This Summer's Bikini Guide: Part 2

Just before, I go on holiday tomorrow, I thought I would post the second edition of my Summer Bikini Guide. This blog post focuses on the bikini bottom. (For, the bikini top, click here.) This season, there are so many different designs, patterns and styles of bottom for your bikini. From the high-waisted to the cut out, there is something for everyone.

I have been searching the Internet for as many different styles and colours for you guys to choose from, even supplying you with the links, so you can check them out for yourself if you are interested, and also the prices, so you know exactly what sort of money you would be spending. I have also given you two additional options that you could pair with your bikini this summer. However, in this post I have included some luggage, so you can travel in style.

So, without further ado, let's take a peek at This Summer's Bikini Guide: Part 2!

1) Coral Hawaiian Print Tie Side Bikini Bottoms - New Look - £7.99

These bikini bottoms scream out summer for me. It has a perfect Hawaiian print on the bottoms which look so cute and perfect for lounging by the pool in. I really like the bow detail at the side, adding a little bit of style to these otherwise quite plain bottoms. The back of the bottoms cover your bum, so you don't have that on show (perfect, if you aren't that confident showing it off!). As well as the beautiful colours and design of these bottoms, the price is avoidable which makes them even more endearing! 

2) Minkpink Baby Blue High-Waisted Bikini Briefs - Urban Outfitters - £35

The second pair of bikini bottoms I have picked out are these high-waisted bikini briefs from Urban Outfitters. These bikini bottoms are on the higher end of the spectrum, but let's not talk about the price just yet. Firstly, the high-waisted bikini bottoms are bang on trend this season. In whatever high-street shop you step into nowadays, you are bound to find a pair of high-waisted bikini bottoms, scattered around somewhere. I adore the high-waisted trend, as I think it is perfect for those of you, like me, that doesn't like the show their bum area to much! They cover just the right amount of flesh without you looking like a complete granny. The print of these bottoms are ultra feminine and are adorable for the summer time. I love the baby blue colour and I also like how the pattern is not all over the briefs, but are just focused on the middle, making them not too overbearing. Now, let's talk about the price. At £35 these bottoms are expensive, and personally, I would not pay that amount of money, but if you are travelling this year or you go away quite a lot (which involves the sun, water or the beach!) then I think these would be perfect and maybe you should invest in them, as I think you would get so much wear out of them! If you are interested in these bottoms, then they are an online exclusive, so they will not be supplied in any stores. 

3) Pink Box Pleat Bikini Pants - Topshop - £12 

The next pair of bottoms are from Topshop and are quite simple. These pale pink block colour pants are perfect for those of you that like to keep it simple and not too over the top. I love the colour of these bottoms to start with, as I think that pastel colours are on trend, but are better than a really bright block colour. For an added bit of detail, these pants have a little cream frilly detail at the top of the bottoms, which makes them so much more feminine and unusual. Plus, if you are into this season's mix-and-match trend, then you could pair these bottoms pretty much with any top you wanted. At £12 I think they are at a reasonable price for Topshop and you would get so much wear out of these as well. If you are not a pink lover, then no worries, as they have them in Mint, (which is my favourite colour!) 

4) Blue Frilly Bikini Bottoms - River Island - WAS £10 THEN £5 NOW £3

Another pair of frilly bottoms for y'all. However, the fringing of these are more noticeable than the Topshop ones. Again, if you prefer block colours, then these bottoms are made for you. Plus, at only £3, that is such a bargain! These bottoms are more mini, then the others, but if you are more confident with your body and don't mind showing a bit more flesh, then I would recommend this style of bikini bottom for you.  

5) Black Floral Cut Out Side Bikini Bottoms - River Island - £12

The last pair of bikini bottoms I discovered were these floral ones. Another style of bikini bottom is the cut-out. However, I think that these bottoms embrace two of this season's trends which are obviously the cut-out, but also the high-waisted. Although, these don't have such a high-waist as the Urban Outfitters ones, they do have a slight raised pant effect to them. The pattern of these remind me of an oriental design (sort of the type of pattern you would get on a kimono) which I think looks so sophisticated and elegant. You can't really see the cut-out, which I think is quite good as it doesn't appear to be a massive cut-out, which I think would be a bit OTT. These bottoms have quite a subdued more grown-up look to them, than the other designs but still perfect for the summer. 

Now, for the accessories...

6) HOTBED Two Part Footbed Sandals - Topshop - £26 

When I saw these sandals I instantly fell in love, not only because they are in mint green, but also the style of the sandal. I really liked the cross over front at the bottom of the sandal as it adds a bit of a subtle design, without being too outrageous. I also liked the fact there wasn't that bit which goes in between your toes, as I personally prefer sandals which you can just slip on. I really liked the buckle as I prefer a simple buckle, rather than lots of buckles, which gets a bit annoying after a while. These sandals add a pop of colour to any outfit and they look so comfortable as well. If you are not keen on Mint Green, then they also have them in Orange. 

7) Red Snake Print Wheelie Suitcase - River Island - £65 

The last item is a little bit different. Don't just let your bikinis do the talking, why not get a stylish suitcase to put all of your beautiful bikinis in. I love the pattern and snake-skin effect on this suitcase from River Island and for only £65, I didn't think that was too bad for a suitcase like this. It has a zip around fastening and exterior pocket, making it extra safe for your belongings. I love the block colours that accompany the snake-skin pattern, the deep burgundy, black and beige really makes the suitcase come alive. Another bonus of getting this suitcase is that when you come to collect your luggage on the conveyor belt, you will instantly see your suitcase coming as it will stand out from the crowd of black and grey luggage. 

Well, that is my second edition of my summer bikini guide and I hope you enjoyed it. I will have one more edition of the guide to do, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Unfortunately, it won't be out for a couple of weeks, as I am going on holiday tomorrow for two weeks, so it will be out shortly after that.