Archive for September, 2010

CLEEO Collection: New Styles plus Giveaway!!!!

CLEEO Collection: New Styles plus Giveaway!!!!

Our incredibly talented friend Lori Epner, owner/designer of CLEEO Collection has added some amazing new stretch styles to her collection. The collection is perfect for mixing and stacking various pieces and making them all your own.  Although the collection incorporates materials such as rose gold and sterling silver, the price points (ranging from $32 to [...]


$100 Giveaway at SWIMSPOT.com!!!!!

$100 Giveaway at SWIMSPOT.com!!!!!

GIVEAWAY!!!!! Courtesy of SwimSpot.com  we are giving away a $100 VIP shopping code on swimspot.com. Happy shopping!!!! To enter “like” the BikiniBird.com FB fan page (click here) and leave a post comment. SwimSpot.com is a great stop for online bikini shopping from beach fun brands such as HURLEY and REEF to yoga inspired brand NEXT and cute flirty ELLA MOSS. Here [...]


To Dye For….beach coverups

To Dye For....beach coverups

Zuma Tunic, by Blu Moon $122 shop PlanetBlue.com Paloma Dress $209, shop Gypsy05.com Tie Dye Pencil Skirt $36, shop American Apparel.com Jaws dress $90, shop Planetblue.com Billabong Corum Dress $44 shop Swell.com Shop Indahclothing.com


Volcom Swim 2011: “Tribal Punk”

Volcom Swim 2011: "Tribal Punk"

Volcom Swim designer, Suzanne Vallely describes the 2011 collection as “Tribal Punk”.  With Volcom being a Global brand, Vallely explained that they “try and address the needs of girls all over the world.  Traveling and researching the needs of our consumer in multiple countries has really opened my eyes to how much location, culture and [...]


Beach Bags: Carry Your Color

Beach Bags: Carry Your Color

We are loving all of the brightly colored Guatemalan-esque bags right now. They are a great way to add some pop to your beach attire. From an oversized tote to a small crossbody bag, we are seeing these prints across the board. 1. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Saddlery Stripped Lou Lou Satchel in Balsalmic $528 [...]


BB Body: Cosabella Mare Swimwear

BB Body: Cosabella Mare Swimwear

Cosabella Swimwear is perfect for any of you who need a little extra coverage and support on top but don’t want to look like you’re wearing body armor. With their lingerie background, Cosabella has seamlessly infused the functionality of their underwear into a gorgeous and sexy swimwear collection.  The fit is so perfect if you’re [...]


Anna Beck Jewlery by Becky Hosmer

 Anna Beck Jewlery by Becky Hosmer

This Bali inspired line makes my heart skip a beat. I personally have the saddle ring and lOVE it. Anna Beck designs are handmade in Bali and are sterling silver and 18k gold plated. Each jewelry piece is made with a different ancient Balinese technique that dates back hundreds of years. Designer Becky Hosmer resides [...]


BB Featured Designer: MIKOH 2011

BB Featured Designer: MIKOH 2011

The 2011 Collection of MIKOH Swimwear is so gorgeously fresh and airy that it’s hard not to imagine yourself on those same stunning beaches that inspired the line.  As expected, the well traveled sister team behind the line has managed to give us a collection full of amazing and delicate details without compromising function and [...]


BB Inspiration: “We Are Handsome”

BB Inspiration: "We Are Handsome"

Clearly, not just for the beach.  Australian brand “We Are Handsome” takes swimwear to an entirely unexpected level…We’re in love. Visit WeAreHandsome.com for more


BB Inspiration: Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia “Goes Tribal”

BB Inspiration: Harper's Bazaar Indonesia "Goes Tribal"

Just beautiful. Makes us want to wear oversized kaftans, museum collection jewelry and walk around barefoot….. Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia, August Issue photographed by Davey Linggar, tribal beauty played by Julia Jamil. Images via FashionGoneRogue.com.


BB BODY: the one piece suit with top support

BB BODY: the one piece suit with top support

1. Seafolly, Bandeau backless suit with Frill, $136 Shop it at Asos.com 2. Seafolly, Spot Frill Suit $88 Shop it at Asos.com 3. Seafolly, Contrast Trim Boy leg $136  Shop it at Asos.com 4. SZIDONIASZEP, Cocktail Swimsuit $274  Shop it at Notjustanotherlabel.com 5.AMERICAN APPAREL, Nylon tricot triangle one-piece $38 Shop it at Americanapparel.net 6. J. [...]


BB Accessory: The Beach Wrap

BB Accessory: The Beach Wrap

Sarongs are the perfect beach accessory, they can take an old basic bikini from boring to fabulous in an instant. On top of it, they are super easy to pack so you can throw in a whole stack for your next getaway. The perfect sarong however, can almost be impossible to find. There are very [...]


Split Swimwear Bikini Giveaway Winner!!! EMILY LERLEC

Split Swimwear Bikini Giveaway Winner!!! EMILY LERLEC

BB Travel: NYC in Miami

BB Travel: NYC in Miami

Summer has come to end, which means the average New Yorker is probably purchasing her new Fall boots and  possibly a ticket to Miami.  Here are three boutique hotels with fabulous pools and a little BB style inspired by NYC. The Raleigh Hotel The Tides Hotel- (Designed by Kelly Wersler) Gansevoort South Hotel Here’s what [...]


BB Featured Brand… Salt Swimwear

BB Featured Brand... Salt Swimwear

I spent some time in Miami with Layla Pakzad, Designer/Owner, of Salt Swimwear (our favorite!!). The brands girly prints, sophisticated colors, vintage cuts, button details and ruffles makes any girl feel pretty.  Layla showed us her NEW 2011 collection at the Miami Swimshow and also answered a few questions about the beginnings of Salt Swimwear [...]


BB shops SWIMSPOT.com…plus GIVEAWAY!!!!

BB shops SWIMSPOT.com...plus GIVEAWAY!!!!

GIVEAWAY!!!!! Courtesy of SwimSpot.com  we are giving away a $100 VIP shopping code on swimspot.com. Happy shopping!!!! To enter: subscribe to “The Spot” (swimspot’s source for fashion tips and news). Click here to subscribe. “like” both Swimspot.com FB fan page (click here) and BikiniBird.com FB fan page (click here) and leave a post comment with your swimspot.com fav!! SwimSpot.com is a great [...]


BB Skincare Fav: ALBA’s After-sun lotion

BB Skincare Fav: ALBA's After-sun lotion

ALBA BOTANICA’s Kona Coffee After-Sun Lotion is basically the perfect after-sun skincare product. It’s the only body lotion that I actually use to the last drop. Until I started using it I had one drawer designated solely to body lotions and each bottle was about three quarters full.  This product smells amazing but not too strong, [...]


The Perfect DENIM Beach bag

The Perfect DENIM Beach bag

Fell for the perfect denim beach bag from OAKnyc.com…in small, medium and large. LOVE. click here to buy at OAKnyc.com


my vintage vogue.

my vintage vogue.

On our way to a lovely vacation on the Big Island, wanted to share some vintage inspiration for you to enjoy! Happy Labor Day weekend! For more editorials go to myvintagevogue.com


BB Destination…BALI

BB Destination...BALI

With Summer coming to an end…its time to start planning your Fall vacation. We picked our favorite places to stay in Bali. Desa Seni is an eco-friendly village resort nestled in the middle of a rice field plantation in Canggu. It is only a short stroll to the beach, 10 minutes to the bustling hub [...]