Having grown up less than 10 minutes from the beach, I have to admit that I take my proximity to the ocean for granted. While tourists revel in Southern California's beaches, I don't make enough of an effort to hit the sand on a regular basis. However, I'm determined to change that this summer. I'm eager to RSVP to any and all picnics, bonfires, and BBQs—if only to show off my new summer swimsuits.To that end, I've been hitting up swimsuit sales nonstop. Right now, I'm particularly impressed ...

I lied and said it only took hours, but I spent an entire week researching swimwear trends, and I am now obsessed with the entire category. While I had fun finding out which swimsuits are expected to be big next—and shopping for them, too—I decided I wanted to spend more time with the classics. You know, those swimsuits that really, truly aren't going anywhere. When it comes to anything timeless, I know exactly where to turn: the French gal.French swimwear brands aren't easy to come ...

While I can't put my finger on exactly when I started opting exclusively for high-waisted swimwear (or, of course, one-pieces), I can tell you I'm glad the trend has lasted and is very much here to stay. After all, though my style could hardly be called modest, I find comfort in those extra few inches of material and have grown quite emotionally accustomed to them when hitting the beach. Can you relate?If so, or if you're an equal-opportunity-swimwear shopper, I think you might enjoy thi...

Paraiso's Miami Swim Week couldn't have fallen at a better time. As it's mid-June, we've been introduced to the biggest swimwear trends of the season, but there's nothing like a collection of killer runway shows to really help determine which trends are worth buying into. The results are in, and the answers are clear. I couldn't be more excited to report my findings.Overall, the summer is heating up, and since the first day of summer has officially arrived, I must report that it's time to get ...