Splendor

I’ve never understood why women are so coy when it comes to being caught in their seamless beige underwear, and yet strut like regular porn stars in miniscule but fabulous swimwear. For 2005, there may be many things that are out, such as low SPF sun oil, henna tattoos (please, guys, it’s really so tired) and wraparound metallic shades (yes, I’ve seen them on really hot people – it just ruins the picture). Now along with that summer fling and rum-addled mango shake, you’ve got too look like a show-off. There is life beyond the triangle suit and the tankini.

Check out the latest offerings from Rustan’s as their influx of the hottest swimwear has come to save us from the boredom of the expected and tried (and tired). Be more adventurous and surely adventure will follow you.

Think of bright colors to set off your tan. Metallics, although jarring for wallflowers, are superb for strobe light attention. Accessorize with oversized glasses and celebrate the return of the aviators. Reflective shades are also way boring. It’s so J.Lo, guys. Think Garbo and Hepburn, true Hollywood royalty. Check out the wooden bangles and shell accessories in the side streets of Bora and layer them on. At night, bijoux bling is perfect. Keep the real ones in the vault.

Enjoy and be a rockstar this summer.