Key fashion trends of the season: Bikinis

Knight bandeau bikini, from £115 Bikini season is upon us, and we are spoilt for choice. Be bold with your choice and step out of the pool with style By We are Handsome ( Buy ) Photograph: PR Bikini, £220 With followers such as J Lo and Halle Berry, you know you are in good company wearing Mara Hoffman swimwear. We love the mix of embroidered tribal and punchy purple to get yourself noticed by the pool By Mara Hoffman ( Buy ) Photograph: PR String bikini, £140 Eliminate that frantic search for the missing half of your bikini by storing it in this handy matching bag. The peace symbol design makes it perfect for summer festivals, weather permitting... From mulberry.com Photograph: PR Bikini, £190 As is so often the case in this life, you get what you pay for and that applies to swimwear too. If you loathe buying new beachwear we suggest spending more a brand that will last (if you handwash it) and go for a classic, elegant black From www.heidiklein.com ( Buy ) Photograph: PR Stripe bikini, £59.50 You can't go wrong with a nautical stripe for summer. This double strap halter neck style gives extra support From bananarepublic.co.uk Photograph: PR Top, £8 and bottoms, £4 There is something very Mollie from the Saturdays about this floral set - and we say that with affection By George from direct.asda.com Photograph: PR Bikini, £285 Add some zest to your beach wardrobe with this fruity bikini, sorry - couldn't resist the pun! From stellamccartney.com Photograph: PR Top, £21 and Bottoms, £21 There's a detachable spaghetti strap to this ikat print bandeau top, ideal for avoiding sun tan lines. This style suits a smaller cup size. From All saints (Now down to £15 for bottoms- buy - and £15 for the top- buy ) Photograph: PR Bikini, £340 If designer frocks are out of your price range then why not save up and treat yourself to some beachwear? Suddenly it all seems so much more reasonable! From louisvuitton.com Photograph: PR Bikini, £30 Style this vibrant bikini with a metallic thong sandal and layers of bracelets From oasis-stores.com Photograph: PR Top, £8 and bottoms, £4 If ditsy florals or tropical prints aren't your cup of Sangria, then how about this geometric design from George? From direct.asda.com Photograph: PR Top, £14.90 and bottoms, £9.90 Smocking is an under used effect, Isabel Marant featured it in her SS/11 collection and if it's good enough for Madame Marant it's certainly good enough for us From mango.com Photograph: PR Top, £12 and bottoms, £7 Have fun with this animal print bikini, the tie sides are flattering on a curvy figure and the padded top gives a great shape. Perfect with a light tan From peacocks.co.uk Photograph: PR Top, £15.95 and bottoms, £15.95 We love the pansy print on this floral Gap bikini, it's a modern take on retro pin-up and we like it From thegap.co.uk Photograph: PR Top, £47 and bottoms, £40 Start the Olympic fever early in this sporty, mesh insert two-piece From Calvin Klein 020 3100 2900 Photograph: PR