This summer’s sexiest must-have asset is getting more attention than ever. Low cut waistlines designed to showcase a cleavage of a different kind, backless dresses cut ‘down-to-there’, Brazillian cut swimsuits and undergarments built with a little padding to help you fill out those jeans – no matter where you turn this summer, it’s all about the booty!

Blame J.Lo’s curves or the booytlicous Beyonce – women everywhere are wondering how their backside stacks up. Even if you’re not planning to sport a thong bikini on your family vacation this summer, you won’t want to neglect this summer’s hottest accessory.

Shape Magazine’s executive style director, Jacqui Stafford dishes on all the tricks of trade the celebrities will be using this summer to make your backside look smooth, firm and ready for this summer’s hottest fashions. Some of her secrets include…

If you’ve got it, flaunt it!

• The Fanny Facial - Gaining popularity from coast to coast, it’s just like your typical facial only it’s not for your face. Renee Zellweger and Ali Larter are reported to be fans of this unique treatment that tones, de-blemishes, massages and polishes the behind.
• VelaShape – the first FDA approved non-invasive treatment to smooth cellulite and reduce the circumference of the thighs using a combination of heat, infrared light and massage. As seen on Rachael Ray and Dr. Phil, VelaShape smoothes out the lumps and bumps in only four treatments.
• Sky High Stilettos – let’s face it, those comfy ballet flats make look cute on your feet, but they do nothing for your profile. When you really want to stand out, balance on your tallest pair of Christian Louboutin’s instead. High heels not only do wonders for your derriere, but your legs will look longer, leaner and more toned
• Squats, Lunges and Thrusts – You may have it now, but if you want to keep it where it is, you better get to work. Some simple moves to keep your rear end from going from fab to flab.

Or, Fake it till you make it:

• Temporary Enhancers – Padded undergarments such as Bubble Buns Padded Boyshorts feature patent –pending removable lightweight foam pads that turns a flat profile into realistic curves.
• Brazilian Butt Lift/Butt implants – This permanent surgical procedure promises a more youthful, prominent, more perky buttocks. Fat is removed from other areas of the body and injected into the upper quadrant of the cheeks or silicone implants can be placed as well.

Either way you choose to go, remember that this summer, your hottest accessory is one you carry with you everywhere!

The New York Post  has reported that an entrepreneurial business man has hired beauty pageant veterans to serve in his restaurant. wearing nothing but bikinis.

"October 22, 2006 — Meet America’s hardest-working beauty queens - Middle American pageant veterans living in New York City rent free in exchange for hustling cocktails in their bikinis at a Times Square hot spot.

For the young beauties, it’s a shot at becoming a top model.

For the customers, it’s wall-to-wall lovelies who can juggle drinks and dinner orders while looking gorgeous.

Owners of the Hawaiian Tropic Zone, an 800-person-capacity restaurant that just opened on 49th Street, recruited ambitious women from pageant competitions across America as its first wave of bikini-clad employees. Those women have since been joined by 82 local waitresses.

The out-of-towners live in a dorm-like apartment on the Upper East Side - it’s "The Real World" meets "Gidget."

The models live with eight other recruits in two three-bedroom pads in an eight-story walkup on the Upper East Side owned by Dennis Riese, who owns the Hawaiian Tropic Zone with PM nightclub honcho Adam Hock.

Under the terms of their Hawaiian Tropic Zone deals, the models live rent free for six months, pay $200 for the seventh month, $400 the eighth and $600 a month until they leave. They also get discounted gym memberships and tanning, because they’re required to take part in both.

In return, they weave in and out between crowded tables as waitresses for the restaurant, welcoming guests, serving drinks and taking dinner orders while wearing Nicole Miller bikinis.

Every night is a beauty pageant. The waitresses strut their stuff twice a shift in front of the usual crowd of suit-clad bankers and brokers who quiet down and cast their paper ballots for the hottie they most admire.

The pageant winner gets a $100 bonus on top of $100 for each eight-hour shift and tips as high as $100 per table.

But the guys "are never inappropriate or touchy-feely" Johnson said. "Mostly, they just ask to take pictures with us."

When they aren’t working, "we like to stay in a lot," Johnson said. "But when we do go out, we respect each other. That means no boys come back with us."

marina.vataj@nypost.com"

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Feel like strutting your stuff?  Some friends and I were at Tonic nightclub on Sunday night and they had posters up advertising for the Canadian Swimwear Model of the Year contest.  It takes place @ Tonic every Tuesday from August 8th to Sept 12th, as well as being held at various locations across Canada. Anyone over the age of 18 (or depending of on the venue, of legal drinking age in their province) who thinks they have the stuff to be a model can enter. The finalist even wins a trip to Australia!  check out www.csmy.ca for full details.

picture via www.csmy.ca

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The latest craze in bikinis - bikini 2.0 (via Paul Kedrosky), also known as the Solestrom SmartSwimâ„¢ UV Meter Bikini.

This very expensive bikini is a UV Smart Bikini featuring a "smart fabric UV Meter" that’s  built right into the suit (the belt, which is detachable as well). It’s all waterproof, of course, and even safe in chlorine.

Basically it gives you a UV reading:

The UV Index indicates the strength of the UV intensity. The higher the number, the stronger UV intensity, and the shorter the time for damage to your eyes and skin. In general the risk to your skin depends on your skin type, weather and geographic location. Our UV Chart gives an outline of ray intensity and protective suggestion, and average number of minutes to sunburn.

Tags: bikini, bathingsuit, UV, sun, exposure, gadgets

Maria Sharapova, tennis superstar, poses for the Sports Illustrated’s 2006 Swimsuit Issue:

Polka dots are making a sure comeback this season, and white is still an in color. I’d never wear it, though. I love that browns are still in style, as I think they’re great in swimwear.

Via celeb world ; Tags: sports illustrated, swimsuit edition, magazine, swimsuit, maria Sharapova

Anna Kournikova was espied doing a photoshoot in some great swimwear. Anyone know which brand this is for?

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The fashion trends on men’s swimsuits has dramatically shifted from longer board shorts to shorter 50s style, colorful swimmers.

Check out She Knows Best for more.

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This is very exotic, but not in the traditional exotic way. You know, how most “exotic” means palm fronds or flowers. Not this one. This is a great print!

The top features a push-up triangle cut (neck tie), with removable push-up padding and underwire. It’s shown here with the sarong, and we know sarongs are great.

Color/pattern shown is black gypsy floral.

Miracle Bra Swimwear

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JLO sexiness!

What else can you expect from JLO than the most sexy wrap around! Swim wraps don’t just cover us up when walking around, they also accent the body beautifully.

This wrap skirt is Chiffon with Embroidery - has a drawstring detail at the side and ruching on the waist. Very unique.

This bathing suit, from Moontide, is very unique. Aside from the fact that the colours appear to be different for each breast on the top, it’s actually far cooler. You can swap the colours in different combinations - it’s reversible.

Moontide reversible soft(non wired) bikini top in two colourways. Olive/Petal Pink or Cocoa/ Coral allows you to wear either colour to the outside to ring the changes and get maximum value from your beachwear.

Halterneck bikini top with knotted effect tie front and with tie back also gives greater flexibility for sizing, allowing you to tighten or loosen the tie up at the back. Match up with either a tie pant, or normal pant, skirt with side buckle, or plain sarong.. have fun mixing and matching your colourways for a combination of great looks on the beach this season.

This is a very inventive use of the halter top.

Available from Heavenly Lingerie

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I think this is a very innovative design from Victoria’s Secret. It’s called “Lucky Brand” tattoo patterned halter top and low-rise bottom.

The suit takes the idea of body art and puts it onto the bathingsuit. Kind of like henna tattoo styles, but really well done. The design is of a butterfly and rose, both on the front and back.

The top ties at the neck and back - ties are so elegant!
Great bikini from Victoria’s Secret.

And they were definitely right to pair it with a model with a belly button piercing. Spot on for the right attitude.

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Now, here’s something useful. The Water-Cooled Bikini - guaranteed to keep the wearer cool. Filled not just with any water, but mineral water. Evian.

Water is one of the best natural breast enhancers. It also keeps those breasts firm. A little cold, at first, but great to keep cool. You can top it up easily to keep it nice and cool.

Via gadgetryblog

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Swim wraps are not just to cover up - they are also really elegant and flirtatious. You have just a sneak peak of what’s below in a great little wrap. They feel great moving about in the breeze and are perfect for a little run up to the store for a soda or a snack.

This particular wrap caught my eye. I think the whole bathing suit set is really beautiful, but the wrap in particular (from Figleaves) seemed to drape really well. Yellow is such an underused colour in bikinis! The set is from Fantasie, and boy does that name fit!

Perfect for covering up on the beach or just showing off, the Pagoda beach wrap from Fantasie is in a gorgeous tropical lemon print and 100% cotton so you can keep your cool.

There is also the bikini brief under the wrap. The underwired bandeau bikini top is one of the most attractive bikinis I’ve seen in a while. The sizing is just right and it looks like it fits really nicely. The whole set is subtle but eye catching. Not over the top. The top features a structured cup for us bustier girls as well, so it has form and style.

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A smart bikini. Really. Kind of like a smart car… well, not really. But, it is useful. The Tan-Timer Bikini makes getting that perfect tan easy.

Some 59 per cent of Brits admit to falling asleep in the direct sun, so the electronic gizmo, which attaches to the swimsuit and beeps every 15 minutes to remind users to roll over, or wake up and seek shade, could be the answer. It made its debut on the beach at Brighton.- Daily Mail

Considering how expensive swimwear is to begin with, this really is not any more expensive than your average bikini. It will be on sale in the UK from New Look stores for £20.

Via Popgadget



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Victoria’s Secret is having a sale on all swimwear.

This is one of the push-up bra bikinis on sale for $28. The sarong is separate.
The Miracle Bra includes pads and underwire cups for a great cleavage-enhanced look.

Most swimwear for 25%-50% off.

Bikinis from $19.
Miracle Bra swimwear.
Designer Collections.

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