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Most of you ladies probably bought that sexy but tasteful ( I hope) swimsuit for summer. And for those who are still shopping or haven't started yet, here are some 'Smart Styles' you can refer to.

• First, decide on the swimwear. One piece, bikini, tankini or a two piece suit.  Pick the one you're comfortable wearing and compliments your body type. 
• Next, style, color and functionality. There's a fine line between looking sexy and tacky or trampy. Avoid swimwear that make you look like your competing in a beauty pagaent. I.e. pleats, chiffon,  and to much embellishments. 
• If your planning on just lounging and bathing under the sun,  get a suit that is meant for lounging. And same goes if your planning on getting in the water, pick a suit that looks great when wet and avoid swimwear that just have to much going on. If budget permits, buy both.
• Invest on a tunic or cover-up. An alternative for that beach towel. Trendy and less bulky to.
• Lastly, the most important element to feel and look fabulous in a swimsuit this summer is, You! Don't forget the sun block, shave or wax. Add some accessories a straw bag, hat, flip flops, etc. And have fun, work it!

These swimsuits are simple, tasteful and sexy. The colors are perfect for summer.

DKNY Colorblock Halter Swimsuit $96.00 Dillard's

La Bianca Stripe Halter and Hipster Bottom $136.00 Dillard's

Experiment with patterns and colors but to a tasteful minumum.

Calvin Klein Palm Print Tankini Set $120.00 Macy's

Perry Ellis Halter and Skirted Bottom $110.00 Macy's

Memorial Day Sale at Macys.com.  Free Shipping with $100 purchase.

Shop Women's Apparel at Dillard's. Click here!

No we didn't skip summer. Prefall Collections are slowly filling the racks of department stores. I know it's earlier than usual. I read on WWD that this move is to 'excite' customers and perhaps buy. And this is due to the US slow economy. But nonetheless, there's alot of fabulous fashion. So Check them out!

Donna Karan Prefall Collection at Nordstrom