Summer Swimwear

The annual hunt has begun for that essential summer swimwear, this can bring a sense of foreboding and fear to most savvy of shoppers. I have been scouring the stores for the latest swimwear offerings and their ability to keep things in place while frolicking at the beach.

This Summers swimwear trends are Floral Tropical, Tribal Patterns, Nautical and Bright Stripes.

I headed to Browns in Remuera as they have the new Kathyrn Wilson swimwear, this Kiwi designer known for her fab shoes is now doing one pieces and bikini's. So if you are looking for something different.... this is it. The have great chain detailing and detail on the halterneck.. riviera chic!

Celine One Piece Chain Print $279

Kathryn Wilson Bikini $279

Kathryn Wilson Bikini $279

A new swimwear store called Chances located at the entrance to St Heliers Mall Auckland (also in Botany downs see their website for more info) stock brands such as Roxy, Seafolly, Togs, Sunseeker, Jantzen, Rip Curl, O'Neill, Beach Diva and Beachfront. 

All of these brands have great shaping technology for your chest and tum - yipeee! as well as full tum and bum control one pieces that don't look like they have been made for your gran :-). 

I love this tropical floral print from O'Neil... so pretty...  

O'Neill GiGi One Piece $109.99

What about this luscious two piece with a vintage twist from Seafolly...and the great floral pattern on this black Sunseeker bikini.

Seafolly Blue Floral Bustier $199.99 Bottoms $99.99

SunSeeker Bikini Top $129.99 and Bottoms $159.99

If you are afraid to show your bottom half in a bikini brief, how about these great swim shorts by Seafolly - which mix and match with their tankini's and bikini tops.

Seafolly Seperates: Bikini Top $159.99 Bottoms $109.99

Seafolly Swim Shorts $69.99 (Also avail in Black)

Seafolly Tankini to Mix & Match  $239.99

This year Tribal Prints are a winner for swimwear - here are two bikinis in that style that I love both bikini tops have shape and padding to give a great supported look.

Tribal Bikini Roxy $109.99

Red Ikat Bikini $99.99

 You can never go wrong with a classic one-piece here are some of my  of my favourites....

This paisley design would look great at the beach, I love the colours and yellow jewellery detail. This has a halter neck support too. 

Sunseeker Paisley $159.99

Seafolly Harlow Classic Black Onepiece $239.99

Roxy Boy Leg Classic Red Anglaise $129.99

Tummy Control Swimsuit $149.99

The Hotbody Store in Westfield Newmarket also has similar brands in store... 

Tigerlily in Newmarket is another swimwear beach store ...with lots of bikini separates, dresses and cover ups.

Frankincense Swimsuit $220         50's Halter One piece $220   Daisy Tara top $80 (matching bottoms avail)

If you cannot find what you are looking for in the stores why not try online just check your sizing before you order - I always loved NEXT swimwear, and you can get it here through Ezibuy or nextdirect they also have other swimwear brands such as quayside & a great range of plus sized swimwear.

Quayside Secret Support Body Halterneck in Tie Dye (avail in other colours) $99.99 
Paisley Next Tankini $53.00 Bottoms $34 also avail in bikini top

Next Snake Print Swimsuit $68 also avail in bikini, Next Shape Enhancing Swimsuit $60

 

 

I love the range of swimwear at surfstitch.com everything from bikinis to cover ups with free express delivery to NZ - and great return policies, you cannot go wrong!

Here are my three of my favourites 

Camilla and Marc $240

Camilla and Mark $250                  Jets Bikini $200

Some additonal bikini's & swimsuits ..... 

Forever New Bikini $75        Tankini Swimsuit Postie $59.99

Halter One Piece CountryRoad $109.99  Bikini  Top $64.90 Bottoms $44.90 Country Road

Don't forget Blue Dude Store and Smith & Caughey swimsuit section in the city..

Hope this gives you some swimwear inspiration, post a comment if there is anywhere else you like to shop for swimwear in Auckland ....

Love Siobhan X