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Spice up your beachwear

Published:Saturday | October 9, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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1 Stringed Brazilian bikini bottoms never fail. The trick is in the tie. The higher you tie or place the string, the more your legs will appear lengthened. The lower the string is on your pelvic bone, the wider your hips will appear.
4 If you're looking to get tip-top shape for your bust and draw attention to them, an alter top is a good choice; these pull the bust inwards. The alter top on the model has a broad band and central accents that give the cleavage the extra plunge.
3 Add-itional ornaments suchas loops and rings on the bikini will influence the shape of the body. The ring on this piece interrupts the triangle top and draws the attention to the neck and gives the illusion of a curvy shoulder and matches the curveat the waist.
5 People always confuse the Brazilian with the G-string bikini because of the coverage it provides. One thing that's for sure, most Brazilian bikinis sit lower than a standard cut bikini and about 10 inches of fabric covers the buttocks. However, this gives the torso a curvier shape and elongates the legs.
6 The triangle string bikini looks great on most females but is suited for smaller bust sizes such as A-cups and B-cups. Additionally, the bronze string bikini on our model magnifies the size of her cleavage.
2 The style of swimsuit is definitely a hot top pick. When it comes to choosing a bikini, the first thing is to start from top - look at your bust. For females with big bust, the bandeau top will play down their size. This bandeau top maximises bust coverage but the twist design and straps make it more interesting than just a swimsuit style for support.
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Stephanie Lyew, Gleaner Writer


Another beach bum season is coming up this Heroes weekend, to spice up your beach wardrobe your best pick is buying a Brazilian bikini (if you don't already have one). Before you visit your favourite swimwear store, or pull out that piece you bought a few weeks back in preparation for the weekend, take a look at these styles and tips that will have you beach ready from top to bottom.


Models: Ashley Lee, Jamila Crosskill and Stephanie Chung

Make-up by Ripple Makeup Design by Joelle Smith


Swimsuits and accessories provided by Stephanie Lue-Yen and are available at Firefly Boutique, 'The store for beach jewellery and Brazilian swimwear', 13 West Kings House Road, Kingston 10.