I’ve been vacationing in Maui since last Friday, so I think it’s a perfect time to share my top two bikini picks for summer 2008.

I’m not a big fan of swimsuit guides for different body types, so I’m just going to tell you my picks and why based on countless hours (that would have been better spent at the gym) of searching for that “magical” bikini.

Pick #1: Vitamin A’s Superstar Bottom with back cinch is the Hanky Panky of swimsuit bottoms! All the tops that match are adorable, so take your pick!

Why (I have the hot pink): The gold hoops are curved and located in the perfect spot to eliminate side-pinching. The icing on the cake is the back cinch detail in the back. I never thought I’d find a suit so flattering and sexy at the same time.

Sizing runs a little big compared to other swimwear brands. I usually wear a medium on top and bottom, but with Vitamin A I wear a medium top and extra small bottom.

Where to buy?

• Bikini Beach
• InStyle Swimwear
• Beach Bliss
• Molly Brown Swimwear
• Best Swimwear

Pick #2: L Space’s Cleopatra top and Foxy hipster bottom are my other fav swimsuit combo for this summer.

Why (I have this style from last summer): The gold details on the top move up and down depending on what fit/coverage you’re looking for. The low-rise hipster bottoms provide full coverage and extra elasticity around the hips to reduce pinching.

Sizing is similar to most other bikini brands. I wear a medium top and bottom in L Space.

Where to buy?

• InStyle Swimwear 
• Beach Bliss
• Molly Brown Swimwear
• Swimwear Boutique
• Best Swimwear

Photo credits: InStyle Swimwear, Bikini-beach.com, Lspace.com

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