Swimsuits (Spring 2010)...sizzlin' hot threads for coolin' down at the beach!

The mercury is rising in the downtown streets of Frisco as residents - and tourists alike - trot off to a spa or Hotel pool (or one of the pristine beaches nearby) to cool down and catch a few rays.

But, the discerning social butterfly, is not about to don last year's water-logged worn-out "look".

Especially, in view of the fact designer swimwear on the market right now, is apt to set a true trendsetter apart from the tawdry struggling masses.

Besides, a sexy come-hither look isn't going to cut it on its lonesome, honey!

There are a myriad of scintillating offerings for the ladies - one pieces, bikini-style stunners, stringie-thingies that take the breath away - you name it.

But, the big emphasis is on splashy eye-catching colors boosted  up with bright bold-faced designs etched beautifully on fabrics that sheath, hug, flaunt - well - you get the idea.

Men will be in-the-face, too, and not just kicking up sand, baby!

Confident strident macho guys will be slipping into speedo-style trunks that show-off the package.

Or, lounging about in surfer-style boxers that double as wave-catchers or sporty shorts that emphasize a dude's signature style (on the beach and off).

The suits pictured  here - courtesy of Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, & Aussiebau - are sure to make a big splash as summer turns the corner into full glory a few weeks from now.

Surfs up!

 

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Barack Obama...female model mirror-image of Barack in Ralph Lauren ad! Presidential look for women?

Did you catch those full page ads for Ralph Lauren in the weekend editions of the two major dailies in New York and Los Angeles?

The pricey blurbs featured a female model - who just happened to be a mirror-image of Barack Obama - with close-cropped hair, dark looks, and a snobbish air of smug satisfaction about her.

Through Lauren's eyes, women appear to be pining to slip in to Barack's pants, in a manner-of-speaking.

Is the Presidential "look" in style this spring for the - um - discerning woman-about-town?

Unfortunately, the stylist who created the eye-catching image for the print media, wasn't a top-notch professional.

Sadly, there were a number of faux pas, which boggled my fashion sensibilities.

The pant leg on the two piece suit, for example, was "indecisive".

The cuff should have fallen at the ankle or more confidently on the gam farther up (pedal-pusher-style) - but in this instant fashion disaster - the style meter was decidedly in the "missed-the-mark" zone.

When I was a kid, if my pants rode a tad above the ankle, my grandmother would scold me.

"You look like a China-man."

Notwithstanding, the fabric pinched and pulled in an unflattering way in the most-awkward of places - at the crotch, in the arm - and even at a lone buttonhole where an over sized button screamed out "tacky".

A botched knot in the tie, and a collar that failed to frame the neckline properly, added to the misery.

There was nothing comfortable-looking about the gal's stance, either.

The grimace on the model's face said it all:

"These heels are killin' me."

Overall, Ralph's entry was a distinctive B & B look.

Beige & Boring!

In contrast, there's been a role reversal, with men going peacock!

Spring 2009

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