Lisa Maree’s cut out crochet swimsuit is the kind of swimwear our vacation style dreams are made of.  Conveying a sexy bohemian look , the Spring 2013 line sees the introduction of tie dye in various crochet pieces.  Get a  little peek of what we saw at Project on the next page. #Want!

Check out the latest swimsuit by Dope, perfect for for keeping that fashion edge while poolside. With a bandana print in either blue or red, the one-piece suit features a plunging back that shows just enough skin not to be too sexy nor too veiled. Available in limited quantities for $92 here.

Mark Hunter, aka The Cobra Snake aka party photo pioneer from L.A., portrayed model Cintia Dicker in a Bond-inspired shoot for the L.A.-based swimwear label Wildfox.  I find  an incredible resemblance between Cintia and 60s Bond girl Ursula Andress.  See for yourself by taking a  look at the spread on the next page.

Norma Kamali brings her sass and skill at creating flattering silhouttes to her capsule collection with Opening Ceremony.The one piece above holds its own at a must have in our book. See the complete collection here.

Cutie Rihanna spotted in a two-piece  gold leopard print bikini (which we ‘ve been lusting over 4ver!) by our beloved Jungle Gurl.  More on the next page from Celebuzz.

The Mercedes Benz  Fashion Week Swim event is now taking place in Miami with today the final day. Mara Hoffman, a designer we always have an eye on, showed her collection yesterday. I don’t see that many radical departures from last year, more updates on colors and fabrications, plus some clever new cuts like the one above. Nonetheless, sexy and sensual as always and a name every fashion-minded beach lover wants included in her summer wardrobe.

See more suits on the next page.

Enjoy a preview of  Nichole de Carle’s debut swimwear line titled  ”Serpentine,” launched in Monaco recently.  See more looks on the flip and the Monaco runway here.

There is something very desirable about the bikini that can go beyond its obvious use. Aussie label One Teaspoon provides a whole lot of strappy goodness in the Eagle Shadow bikini. Now almost sold out at  Karmaloop. See more angles on the flip, the back of the bra is to die for!

While the design is minimalist and well executed, this is not a case of  brand subtlety. It’s all about that visible luxe statement….and the stylist in us is fiending at the wearing possibilities! Via net-a-porter. More views on the flip.

Because our readers are dope we had to feature this upcoming release by  Stampd LA,  the “Dope” one piece features the label’s signature tag on a  90s swimwear silhouette that reminds us of Baywatch. See more images on the flip, courtesy of StampdLa.