Bay Area Fashionista


Bikinis for summer 2014

bikinis summer 2014

From left: Black bikini / Printed Bikini / Striped Bikini

One of the most daunting things to shop for, outside of jeans, is a swimsuit! Although less forgiving, I find bikinis and tankinis a little easier to shop for than one piece bathing suits. At least they don’t smash down assets which should not be smashed down; if you know what I mean 😉

There are so many beautiful bikini’s on the market right now for summer 2014. Since there are so many choices on the market, I have narrowed it down to a few fabulous bikinis for summer 2014 which reflect the trends we spotted on the spring/summer 2014 runways in New York

Some of the trends from the New York runways for spring/summer 2014 included prints, boho chic, stripes, bold colors, pastels and chic black. For swimwear, we are seeing a lot of prints, boho chic, black and solid colors which are bright and bold.

I sorted through many bikinis to find the perfect swimwear for summer 2014 which reflect the hottest runway trends of the season. I hope you love them too!

What are your favorite swimwear trends for summer 2014? Do you prefer bikinis, tankinis or one piece bathing suits?

Bikinis for summer 2014:


Santana Row Poolside Soiree 2014

Santana Row’s annual Poolside Soiree took place June 7, 2014 and gave Fashionistas in the Bay Area and beyond a snapshot into what is hot for summer 2014. There was a large amount of flowing fabrics, hi-lo hemlines, boot-cut jeans/pants, softer hues than in season’s past, boho prints, boho silhouettes, pops of orange, pops of fuchsia, and form-fitting suiting for men. The overall vibe of the show was playful and fun; essentially what summer in the Bay Area is all about!

Below you will find photos from the runway show, celebrity host 49er Vernon Davis, before party, and after parties. Click on any photo to enlarge it.

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure you come down to Santana Row in San Jose for a day of fabulous meals and even more fabulous shopping! I already have my eyes on several of these ensembles for summer. . .

All Photos: Rita/Bay Area Fashionista 2014©