Presenting the best of the best from the 2010 swimwear collections…
1. Best Supporting Bra
Lustre by JETS
-In The Loop by Gottex Profile
-Petal Pusher by Betsey Johnson
-Tribal Stones by Maryan Mehlhorn
-Lustre by JETS by Jessika Allen
The winner for the “Best Supporting Bra” award goes to Lustre by JETS by Jessika Allen! This style features innovative booster padding and a wider underband for exceptional support!
2. Best Graphic Design
-Big Love Twist by Vitamin A Silver
Estancia Peacock by OndadeMar
-London by ViX Swimwear
-Pisces by Cia.Maritima
-Estancia Peacock by OndadeMar
-Porcelaine by Mayan Mehlhorn
The winner for this season’s best graphic design is Estancia Peacock by OndadeMar! Peacock prints are one of the hottest 2010 trends for animal prints, and the color palette is absolutely stunning!
3. Most Innovative Design
-Bazaar by ViX Swimwear
Louise by ViX
-Raspberry by Anika Brazil
-Louise by ViX Swimwear
-Emerald Shimmer Siren by Vitamin A
-Capri Monokini by Juicy Couture
Louise by ViX Swimwear is the winner for the most innovative design for 2010. Louise features a convertible top that can be worn like a halter or a bandeau. Furthermore, this gorgeous new top features removable padding and supportive underwire cups.
4. Best Overall Performance In An Ultra-Slimming Role
-Fire Bird by Charmline
Fire Bird by Charmline
-Circle Flounce by Karla Colletto
-Cosmic by Gottex
-Sandy Blue Ice by Michael Kors
Without a doubt, Firebird by Charmline is one of the most slimming and figure-flattering swimsuits of the season. Firebird features body control, which makes your tummy appear slimmer, and the gorgeous floral design is perfectly placed to make you look fit and fabulous!
5. Hottest 2010 Trend
-Tie-Dye (Vintage Tie-Dye by Sauvage)
Big Love by Vitamin A Silver
-One-Shoulder (Cool Stripe by Salinas)
-Fringe (Fringe Benefits by L Space)
-Cinch-Back Bottom (Big Love by Vitamin A Silver)
Although there are a number of sexy swim trends, the cinch-back swimsuit bottom is definitely hot, hot, hot for 2010. For example, Big Love by Vitamin A Silver features the sexy back cinching on a tie-side Brazilian bottom, which is perfect for making your backside look booty-ful!
6. Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Award
-Bitsy by L Space
Bitsy by L Space
-Poppy by Vitamin A Silver
-Bubblegum by Sofia by ViX
-Athens Orange by Cia Maritima
Appropriately named for its itsy bitsy bottom, Bitsy by L Space is the winner of the Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny award! Love the style? We also have this style in purple and neon yellow!
7. Cutesy Wootsy Award
-Ebony Ivory by L Space
Pleated Gauze by Juicy
-Pleated Gauze by Juicy Couture
-Liberty by ViX Swimwear
-Laguna Blue by Vitamin A Silver
Pleated Gauze by Juicy Couture is just too cute for us to handle! It’s flirtatious and fun, and the winner of this year’s Cutesy Wootsy Award!
8. Best Cover-Up Act
-Briony by Melissa Odabash
Briony by Melissa Odabash
-Valencia by Lisa Curran
-Bardot Dress by ViX Swimwear
-Chandelier by Becca
-Vintage Floral Shorts by OndadeMar
We just love the Briony cover-up by Melissa Odabash. With this new 2010 cover-up, you’ll be fabulous and pretty in pink all season long!
9. Bang for your Buck Award
-Lite Brite by Vitamin A Silver
Emerald by Anika Brazil
-Emerald by Anika Brazil
-Lolita by ViX
-Tropic Delight Dress by Seafolly
We couldn’t decide, so we have our first-ever tie! With Lite Brite by Vitamin A Silver, you get four swimsuits for the price of one, as both the top and the bottom are reversible! Also, Emerald by Anika Brazil features a gorgeous multi-way convertible top that can be worn four different ways!
10. Designer Achievement Award
This year’s annual Designer Achievement Award goes to none other than L Space Swimwear by
Makale by L Space
designer Monica Wise. The new 2010 line features two amazing new collections that are beautiful for the mind, body, and soul. The 2010 Slinky Solids line features a new and improved fabric that is better for the environment, and shows that going green can also be glamorous! Also, L Space teamed up with OmniPeace to create a brand new collaborative line that helps support global humanitarian efforts.
