In There Like Swimwear 

May is swimsuit month. And with so many ways to stay cool this "Haute Summer", how does one know how to stay cool? "So where do I begin?" you ask. Well we've been keeping up to date with the hottest stuff from many of your favorite designers as well as affordable offers from "hott and not a lot" retailers in your local areas. So, here are a few suggestions as well as trends you should become acquainted with if you claim to be a fashionista or even the leader of your pack.

Fashion Week blessed us with so many choices. From the ever revealing Herve Leger to the pop culture Ed Hardy and more upscale label by the same designer Christian Audigier. Celebrities seem to agree with these anticipated summer trends.

Beyonce graced the cover of Los Angeles Confidential with an amazing Herve Leger swimsuit. Given the green light by Fashion Week onlookers, you cannot go wrong there. 

Worn by Carrie Underwood,Christina Milian, Brittany Spears, Ashley Tisdale and Heidi Montage alike, Ed Hardy was listed one of the 15 must haves for the summer by OK Magazine. 

We found a few great newbies at American Apparel. One that really caught our eye was the Nylon Tricot Hooded Swimsuit $48 (one-piece halter bathing suit with a sexy V-neck and deep hood, perfect for keeping the sun off your face). Target also offers a wide array affordable swimwear. And though they may cut back on prices they do not short change you on style. Ranging anywhere from the cutest Xhilirations "Monokinis" (one piece bathing suit bikinis) for $29.99 to Merona (shaper) Slimmer Rouched 1 piece for $39.99. And for those who would like to show off just a little more skin there have a wide array of bikinis starting at just $14.99.

Our fav being the "One Strap Monokini Black" going for $14.99, to shaper bathing suits and swimwear lounge wear ranging in price.. Target is a one stop shop 'til you drop. 

(from left to right: Herve Leger swimwear 2009, Christian Audigier swimwear 2009)