Anthropologie swimwear roundup

Hello world! For my first post, I thought we would have some eye candy! I've been nodding enthusiastically as Anthropologie ushers out 2012 swimwear, a category that I knew would take a few seasons for them to get the hang of, but which they would so firmly once they did. Here are the beauties I'd most like to get my own paws on. Click on 'em to surf over to Anthro's shores.

Mara Hoffman's Fluorescent Throwback Bikini


I always love an underwire bikini top. This also comes in an edgy, illustrative pattern, but it's a wee bit busy for me. Gorgeous though - check it out. I think the solid fluorescent lime would layer better under Mara's Caraiva Romper, too. Anyhoo, this suit is just lighthearted fun. It looks wearable, and before you argue that with a fluorescence citation, I find its simple cut negotiates its brightness endearingly. Cute double closure, too. I want to drink it. It looks like it would complement freezees very nicely, and would add a high note to one's beach ensemble.

Lisa Curran's Ashei Bikini


As you can see, this gingham creature comes with straps. The high-waist isn't overwhelming, and I think the proportions and coverage are lovely. It's kind of the good girl bikini. I like it's symmetry, and want to get ice cream with it.

Undrest's Dear Marlene Bikini


I could never wear this, but I adore that it exists. Looks easy to slip on, but also easy to slip off. I detect a balance between the nude and fluorescent pink halves, and a grounding in the stark black outlines. The high waist is so rambling, the top is so... tubular, and the implied setting so unpragmatic (such as, cabana cocktails rather than actual submergence in water?) that it's clear it means pleasure, not business.

Camilla and Mark's Sweetheart Patchwork Maillot


I won't be surprised if I splurge on this full-price, and then notice Joanna Newsom waiting right behind me to do so as well. Yes, like at dinner, I saved the best for the last. I'm a sucker for a sweetheart neckline, I think that the consistency in polka dot motif pulls off the patchwork assembly, and as a one-piece the coverage and strap support is great. The colour palette is funky. The whole thing is just a hoot.

But really, I bookended it. If I had the first and the last ones, I would never want for another bathing suit. You know the funny thing, though? I prefer nude beaches anyway...