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HOT SUMMER TREND The One-Piece

Although my body this week has been under the weather, my mind has definitely been traveling to warmer weather. My girlfriends and I are planning our next escape (Vegas? Cabo? Miami again? Oooh, Miami!) and after seeing such stunning swimwear spreads featuring the one-piece, I gotta say: I could definitely rekindle that flame, especially the deep plunge or crochet. But what do we think: too cougar, or sexy kitten?

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And Happy Mother’s Day to all you hot mamas out there!

Images: 1. Free People / 2. Koray Birand for Bal Harbour / 3. Branislav Simoncik for Elle Czech / 4. Koray Birand for Net-a-Porter / 5. Hannah Khymych for Elle Mexico / 6. Xavi Gordo for Elle Spain / 7 & 8. Jenny Gage and Tom Betterton for Elle France / 9. Della Bass for Fashion Gone Rogue

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Albertina says

    May 10, 2013 at 5:08 am

    Lovely!! Ever since my baby I have been sporting them…There are some beauties out there for sure! Happy Mother’s day weekend!

  2. Lyddiegal says

    May 10, 2013 at 5:22 am

    Definitely sexy kitten – nothing wrong with leaving just a smidgen more to the imagination and the boost of confidence that comes from not feeling so exposed is always good.

  3. Elisa says

    May 10, 2013 at 5:57 am

    I actually had to stop and think when you posed the question. I always assumed sexy kitten but then I though “oh no! what if I’m wrong?!” well I thought it through and it’s totally not cougar, well unless you are dragging a cabana boy by his trunks behind you ;)

  4. Heather M. says

    May 10, 2013 at 6:27 am

    Sexy kitten all the way, especially the crochet options that keep it fresh and young in that boho way. I think I might need that first option actually!
    Hope you have a Happy Mother’s Day!

  5. Raiana says

    May 10, 2013 at 6:37 am

    I am so happy one pieces are back, and with so many sexy options! Babies have made a bikini a total no no for me, so I am DEFINITELY joining the one piece team

  6. Miranda {onestylishdayatatime} says

    May 10, 2013 at 6:59 am

    I’d say go for it! I actually think a deep plunge one piece is way more classy than a bikini, and generally a hell of a lot more flattering!

  7. lily says

    May 10, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Love the crochet and the one you included in your post the other day! Would look fab on you. Happy Mothers day!

    XO Lily

  8. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller says

    May 10, 2013 at 11:39 am

    I love the one peice! You will look amazing-obviously!

  9. molly says

    May 11, 2013 at 6:52 am

    Erika I lurve your style- you keep us sexy and classy lady! Have a great Mother’s Day! :-)

  10. Bettina says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I love that they’re making such amazing one pieces now a days. I’ve been wanting to get one that’s classic and chic. I’m loving the black one that has the plunging neckline, it looks like it’d be super flattering.

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