The New Swimwear Arrivals Come Marching In!

Melissa!  Check! 

Zimmermann!  Check! 

Colletto!  Check! 

The new swimwear labels for 2011 take their posts and my, aren't they a glamorous sight!  Melissa Odabash Swimwear arrived last week and is already selling out.  Zimmermann Swimwear and beach frocks also showed up, as well as the 2011 Karla Colletto One Piece Swimsuits.  There were no disappointments...all of the styles are crafted beautifully and are sure to please our discerning customers.  Here are some of the standouts:

Karla Colletto Swimwear 2011 - Ruffled Lei Neck 1 Piece Swimsuit

We think that this Karla Colletto swimsuit will be a great 1-piece for actually swimming in, with it's wide shoulder straps and hidden underwire support.  However, we feel that nothing has been sacrificed in style.  This swimsuit may be practical, but it's still very chic and contemporary with it's ruffled and buttoned detail. 

Zimmermann Swimwear 2011 - Copy Cat D-Ring Triangle Bikini

OK...so there was one small ordering error.  We thought that this Zimmermann swimsuit was going to come in a black and white print.  Instead, it arrived in a solid, titanium steel grey, which we all voted on, hands down, as a great improvement over the print.  The sleek grey color elevated this bikini to a whole new level.  Not only that, but it also has a matching silk beach frock that is just heavenly.

Zimmermann Swimwear 2011 - Copy Cat Silk Swing Dress (Below)

So, Melissa Odabash Swimwear 2011 came in and pfffftttt!  Out it went!  (Don't worry, we have back ups.)  Everyone seems to love this Brit with her classic, yet subtly sexy, sense of style. She is well known for her beach cover-ups and this year, Melissa combined her signature color of the season, "Jade,"  with this embroidered and embellished top. 

Melissa Odabash Swimwear 2011 - Cora Cover-Up

Yes...of course...there's a fabulous bikini to match. (See my last post on Melissa Odabash Swimwear 2011.)

There should be more styles coming in this week.  We are expecting Salinas, Agua Bendita and a few others.  I'll keep you posted on the new arrivals.

~ C.



Karla Colletto Swimwear - Timeless

Let's face it, not all of us are looking for the tiniest of bikinis.  One piece swimsuits are beautiful, comfortable to swim in, and yes, even sexy.  U.S. "East Coaster," Karla Colletto, along with her sister and business partner, Lisa, have been creating innovative and high styled swimsuits for several decades, never becoming stale or boring. 

Their use of new and modern textiles and creative manufacturing techniques keeps them ahead of the game and always fashion forward, while maintaining a high degree of quality and workmanship.  All of their swimsuits are made to order from their production line in Virginia, assuring that each bathing suit gets the proper attention that their customer deserves.

Ruching One Piece by Karla Colletto Swimwear 2010

Karla Colletto swimsuits are not just known for their workmanship, but also for their fit.  Karla uses a special, hidden, floating underwire in many of her bras and bodices that give the swimsuit support and structure, while creating a smooth, sleek silhouette.  Each year, Karla Colletto Swimwear comes up with timeless designs that will last for several seasons. 

This year the line took on a slightly edgy look with ruching, cut-outs and strappy details.  One of my personal favorites is the Metallic Piping One Piece Swimsuit and it has been our biggest seller this year.  So, if you're looking for a fabulous one piece, trust me, Karla Colletto won't let you down.

~ C.



Metallic Piping One Piece Swimsuit by KC 2010