible, just like our models. Download it here!

08/26/09

Armchair surfing in your living room (well sorta.)

So you're looking for a cool chair to trick out your pad, but you don't want the typical stuff you find in the suburban furniture store. Well we just found out about Karl Halamicek, owner of Karl's Good Wood in Ventura, California. The process of his creation is quite unique -- using an assortment of wood and recycled surfboards, he creates custom, one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor surfboard furniture. Most of Karl's surfboard furniture consists of chairs and benches, but he also makes tables, headboards, and other surf related décor. All of Karl's surfboard chairs are made with surfboards that are no longer rideable, so if your board is buckled or busted in two, he can turn it into a functional and very unique piece. (Karl believes it's our responsibility to reuse boards any way we can.)

Karl's most recent designs consist of a surfboard chair with two built-in 2 gallon fish tanks and a chair built from reclaimed eucalyptus. All of Karl's furniture is built in a cozy 200 square foot work space, just 200 yards from the beach. (Says Karl, "Having worked in this space for over a year, I've come to realize that you don't need a lot of space to make some pretty beachin' stuff.") The surfboard chairs start at $200. You can visit Karls Good Wood to see more examples of where surfboards come to rest.

08/19/09

Britney Spears in a bikini on David Letterman

The bikini-clad pop princess presents the "Top Ten Ways The Country Would Be Different If Britney Spears Were President."

08/17/09

Swimsuit hotties on the dance floor

We know that swimsuit models can pose -- but can they dance? We're looking forward to finding out. TV's popular show "Dancing with the Stars" just announced this season's lineup, and we were stoked to find out that not just one but two top swimsuit models will be dancing their bikinis off this season.

First up: swimsuit supermodel and friend of the Bikini.com family Joanna Krupa, voted by Maxim as the Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World. Joanna stopped by our Bikini.com studio fairly recently, but kept her secret well hidden in behind her extremely luscious Polish lips. Second on the dance card: Kathy Ireland, model, actress, marketing genius and star of 13 consecutive years of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Kathy was on the cover three times, including on the 25th Anniversary Issue, which became the top selling swimsuit issue to date.

Will there be a Battle of the Bikini Ballroom dancers? Can they meringue in their maillots, shimmy in their strings and tango in their t-backs? We can't wait to find out. In the meantime, Bikini.com sends our best wishes to both ladies and especially to Joanna (we'll be calling in for you.)

08/13/09

Video - Bikini.com All Star Doris Morgado

Venezuelan Bikini.com All Star Doris Morgado shows us why Latin women make great girlfriends. (Having a caliente figure like hers is a great start.)

08/10/09

Surfboards in the Sand in Surf City USA

On Saturday, September 19, surfing's elite will be gathering next to the famous Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach California, for a special event to celebrate surfing culture and promote awareness for sustaining the coastal environment. Thousands of surfers will stand together with their surfboards to pose for a photo to be published worldwide in Transworld Surf magazine. A portion of the event proceeds will be contributed to two great organizations, the Surfrider Foundation and Orange County Coastkeeper, in support of their service to the ocean and beaches of Southern California. "Every surfer and anyone who loves the ocean should join us in Huntington Beach on September 19th at noon to be part of history and to benefit the environment," says Peter "P.T." Townend, pro surfing's first world champion and official spokesperson for the event. "Surfboards in the Sand highlights Huntington Beach's commitment to the surfing culture and coastal environment that make Surf City USA unique in the world." If you'll be in Southern California it's a historic opportunity not to be missed.

08/07/09

2nd Bikini.com iPhone app released - Hunkalicious!

For all the female Bikini.com fans out there -- you've been swamping us with e-mails that say, "Bring on the boys!" Well, we're equal opportunity, and we've heard the call.

Bikini.com is proud to announce the launch of Bikini.com Hunkalicious -- our second iPhone app. We scoured the beaches from coast to coast and found the hottest, most hunkalicious guys on the beach. This is an exclusive, all-access guide to the suntanned surfer guys of Bikini.com, who have already melted hearts (including some of the ladies in our Bikini.com studio). This app features profiles of each of the guys, accompanied by sizzling pix of them at work and at play. These guys live the lifestyle every day, and you can read about their favorite beaches, their worst surfing wipeouts, their methods of staying fit and what they look for, in life and in love. Of course we also have tons of photos (many never before seen) that you can scroll through and save as your iPhone wallpaper. Girlfriends, it's always summertime at Bikini.com, so kick off your shoes, have your own day at the beach and check out Bikini.com's Hunkalicious right here.

08/06/09

National Lifeguard Championships

You know Bikini.com loves the beach -- but what would the beach be without our beloved lifeguards? Male or female, they're always great looking -- and anyone who can save a life is extra sexy in our book too. This weekend, the 2009 United States Lifeguard Association National Lifeguard Championships will be taking place on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida (just a quick ride in the convertible from our Miami Beach headquarters.) Lifeguards from all over the U.S. will be competing in several different athletic events to prove their prowess, including surf, board and rescue races. The "Baywatch" team from Los Angeles has won every year since 1987, but word is that the Jersey Shore team from Monmouth County, NJ is a serious contender this year. If you're in the area, check it out -- excitement, drama and eyecandy will surely abound.

07/31/09

HOT NEWS!!!! Bikini.com launches first iPhone app!

Grab your surfboard and your iPhone™, and let the party begin! With the new “Bikini.com Supermodel Party” iPhone application, you can now keep your summer beach fun going all year round by viewing premium quality wallpapers, videos and other entertainment featuring your favorite Bikini.com models on your iPhone and iTouch. For a one time price of 99 cents in the U.S. market, you'll get all updates free of charge.

“Bikini.com Supermodel Party” is produced by mobile entertainment experts Stardust Entertainment based in Miami Beach, Florida in association with mobile entertainment agency Azomob with offices in Minneapolis and Los Angeles. “Beautiful girls and the beach are as American as apple pie. Who better than the experts at Bikini.com, the World’s Biggest Beach Party, to bring the most beautiful bikini models on the planet to iPhones around the world?”, says Bikini.com's Big Kahuna, Howie Sonnenschein. “This sexy and fun Bikini.com iPhone app is totally irresistible, just like our models.” Adds Brian Hong, President of Azomob, “Users will enjoy one of the richest and best wallpaper app experiences available at the iTunes App store. The Bikini.com Supermodel Party taps into one of the most popular topics at the app store – bikini watching. The desire to look at beautiful Bikini.com models can now be satisfied anytime and anywhere, especially with this new app created to serve iPhone fans who can’t get enough high quality images of their favorite models.”

Bikini.com will be releasing several more very cool iPhone apps over the next few months, so for iPhone lovers, it will be a bikinirific year for sure. Hey, is that an iPhone in your pocket? Click here to get your Bikini.com Supermodel Party app!

07/30/09

Aussie style hits the swimwear runways with White Sands Australia

At the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim runway shows, White Sands Australia featured sweet frilly bandeau bikinis and itsy-bitsy Brazilian and beautifully shaped maillots in heavenly gelato colors. For more sophisticated types, black one pieces cut a striking figure with deep plunging necklines and flawlessly structured shapes.

07/29/09

Ed Hardy Swimwear rocks the runway in Miami

And now…more hot-off-the-press reports from the mecca of the swimwear world, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim runway shows in Miami Beach, which give industry insiders a sneak peek at the swimwear you’ll be seeing on the beach next year. Returning for another successful year, Ed Hardy Swimwear kept its edgy California-inspired look fashion forward with an eclectic mix of designs, colors and fabrics inspired by tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy.

The 2010 Ed Hardy swimwear collection produced by Los Angeles-based Sea and Sun, offers “mix and match” separates, Lurex fabrics, strategically placed tigers and unique embellishments including custom hardware. Fawn Arthur, creative director for Sea and Sun, brought the collection in a fresh different direction for 2010, with details including screen-printing, textures, foils and graffiti. The Ed Hardy swimwear show is always the hottest ticket in town, and for good reason (even D.J. Irie spins the tunes.) It's perfect to channel that rock and roller in you.

07/28/09

Space age swimsuits a controversy at World Swimming Championships

The new high-tech swimsuits at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Rome are now the subject of controversy, and not just because of Ricky Berens' swimsuit malfunction that left his behind exposed. There was an avalanche of world records set over the last 18 months, since the introduction of fast and slick new polyurethane swimsuits that are evocative of science fiction movies. Some say that progress in technology shouldn't be held back -- but others are pushing to ban the costly suits, saying they creating "air trapping" effects that artificially enhance speed, wreaking unfair devastation on record books.

Germany's Paul Biedermann wore a high-tech polyurethane suit when he broke Ian Thorpe's world record in the 400-meter freestyle -- but Grant Hackett, the world-record holder in the 800 and 1500 free, told The Australian newspaper, "I hate saying this because I sound like a bad sport, but that world record would not have gone without that suit." John Naber, a five-time Olympic swimming medalist, commented to the L.A. Times, "Johnny Weismuller wore cotton and we got rid of those and moved on to something else...Some pole vaulters were better on bamboo than on spring steel and some better on spring steel than graphite composite. Every time the rules changed somebody benefited and therefore, somebody else suffered."

Swimming's governing body, FINA, passed a rule last week that bans the swimsuits, which ban will go into effect after the world championships (the biggest meet outside the Olympics.) Some say that as a result of the ban, these new records may not be broken for a very long time -- years, perhaps decades. Here at Bikini.com, we love when there's so much controversy over swimsuits!

07/27/09

Video - Bikini.com All Star Jan Tinkley

Beautiful redhead Bikini.com All Star Jan Tinkley stands tall at 5' 10 1/2". Check out her luscious locks, vivacious personality and her passion for dancing.

07/24/09

Poko Pano shows off Brazilian swimwear style on the Miami catwalk

Poko Pano’s Summer 2010 swimwear collection brought attention to the plight of the world’s delicate ecosystem, with Amazon-inspired themes such as the caffeinated guarana plant, spicy peppers and native Indians among others.

The collection’s colorful polka dots and stripes symbolized the diversity of the rainforest and the Brazilian people. Tropical colors as well as neutrals like black, white and beige were incorporated to translate the regions’ richness on plant and flower motifs as well as modern graphics. Leather, metallics and printed acrylics added even greater depth. Jessica Simpson, Janet Jackson and Beyonce are fans of designer Paola Robba's designs, and the suits have been featured in Shape, Elle, Vogue, InStyle and even the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

07/23/09

Miami Fashion Week Swim -- Luli Fama swimwear collection for 2010

Always one of our favorite collections at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim runway shows, Luli Fama designers (and brother and sister team) Luli and Augusto Hanimian broke out the confetti and Latin beads with a 2010 swimwear collection inspired by Bikini.com’s very own backyard, Miami.

Sexy glamour was mixed to a Latin beat, featuring vibrant tones of Miami-esque ocean blues and purples and the glimmering gold of the stars. Live conga drums added to the festive tropical party atmosphere. Many top beauties including Gisele Bundchen, Bar Rafaeli and Anna Kournikova have been photographed wearing Luli Fama swimwear. Somehow Luli Fama cuts a bikini bottom like no one else (and at Bikini.com, we know about these things.)

07/22/09

Vitamin A swimsuit designs perfect for today's new "It Girls".

California’s Amahlia Stevens, the designer for stylish swimwear brand Vitamin A, has always been known as a leader in the design of sleek black bikinis -- “little black dresses” of swimwear. The 2010 collection which debuted at Miami's Raleigh Hotel fashion shows featured incredibly sexy but wearable cuts, innovative construction and flattering ruching and gathering details, recalling the heyday of Hollywood Glam.

The fabrics were accentuated with innovative styling details, such as luxury braided straps, exotic beads, crochet coverups and matte metallic hardware. The Collection was inspired by travels from the beaches of Bahia, Brazil, to the islands in the South of Norway as well as 1960's style icons such as Marisa Berenson and Lauren Hutton. Always modern and sexy, Vitamin A swimsuits are a perennial favorite of many international “it” girls and fashion editors (Bikini.com’s included).

07/21/09

Another field report from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim shows at the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida:

The 2010 collection from Cia.Marítima featured colorful prints, draping and trim. Beautiful Grecian sea shades from blue to green inspired the color palette which featured vivid turquoise, emerald and royal blue while also incorporating neutral shades such as coral, brown, white and black. Designer Benny Rosset also channeled Versace's decorative Greek embellishments and Vionnet draping.

07/20/09

A bikini good enough to eat

Celebs including Madonna, Shakira, Janet Jackson, David Beckham, Eva Longoria, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, Christina Milian and Hillary Swank are all fans of Ed Hardy designs. To promote the Ed Hardy designer swimwear line created by French designer Christian Audigier, the good people at Ed Hardy Swimwear put together an “only in Miami” fashion fantasy event – the world’s first edible bikini.

Done in association with Sushi Samba (one of the hot spots on Miami Beach’s trendy Lincoln Road) on Saturday, a savory, two-piece edible replica of Ed Hardy’s 2010 “Trellis” suit was unveiled on a basking beauty soaking up the sun. Inspired by the urban streets and influenced by Japan, Brazil and Peru, sweet tropical hues of yellow and pinks were represented by beets, reds with strawberries, dark hues by blueberries and greens by banana leaf accents.

We thought we had seen it all, but this edible bikini was a first for Bikini.com. We are just curious if the grapes turned into wine when the model sat down.

07/19/09

More swimwear trends from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim shows:

ANK by Mirla Sabino ventured deep into the jungle of the Caribbean Islands for Summer 2010. The collection featured modern prints with color-blocked versions of coral, fuchsia, burgundy, sea blue and green. Updated touches were suspender trims, multicolored stones and gold and silver-plated hardware that stays cool to the touch. Ethnic tradition was further explored in braided belts and scalloped edges which mimic undulating waves of the sea.

True Religion has always been a fashion leader in eccentric, vintage ‘70s style. True Religion's Swimwear’ collection for 2010 collection offered a creative spin to their traditional boho-chic flavor. The 80-piece, “mix-and-match” separates were created with tone on tone colors, vintage inspired tie-dye prints, textured fabrics like faux snakeskin, plaid and camouflage. We especially loved the “Daisy-Mae” country girl looks which are perfect for lounging in a haystack by your pool (doesn't everyone have one?)

Red Carter’s addiction to surprising and delighting his audience was intact and in full force this season. The theme of his collection this season was a little bit animal, a little bit Rock and Roll and a whole lot of Space-age glamour. Red is always an innovator in the swimwear world, and this collection was no exception.

07/17/09

Day 2 at the swimwear fashion shows

More hot-off-the-press reports on the 2010 swimwear collections, straight from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami:

The island of Bali was the inspiration for the Tibi Resort 09/10 swimwear collection. Infused with batik and ikat prints, the sexy swimsuits and stunning coverups have been updated with a vibrant modern-day color palette of fuschia, purple, aqua, and green. Tibi designer and founder, Amy Smilovic, hand designs a range of prints and styles to match her personal taste. Scarlett Johansson, Liv Tyler Drew Barryore and Reese Witherspoon are all fans of Tibi's sophisticated prints and feminine designs. In the audience last night: model Kelly Killoren Bensimon of "The Real Housewies of New York City", who will be making the rounds at the swimwear shows.

Caffe Swimwear is a luxury swimwear brand from the country of Colombia that has evolved over the years to become a stylish, international swimwear brand on the rise. The 2010 collection draws from an age of reflection -- a new period marked by an increase in creativity and a humanistic approach to life. Designer Paula Saavedra's line continues to channel its laid back luxury style, this time seen through the prism of the sixties merging new bohemian elements with rich colors and hand crafted details. Many of the suits had a "mix and match" quality such as printed tops with solid bottoms. Gold jewelry-like "hardware" details accentuated the feeling of wearable luxury.

07/16/09

First night at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim shows

Last night was the launch of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, produced by IMG Fashion at the historic Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach. At this annual event, press, retailers, fashionistas and celebrity VIP's all come together to check out the best swimwear for 2010 from around the world. And of course, being Bikini.com, we'll be covering the festivities all week and bringing you the latest trends in swimwear style. Lots more to come, but here are the highlights from last night...

Boheme Boutique's first swimwear show was held poolside at the Raleigh Hotel, headquarters for the fashion shows. The event showcased the relaxed and eclectic ambience of their elite stores and the labels that they carry. Edit Meurrens, the owner of Boheme Boutiques, travels all over the world to find different merchandise and to portray the very Bohemian chic feeling found in their five locations in Miami. The show featured current looks from designers Kenzo, Pinup, Delfina, Anna Kosturova, Sundek (men's) and accessories by Flora Bella and Moyna. Judging by the hooting and hollering from the photographers, the show was very well received.

Next up was a quadruple decker fashion show featuring not one, not two, not three but four emerging swimsuit designers in one shot. KEVA by Keva J, Liza + Tara Resort Wear, Jogo by Pooneh and Tyler Rose Swimwear all debuted their individual yet distinctive Spring/Summer 2010 collections in a designer showcase show modeled by the infamous Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. The setting: the Plunge Rooftop Pool bar and Lounge at the uber-hip Gansevoort South Beach Hotel, under the stars on a steamy tropical Miami evening.

With dancers and music evoking Broadway's The Lion King, KEVA by Keva J took us on an excursion through a mystical African swimsuit safari with Serengeti-inspired colors of blue, black, green and brown and sexy geometric silhouettes featuring the hot new cut-out trends and monokinis.

Taking guests on an exotic escape to their favorite island destinations, the hypnotic floral prints and bold, tropical hues of Liza + Tara Resort Wear set the perfect imagery for an evening dreamscape. Growing up on an island just off the coast of Miami, the designers' newest collection reflects a love for tropical living and Caribbean elegance. Silk caftans and tunics combined with flouncy fabrics, bold prints and alluring hues offering an effortlessly chic, day-to-night ensemble perfect for vacation living and island elegance.

The debut of JOGO by Pooneh brought a collection of beachwear and lifestyle products stimulated from a melange of international influences, inspired by founder and designer Pooneh Mohazzabi. The collection blends the tones, textures and customs of breathtaking international beaches from St. Tropez to Capri and takes into consideration the style and taste of American destinations like the Hamptons and Miami.

Tyler Rose Swimwear exuded excitement, confidence and energy with bold mix-and-match bikinis and cover-up pieces. Inspired by Bohemian and Hippie lifestyles, Tyler Rose Swimwear's Spring 2010 collection features a color palette including metallic and neon tones with vintage detailing of fringe and ruffles. Tyler Rose's "Haute Indian Summer" collection pays homage to Native American and Bohemian cultures with warrior and Indian-princess vibes. This is a collection for the fearless trendsetter and expressionist.

The starlit evening also featured the debut of Grammy award-winning artist (and bikinirific beauty) Beyonce's new music video, "Sweet Dreams". Hey Beyonce, when you debut your own swimsuit line, we'll be there!

07/13/09

Swimwear Fashion Week kicks off this week

This week will be the start of one of Bikini.com’s favorite weeks in Miami Beach. From July 18 – 21, the SwimShow 2010 will run at the Miami Beach Convention Center, while the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Collections fashion shows run from July 15 - 19 at the beautiful beachside Raleigh Hotel. Between the two events, thousands of swimsuit buyers and members of the press will get a peek at the 2010 swimwear lines from hundreds of exhibitors, ranging from big sportswear lines to cutting-edge new swimwear designers. In between all of the fashion talk, you’ll find some of the most beautiful people – and spectacular swimsuit models – to be found anywhere on the planet. Of course we’ll bring you the highlights from the collections so you’ll totally be in style when you hit the beach next year. Bikinis and Bellinis, perfect together!

07/06/09

Bikini.com All Star Braden Bacha is cast member of Big Brother 11 on CBS

We send our warmest congrats to Bikini.com's Braden Bacha, who has landed a gig on the popular TV show "Big Brother". This laid back surfer was always popular with our female fans and we are sure he will create a stir with his fellow houseguests. The new season of Big Brother starts this Thursday, July 9th 8 p.m. EDT Thursday on CBS.

Braden Bacha joins several other Bikini.com models who have subsequently starred in reality shows, including Larissa Meek (Average Joe: Hawaii), Lola Corwin (Temptation Island) and Michelle Waterson (Fight Girls). We hear that another one of our Bikini.com Supermodels is also to be featured in a very popular series this fall...we can't tell you yet, but details to come. Braden, we look forward to hearing great things from you!

06/26/09

Video - Audrina Partridge in Carl's Jr. commercial

Wearing a sizzling gold lamé bikini designed by Joey Tierney, The Hills star Audrina Patridge, confesses that no matter how many indulgences she gives up during bikini season, she will always make an exception for the Carls Jr. Teriyaki Burger. She calls it her bikini burger. Bikini.com is waiting for the bikini veggie-burger. :)

06/25/09

Tribute to Farrah Fawcett

Message from Howie Sonnenschein, Co-Founder of Bikini.com:

Like many kids of my generation, I grew up with the iconic poster of Farrah Fawcett in her red swimsuit on my bedroom wall. Perhaps she was part of my initial awakening into the beauty of girls in swimsuits. Her 1,000 watt smile, tousled hair and provocative pose made that poster the best selling poster of all time. The fact that she was always looking over me and smiling made me want to smile right back at her. She was one of Bikini.com's all-time top swimsuit icons, and a personal favorite of mine. In fact for years I have kept my original Farrah bubble gum package sticker that I got in 1977 on my desk, as inspiration for finding the next Farrah. She passed away today, way too soon, and all of us at Bikini.com just want to pay tribute today to this beautiful woman in her famous red swimsuit.

06/02/09

2nd Annual Cosmo Bikini Bash

What happens when hundreds of girls of all shapes and sizes - and hot blonde actress Kristin Cavallari -- show up in their bikinis at the famous Nikki Beach Club in Miami Beach? The Cosmo Bikini Bash, that's what! Check out the festivities and discover everyone's secrets to staying fun and fearless in their bikinis.

05/21/09

American Idol finale gets a double dose of bikinis!

The competition was definitely on during the finals of American Idol last night -- but not just because of the singing. Famed contestant Katrina Darrell (aka "Bikini Girl"), strutted her new and "improved" figure during the grand finale while singing an earnest version of "Vision of Love". Not to be outdone, American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, who had been clashing with Bikini Girl during the season, sprang into action against her nemesis, singing a far better rendition during the singing catfight. To further ensure that she showed Bikini Girl just who was the winner of their own little competition, Kara launched a personal wardrobe malfunction which allowed her to rip open her dress, showing off her own bikini bod (and may we say, not bad at all.) The normally outspoken judge suddenly became demure, and it was explained that she had entered this bikini contest for charity. Hey Kara -- we'll be happy to donate to the charity of your choice, if you model for Bikini.com. But based on last night, please don't write our theme song.

05/06/09

Video - Ooh La La - Bikini.com Supermodel Vanessa Blouin

Watch French-Canadian Bikini.com Supermodel Vanessa Blouin groove to cool French music. Ooh La La!

04/23/09

Video - Bikini.com All Star Carolina Velez

When we first met Bikini.com All Star Carolinia Velez, we were struck by her stunning combination of black hair and light blue eyes. This 5'7" 119 pound bikini hottie loves to play tennis as often as she can. Having grown up on the coast of Colombia, she loves the sand, sun and especially the beach. You can catch her building sand castles or swimming in the ocean on a nice day. Hint for aspiring boyfriends: she is crazy for the color pink.

04/14/09

Video - Bikini.com All Star Tiffany Batkin loves bikinis and tupperware

Meet sexy Bikini.com All Star Tiffany Batkin who will look great in her bikini hanging out by your swimming pool and will organize your closet at the same time!

03/30/09

Video - Upcoming Bikini.com All Star Jacqueline Coleman

Bikini.com isn't just about beauty, it's about brains too. Meet Jacqueline Coleman, the blonde recent college grad who may be your Senator one day!

03/18/09

Video - It's Spring Break!

It's Spring Break time so we decided to take a look back at one of our favorite Spring Break trips with Bikini.com Supermodel Haven Gaston interviewing students in Cancun, Mexico.

03/10/09

Video- Annalisa "Keep It Coming" Music Video

Some of Bikini.com's models "keep it coming" for the camera to the tune of "Keep It Coming", performed by UK pop singer Annalisa.

03/03/09

Video - Bikini.com All Star Hillary Fisher

If it's hot in the kitchen, Bikini.com All Star Hillary Fisher could be the cause. This sizzling culinary expert is as sweet as the confections she creates.

02/23/09

Video - Sarah Barrett shower photo shoot

Join Bikini.com All Star Model Sarah Barrett behind the scenes at her refreshing shower photo shoot by the beach.

02/13/09

Video - Bikini.com All Star Sharlene Osborne

This Caribbean cutie has that special island flair, and the sexy moves to prove it. Just check out Bikini.com All Star Sharlene Osborne's video to get a tiny taste of the island life!

02/03/09

Video - Extreme Beach Exercises

While shooting on the beach, we met a Miami Beach fitness expert who was doing some pretty crazy beach exercises, so we asked him for some tips. Can you do what he does?

01/28/09

Bikini.com All Star Sarah Barrett at the Bikini.com Studio!

Bikini.com All Star Sarah Barrett visited the Bikini.com studio during her photo shoot, and charmed us all with her beauty and cuteness. Here are some sneak shots from behind-the-scenes...

01/16/09

Video - Michelle Waterson, the Karate Hottie

We got alot of requests to see more of Bikini.com Supermodel Michelle "Karate Hottie" Waterson in action so here she is . . .

01/14/09

Bikini.com wants American Idol Bikini Girl