Ahh, the ol' mix and matched bikini. Since I have a total girl crush on Kate Bosworth and a minor fascination with surf culture (I seriously love this movie), I'm going to take a beachy style tip from Blue Crush and make the general sweeping statement that cool Hawaii girls rock mix-and-match bikinis. And with that, bikini week is OVER. So is shell art.

MIX-AND-MATCH
1. Lolli Bow Bandeau Bikini Top // 2. L*Space Demi Underwire Bikini Top & Vapor Michela Reversible Rope Bikini Bottoms // 3. Tyler Rose 'Whole Lotta Trouble' Bikini Top & Bottoms// 4. Zimmermann Collision Lace Underwire Bikini Top & Bottom// 5. Xhilaration Bandana Swimsuit

It's all about embellishment - and not the Real Housewives jewel-encrusted kind. I'm talking about sweet, cascading ruffles and textured fringe. It's kind of like wearing jewelry at the beach. It highlights your curves in the most flattering way.
 FRINGE



RUFFLES
1. Mara Hoffman Rainbow Printed Flutter Two-Piece // 2. PilyQ Eyelet Bandeau Bikini Top // 3. PilyQ Pom Pom Ruffle Bandeau Bikini Top // 4. Roxy Juniors Sun Dancer Cropped Scalloped Bikini Top // 5. Seafolly Shimmery Ruffled Bandeau Bikini Top

Other ruffly cuteness that isn't pictured - d'oh!
DKNY Lola Lace Peplum Bandeau Maillot //  VS Ruffle Push-Up One Piece // Mara Hoffman Cropped Bikini Top

 

A little peekaboo here, some strappy details there. Unexpected slices in your suit...a pretty cool look if you ask me. It's like your bathing suite met Jaws, but in the most delightful way.


PATTERN PLAY
1. Xhilaration® Bird Print Swimsuit // 2. Rachel Pally Ibiza Bikini // 3. Mara Hoffman Braided Three Strap Bikini in Mosaic // 4. Tory Burch Montecito Reversible Bikini Top & Bottom // 5. Ella Moss Portofino Triangle Bikini// 6. We Are Handsome Corset Bikini // 7. J.Crew Herringbone Halter Top & Bottom // 8. Tyler Rose Leopard Bikini Top & Bottom // 9. Clover Canyon Interior Exterior Maillot