Caprice Swimwear

Holiday clothes: whatever the weather

2011-08-29T08:12:00.001-07:00

If you live in Great Britain, you will be familiar with our varied British weather often meaning it is very hard to know what to wear. Even when we go abroad now, it is hard to fully rely on weather reports, especially in humid exotic locations where thunderstorms and patches of rain at somepoint are likely.Whether you are choosing to go on a late summer holiday abroad, or a traditional British holiday, here are our top three weather sorted items for your holiday clothes wardrobe, whether you are planning a hot or cold break, these are guaranteed to keep you weather savvy!
1. FOOTWEAR

Get laced up.

COLD: Ilse Jacobsen boots. With a quirky twist on the classic design, these laced up willies will keep your tootsies dry, whilst keeping you looking trendy at the same time.
HOT: O’Neill flip flops: in a range of gorgeous designs and at reasonable prices allowing everyone to show off their individuality.
2. ACCESSORIES
COLD: Wrap up warm with a Banana Moon Shana Debka scarf, with a classic checked print allowing it easy to coordinate with the majority of the rest of your wardrobe. Effortless chic.
HOT: Keep cool with an O’neill straw hat, which looks great on the beach or even for a bit of holiday shopping in the city.
3. THE KEY WARDROBE PIECE.

Jeans: a staple piece in any wardrobe.

COLD: Banana Moon Narwik Tovar jeans. Everyone needs a staple pair of jeans in their wardrobe, and with the way these are cut and the gorgeous dark colour, they offer a really flattering fit . Ideal for wintery days.
HOT: Banana Moon Bridget dress. Multi functional; perfect for slipping on top of a bikini for a relaxing day on the beach, but also makes a fabulous mini dress for those sweltering city club nights

How to build your beach bikini look

2011-08-11T02:26:00.001-07:00

With August underway summer is now certainly in full swing, meaning that getting our women’s swimwear look sorted is now a number one priority. Bikini’s have long been the beach fashion item of choice but there is more to creating the perfect bikini look than just picking up any old two-piece.

Great bikinis are not just suitable for those graced with a slim frame but have been consistently redesigned in order to provide support and comfort for those of a larger build, too. Building your perfect swimwear bikini look therefore needs to begin with selecting an appropriately styled bikini that offers the comfort and support you need whilst incorporating colours and styles that are suited to your preferences.

Types of Bikini

Ultimately there are an endless selection of bikinis to choose from, all of which use different styles and designs. As we all know bikinis consist of two separate pieces: the bikini top and the bikini bottom but the variety within these categories is endless.

• Triangle Bikini Top: perhaps the most traditional of bikini tops, the triangle top provides adequate support and comfort and is designed to have straight, smooth lines.

•Bandeau Tops: designed to give a smoother tan-line across the back and shoulders, bandeau tops do not always have a neck strap and provide adequate support.

• Halter Tops: these are designed to offer extra support for larger chests and add a unique and stylish look.

• Moulded Tops: these are designed to resemble bras in some ways and therefore provide ultimate support and comfort, combining practicality with style.

By Caprice Monroe Red and White bikini top

There is also a range of bikini bottoms available, ranging from shorts to briefs. All designs – both in tops and bottoms – will be available in a range of colours and patterns to suit all tastes. Simple black designs are available for more conservative tastes, while frilled and heavily patterned designs are available for those with a more modern, extrovert preference.

Do More With your Women’s Swimwear

Once you have found the best bikini that is suitable for you, you need to complete the look by accessorising. A number of beach accessories are available, including sunhats, glasses, bags, jewellery and footwear. A good way to create a stylish and classic beach look is to contrast your styles. If you are wearing a simple, black or white bikini then add brightly coloured, bold accessories to stand out. Similarly, if you have a patterned or heavily designed bikini then tone down your accessories in order to make a great beach statement.

Stylish swimwear for summer fashion success

2011-08-11T02:22:00.001-07:00

With summer underway it is time to hit the local pools and beaches, but not all of us feel comfortable in a bikini – at least not all the time. Find the rightswimwear for you now.

Swimsuits are a great way to create a sensational and stylish look whilst still feeling comfortable.

While swimsuits have previously been viewed as a little outdated, this opinion has undergone a radical transformation over recent years. Swimsuits are now more stylish than ever and offer a great women’s swimwear alternative to bikinis.

Types of Swimsuit

Swimsuits are available in a range that covers everything from the conservative to the daring; from the sporty to the stylish. For those with an athletic interest in swimming traditional designs are available which are designed to be streamlined in order to improve your performance.

Alternatively, more decorative designs are available for those who just want to cover up a little more skin. Swimsuits such as the Moontide Essential Overlay Swimsuit (pictured right in a bright ocean blue) are a great and stylish swimming essential that is bold and vibrant. The detail at the front is great for those without a flat stomach and the over-the-shoulder straps and removable padding add extra support and comfort.

Moontide Overlay swimsuit

Kaftans and Cover-ups

For those who perhaps want to dress more modestly this summer but can’t bear to part with their beautiful bikini, the answer is simple: cover up with a kaftan! Kaftans and other cover-ups such as beach dresses are great additions that help to cover your skin whilst still allowing you to sport your favourite bikini. Cover-ups are available in a range of styles, colours and patterns to suit all taste.

Combining a brightly patterned kaftan with a plain bikini is a great way to create a sensational summer beach look. Kaftans are typically gathered beneath the bust or under the waist to add shape to the look and the thin, flowing material are both refreshingly cool and stylish.

Women's swimwear: best Bikini styles

2011-08-11T02:19:00.001-07:00

According to The Sun, Kelly Brooke has officially been awarded the title of ‘Best Bikini Body’ following a survey of 2000 people by Gillette Venus. Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with such bodies or praise, but does this mean we shouldn’t wear a bikini?

Of course not! There are plenty of different bikini styles available that suit all body types so just because you don’t look like Miss Brookes doesn’t mean you should avoid the beaches this summer. Instead, simply select women’s swimwear and a bikini that suits your size and shape or even select a suitable swimsuit or tankini which can be just as stylish but potentially more flattering.

For Petite Frames

For those with petite frames and small busts the best bikinis are bandeau or triangular designs. These provide plenty of coverage with simple, flat designs. Small bikini briefs with frills or tie-sides look great with slender, toned legs and add a fun and cheeky style to any beach outfit.

For Bigger Busts

For those with a larger bust a triangular topped bikini is probably not going to provide enough support. Instead, think about some different swimwear. Halter neck and moulded tops are designed to provide extra support where it is needed and are therefore ideal.

These are available in a range of colours and styles and are stylishly fashionable. They can be combined with traditional bikini briefs or shorts, which are more flattering on a larger leg.

Soraya Amaia Rio bikini

The Soraya Amaia bikini (pictured left) has removable soft padding to provide extra support if necessary. The gold circular embellishment on the top and bottoms of the bikini adds style and glamour while the halter straps help to provide more support.

For Larger Stomachs

For those with a larger stomach, bikinis are not always the best choice. However, tankinis offer a great alternative that is still in-keeping with the bikini style. Featuring the classic two-piece design a tankini features a longer length top ideal for hiding larger stomachs and still use great design patterns and colours for modern, fun looks.

Holiday preperations: Women tend to overpack

2011-08-11T02:15:00.001-07:00

So you are off on holiday in a couple of days. Flights booked. Hotel booked. There is one thing left to do, and something the majority of holidaymakers dread and put off (if you are in the minority, I envy your organisational skills!): the packing.

A survey carried out by a travel insurance website found that 77 per cent of women confessed to packing extras of everything just in case they can’t decide what to wear when abroad. The results found that the average woman tends to almost double her packing contents for her holiday, although they only end up wearing 50 per cent of the items they take with them in their suitcase.

Not only do women fill their suitcases with a large amount of clothes including beachwear, but also electrical items such as hair straighteners (41 percent),suncream (73 percent) and make up (53 percent). Head of travel at Gocompare.com advised that “Packing for holiday requires a certain amount of organisation, and it certainly pays to work out what you need in advance.”

Unlike some bulkier clothes such as jumpers and trousers, a plus point about swimwear is the very little amount of room it will take up in your suitcase. So if you can’t decide which bikini out of your collection to take you may as well take them all! After all, then you have yourself a different look for everyday you are on the beach/by the pool.

So if you are off on holiday soon, good luck with the packing and don’t forget to send the Tucano Beach team a postcard!

Backing Bikinis

2011-08-11T02:09:00.001-07:00

Every summer a particular war rages on our beaches: to wear a bikini or not to wear a bikini? The fact is too many of us worry about the opinion of others as opposed to our own, which is why we are deciding to back the bikini, to show that it is more important for you to feel comfortable and happy than to please everyone else.

The great thing about bikinis is that they are incredibly versatile and can suit all tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional little black number or a bolder design, there is a range of beachwear for everyone so take a look at the little selection we have put together which highlight the great designs that are available.

Beautifully Bold

The Beach Kind Pamela Coral Bikini features a beautiful off-pink coral colour that stands out against the tops striking black lining to give an attractive appearance. This bikini is available with removable padding, allowing you to shape your bikini to meet the needs of your body shape, improving comfort and appearance.

Beach Kind in at Tucano Beach

Simply Striking

If you aren’t a huge fan of colour but still want to stand out from the crowd then something like the Soraya Amaia bikini is perfect for you. Featuring a halter-neck bikini top with removable soft cup padding this item is perfect for women with larger breasts.

The European cut bottoms offer a great option for you to build a tan and have sleek, striking lines. The colour combination of black and white creates a simple striking pattern suitable for all skin types.

Casual Cover-up

If you still find yourself a little self conscious strutting around in your bikini then why not consider getting a casual cover-up such as a beach dress or kaftan? These make great additions to your summer wardrobe and can help give you the confidence to wear your new bikini out in public.

Our personal favourite is this fun and pretty beach dress from Banana Moon Swimwear. The colourful pattern is subtle yet striking and the loose shape is flattering for all body types.

Bikinis Fashion: Catch the celeb waves

2011-08-11T02:05:00.001-07:00

What bikinis celebrities wear has always been a topic of fierce debate with everyone prepared to offer their opinion on the latest styles. The difficulty comes in finding the celeb styles without the matching price tag. So how can you catch those celeb fashion waves?

Celebs have already been strutting their stuff this summer with the likes of Kristin Cavallari (best known for her roles in Laguna Beach and The Hills) sporting dramatic swimwear.

Kristin’s strikingly vivid one-piece, designed to replicate shards of glass, would make a stunning addition to anyone’s wardrobe. Unfortunately, most of us lack the funds to afford such luxury items, but this doesn’t mean we can’t model our own version of the celeb’s fashions.

Stunning items, such as the Caprice Sahara Monokini are perfect for those of us adventurous enough to show a little bit of skin. The radical design gives a celeb inspired look while the bold animal print draws even more attention and accentuates curves even more.

Go wild: Sahara Monokini

For those of us who want the celeb elegance without the extravagant patterns items such as theHuit Double Je Sunset Swimsuit are perfect. This item has a particularly flattering shape and offers good coverage for those who don’t want to reveal too much. The warm sunset colour (hence the name) allows you to make a celeb statement while remaining well covered. With a band under the bust this swimsuit offers extra support alongside comfort and style.

If bikinis are more your style then a range of bold designs and prints can help you look the part this summer. The by Caprice Polka Dot Bikini – sold as a separate halter neck top and tie-side brief – offers a bold and exciting take on the traditional beachwear essential. The pale pink colour is flattering to most skin types while the delicate pattern makes the item stand out from the crowd without being too ‘in-your-face’. Combining this set with matching beach dresses adds a fun and unique twist to the classic look.

Of course, bolder prints will still be available and those wishing to embrace a bit more of the celebrity flair may prefer items such as the Soraya Amaia Copacobana Tri Bikini. This bikini has a bold black and white design which looks stunning on most skin types.

Hang up your hang ups!

2011-07-24T07:31:00.001-07:00

We all know just how much concerns about our bodies can affect our lifestyles and the decisions we make, but surely there is a better way to cope with our own personal hang-ups? According to OK! Magazine our body hang-ups are so influential that they’re stopping us from going on holiday this summer. Our advice? Hang up those hang-ups!

The truth is the vast majority of us do not have the perfect bikini body, which is exhibited by so many of today’s celebrities, but this shouldn’t mean that we avoid the beaches altogether. Quite simply there are those of us who feel confident wearing a bikini and those of us who do not.

Even some slim girls shudder at the thought of bearing their skin to the harsh, impenetrable glares of the suns’ rays and peoples’ judgemental looks. The answer then is simple, forget your body concerns and find swimwear that suits you!

Regardless of your age or body type there will always be the perfect piece of swimwear which will accentuate your assets and hide anything unflattering: the trick is finding it. Swimwear comes in a variety of different options so you are never going to be short of choice. All you need to do is decide which is your preferred type and what style you want it in.

The Bikini

This Freya Supernova bikini is a stylish solution for anyone with larger breasts

The bikini still ranks as the most popular form of swimwear and has a variety of different styles. Top styles range from the more moderate halter-neck to the strapless bandeau while the options for the bottoms include the more revealing string-tied brief to the more generous short.

Bikinis are not only designed for the smaller lady but can be worn by the more generously endowed lady as well. For those with larger breasts support can be offered in the form of triangle bikini tops. These tops are often stylish and well designed to offer both comfort and fashion.

The Tankini

If you are sat on the fence over the bikini/swimsuit debate then the takini could be your best ally. Remaining as a two-piece ensemble, the takini provides a little bit more material for those not wishing to bare all.

Takini’s offer a stylish and modern alternative to the bikini and are perfect for those who require a little more support or who lack the surf-board flat stomach best suited to bikinis. Tankini’s are available in a range of flattering colours and patterns, and vary from wrap front designs to halter singlets (such as the Seafolly Luau black halter) which are particularly flattering for those with larger stomachs.

The Swimsuit

Lastly, if you don’t feel comfortable with the more “modern” takes on swimwear then there is no reason why you can’t look your best in an old-fashioned swimsuit.

Swimsuits for women are available in a range of styles from Tucano Beach appealing to those with conservative tastes as well as those who prefer something a little more ornate. Also see the Caprice bikinis range.

Timeless classic: the Speedo Finesse U back black swimsuit

Black is back when it comes to bikinis

2011-07-17T05:49:00.001-07:00

Women everywhere will be sighing with relief when they hear that black bikinis are back after Kate Moss was seen sporting a simple number on her honeymoon.
The famous supermodel is known for her trend setting ways, so when she wears swimwear such as a black bikini we know the rest of the nation will follow.
Kate Moss was seen sunning herself on Sir Phillip Green’s yacht with new hubbie Jamie Hince in a simple black two piece, the photo of the pair on the Mail Online suggests it is a strapless number too.

A simple yet stylish black reversible bikini from Moontide

Why black? With all the multi-coloured swimsuits and bikinis showering the summer market this year, for some who see summer as a time to celebrate colour, a black bikini could be something of a conundrum.
There are many reasons why black can end up being a girl’s best friend, especially when it comes to bikinis.
Sophisticated
If you are keen not to fall into that category of ‘Brit abroad’ then a black bikini will certainly look sophisticated and elegant.
A black bikini means your natural beauty and great looking tan is the main attraction rather than an overly flamboyant multi-coloured one too.
Stays in fashion
Unlike stripes, checks, flowers and frills, simple black bikinis will always be in fashion. If you tend to use your bikini once a year for your annual summer holiday, then a black bikini is a must for any British woman’s wardrobe of swimsuits.
Mix and match

If you enjoy throwing your own stamp on your bikinis and can often be found mixing your bikinis up – then a staple black bikini can be a good basic to add to your bikini draw.
Black goes with everything so whether you want to team black bikini bottoms with a bright red top, or multicoloured bottoms with a black top, you will be able to achieve any of these looks with style.

Get sun protection savvy!

2011-07-13T09:32:00.001-07:00

As the sun begins to heat up, and with many of us going abroad to even sunnier places this summer, it is becoming more and more vital that one is extra conscious of being sun protection savvy. This includes making sure you get yourself a sun cream with a good SPF, a sun hat, and last but not least a pair of sunglasses to help protect your eyes from the bright sun rays.
At Tucano Beach, one of our favourite brands of sunglasses is the fabulous company Sunwise. Sunwise allows you to kill two birds with one stone; look fashionable whilst also getting the well needed sun protection, and all at a great price .One of our favourites are the Sunwise Shipwreck sunglasses in the bright pink matt frame. Not only are they a great colour but they also have black polarised lenses with filter reducing the amount of reflected light noticeable on surfaces such as water, snow and concrete meaning strong sunlight protection.

Keep cool in an O'Neill straw hat

For sun scream, we recommend Aloe Up which offers a wide collection of products. Aloe Up is using a 25 year old formula literally rooted in nature from the Aloe Vera plant. For centuries, people of the tropics have used Aloe Vera Gel to soothe and heal dry chapped skin created from the exposure to the elements of water, sun and wind. Aloe Up continues this ancient tradition by basing its products with generous amounts of Aloe Vera Gel or Aloe Vera Oil. The products penetrate the skin quickly and effectively, creating a dry and non-greasy feel. It is also sweat resistant ,meaning no need to worry if it is an extremely hot day! For beach hats, look no further than the O’Neill Straw hat with a big brim, perfect for the beach and to take on holiday. So now you are fully sun protected, what are you waiting for? Lets hit the beach!

Moontide swimsuits leading the way in swimwear fashion

2011-07-13T05:37:00.001-07:00

One piece swimsuits are often now unfairly labelled as being old fashioned and boring. However Australian swimwear and beachwear brand Moontide has blasted this myth out of the water, demonstrating that swimsuits are more on trend than ever before. Here are the pick of our favourites;

Get the celeb look in the Starburst swimsuit

‘The Statement’ swimsuit The Starburst swimsuit screams centre of attention if you want to make a statement on the beach. With its flattering one strap design, you will look extremely stylish. The other fabulous thing about this particular piece is the gorgeous bright burst of multitude of colours it radiates (hence the name ‘starburst’!). The buckle detail on the strap also adds an extra serving of glamour to it.

Overlay swimsuit

‘The Flattering for all’ swimsuit
The Essential Overlay swimsuit is one that all shapes and sizes can wear as it has specially been designed to flatter all body shapes, perfect! The ruched detail on the front mean the eye is drawn away from any lumps or bumps and with the beautiful pure ocean blue colour, it will bring out the colour of your eyes, especially if you have blue eyes.
‘The Extra support’ swimsuit.
For ladies with bigger busts it can be hard to find the perfect swimsuit which will offer enough support for your bust but at the same time also give you a flattering shape. Well Moontide have solved this problem with the Dual cup being the answer. With underwired cups for piece of mind and comfort and finished with a girly bow, this swimsuit also comes in a gorgeous mint print.

Dual cups: perfect for bigger busts

The key to one piece swimsuit shopping is knowing that there IS one out there that will suit your colours, body shape and style. Buy in store and online at Tucano Beach!

Outfit of the day

2011-07-12T08:40:00.001-07:00

Here at Tucano Beach, we love being able to offer our customers personal shopper style advice. In other words, we pride ourselves on offering more than just an ordinary high street shop assistant service but more like a personal stylist, as we will be more than happy to advise you on that perfect outfit for the wedding coming up, a party, or even if you are just planning a classic girls night out!

A close up of the fabulous shorts with frilly detail and pretty tie bow

The key to successfully puting together an outfit is focusing on one key piece then working the rest of the outfit around it. To illustrate this we have put together an outfit of the day. The key item in question is courtesy of O’Neill, who have produced these fabulous high rise khaki shorts which are available to buy online at Tucano Beach (before they get snapped up!).
With the frilly top detail, match the shorts with a tucked in simple t shirt. In this case we have gone for a cute frilly little number by St Tropez, which is stocked in our boutique in West Wittering.
The outfit is so versitle and with the shorts being in such a dark dreamy colour, it will go with a large variety of colours. Finish the outfit with some statement jewellery such as a necklace, and a big straw bag to carry all your essential beach items. Oh and of course do not forget a big romantic floppy hat to protect yourself from the sun. Time to step outside, the beach is your catwalk!

BRAND OF THE DAY: BANANA MOON

2011-07-12T04:00:00.001-07:00

That’s right, everyone is going bananas for Banana Moon! The French brand with the California twist, established in 1984, never fails to provide us with the latest, freshest styles and prints in beachwear and swimwear. Their collection spans from funky accessories such as cute straw hats and beaded flip flops, to gorgeous bikinis and an endless supply of beautiful beach dresses, tops, skirts and bottoms! I could go on and on!
Tucano Beach has been a loyal supplier of Banana Moon for years, and our customers just keep coming back for more. One fabulous thing about this particular brand, is its uniqueness. Not only do they have their very own individual style, but only a few places in the UK stock this brand so the chances of bumping into someone with the same Banana Moon clothing as you is much less likely than if you were to shop for your swimwear and beachwear in a high street shop.

Banana Moon Osborne Brentwood beach kaftan

One of our favourite pieces from the Banana Moon 2011 collection is the Osborne Brentwood beach kaftan in white with lovely embroided details and 3/4 length sleeves, perfect to get protection from the sun. Not only is it a very flattering length for all body shapes but with its simple bursts of colours it will go easily with many different coloured bikinis, whether its pink, green, blue or even white! It is also made of 50% cotton and 50% viscose, allowing you to keep cool and maintain your gorgeous looks whilst relaxing on the beach! Shop for Banana Moon in store and online at www.tucanobeach.com

O'neill snaps up Elyse Taylor

2011-07-11T08:11:00.001-07:00

It seems that Seafolly is not the only brand to introduce us to fresh faces, as O’neill, the original California surf brand since 1952 has snapped up international beauty Elyse Taylor to lead O’neill Girls 2011 campaign, which is inspired by the free spirited, adventurous young female.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with someone as talented, creative and down to earth as Elyse,” said Cedar Carter, Marketing Director for O’Neill Girls. “She’s a laid back beach girl who also has a lot of energy and style. She not only embodies the O’Neill Girls lifestyle, but also loves fashion and design, and has walked the runways for many of our girls’ favorite brands. She is a wonderful addition to our team.”

Taylor is not a stranger to big modelling projects, whose previous work includes strutting the runway for designer labels such as Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Alberta Ferretti and Marc Jacobs. She is also possibly most famous for modelling high fashion and saucy Victoria’s Secret.
Not only is she modelling the pieces, but also helped to design some of the limited edition swimwear collection for O’neill girls.
O’neill swimwear is renowned for its fresh, flirty and pretty designs, making the wearer look effortlessly cool. Whether it is by the pool or at the beach, abroad or at home, slip on an O’neill bikini and you will feel every bit the beach babe!

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Marloes Horst: the new face of Seafolly

2011-07-10T09:54:00.001-07:00

The fabulous people behind Seafolly, one of the leading swimwear and beachwear designer brands which has quickly become global, has treated Seafolly fans to a sneaky behind the scenes video filmed on set at their latest photoshoot, which is located in the exotic sunny location of Coco Palms. Check out the video in which beautiful Dutch model Marloes Horst, a new addition to the Seafolly modelling team, talks about their gorgeous 2011 collection, particuarly emphasizing on how the colours of the Seafolly 2011 pieces are complimentary to your skin. With a wide range of colours and prints, there is something for everyone regardless of your skin colour.
Talking to Vogue, Kerri Chow, the Global Marketing Manger for Seafolly states how “After receiving the video casting from Marloes’ NYC agent, I was captivated by her beauty and impressed by the versatility of all her past work, I knew her energetic vibe was the right look for our summer 2011 campaign.”

Beautiful Marloes modelling Seafolly 2011.

Check out their latest collection in store or online at www.tucanobeach.com!

Coming soon to a beach near you...

2011-07-04T08:15:00.001-07:00

One of our primary aims at Tucano Beach is to consistently provide our lovely customers with the most exciting up and coming new designer brands. Thus we pride ourselves on regularly revamping our stock with new swimwear lines from some of the hottest beachwear designers around. As we now accelerate into full summer mode, keep your eyes out for the following fabulous brands soon to be stocked at Tucano Beach, online and in store……
Samantha Sage
Featured in magazines Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Grazier and Style to name a few, Samantha Sage swimwear is topped to become one of the favourite choices for beachwear fashionistas in 2011. With a retro twist on their designs, and injections of bright colours and bold prints, if you like to stand out from the crowd, this brand is definitely for you.

Haiti bikini by Samantha Sage

Soraya Amaia
Soraya Amaia swimwear has a very unique twist on their line, which has been primarily inspired by the exotic country renowned for its bikinis, Brazil. With the ornamental embellishments and bright colours used in their swimwear, you will feel every part the glamorous beach babe. To women who do not have buckets of confidence with their bodies, no need to fret as although SA revolve their collection around the Brazillian theme, they also ensure that the swimwear coverage appeals to a European style i.e not exposing our behinds as much as Brazillians normally do in their Brazil bikinis!

A fruity Beach Kind bikini

Protest
With a youthful feel to their line, Protest swimwear will make you feel fabulous as soon as you slip on one of their bikinis. Whatever your preference in style, their range offers both pieces with bright prints but also ones with a more understated yet sophisticated primary colour and all at very affordable prices, making Protest an ideal swimwear provider for all!
Beach Kind
With simple yet striking cuts to their swimwear, Beach Kind swimwear is definitely a brand to watch this season. If you are looking for something a bit more sophisticated and would prefer to steer clear of bright erratic prints, then Beach Kind has a lot to offer with their simple but bang on trend bold block coloured items. In their own words, American brand BK state that they are “all in favor of freedom and originality – it’s what makes you one of a kind.”
Roxy
Roxy swimwear, a female spin off from their brother Quicksilver, an already well and long established cool and chic beachwear brand, famous for their great designs, are constantly coming up with new refreshing styles and pieces. So watch this space!

NEWS FLASH: No need to have a celeb body to look good in swimwear!

2011-06-28T07:44:00.001-07:00

With summer upon us, cue the celebrity gossip magazines bombarding us with photographs of perfectly groomed, tanned and toned celebrities parading in their latest designer swimwear and looking every bit picture perfect. However, being the body conscious nation we are, not everyone is as confident to step out in swimwear, even when we know we will not have the added pressure of being followed by papparazi (although watch out for your friends uploading those facebook beach photos from your latest holiday!)
If you are less than happy with your body, swimwear shopping can be a nightmare, especially if you have run out of time to clock up those gym sessions. But here is the wonderful thing about the ever expanding and evolving breed of swimwear; there is something for everyone, for every shape and size, which makes even the most self conscious of people look radiant. All that is required is to learn which style of swimwear suits and flatters your body shape best.
Bikinis
If you have an athletic shaped body, or have been graced with an equally proportioned body then bikinis are perfect for you. With cup sizes available for every bust size, you are sure to find a style to flatter your body, such as swimwear and lingerie brand Freya who especially cater for women with larger busts. Also if you are fairly short, a two piece swimsuit is fabulous for breaking up the body, and making you look taller. Just make sure you tie the bikini top firmly to prevent any flashing disasters when jumping into the pool!

A beautiful Freya bikini

Swimsuits
If you would prefer to cover up a bit more skin, then a swimsuit is the swimwear style for you. There is a common misconception that swimsuits are old fashioned and boring, and should be generally only worn by the older generation. However this could not be further from the truth. Designers are constantly revamping the swimsuit design, and a wide range of styles are now available, from the more plain traditional to bright patterned and quirky styles.

Seafolly proving that swimsuits no need to be boring

Tankinis
Tankinis , a fairly contemporary style are a fabulous addition to any girls wardrobe. This style flatters all sizes, because not only can it act as a one piece (although consisting of two pieces), it can quickly be transformed into a makeshift bikini if you want to show a bit more flesh by simply rolling up the top half, allowing you to have complete control of how much your body you want to flaunt.

Seafolly tankini

So what are you waiting for? Grab your chosen swimwear style, leave your body hang ups at home and head for the beach!

Girl Power - Geri Halliwell shows off more than her bikini

2011-06-25T06:32:00.001-07:00

Girl Power – Geri Halliwell Shows Off More Than Her Bikini

Geri wearing a blue bikini

Never a stranger to online swimwear shops, check out former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell in this little yellow stunner. Girl power indeed, it’s so bright and cute. The bikini has the potential to make her look a bit childish but she pulls it off great, and even better it doesn’t clash with her blonde hair and orange skin!
Not that she doesn’t have a great bikini body- its’ just good to see her cover up!
Last week the 38 year old was spotted stripping off on a yacht in full public view. Famous for showing off her knickers in THAT union jack dress, Geri Halliwell is hardly the conservative dresser: so it comes as no surprise she’s flashing her assets in fabulous bikinis.
It was off the coast of the South of France where she was seen changing into her new swimwear range and a delightful seawater blue bikini.
Showing off her unnaturally toned abs the blue bikini features a similar style to the yellow and white polka dot one she was more recently spotted in. Holidaying with her 5 year old daughter Bluebell and boyfriend hunk Henry Beckwith.

Geri wearing a polka dot bikini

Get Geri’s Style
It’s all about frilly bottoms with this Spice Girl so get the look with these Caprice Palova bikini briefs in pink and white. So cute and so very frilly they will look great with another light coloured bikini top or tankini top.
For all those loving the polka dot look, swimwear designers Freya have a great collection of bright bikinis,too.
We love this blue and white two piece with a cute bow detail at the front and inverted hip band on the bottom.
The padded bikini top is ideal for anyone who is not as brave as Geri but wants to show off their cleavage. The cool crisp bikini would also look great if you happen to be sunning yourself on a private yacht in the South of France!
What Bikini Trends Are Hot for Summer 2011?
Strong colours will always be a winner when it comes to choosing a bikini – especially the classic black bikini. Black is slimming, easy on the eye and also looks great as a one piece swimsuit: it can also accentuate your tan, too.
This summer pinks are very much in. Seafolly’s Goddess Monroe Maillot with pleat details is simply stunning. The dark pink works wonders as a glamorous swimming costume.
Oceanic colours and prints are all the rage too. Banana Moon Bikinis have a number of soft violet bikini mixed with blue that are perfect for lazing in the sun.

Festival bikinis

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Festival bikinis

If you are heading to a festival this summer you must pack all the essentials: tent, sun cream, flip flops and of course the bikini!

With the Isle of White Festival just gone and Glastonbury round the corner, the UK music festival season is in full swing and European ones taking place throughout the summer. Whichever festival you are heading to this summer be sure to have the perfect bikini.

Here are some top tips for buying a festival bikini.

Why take a bikini to a festival?

The reason many take a bikini to a festival is because of the heat and sunshine, of course, but it is also a good opportunity to show off your hot body, too!

Despite the perennial threat of rain it can get very hot when the sun does come out at a UK festival: last year thousands of people suffered heat stroke at the hottest Glastonbury Festival on record.

A bikini can help keep your body cool when you are partying hard amid all those sweaty bodies, but they are a festival must-have for more practical reasons, too: communal showers.

Often festivals have communal showers or you can find individual ones off site for a small fee, far better than going in naked.

Which Bikini Should I go for?

Banana Moon have a wonderful collection of cool bikinis that will look the part for any summer event. A Dodso Macla Kelly bikini has a side tie bottom and moulded cup tops for extra comfort. Perfectly adjustable for any size or shape. Available from £75.

Banana Moon bikini perfect for the summer

If you’re concerned about string not being secure enough, Huit have a great two piece string free bikini giving you the freedom to groove and jive to your heart’s content. The bold blue and aqua print is bang on trend and it also comes with removable straps for extra security. Available from £95.

Accessories

But bikinis aren’t the only thing you will need when rocking out at a festival this summer, there is of course the much needed pair of sunglasses. Classic and chic sunglasses are the must have essential item on everyone’s festival list this summer.

These ultra cool Sunwise Wellington Aviators in bronze look the part. Practical, fashionable and affordable is what they represent: great for festivals as you don’t want to lose your expensive shades during a moment of crowd jumping hysteria. These Sunwise bad boys are great for the price at just under £27 and they will go with any look.

Wellington Boots

With fashionable welly boots being a must have at festivals, you could look like the bell of the ball with these Ilse Jacobsen rubber boots. Perfect for all year round and of course the Glastonbury mud, the wellington boots are handmade from 100 per cent natural rubber. They also feature cool black laces detail and are available in grey, red and camel from £107.

Ilse Jacobsen boots in grey

Bikini styles from beach to bar

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Bikini Styles from Beach to Bar

Off to enjoy sunnier climes in Barcelona, Ibiza or even Brighton this summer? Then take a look at these great bikini styles and swimwear, perfect for hopping from the beach straight to the bar.
City breaks are often sought after by holidaymakers who enjoy a bit more going on than that what is typically found in a purpose built holiday resort.
Cities on the coast offer tourists the best of both worlds – buzzing nightlife, culture and sightseeing opportunities, while also a relaxing beach break. Think about glamorous destinations such as St. Tropez; party-destinations such as Ibiza or great beach-city break destinations such as Barcelona or Miami.

What do you wear when you want to hit the beach, but hit the bars afterwards? Mixing things up a bit can be great fun when it comes to finding the best swimwear of course and you may want to switch between brands, colours and styles to create a unique and fantastic look that is all of your own.
A popular trend for 2011 – and one that works well when you are bar hopping after a day on the beach – is a simple black top with nautical or even animal print shorts. Likewise you could opt for a fun and free beach dress to compliment your bikini style.

Beach Wear Made Simple
Whether you intend on simply taking a relaxing stroll down the city beach to watch the sun go down, or you are keen to work on your tan and read a few books in between the sightseeing, you may be interested to see what type of bikinis work particularly well on these types of holidays:

On Trend Swimwear
Cities all over the world are filled with the most fashion conscious people on the planet – so you will want to look your best. With shops galore right at people’s finger tips and a bundle of things to do whatever the time is, clothes and fashion is more important in these areas of the world.
Great bikini brands that are bang on trend for 2011 are:

Banana Moon Bikinis

The latest spring/summer collection from Banana Moon highlights bright colours as being bang on trend.

Whether it is white, pink and orange animal stripes, bright floral on a yellow background, or branded with ‘Banana Moon’, one of these sets will certainly help you looking the part of any regular city dweller that just happens to live by the beach.

Seafolly Bikinis

No one knows more about beachwear than Australians and the Seafolly brand has been doing bikinis in stunning, sublime style since 1975. Whether an experienced bikini wearer, or perhaps thinking of making 2011 your ‘bikini summer,’ Seafolly has swimwear for everyone and you can buy swimwear online easily, too.
Just some of the summer essentials this world famous brand sells include bikinis, one piece swimsuits, cover ups and – what every girl needs on the beach – an extensive collection of accessories, too. Seafolly are showcasing a number of blue and white striped tankinis and swimsuits that may suit you if you want to go for a more elegant and sophisticated look this summer – perfect for making the switch from the beach, to the beachside bars.

Moontide Bikinis

World safari is a print that will be seen up and down beaches this summer and Moontide have a number of great Moroccan inspired bikinis that really do look as sophisticated as they are inspirational. The halter neck top looks complete with the Moroccan Trim Tie Hipster bottom

Make a splash with Banana Moon!

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With summer approaching us rapidly, Banana Moon have hit the nail on the head again with a fabulous spring/summer 2011 collection of beautiful swimwear. Whether it is a bikini, one piece, or accessories you are after, Banana Moon has it covered with their wide range of gorgeous designer items. Check out their latest collection being modelled at the Banana Moon Pool show 2011, many which are available at Tucano Beach, online and in store.
Warning: Tucano Beach cannot be held responsible if the following video encourages you to leave your office immediately, pack a suitcase and jump on a plane to the nearest beach! (Although if you do, please send us a postcard!)

Buy swimwear online at Tucanobeach.com

Beachwear accessories, what do you wear over your bikini?

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Bikini season is well underway; however, bikini shopping can be a nightmare for many. What size? What colour? What type? What fabric? What print? It can all get a bit much.
Complimenting women’s swimwear is easy with these amazing beach accessories to really put a smile on your face. From shoes to sunglasses you will need to look the part if you want to rock up on a beach anytime soon.
Lucky for you we’ve done all the hard work and got some goodies for you.
Hat
Let’s start off at the head and work our way down. The beach hat needs to compliment your outfit and obviously keep your head out of the sun. Practical yet stylish, the straw beach hat from O’Neill is ideal for a hot summer’s day. Compact and light it can easily be packed away in a suitcase or for hand luggage. Made from 100 per cent paper straw the hat is cute and cool.

Sunglasses
You can’t go wrong with classic aviator sunglasses. The Sunwise Lancaster Aviator sunglasses also feature UV protection and red multi-layer lenses for extra glare protection. You don’t have to be on holiday to enjoy using your sunglasses; you can wear them all year round. The sleek metal frames make them look simple yet cool.
Jewellery

Nothing looks more chic at the beach than chunky ethnic inspired jewellery. The Tutti & Co Uma bracelet is made from wooden and glass beads for a really chilled out look. The bracelets are bound by metallic rings and are available in three jazzy colours to suit your bikini or swimsuit. There’s black and silver with metallic rings, dark brown with silver rings and dark brown with gold rings. That drift wood look is perfect for any beach, day or night.
However if you do want something a bit more suitable for evening jewellery wear the Tutti & Co Melissa earrings are ideal. Sophisticated and stylish, these earrings have an effortlessly cool look. The metal disc drop earrings are 6 cm in length and with your hair up will enhance your neck line – works great with v-neck style tops, dresses and swimming costumes. Available in two colours; brushed silver and antique bronze, they are sure to suit any colour.
Summer Dress
There are many options you can go with for what to wear over bikini and summer dresses are great. You can opt for a kaftan which is free flowing and easy to remove. The Banana Moon Iris Loungecot beach kaftan in cotton, is perfect for lounging in the sun. The light wearing long top can be worn with or without trousers. It also has a tie at the waist so it can be adjusted. Maxi dresses are very popular at the moment and the rosewood maxi in black by O’Neil is gorgeous. It can be worn at the beach or on the go, the length is great and can be worn strapless or as a halter neck. If you’re short, a maxi dress can make you look taller, however if you think you are too tall to mull them off it still works wonders because you have the height to pull it off.

Shoes

As an avid fan of the gladiator shoe it comes highly recommended. Not only do they look like they mean serious beach business but they are also very comfortable and practical if you do a lot of walking.
Scholl Berry has created this beauty of a shoe – the Leather Gladiator sandal in dark brown with a toe post. Flip Flops can tend to become stretched and loose depending on how you walk in them, where as gladiator sandals have adjustable straps for comfort. The greatest thing about them is that the leather will not rub and create blisters as you would expect with rubber or plastic.
Buy swimwear online at TucanoBeach.com

Tips for online swimwear shopping

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With online shopping becoming the new favoured way to buy the latest trends and styles of clothes, here are a few tips for optimising your chances in succesfully buying your beachwear online;

1. Firstly, if you are planning to buy bikinis online, it is recommended that you know your perfect fit bra size. Although the majority of bikinis are classed in normal dress sizes (e.g UK10, UK12 etc), some specialize in offering specific cup sizes which can often consequently mean that you get an even better fit as the bikini top will mould to your body perfectly, giving you a great shape.

2. When choosing swimwear, start to learn which colours suit you best and bring out your best features. For example, if you have gorgeous dark skin, bright citrus colours such as zangy lemon or juicy orange will look fabulous in contrast to your complexion. If you have blue eyes, pick a blue swimsuit that will not only compliment your look but exaggerate your beautiful eye colour.

3. Do not forget accessories! Once you have found your perfect swimwear, why not go on a hunt for beachwear accessories to match your new swimsuit look? Team with a straw hat and a pair of comfy flip flops to complete your outfit.

4. Have fun! This may seem like an obvious point, but many find online shopping stressful. Remember; any items can always be returned meaning you dont lose out on money. Just embrace the enjoyment of being able to shop from your own home.

Caprice looking stunning in a black bikini

The Swimwear that Men Prefer

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It is always a long process to choose the right bikini or swimsuit and every women want to make sure that she gets compliments and admirative glances from other women but also men. Marie-Claire magazine ran a survey to find out what swimwear for women men prefer and the results are surprising. Men’s favourite item of womens swimwear is unsurprisingly the 2 piece bikini, but not the skimpy one. A lot of women sometimes go to extreme length to find a stunning piece of swimwear to impress their partners but men actually have more conservative tastes. They tend to prefer the triangle bikini which offers more coverage but is still sexy. Luckily for us there is a wide choice of triangle bikinis available from the best swimwear for women brands such as Seafolly, Moontide, Huit.
The surprise comes from the numbers of men preferring the one piece swimsuit option. Nowadays a swimming costume can be as sexy as a bikini but at the same time offer the right coverage for someone maybe a bit less body confident. A lot of swimwear brands are very creative and have come up with great designs incorporating tummy control for example. The trend this year is for shape-wear swimsuits but also the very flattering boy leg one piece swimming costume, retro and very stylish.

How to choose your beachwear

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Choosing the right beachwear is made easy nowadays with a lot of women’s swimwear brands completing their swimwear collections with great beach dresses, kaftans and cover ups. Getting the right beachwear is as important as choosing the right bikini. It will tell a lot about the personality and sense of style. They are different styles of beachwear available with the fresh summer dress, the elegant kaftan and the practical sarongs or pareos cover ups.
A summer dress is ideal as it will be very easy to wear on the beach or by the pool. A beach dress is always perfect if you need to pop round the shops or to the local market and it does look great with sandals. A kaftan will be perfect to throw on when by the pool but it can be very elegant when with beads or in a chiffon fabric. A kaftan can effortlessly be paired with white crisps linen trousers at night for a more glamorous look. Sarongs or pareos are great as you can wear them as dresses when tied around the neck or skirts when tied around the waist. They can also make great scarves.
There is a great choice of summer dresses, kaftans, sandals available all year round at Tucano Beach.

Could Jennifer Aniston be the ultimate bikini girl?

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Jennifer Aniston was in Los Cabos in Mexico for Thanksgiving. She took a break from filming her new film Wanderlust. The Friends star was holidaying with a group of pals and seem to be enjoying the sunshine and the company. It is not the first time that Jennifer spends some time in he country and she more recently celebrated her 40th birthday there. She is also rumoured to be buying a house next to Los Cabos with her good friend Courteney Cox.
Jennifer was spotted wearing a purple bikini which is apparently her favourite one. She walked around showing off her slender figure and used a sarong as a cover up to protect herself from the sun. Jennifer is well known for looking after herself and could be the ultimate bikini girl. She is always spotted with great summer dresses and seems to like mismatching her swimwear.
Jennifer Aniston is famous for her choice of beachwear but also for her love life. She is rumoured to have a huge crush on Joaquin Phoenix after meeting him at the premiere of “I am still here” back in August. The actor is very handsome, single and quirky. This is just what Jennifer likes. Maybe he will be the lucky one to be spotted in Los Cabos next time the Friends beauty holidays there.

Bikinis are recession-proof

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“Bikinis are recession-proof”

This statement was made by Seafolly managing director Anthony Halas at the start of the recession and it is still in the forefront of the news.

Women in Australia and all over the world are still buying swimwear and the Seafolly brand is still growing with great women’s swimwear collections. Seafolly in Australia claims a 35% market share and the bikini brand is available over 40 countries. Seafolly has always been offering great swimwear to women all over the world with some great shapes, fabrics and quality. Some of the swimwear pieces can be a little bit more expensive but they are worth the investment. The success of Seafolly can also be explained by their choice of models. Seafolly has worked with Kristy Hinze, Cheyenne Tozzi, Miranda Kerr and Catherine McNeil, and more recently Jessica Hart and Samantha Harris for their 2010 collection. They always choose their models very carefully and they are always on the look out for the next Seafolly ambassador.
Seafolly has also widen its offering and has now great beachwear and summer dresses selections sitting alongside the swimwear. Seafolly has also launched jewellery and sunglasses ranges but only available in Australia at the moment.
Check out the latest Seafolly swimwear and beachwear online or in store at www.TucanoBeach.com.

Seafolly: supplier of great swimwear since 1975

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Seafolly has been supplying the world with great swimwear since 1975 and it seems that more and more people are adopting the brand.
This is first due to the fact that Seafolly has a tradition of providing women with great quality swimwear. The cuts are always bang on the trend and it is very likely that the Seafolly customer will keep her Seafolly bikini or Seafolly swimsuit for years to come. Seafolly Swimwear also brings out collections which suit all shape and sizes. They are using gorgeous models to show off their key pieces but most of the time, the average customer is able to find a bikini with more structure or a less skimpy swimsuit to suit her. They can almost feel as confident as Jessica Hart on the beach just by wearing a Seafolly bikini adapted to her size and shape.

The other reason why Seafolly is so popular is because people want to buy into the Australian lifestyle. Seafolly is good at designing bikinis but they are also very good at translating the healthy Australian lifestyle into their collection: “Summer holidays and beach escapes are integral to the Seafolly brand essence”. For Seafolly, women around the world are always looking forward to having some time off, enjoying the company of friends and family. As they say ” life is for living”. And this is why more and more customers are making Seafolly their brand of choice when it comes to buying women’s swimwear and beachwear.

Dunk Island and the Seafolly Bikinis

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Seafolly last photo shoot for its summer collection took place on Dunk Island: Australia’s most beautiful tropical rain forest island. Dunk Island is a secluded tropical rain forest island located off the north eastern coast of Queensland in Australia and is sitting on the edge of the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Getting there is relatively easy: the island is accessible by Air, Coach or Car hire from Cairns Airport. Both regular flights and private charter flights operate between Cairns Airport and Dunk Island Airport. One of only a handful of tropical rain forest islands close to the Great Barrier Reef, Dunk Island is internationally acclaimed for its beauty. You could also say it’s acclaimed for fun. Because the thing that makes Dunk Island really special is that you can shape your stay into whatever you want it to be. Romantic getaway destination, adventure fuelled holiday, family holiday celebration, or a simple return to quiet pleasures with close friends. On the gentler side you could start with a rain forest walk taking in spectacular views from the summit of Mt Kootaloo, snorkeling at Muggy Muggy Beach or maybe a leisurely lunch by the resort pool is more your style. Then for another kind of resort life altogether there’s day trips to the Great Barrier Reef, diving, charter fishing, water skiing, jet ski tours, kayaking, horse riding on the beach, tandem skydiving, golf, tennis, archery, mountain biking…
So this is on this paradise Island that the photo shoot took place with the 2 latest Seafolly ambassadors, Jessica Hart and Samantha Harris. The two gorgeous ladies are modelling the new Seafolly bikinis, swimsuits and beachwear. The Australian brand is getting better and better every collection and they have available some great summer dresses and cover ups as well as jewellery and sunglasses.

Swimwear for all shapes and sizes

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Taking a dip in the sea or a refreshing swimming pool can be one of the simplest but most biggest pleasures from going on holiday. But many miss out on this activity because they are of concious of their beach bodies, but there is really no need! In our 21st Century fashion world, there is such a wide variety of swimwear available in store and online meaning that everybody can find their perfect swimwear piece.
If you are looking to buy bikinis online , one particular brand which is always popular every season without doubt is Banana Moon, a gorgeous French brand, which has become famous for its lovely patterns and skimpy styles. However if you have a more curvy shaped body and would feel more comfortable covering up a bit more then the beachwear online for you is a trendy tankini. Seafolly have produced some lovely takini designs this season.

Regardless of who you are and what bodyshape you have, there is a swimming outfit for EVERYONE, so what are you waiting for? Get shopping and jump in that pooll!

Banana Moon bikini

Beat the crowds, shop online!

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As summer approaches us, there is the often misconception that buying swimwear can be stressful, and not the most enjoyable task when trying to dodge the big shopping crowds in your favourite shopping city. So what is the solution? Shop for your swimwear online of course! Not only can you browse through swimwear collections from the comfort of your own home with your slippers on and a big mug of coffee, but you can also save time and money, ensuring you find your perfect swimwear.
When you buy bikinis online, they can be with you by the next day, allowing you to lesiurely try them on in your own bedroom, and in your much loved mirror that you trust will tell you the truth! Another great thing about shopping online, is being able to phone customer support who can offer you guidance on sizes and styles that will flatter you the most; almost like your own virtual personal shopper!
If your online swimwear order does not fit, or is just not right, simply pop it back in the post for a full refund, voila! No carparks, or wasting time in ques at customer service desks.
So the only dilemma you will have is deciding on the holiday destination where you will show of your new beachwear, decisions, decisions!

Summer dresses and beachwear for all

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Seafolly Summer Dress

Shop beachwear and summer dresses now
The new swimwear and beachwear collections will be featured very soon in the women’s magazines and will give the readers a taste of what is to come for the summer 2011. It is always very exciting to discover the new collections and it gives a boost to our mood to know that soon the winter will be over and that the weather will allow us to wear some lovely summer dresses and to enjoy the new prints and colours.
It takes time to find the right swimwear to go on holiday or to wear in the UK and we are lucky to be spoilt for choice. The same applies to beachwear and what is on offer is also very tempting. It is easy to find the right beach dress for the right body shape. The star of 2011 is still the maxi dress as it is very flexible and get to be worn on the beach but also at summer parties when dressed up with jewellery or sandals. Most of the swimwear for women brands such as Seafolly swimwear have them available and most of the time they complete your bikini or swimsuit. Banana Moon swimwear is also a great brand to choose as they have a wide range of beachwear available with their bikinis. Their summer dresses are floaty and very pleasant to wear. The prints are colourful and they will not go out of fashion.
Find your perfect beachwear and swimwear all year round at Tucano Beach.

Why choose designer swimwear over high street brands?

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There are a lot of swimwear brands available to women online, on the high street or in specialised boutiques. But why should a woman choose a designer brand over a high street brand? There is always the temptation to choose a bikini or a swimsuit available at a lower price than a designer bikini or a designer swimsuit. But when the budget allows it, there are a few advantages in choosing designer brands.
The quality of the fabric and the print: designer swimwear brands such as Seafolly swimwear or Huit swimwear will spend more time and more effort in researching the right fabrics and prints and they will pay attention to its quality. A bikini or swimsuit will be worn in a swimming pool or in the sea. They will resist fading, puckering and pulling a lot better than a high street brand. The brands will also have available swimsuits and bikinis for bigger cups or more support for a perfect fit.
Designer swimwear brands will be expected to come up with new designs every year and their designer teams will spend more time creating bespoke collections and will sometimes travel the world to get some inspiration and to come up with new creative ideas.
Designer swimwear brands will also have available a beachwear range to complete their swimwear collections and the customer will have available kaftans and summer dresses to match their newly purchased bikini or swimsuit.
For all those reasons, it does make sense to sometimes allocate a higher budget if possible and choose designer swimwear over high street brands.
Shop for designer swimwear brands at Tucano Beach.

Bondi to Bronte and a Seafolly Bikini

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Seafolly designer swimwear

Australia was in the spotlight with the Australia Day celebrations. Australia is an amazing country to visit and a perfect destination to get some winter sun although it might not be practical for a short break. But it is still a destination to consider for a long winter break. The country offers a choice of locations and one of them is Sydney with its great beaches. Summertime in Sydney is all about the coastline from Bondi to Bronte. The beaches will offer plenty of activities and the occasion to soak up in the sun. You can learn to surf on Bondi beach, swim or go for a leisurely walk along its one kilometer of golden sand. You can shop for bikinis from great designer swimwear brands such as Seafolly or Moontide in the small backstreet boutiques.
Tamara is another beach that will be perfect for surfing and will be ideal for a picnic or barbecue. It is nicknamed Glamarama for its beautiful crowd. It will be the right place to show of your latest summer dress or bikini. You can swim from the beach or in Bronte Baths. It is a popular destination for families. You will be able to enjoy picnics on the beach or a drink in its trendy bars.
Australia is where one of the best swimwear brands come from and you will see that the Australian beach lovers take pride in choosing great bikinis.
Shop for the latest swimwear for women brands available all year round at Tucano Beach.

Test your new bikini on the pink beaches in Bermuda

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Breezes restaurant at Cambridge Beach

Bermuda is the perfect place for a spring break and a beach holiday. Its pink beaches and turquoise water are the perfect destination to unwind and relax before the summer gets to the UK. There are dozens of coves and bays along the way offering protected swimming and snorkeling. Bermuda is only 21 km long and looks like a tiny ship lost in the sea. It has spectacular sunrise and sunsets. The temperatures in Bermuda don’t vary that much and it is the ideal place for outdoor sports.
Bermuda is a very stylish island and it will give you the opportunity to wear very elegant swimwear from Seafolly swimwear and Huit swimwear. A swimsuit might be easier to wear on a sailing boat and a bikini for tanning on the beach. It will be clever to invest in a few designer swimwear brands, some lovely summer dresses and kaftans. These will take you from the beach to the bar and will be perfect for a romantic picnic on the beach.
Your bikini or swimsuit can be accessorised by sandals and jewellery during the day and you can change into a more glamorous outfit in the evening. Seafolly always has some great summer dresses that can be dressed up easily at night.
Shop for your holiday swimwear and beachwear online at Tucano Beach.

Top tips to look great in swimwear

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February is the time when a lot of people choose to book their holidays. It is something to look forward to but as we all lead busy lives, it is hard to feel confident if we have put off exercising and if the thought of being on a diet has been taken over by other priorities.
There are a few tricks that can be used and will help you to enjoy your holiday. First, looking great in a bikini can be helped by using fake tan. They are available in different shades. Fake tan lotions won’t protect against the sun damage so you will need to use sun protection. But they will prevent you from exposing yourself to too much sun and will give you a healthy glow. They will give you confidence and will make you look great in your new bikini or swimsuit.
Secondly, the best solution to draw the attention away from your body is to accessorise your swimwear with lovely sandals, beach bags or sun hats. The focus won’t be on your designer swimwear but on the accessories. You can also choose to cover up in style with some great kaftans or summer dresses. They will protect you from the sun and will take you easily from the beach to the bar.
Thirdly, a manicure and pedicure and maybe a new haircut can do wonders. They will make you look groomed and a well looked after skin will give you confidence. These tricks are easy to follow and will help you getting ready for a well deserved holiday.
Shop at Tucano Beach for great swimwear for women, available all year round.

Get some holiday sun on the cheap

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Beach holiday on the cheap

Sometimes booking a cheap holiday in the sun means that you end up spending more money than expected once arrived at your holiday destination. The Post Office Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer has named cheap spending destinations for 2011. They have taken into account the currency trends and the price of popular tourist purchases such as food, drink and suncream.
Portugal: the once popular holiday destination has been snubbed by British holiday makers. But the competition to get the tourists to spend their euros means that a lot of places are slashing their prices and they have dropped least 49%. This is the same for Spain although some destinations such as Marbella remain more expensive. The Czech republic is not part of the Euro zone yet which means that the country currency will allow you to get more for your pound. Bulgaria will allow you to wine and dine every night, just as long as you keep away from the tourist restaurants. You can get a meal for less than a pound in Sri Lanka and if you stay in the local guests houses and try the local restaurants you can still holiday on a budget. The same applies to Thailand. If you are looking for clear water and sandy beach, then Malaysia could be the right destination for you. The Perhentian Islands are a tropical paradise and are affordable.
Shop at Tucano Beach for affordable swimwear and beachwear available all year round.

Summer dresses for the perfect holiday

2011-06-12T05:51:00.001-07:00

Summer dresses are a very important item of clothing to take with you on holiday. They will be as important as your bikini. For a relaxed and stress free holiday, it is worth spending time choosing the right beachwear. Unless you have decided to spend your holiday on the beach, you will need the perfect summer dress to go to this nice local restaurant or to visit the local market. The perfect beach dress can also be the perfect choice for a beach party.
Summer dresses come in different length, fabric and print. The best ones to choose are the cotton ones as they will keep you cool during the day and are very easy to look after. They can be found in different length but the easiest ones to wear are the ones stopping just under the knee or the very long maxi dresses. Those length are very practical and a very short dress can be hard to wear depending on your activities during the day.
Summer dresses can be easily dressed up with jewellery, especially jewellery found on the local markets while on holiday. They can be worn with a light cardigan in the evening to cover your arms, with a sarong worn over the shoulders or as a casual scarf.
Find the best summer dress to take with you on holiday at Tucano Beach.

Scholl shoes great summer 2011 collection

2011-06-12T05:50:00.002-07:00

Scholl is stepping out this summer with a great collection of mules, sandals and wedges which look very stylish but are at the same time very comfortable.
Scholl was founded by Dr William Mathias Scholl over 100 years ago and his mission was to look after the health, comfort and well being of his customers through their feet. Scholl is always ahead of the technologies and are providing people with a ever growing range of footwear and foot care solutions. The new summer collection of sandals is using the Bioprint technology: It has a super flexible foot bed with perfectly placed, anatomically designed flex zones, a comfortable arch and heel height plus a stable heel cup design that keeps the foot perfectly positioned for balanced weight distribution and improved posture. Perfect for customers who like comfort and style.
Amongst all the styles available, the Edna Wedges, the Berry Gladiators, the Bahama and Bimimi mules will be ideal for the summer. They are easy to wear with denim, wide leg trousers or summer dresses. The Edna Wegdes will give you height and the mules will be very easy to slip on. The Gladiator sandals are a summer must have and will look great with shorts.
The Scholl shoes summer collection is now available at Tucano Beach.

Summer dresses for a perfect holiday

2011-06-12T05:50:00.000-07:00

Summer dresses in magazines always give our mood a boost and make us think about the sunny lazy days to come. We have wrapped ourselves in warm jumpers and scarves and have hidden our legs in jeans or leggings. But the sight of summer dresses in women’s magazines is always the sign that summer is on its way.
Each year, the summer dresses are being delivered to our favourite shops and will be displayed next to the latest swimwear. There will be a summer dress for every women whether it is a maxi dress or a shorter one and we will be spoilt for choice. They will be the perfect outfit for a summer barbecue or to wear at a friend’s party.
The perfect summer dress is the one that we can slip on and dress up with some jewellery but the best thing about a summer dress is that we don’t need to think too much about it in the morning. It will show off a tan and will be easy to pack in a suitcase. The best ones are the cotton or jersey ones as they are easy to look after. Because we spend so much time thinking about our outfits during the winter, it is always a relief comes the summer, when we know that a great summer dress and some sandals will do. And we can go fancy free and enjoy the summer sun.

Comfortable but pretty sandals are a must in the summer

2011-06-12T05:49:00.001-07:00

Scholl Bimini sandals

Comfortable but pretty sandals are a must in the summer, especially if you are planning to walk around town or visit some exciting places. A lot of brands are now offering pretty sandals which will be perfect with lights trousers or a summer dress. They have improved the shape of the foot bed and they are ideal for all summer activities. Cheap sandals are always ideal for the beach but it is advised to go for a more premium brand if you are looking for comfort.

So the days of the unfashionable and heavy sandals are over and a lot of women now decide to spend more on footwear, especially now the quality allows them to keep them for a few years. Choosing the right sandals can have a great impact on your posture and your back and is even more important if you are expecting a baby. And if you choose them made of soft leather or another soft fabric, you will avoid unsightly blisters.
Sandals are easy to look after and it is always good if you can alternate 2 or 3 pairs. The best way to clean them is to wipe them with a damp cloth. But avoid putting them in the washing machine as it might have the opposite effect. You can use an old toothbrush to clean the footbed with some bleach-free washing powder. And always leave them to dry in the shade.

Coleen Rooney back from holiday with a tan

2011-06-12T05:38:00.001-07:00

Coleen Rooney in bikini

Coleen Rooney has just been back from a holiday in the Caribbean where she has spent a few days at her villa in Barbados. She was in great company with friends and family. Coleen, who is turning 25 next week, was showing off a lovely golden tan. The Littlewood designer look great dressed in jeans and a blazer when landing back in the UK. She has been spotted wearing some great bikinis and was looking very healthy and trim. Her troubles seem to have been left in the past and she mentioned to her friends that she was keen on having another baby: “My love for my husband is stronger than ever. Things are great between Wayne and me. I love being a mum so I’d love to have another baby very soon.’
Coleen took some time to play with her 16 month old son Kai on the beach and was looking very stylish and trim in a white and yellow stripy bikini. Wayne remained in the UK where he helped beating Wales 2-0 in Cardiff in the Euro 2012 qualifier. Hopefully Coleen will keep her holiday glow in the UK but it certainly won’t be long before she takes another holiday. Although we hope that next time she won’t be sporting the same panda eyes.

What’s Miranda Kerr’s secret?

2011-06-12T05:37:00.000-07:00

Supermodel Miranda Kerr looked stunning at the launch of Victoria’s Secret new swimwear collection. It is hard to believe that she gave birth only 3 months ago and she looked as good as her fellow swimwear models. Miranda used to model for Seafolly and has just had a baby boy with Orlando Bloom. Miranda Kerr gave details of her son’s birth :‘I gave birth to him naturally; without any pain medication and it was a long, arduous and difficult labour but Orlando was with me the whole time supporting and guiding me through it.’

Also present at the launch was Kim Kardashian, famous for her curves. She was dressed in a flattering black outfit with nude heels and showing off a bikini ready body. Kim is the daughter of the late attorney Robert Kardashian and is famous for her reality TV show ” keeping up with the Kardashian”. She co-owns a boutique called D-A-S-H with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe. They released a clothing line in September 2010 for the retail store Bebe.

There was one lucky guy amongst all the swimwear beauties, Joe Jonas from the Jonas Brothers. But he was later joined by John Legend.

Shop online for the best bikinis at TucanoBeach.com

Una Healy wearing a lovely bikini from By Caprice swimwear

2011-06-12T05:35:00.000-07:00

The girls from the Saturdays were spotted enjoying the Californian sunshine ahead of filming their new video. Frankie Sandford, Una Healy and Mollie King were enjoying the pool at their hotel. The three beauties showed off some great bikinis, and Una was wearing a black and white bikini from the new By Caprice swimwear collection. Rochelle Wiseman and Vanessa White decided to go shopping instead.
Caprice has been launching great swimwear collections every year and her bikinis are always very popular as they are well cut and affordable. The bikini that Una is wearing is from the new collection and is called the By Caprice Candy bikini. It is available in black and white or pink. It is a halter neck bikini top which ties around the neck and at the back. The bikini bottom is a regular shape and very flattering.
The girls are in California to film the music video for their upcoming single. They said the the new single will be different and a new sound. They previously shot the video of their single Higher in LA. But hopefully for the girls, there will be more days by the pool to enjoy before they head back to England.
Buy the latest By Caprice swimwear online at TucanoBeach.com.

Help with summer fashion problems

2011-06-12T05:33:00.000-07:00

Looking droopy in your bikini? This problem is easy to fix with adhesive breast enhancers. They will give the breasts a lift and make them look perkier. Or if you haven’t bought your summer bikini yet, choose one with a balconette bra shape (same effect as for a bra) or a halterneck bikini top or swimsuit.
Don’t want to have a flat cleavage in your lovely swimsuit? It is possible to buy and sew some water-filled bra cups. They are available for up to C cups.
Would you like to look good on the beach, even after a long swim? The solution is to use waterproof make-up, especially waterproof mascara. They might need a stronger make-up remover but they will do wonders during the day.
White leg and no time to go for a fake tan? Try to apply body tint cream. Perfect and easy to use. You will look like as if you have spent the day on the beach.

Would you or wouldn’t you wear a bikini beyond 45?

2011-06-12T05:31:00.001-07:00

Would you or wouldn’t you wear a bikini beyond the age of 45? It is a question that a lot of women ask themselves when choosing their swimwear before a holiday or the summer. Most of the time it has nothing to do with their body shape or weight but more about their confidence. A lot of ladies over 45 exercise frequently and have a healthy weight but they still hesitate when it comes to bikinis and often opt for a swimsuit or a tankini. Most swimwear brands offer a wide range of bikinis that suit the young lady or the more mature one. This is a shame that a lot of ladies over 40 think that their bikini days are over when there is so much choice available.
A lot of celebrities in their forties or older are often spotted in their bikinis on holiday abroad showing that it is possible to wear a bikini provided it is the right shape and shade. Unfortunately not all celebrities should be as daring as Demi Moore or Dame Helen Mirren. Still Lorraine Kelly was spotted enjoying the sunshine in a blue halterneck bikini and looked stunning. She chose a shape that suits her and the colour looks great.
Buy your next bikini online at Tucano Beach.

Get Chloe Sims look with a Banana Moon Bikini

2011-06-12T05:30:00.001-07:00

Chloe Sims on holiday

Chloe Sims from The Only Way is Essex was spotted on holiday not in Marbella (or Marbs as they call it) but a little bit further away in Dubai. The single mother, who is 29, was relaxing in the sun and sporting a lovely pink bikini. The TOWIE star has never been shy about plastic surgery and is planning to go under the knife again as she is not happy with her cleavage. She first underwent surgery after the birth of her 6 years old daughter and went from a 34B to a 34DD. She also had botox, fillers and her teeth whitened. You would think that Chloe is a confident woman but she told Reveal magazine recently that she still has insecurities : “I haven’t felt happy with my teeth or my mouth my whole life, but I refused to wear braces when I was a teen in case I was bullied more”

The other stars of Towie have gone to Marbella to top up their tan and get some relaxing time now they have finished filming the second series. The second serie showed them getting in shape for their well-deserved holiday.

You can get Chloe Sims look with a Banana Moon bikini. The Banana Moon Dagoilva Enjoy bikini in pink is lovely and perfect to take on holiday!

What to wear on a cruise?

2011-06-12T05:29:00.001-07:00

What to wear on a cruise

Cruises are fast becoming a popular way to travel and more and more holiday makers are booking them. They are a good way to visit different countries without having to pack and unpack all the time. Cruises used to be reserved to the wealthier holidaymaker but now they are attracting a younger crowd. There is still a certain dress code attached to the cruises and just as long as you know what to wear and where to wear it, then you won’t have any problem packing accordingly.
The deck is the most casual area of the cruise ship. You will be able to wear a bikini or swimsuit. A lot of women’s swimwear brands have styles that will be appropriate. You will be expected to wear a kaftan when walking around. Remember packing a sun hat and a good pair of sunglasses to sun bath in style.
There will be a couple of dinner parties where passengers are expected to dress formally but the other evenings will be more casual. A lovely summer dress accessorized with glittery sandals and some jewellery will be fine. If you are not in the mood to dress up, then there will be the option to order room service or to choose the buffet restaurant.
Find your cruise wardrobe online at TucanoBeach.com

Kerry Katona loves the By Caprice Bikinis

2011-06-12T05:28:00.000-07:00

Kerry Katona wearing a lovely By Caprice Bikini

Kerry Katona is following the TOWIE (The Only Way Is Essex) crowd to Marbella and has been seen wearing another By Caprice Bikini. After wearing the By Caprice Gold Stripes bikini on the cover of OK Magazine, she was spotted wearing the By Caprice Pavlova bikini which looked great on her.
She joined the TOWIE cast at the Buddha Beach bar in Puerto Banus wearing a By Caprice bikini, a pair of denim shorts and a cowboy hat. She was keen to show off the trim figure that she achieved after taking part on Dancing on Ice. Kerry was joined by Mel B’s sister Danielle Brown. Danielle is also a client of CAN Associates. They both happily posed for pictures and Kerry seemed very happy and enjoying herself.
Kerry was smiling despite having recently split from her most recent boyfriend Dan Foden. She told OK Magazine :
‘I won’t lie, I am gutted, I had a good cry, rejection is a horrible thing. I honestly believe that I will be a lonely old lady stinking of cat wee with 17 cats and that I’ll never find anybody’
The By Caprice collection is available online at TucanoBeach.com.

Need a bikini body and a new bikini in a hurry?

2011-06-12T05:25:00.001-07:00

Flat stomach in a hurry

The 1st of June is the start of the summer and time to think about buying a new bikini and most importantly get our bikini body in shape. Most women’s biggest body bugbear is their stomach and a flatter stomach can do a lot to confidence. Although we all know that we should have started training a long time ago, sometimes a quick fix solution is the only thing we have time for. Follow the steps from the book “Clean & Lean Flat Tummy Fast! by fitness expert James Duigan and you will get a flat tummy fast:
1- Limit your salt intake
2- Avoid spicy, gut-inflaming ingredients
3- Drink only 2-3 litres of filtered water a day
4- No fat (except a fish-oil capsule)
5- Lean white meat only
6- Steam, bake or grill food, with no added oil
7- Eat around 1,500 healthy calories a day – unless you are breastfeeding.
Most of the shops do have their summer collections and best bikinis in but if you don’t have the time to rush around the best option is to buy bikinis online. Especially if you know your size and style and that you tend to buy the same bikini brand. Most websites have a size guide to help and they also have a customer service telephone number to call if you need some bikini advice.

Buying a Bikini: Colours v Bold Prints

2011-06-12T05:23:00.000-07:00

Stripes never go out of fashion

Each summer a number of new bikinis are available, but with so much choice out there it’s hard to know where you stand.
Follow these top bikini fashion trends from leading swimwear and online bikini shop specialists at www.tucanobeach.com
Estelle Balcou from Tucano Beach offers her top tips for bikini success; “Mixing things up a bit can be great fun when it comes to find the best swimwear: it’s always good to have two different styles for tops and bottoms.
“For example a simple black top could work well with little animal print shorts or a navy blue bottom with an aqua blue tankini top would be very on trend. A good bikini buying tip though is try to avoid buying to separate patterns as clashing colours and prints is a massive bikini faux pas.”
Top Bikini Buying Tips
Colours
Strong colours will always be a winner – especially the classic black bikini. Black is slimming, easy on the eye and also looks great as a one piece swimsuit: it can also accentuate your tan, too.
But for those of you who may be a bit bored with black and want something brighter you are in luck.
This summer pinks are very much in. Seafolly’s Goddess Monroe Maillot with pleat details is simply stunning. The dark pink works wonders as a glamorous swimming costume.
Any stand alone bold colour will have heads turning as you stroll across the sand.
If pink isn’t for you, thanks to the Royal Wedding no doubt, royal colours are very much in for summer 2011 with navy blue, bright white and sunrise gold taking centre stage.
Pastels
Traditional with all bikini colour trends are coral and pastel colours. Yellows, lavender, aqua and coral pink are all colours that regularly feature on the bikini palette. Aqua blue looks fabulous on all skin types and in all forms from swimsuits to tankinis, aqua blue is a staple of the bikini colour palette.
Oceanic colours work well as prints too. Banana Moon Bikinis have a number of soft violet bikini mixed with blue that are perfect for lazing in the sun.
Prints
Graphic & Tropical
Mad spiralling prints inspired by the retro glam of the 1960s and 1970s is making a comeback big style in 2011, with high waist bottoms and paisley prints in all colours of the rainbow. Tropical and graphical prints are hot this summer as large floral prints dominate the all in one swimsuit, whereas optical and triangular shapes take over bikini prints.
Mixed Print
World Safari
World safari is another great print we will see a lot of for the summer of 2011 as we jet off to far away destinations. Get really into the holiday vibe with some worldly prints. Inspired by Africa, Native America, Morocco and Aboriginal Australia, brick reds and jungle green will be the colours of choice. Moontide have a great Moroccan inspired bikini with a Moroccan ring to centre. The halter neck top looks complete with the Moroccan Trim Tie Hipster bottom.
Nautical
Stripes never go out of fashion and you can always be sure to be the belle of the beach with a nautical themed bikini. The beauty of a striped swim costume or bikini is that you can take a fairly simple concept and jazz it up with multi-colours such as the Banana Moon Sleno Tia Aca. Taking all the elements of your bog standard bikini and making them bright and more fun. With a neck tie nothing could look better.
However if you do want to keep it classic, a red and white nautical look is great for any time anywhere. The Banana Moon Kalena Movea Happy bikini is so cute with short style bikini bottoms and a bandeau top with a removable tie. The cups are moulded and feature a wrap-around back.

Top 10 Celebrity Bikinis

2011-06-12T02:34:00.001-07:00

We hunt high and low to find you the best celebrity bikinis out there. Those gorgeous and desirable celebs have the fame, the fortune and the lifestyle we all want. The likelihood of getting all of these is thin but what we can have is their bikinis! So here are the best bikinis out there for summer 2011.
1. Courtney Love

Courtney Love Bikini

She’s not the most liked person in the world but you’ve got to hand it to her that she wears a good bikini! If you like that hippy look inspired by 1970’s chic and bohemian fashion her zig-zag print string bikini is a must have to wannabe hippies everywhere! The brown, blue and pink Aztec theme makes her look like she’s here for a summer of peace and love! Right on Courtney.
2. Doutzen Kroes

Doutzen Kroes Bikini

Women everywhere will be sighing when they see the Dutch model in her black all in one swimsuit, but who says you can’t look like hot stuff too! The black carved out hip swimsuit with a chain link hip band is one that will get heads turning. As for the model, well she is currently one of the faces of American fashion line, Victoria Street Angels and has appeared on the cover of Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire.
3. Katy Perry

Katy Perry Bikini

Katy Perry has been spotted wearing a coral pink frill bikini. The cute and sweet swimwear is usually coordinated for the eccentric dresser. The woman who kissed a girl and liked it, but then married Russell Brand wears a should strap moulded cup top with hipster frilling round the top.

4. Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci Bikini

The Hollywood celebrity has been seen sporting a blue, white and red print string bikini whilst catching some rays. The famous teen starlet who began her career as Wednesday in the Adams Family in the 1990’s has a petite figure which works wonders in the floral print bikini.
5. Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba Bikini

American beauty Jessica Alba was catapulted to fame with hit movie Sin City and then followed on to become one of America’s household names staring in the Fantastic Four and Good Luck Chuck. The yummy mummy to be been spotted out and about in this zebra print bikini with ties on the top and hips.
6. Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton Bikini

Our favourite Duchess of Cambridge has been seen wearing a white halter neck that is definitely going to be a hit amongst copy cat Kates everywhere. In April the English rose married Price William sparking off royal celebrations around the globe, the couple have since then jetted off to the Seychelles for their honeymoon.
7. Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz Bikini

Looking fabulous as always, Caza D has gone for the simple yet classic bright blue bikini. The comedy actress is famous for her roles in My Best Friend’s Wedding, There’s Something About Mary and Shrek. The slip hipster blue bikini looks great on her toned and boyish figure.
8. Megan Fox

Megan Fox Bikini

What a fox indeed, the classic black bikini looks great. It’s one that everyone can pull off no matter what size or shape. You can get her look with a simple string halter neck top and thick hip briefs.
9. Whitney Port

Whitney Port Bikini

Doing her bit for tropical bikinis everywhere, The Hills star Whitney Port has been seen wearing a bright and colourful little number. The ruffled floral bikini features a boob tube style top and frilled top bottoms.
10. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Bikini

American artist Taylor Swift is going to be a definite trend setter this summer with her 1960s polka dot inspired swim suit. The high waist bottoms matched with the classic halter neck tie put any other retro bikini to shame. The Grammy award winning star completed the look with some round red sunglasses.
Check out the latest swimwear and women’s swimwear online at TucanoBeach.com – famous for all year round swimwear and beachwear online.

Buying a bikini online - bikini prints and fashion

2011-06-06T10:35:00.001-07:00

Buying a Bikini: Colours v Bold Prints

Stripes never go out of fashion

Each summer a number of newbikinis are available, but with so much choice out there it’s hard to know where you stand.

Follow these top bikini fashion trends from leading swimwear and online bikini shop specialists atwww.tucanobeach.com

Estelle Balcou from Tucano Beach offers her top tips for bikini success; “Mixing things up a bit can be great fun when it comes to find the best swimwear: it’s always good to have two different styles for tops and bottoms.
“For example a simple black top could work well with little animal print shorts or a navy blue bottom with an aqua blue tankini top would be very on trend. A good bikini buying tip though is try to avoid buying to separate patterns as clashing colours and prints is a massive bikini faux pas.”

Top Bikini Buying Tips
Colours
Strong colours will always be a winner – especially the classic black bikini. Black is slimming, easy on the eye and also looks great as a one piece swimsuit: it can also accentuate your tan, too.
But for those of you who may be a bit bored with black and want something brighter you are in luck.
This summer pinks are very much in. Seafolly’s Goddess Monroe Maillot with pleat details is simply stunning. The dark pink works wonders as a glamorous swimming costume.
Any stand alone bold colour will have heads turning as you stroll across the sand.
If pink isn’t for you, thanks to the Royal Wedding no doubt, royal colours are very much in for summer 2011 with navy blue, bright white and sunrise gold taking centre stage.
Pastels
Traditional with all bikini colour trends are coral and pastel colours. Yellows, lavender, aqua and coral pink are all colours that regularly feature on the bikini palette. Aqua blue looks fabulous on all skin types and in all forms from swimsuits to tankinis, aqua blue is a staple of the bikini colour palette.
Oceanic colours work well as prints too. Banana Moon Bikinis have a number of soft violet bikini mixed with blue that are perfect for lazing in the sun.
Prints
Graphic & Tropical
Mad spiralling prints inspired by the retro glam of the 1960s and 1970s is making a comeback big style in 2011, with high waist bottoms and paisley prints in all colours of the rainbow. Tropical and graphical prints are hot this summer as large floral prints dominate the all in one swimsuit, whereas optical and triangular shapes take over bikini prints.

Mixed Print

World Safari

World safari is another great print we will see a lot of for the summer of 2011 as we jet off to far away destinations. Get really into the holiday vibe with some worldly prints. Inspired by Africa, Native America, Morocco and Aboriginal Australia, brick reds and jungle green will be the colours of choice. Moontide have a great Moroccan inspired bikini with a Moroccan ring to centre. The halter neck top looks complete with the Moroccan Trim Tie Hipster bottom.

Nautical
Stripes never go out of fashion and you can always be sure to be the belle of the beach with a nautical themed bikini. The beauty of a striped swim costume or bikini is that you can take a fairly simple concept and jazz it up with multi-colours such as the Banana Moon Sleno Tia Aca. Taking all the elements of your bog standard bikini and making them bright and more fun. With a neck tie nothing could look better.
However if you do want to keep it classic, a red and white nautical look is great for any time anywhere. The Banana Moon Kalena Movea Happy bikini is so cute with short style bikini bottoms and a bandeau top with a removable tie. The cups are moulded and feature a wrap-around back.

Kerry Katona loves the By Caprice Bikinis

2011-05-26T15:24:00.001-07:00

She joined the TOWIE cast at the Buddha Beach bar in Puerto Banus wearing a By Caprice bikini, a pair of denim shorts and a cowboy hat. She was keen to show off the trim figure that she achieved after taking part on Dancing on Ice. Kerry was joined by Mel B’s sister Danielle Brown. Danielle is also a client of CAN Associates. They both happily posed for pictures and Kerry seemed very happy and enjoying herself.

Kerry was smiling despite having recently split from her most recent boyfriend Dan Foden. She told OK Magazine :

‘I won’t lie, I am gutted, I had a good cry, rejection is a horrible thing. I honestly believe that I will be a lonely old lady stinking of cat wee with 17 cats and that I’ll never find anybody’

The By Caprice collection is available online at TucanoBeach.com.

Sarah Stephens is the new face of Seafolly

2011-05-17T07:26:00.000-07:00

The Seafolly new ambassador for 2011 is the gorgeous Sarah Stephens. Same as for the previous ambassadors, she is australian and will be representing the Seafolly brand all over the world. Sarah Stephens is originally from Sydney and a former Victoria Secrets model. She is 20 years old and will follow the footsteps of Miranda Kerr, Samantha Harris and Jessica Hart. Apart from being as gorgeous as the previous models, Sarah is a legitimate D cup.

Seafolly CEO Anthony Halas says : “We are delighted to have Sarah on board as one of our 2011 faces. Sarah embodies Seafolly and we are over the moon to be able to showcase the expanding D cup market and how D cups CAN be stylish, sexy and fashion forward.”
Sarah Stephens is honoured to have been chosen as the new face of Seafolly and this will help as she often feels homesick. She will be the prefect ambassador to model the next collection which is retro and very glamour. The campaign was shot in the Maldives.
The Australian brand has been very successful in choosing its ambassadors and the most famous one so far is Jessica Hart. Sarah has big shoes to fil but no doubt she will be a great asset to the brand when the next Seafolly collection is out.
Shop Seafolly bikinis online at www.TucanoBeach.com

Una Healy wearing a lovely bikini from By Caprice swimwear

2011-05-16T02:20:00.000-07:00

The girls from the Saturdays were spotted enjoying the Californian sunshine ahead of filming their new video. Frankie Sandford, Una Healy and Mollie King were enjoying the pool at their hotel. The three beauties showed off some great bikinis, and Una was wearing a black and white bikini from the new By Caprice swimwear collection. Rochelle Wiseman and Vanessa White decided to go shopping instead.

Caprice has been launching great swimwear collections every year and her bikinis are always very popular as they are well cut and affordable. The bikini that Una is wearing is from the new collection and is called the By Caprice Candy bikini. It is available in black and white or pink. It is a halter neck bikini top which ties around the neck and at the back. The bikini bottom is a regular shape and very flattering.

The girls are in California to film the music video for their upcoming single. They said the the new single will be different and a new sound. They previously shot the video of their single Higher in LA. But hopefully for the girls, there will be more days by the pool to enjoy before they head back to England.

Buy the latest By Caprice swimwear online at swimwear uk store TucanoBeach.com.

Must Have Summer Dresses

2010-03-14T08:31:00.000-07:00

Summer dresses are the most exciting clothes people love to shop for. Ladies just can’t get enough of the many beautiful summer dresses that come out every new summer season. There are lots of clothes specially made for summer events such as summer parties, summer balls, summer weddings, and summer getaways to tropical destinations.

Everybody, especially fashion conscious women, love to look their best with casual dresses for summer seasons whenever they go out for a simple walk down the park or mall shopping. Most people prefer wearing white complimented by flip-flops anywhere they go during summer. It is a classic and elegant summer fashion that never goes out of style. Accessories make white summer dresses even look more elegant especially on special summer get together with families and friends.

Summer dresses are simple beautiful for summer weddings on the beach or garden but it requires a special kind of garment that looks so elegant even without prints. Any summer dress will look perfect, or any attire for that matter, as long as you wear them with confidence. These dresses bring out the natural beauty of women when under the sun and it is not good to where summer season clothes with too much make-up on your face. Natural is more beautiful during summer because it is the perfect season to be one with the beauty of nature. A simple white or pastel scarf will even make the summer attire more elegant.

So what are the hottest summer dresses today? There are actually lots of wonderful clothes you can wear during summer and the hottest styles are those that show more skin. It looks so comfortable and light just perfect for any fun activity under the sun. This total carefree fashion sets it apart from all seasonal dresses because it the most comfortable of all. Most summer dresses are made of cotton that allows the body to breathe freely during hot and humid weather conditions. by Caprice have just launched their new 2010 beachwear at Tucano Beach (TucanoBeach.com)

Make sure that your sun dresses should fit you perfectly –not to tight so you can be comfortable during humid conditions. Get the perfect size for you so you can move as freely and confidently as you please. But take note that garments used for summer clothes are not as durable as other clothes so extra care is also advised when washing them either by hand or machine.

And what are must have summer dresses? We already mentioned plain white cotton dresses that are perfect for every type of summer event. Another must have is the classic summer look with floral and nature prints because these designs look beautiful under the sun. Larger floral prints are better than small floral prints because small floral prints are just for curtains. Floral prints look cool for both men and women of all ages. Women have more options though like tube dresses, halter dresses, and more. Whatever your taste is in clothes, you should have at least a couple summer dresses in your wardrobe and 5 lovely pices of women's swimwear to match. Shop at www.TucanoBeach.com

Swimwear and by Caprice beachwear to die for at Tucano Beach

2010-02-26T08:45:00.000-08:00

Caprice (Caprice Bourret) says . . . ? With the lingerie range, it?s always been about bright colours, fun, comfort and great fit, the same has crossed over to Swim. The colour palette features the Baby and Hot Pink?s you?d come to expect from By Caprice Swimwear as well as more classic combinations of Black, White & Red and a host of vibrant shades of Blue.

The Caprice Swimwear range has been extended to be able to offer E/F cups for the first time, and the collection at Tucano Beach includes Caprice?s own ?spin? on the Union Jack. Join Caprice and other Tucano Beach fans on Facebook at the Tucano Beach fan page. Shop by Caprice Swimwear now plus shop by Caprice lingerie now here too!

Buy Swimsuits all Year Round

2009-06-20T07:09:00.000-07:00

For those that do not live in a warm climate all year round it can be hard to know when it is most appropriate to wear your Beachwear. This is a dilemma that many will go through when they start planning their vacation. However, if you are prepared you will find that this will be the easiest part next to where you will go to wear all these clothes. So why not take a look at the information below and then go out and plan your summer wardrobe.

What is Beachwear? While some only envision the perfect swim suite or shorts others will tell you that it can also include the shoes you wear. However, although that is the truth it is only a fraction of what would constitute as beach clothes. From dresses to cover ups you will find that there is a lot of different options when it comes to this subject.

Where can you wear your Swimwear? Swim clothes are not just about what you wear in the water. You will find that you can wear those suits in the water at the pool, at the beach, or even just walking around outside the beach area. From wearing your suit while you Rollerblade to just sitting in your backyard sunning yourself there are not too many places you can´t go in beach clothes. In fact, you will find that with the right wrap and cover-up you can fix most any issues of a dress code.

Would the Beachwear include clothes for beach sports? You will find that this type of clothing really covers a very broad range of outfits including active wear. From Hoodies to tees they can all be considered the perfect outfit for the beach. And what´s more, what makes this type of clothing so awesome is that pretty much any kind of style is a good style as it lends itself to creativity. Furthermore, believe it or not but the best place to get all your Bikinis and beach clothing needs is not at your local store.

In fact, the best place to do most any kind of shopping would be on line. You will find that as long as you know what you are looking for you will not only be guaranteed to always find something you want but also most often it will be cheaper as well. And whether you are shopping for Swimsuits or something for other than swimming you will also find that it is easier to find the coolest styles. But perhaps the best part about shopping for such clothing on line is that it is never out of season.

How often have you hit the store looking for a suit only to see that they only offer them in the spring. Well if it is the dead of winter where you live with snow on the ground then you will never find what you are looking for. So make sure you check on line first for all your beach wear needs.

By Caprice 2009 Swimwear range

2009-03-15T01:44:00.000-07:00

The by Caprice 2009 swimwear range is available from online retail super brands such as Tucano Beach and byCelebrity. the 2009 by Caprice Swimwear range is fantastic by the super model and celebrity designer.

Caprice bikini cover-up

2009-01-01T09:51:00.001-08:00

Caprice swimwear cover-up is a perfect and affordable beachwear piece for any discerning holiday wear shopper.

Caprice Swimwear Range

2009-01-01T09:43:00.000-08:00

Supermodel Caprice turned Celebrity designer has an amazing clothing range including a famous swimwear range By Caprice Swimwear. The 2008 range was a great success and the 2009 preview is something very special. See the range online from retailers such as www.TucanoBeach.com and www.byCelebrity.com the online celebrity store.

Caprice Swimwear

2008-12-27T11:11:00.000-08:00

Caprice swimwear and bikinis at TucanoBeach.com