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Who would know what the perfect bikini is better than Sport Illustrated Bikini Cover model, Bar Rafaeli. She goes from model to designer for Hurley of what she considers is "the classic, sexy bikini with just the right cut". Show off that body you've been working so hard on with a simple black bikini that does just that. For a limited time, Hurley is selling this Little Black Bikini with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Boarding for Breast Cancer, a youth-focused non-profit that promotes early detection and an active lifestyle as the best prevention for breast cancer. It is $120 at Hurley.com and will be available at Victoria's Secret stores June 2.

Left: Elie Tahari; Right: Emilio Pucci, photos from Vogue.UK

Hotel pools are for lounging, no adults actually go swimming in there and certainly not female adults with full hair and make up done. I just booked a hotel that has a lap pool that is barely deep enough to do water aerobics in. But the cushiony loungers, cabanas and pool bar are fantastic!! That's where this trend comes in. Who cares that it isn't hot enough to swim? And it really doesn't make a difference that you are wearing something that cannot get wet. Kaftans and coverups are for the townies, the chic pool loungers this season will be wearing blazers. OK, I stop at the leather jacket, but I love the idea of wearing street clothes at the pool. I can almost skip the gym! But I won't =) The runway showed black blazers and leather but come on, let's be honest, isn't white much more realistic? The Elie Tahari Gladys Boyfriend Jacket at Neiman Marcus for $448, perfect with the Pucci Bandeau print swimsuit, at Net-a-Porter for $625.

I'm perplexed by this ruffle bikini. It is beautifully made and the colors are stunning but the top looks like it's made for a 5 year old because a woman with curves will not be able to carry the ruffle off. It almost looks like lingerie without the sex appeal and what's the point of that? What do you think of the ruffle bikini? Snob or Slob?

Shay Todd Contrast two-piece bikini $210 at Net-a-porter.com