She wore an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka-dot bikini..

According to the encyclopedia, a swimsuit (also swimmers), bathing suit (also bathers) or swimming costume (sometimes shortened to cozzie) is an item of clothing designed to be worn for swimming. Forget the swimming, everyone wants that summer glow! Swimsuit fashions have exploded for the 2006 season. In Style magazine gave some of their hottest picks from the less inexpensive to over-the-top bathing suit fashion. Whether a fashion faux-pas or not, being clad in a skimpy bikini weeds out the haves from the have-nots. So, if you boast that rock hard body--rock on! If pilates, yoga, or three hours of rigorous gym workouts are not baring any results--have no fear, the one piece bathing suit has returned; more fashionable than ever!

Take it away Ms T!!!!!


Tis the season for snakeskin, as in this beautiful snake inspired bikini by Cosabella, boldly known as the Mare Manaos bikini. Retail price is $130.00. Visit Cosabella for more exotic prints at manageable prices.

This next suit screams "All Aboard!" This amazing hand woven piece is one of Anna Kosturova's creations. It will be a definite hit on the beaches of sunny South Florida. For a bit less than the first, this striped classic runs a mere $122.00. The downfall? Sizes only range from small to medium. One can visit Anna's creations on her site http://annakosturova.com/app/home/. In the meantime; set sail for this flirty fashion!

Rosa Cha, a Miami based fashion designer can be found at 830 Lincoln Miami, FL 33139/ 305-538-7883. Her prices are unlisted, but are ranked one of the best fasionistas around. She has done shows in New York and Miami. Her swimsuit line is unforgettable and offers a wide variety of styles from crochet to sheer fabric and everything in between. You can't miss this Miami shop. Check it out!

And for those racy one-piecers!

The old days are back again. Styles from the 50's have sprung up in fashion like wildfire. This Marilyn Monroe inspired polka-dot bathing suit will shine! The keyhole in the upper part of the suit offers as a stylish twist to an old favorite. The sides hold the suit together with two delicate bows. For only $19.00, this suit is a fun look for the new summer season. Newport News is the way to go.

These two bathing suits are are both from the Venus Swimwear line and offer a sexy swimwear option. The plunging gray suit on the left boasts gold paillettes and ties at the neck like a halter. This suit goes for $119.00 and will last summer after summer as a stylish suit. The halter suit with the cinched silver ring in the center is a sleek suit which is different than most boring one pieces. Although it is moderate coverage, a tan may still be in the works! This goes for $59.00 on sale at Venus Swimmear's site.

Whether basking in the sunlight or building sandcastles with the kids, these suits offer a wide variety of different looks for the summertime. So, women of the world--kick off your shoes, slip on your sandals and bury those feet in the sand! Have a fresh squeezed lemonade on me!

Tata for now... Ms T xoxo