Bikini Body Style
May 20 2009, Published 11:39 a.m. ET
These lovely ladies share their bikini body style secrets!
1. "I have a lot of motivation with my job because I do have to be in swimwear all the time. One of my main tips I can give women is just do what you can. Know your body so that you know what you want to accentuate and what you want to cover up." - Marisa Miller, Victoria's Secret Model. (Photo: WireImage)
"I have a lot of motivation with my job because I do have to be in swimwear
all the time. One of my main tips I can give women is just do what you can.
Know your body so that you know what you want to accentuate and what you
want to cover up." - Marisa Miller, Victoria's Secret Model.
(Photo: WireImage)
2. "There is nothing wrong with accessorizing your bathing suit. I love to throw on a necklace, bracelets, and pair of hoops to amp up my bikini look." - Christina Milian(Photo: Fame Pictures)
"There is nothing wrong with accessorizing your bathing suit. I love to
throw on a necklace, bracelets, and pair of hoops to amp up my bikini look."
- Christina Milian(Photo: Fame Pictures)
3. "1) Have a good sunscreen 2) Laser hair removal or at the very least wax 3) Exercise 4) A little fake tan just to start you off always helps, we are all pretty pale after that long winter 5) a hot seafolly bikini. If you are planning ahead buy your bikinis in the winter while they are on sale." - Jessica Hart, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model.
"1) Have a good sunscreen 2) Laser hair removal or at the very least wax 3)
Exercise 4) A little fake tan just to start you off always helps, we are all
pretty pale after that long winter 5) a hot seafolly bikini. If you are
planning ahead buy your bikinis in the winter while they are on sale." -
Jessica Hart, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model.
4. "The right swimwear is what you feel most confident in. Don't forget what your mother told you about standing up straight! Good posture adds length to any figure. A universally flattering style is the classic string bikini, like the new Little Black Bikini I created for Hurley. While someone curvier might think they need to avoid this style bikini, the tie-side style bottom actually eliminates "muffin top." - Bar Refaeli, Sports Illustrated Model & Face of Hurley Swimwear (Photo: Splash News)
"The right swimwear is what you feel most confident in. Don't forget what
your mother told you about standing up straight! Good posture adds length to
any figure. A universally flattering style is the classic string bikini,
like the new Little Black Bikini I created for Hurley. While someone curvier
might think they need to avoid this style bikini, the tie-side style bottom
actually eliminates "muffin top." - Bar Refaeli, Sports Illustrated Model & Face of
Hurley Swimwear
(Photo: Splash News)
5. ""The majority of weight comes from what you put in your mouth so I'll eat loads of jello and hit the cross trainer in anger, and if you see me in a bikini...... I'm totally sucking it in. As far as picking out a right bikini, I like to wear prints on my bikini, it visually takes away from your faults." - Audrey Quock, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model
""The majority of weight comes from what you put in your mouth so I'll eat loads of jello and hit the cross trainer in anger, and if you see me in a bikini...... I'm totally sucking it in. As far as picking out a right bikini, I like to wear prints on my bikini, it visually takes away from your faults." - Audrey Quock, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model
6. "Really think about the bottom line. Don't wear a string if it cuts into you like a sausage. Don't wear a too-tight boy-short cutting off your circulation. Know if you are a low-waisted or regular gal. Just buy simple, buy what fits, and don't be a busy-body." - Bethenny Frankel, Real Housewives of New York. (Photo: Lori Levine)
"Really think about the bottom line. Don't wear a string if it cuts into you
like a sausage. Don't wear a too-tight boy-short cutting off your
circulation. Know if you are a low-waisted or regular gal. Just buy simple,
buy what fits, and don't be a busy-body." - Bethenny Frankel, Real
Housewives of New York. (Photo: Lori Levine)
7. "I personally am a fan of the monokini and I believe a sexy sarong is the most flattering look for curvier bodies. When TV commercials come on I like to do crunches, squats, and wall push ups. I believe the best thing for looking beautiful in a bikini is self confidence." - Shanna Moakler(Photo: Myspace)
"I personally am a fan of the monokini and I believe a sexy sarong is the
most flattering look for curvier bodies. When TV commercials come on I like
to do crunches, squats, and wall push ups. I believe the best thing for
looking beautiful in a bikini is self confidence." - Shanna Moakler(Photo: Myspace)
8. "Drink gallons of water, run up and down stadium stairs 5 days a week, practice yoga 5 days a week, take a steam bath and sweat out all the toxins, increase your protein intake, lighten up on carbs, cut out alcohol, eat celery all day to really drop poundage. This is my diet and everyone else has copycatted it for the past 35 years. If all else fails have sex on top of it." - Janice Dickinson(Photo: Splash News)
"Drink gallons of water, run up and down stadium stairs 5 days a week,
practice yoga 5 days a week, take a steam bath and sweat out all the toxins,
increase your protein intake, lighten up on carbs, cut out alcohol, eat
celery all day to really drop poundage. This is my diet and everyone else
has copycatted it for the past 35 years. If all else fails have sex on top
of it." - Janice Dickinson(Photo: Splash News)
9. "I hit the gym or hiking trails to firm and tone up, 4 times a week for 45 minutes. I hit a yoga class 3 times a week to lean up, which is a must to get ready for my summer bikini body." - Shayne Lamas (Photo: Pacific Coast News)
"I hit the gym or hiking trails to firm and tone up, 4 times a week for 45
minutes. I hit a yoga class 3 times a week to lean up, which is a must to
get ready for my summer bikini body." - Shayne Lamas (Photo: Pacific Coast News)
10. "You have to pick a bathing suit that you feel confident and sexy in, but at the same time you can have fun in. You don't want one that leaves you topless if you decide to go splashing in the waves." -Sarah Karges, Host of Tailgate Tour on Fox Sports. (Photo: Geoffrey Ragatz)
"You have to pick a bathing suit that you feel confident and sexy in, but at
the same time you can have fun in. You don't want one that leaves you
topless if you decide to go splashing in the waves." -Sarah Karges, Host of
Tailgate Tour on Fox Sports.
(Photo: Geoffrey Ragatz)
11. "Always spray tan before you go anywhere so you look tan and lean." - Brittny Gastineau. (Photo: Pacific Coast News)
"Always spray tan before you go anywhere so you look tan and lean." -
Brittny Gastineau.
(Photo: Pacific Coast News)
12. "A great tan always looks great in a bikini and shy away from bottoms that tie, they can actually squish out the sides a little "muffin top." Instead, go for a nice fitted bottom that doesn't push your skin around." - CariDee English, America's Next Top Model cycle 7 winner (Photo: Myspace)
"A great tan always looks great in a bikini and shy away from bottoms that
tie, they can actually squish out the sides a little "muffin top." Instead,
go for a nice fitted bottom that doesn't push your skin around." - CariDee
English, America's Next Top Model cycle 7 winner (Photo: Myspace)
13. "What's hot and always classic is a simple bikini. With a basic bikini your accessories come to life! I can easily turn chic in the heat. A pair of sculpted shades look hot and edgy and a great way to stand out." - Jaslene Gonzalez, America's Next Top Model cycle 8 winner(Photo: Fame Pictures)
"What's hot and always classic is a simple bikini. With a basic bikini your
accessories come to life! I can easily turn chic in the heat. A pair of
sculpted shades look hot and edgy and a great way to stand out." - Jaslene
Gonzalez, America's Next Top Model cycle 8 winner(Photo: Fame Pictures)
14. "Be honest with yourself about your flaws and your assets. Choose a suit that will make you look your best and one you feel confident in. I have a wide rib cage, so I try to choose a bathing suit top with more structure, like a J. Crew Confetti-dot underwire top." - Lo Bosworth, The Hills (Photo: Splash News)
"Be honest with yourself about your flaws and your assets. Choose a suit
that will make you look your best and one you feel confident in. I have a
wide rib cage, so I try to choose a bathing suit top with more structure,
like a J. Crew Confetti-dot underwire top." - Lo Bosworth, The Hills
(Photo: Splash News)
15. "I have a lot of motivation with my job because I do have to be in swimwear all the time. One of my main tips I can give women is just do what you can. Know your body so that you know what you want to accentuate and what you want to cover up." - Marisa Miller, Victoria's Secret Model. (Photo: WireImage)
"I have a lot of motivation with my job because I do have to be in swimwear
all the time. One of my main tips I can give women is just do what you can.
Know your body so that you know what you want to accentuate and what you
want to cover up." - Marisa Miller, Victoria's Secret Model.
(Photo: WireImage)