Salt Swimwear is a line of one-piece and two-piece swimsuits that was only developed in recent years by fashion designer Layla Pakzad. Even in the short period of time that this niche fashion line has been around, it has gained some serious attention from the media. This has been due in no small part to the fact that there are a number of celebrities who have taken a liking to the design and who can be seen spotted on the world’s most glamorous beaches wearing one of these swimsuits. Luckily for you, they’re not so outrageously priced that they’re designed for celebrities only so if you still haven’t gotten brave enough to purchase this year’s swimsuit, this might be a line that you’ll want to take a closer look at before the cooler weather is upon us.

What’s Different about Salt Swimwear?

The reason that people seem to have taken such a keen interest in Salt Swimwear is because this line of swimsuits differs a bit from what you normally see on the shelves although it has some of the basics that you’ll be looking for in a swimsuit. The difference comes from the source of inspiration for the designer who worked previously as a designer in a Malibu boutique but then traveled to Asia which is when she decided to get into swimwear design. Her work is inspired by the materials and designs of her trip to Asia and is heavily based on the fabrics that she discovered on her trip. However, her style is inspired by the high-end fashion clients that she met while working in the Malibu boutique. This combination brings an interesting flavor to her work, one that’s not seen elsewhere.

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Celebrity Interest in Salt Swimwear

This unique design has captured the interest of a number of hot-bodied celebrities who aren’t afraid to bare it all on the beach in a great bikini. Lindsay Lohan, Eva Longoria and Mena Suvari are a few of the big names that have been spotted wearing one of the Salt Swimwear designs. The swimsuits themselves are named in such a way as to conjure up images of beautiful women. For example, some of the swimsuits are named the Claudia, the Kate and the Giselle. It’s hard not to think that these swimsuits are intended for the stars when they’re named after some of the hottest women from fashion history.

Salt Swimwear is for Everyone

Despite the fact that this unique line of swimwear has caught the attention of celebrities, it isn’t intended for the stars alone. In an interview, the fashion designer said that she feels that one of the things that really sets her swimsuit designs apart is the fact that they’re truly made for all different shapes and sizes of bodies. The fabric is highly flexible and flattering so it’s suited to people who aren’t quite as confident in their bodies as we imagine that Hollywood’s stars may be. Of equal importance is the fact that these swimsuits are affordable. They’re not cheap by any means; you’re going to pay around $80 for a good swimsuit from this collection (some are less than this and a few are considerably higher but this is the average). Nevertheless, they’re affordable for the quality of the swimsuit and the popularity of the growing line.

What’s Next for Salt Swimwear?

Salt Swimwear is a very young line that’s only been around for a couple of years but the popularity of the swimsuits has allowed for the designer to make some big plans. People interested in this designer will be happy to know that she’s working on a line of beachwear. Since she’s based in the Los Angeles area, she’s working on something that will allow for easy conversion from the beach to the nightlife scene. This is expected out in the near future and should compliment the swimsuit collection well.

Why You Would Care About Salt Swimwear

Everyone wants to hit the beach during the summer but not everyone feels comfortable squeezing into a swimsuit. The best swimwear designers are able to make really sexy designs that are going to look good on a variety of bodies. When you can wear one of those designs and know that there are celebrities out there who favor the line as well, you can feel more confident on the beach. Everyone wants to dress like a star! Since the line is affordable and there’s a lot more to come from it in the future, it’s something that the average person may take a strong interest in. Besides, everyone has to have a swimsuit in their closet right? You may as well consider getting a good one!

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What was once an unsexy alternative to a bikini, the tankini has become one of the most popular beach choices for women with style. Allowing you to show off your sexy curves while disguising some of your least-favorite areas, the tankini is at once fashionable and modest, daring and safe.

When a companies like Victoria’s Secret start selling tankinis and the famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition starts showing them off, you know that the tankini has truly arrived on the sexy swimsuit scene. Available in hot & sexy belted versions, animal prints, and blazing hot colors, this versatile style offers a little bit for everyone.

If you’re proud of your bust line, a sexy plunging halter is the perfect style for you, directing eyes to your favorite parts and away from your least favorite. If you want to make a statement, grab a style with bold print that expresses your personal style, be it the animal inside of the forward fashionista that you are. Sexy whites will show off your killer tan, and dark browns and blacks will slim off those extra pounds. Fluttering tops will hide a few tummy troubles as well as bring a soft romantic feel to your beach style.

Whatever your beach going style, there’s a tankini for everyone. Start by perusing your favorite catologs, like the Victoria’s Secret tankini collection, and narrow the list down to your absolute favorites. Then go shopping and find the swimsuit of your dreams. At least for summer 2008.

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White racerback top tankini from Victorias Secret.

This summer the one-piece swimsuit is making a huge come back, but if you

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Throw that itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka dot bikini in the trash (or at least the back of your drawer) for the 2008 beach season. The thong and Speedo can go there as well. This season a little modesty has returned to the beaches as the one piece swimsuit comes back in vogue. This forgotten staple of our youth has returned with a vengeance and you

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Swimsuit styles haven’t seen any drastic changes over the years – still stick with bikinis, one pieces, and the occasional tankini. Of course, your individual style and the season’s trends will dictate what kind of basic you wear this year, so here’s your head’s up:

In 2008, Gottex Swimwear brings bright happy colors, with an emphasis on those inspired by your favorite citrus fruits. Look for succulent limes and pucker-worth lemon shades, accented by blacks, purples, and gorgeous whites. Patterns are equally summer-inspired, sporting beautiful designs that will stimulate your eyes while they cover you up. Fisico promises trendy whites and blacks, accented with celestial blues, bright salmons, and inspired oranges. Look to these as good indicators to the colors you’ll soon find on shelves.

Styles are diverse and sexy this year, offering skimpy bikinis for those blessed with a healthy self esteem, plunging halters to show off your bustline, one pieces with blocked markings designed to flatter, and boy shorts to show off a toned posterior. To cover up, look to trendy tshirts, long flowing wraps, and comfortable pants that will let the breeze blow through.

For a closer look into 2008 swimwear fashions, check out your local stores or do some window shopping in this year’s 2008 Sports Illustrated.

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So I ask you dear readers has your swimwear wardrobe been missing a suit with short sleeves, I know mine has. I’m not exactly sure where you would wear this and it would be appropriate.

It’s part of the spring summer collection that was exhibited in Milan yesterday via Yahoo news

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So the model in the above video is wearing the latest trend in swimwear a bikini made from a dead fish skin.

Ok so here’s the skinny, the fish, specifically a tilapia, has it skin taken off, scales removed and dried and turned into fish leather. The skin which was worth a few cents before is now worth about $1.25. The material is then made into a bikini with a retail price of about $75.

There isn’t to much to go, but according to the model, it was more comfortable than she expected. Also the material is waterproof and very durable, so you should get more than one years wear from it. Now I’m not sure if it’s just the model but the bikini didn’t seem to accent the shape of the wearer too much, and damn it if I worked my ass off on the treadmill three days a week to fit into a bikini, it better make me look good!

I’ve got nothing against wearing animal skin, I have all sorts of leather clothing, and if my current boy toy wants to show me his affection with a new fur coat, how can a girl say no? But the prospect of wearing a fish just isn’t romantic, sexy, or even slightly appealing, maybe we need a fish fashion board to start a pro fish marketing campaign …

So how ’bout it ladies would you wear a fish skin bikini?

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