I’ve already broken out the tinted moisturiser in case I need to bare my pasty white legs anytime soon, so I figure it is best to be prepared and plan ahead. I’ve put together a list of the top swimwear trends for 2011 that will get you ready and keep you looking stylish at the beach this year.

Swimwear Trends 2011

Jewel Tones

Jewel Tones - Rio Bikini from FIgleaves

This trend is inspired from the bright colour blocking trends from the runway and come in shades of deep purples, blues and emerald greens.  Perfect for a bright summer so why not try figleaves Rio Bikini.

Safari

Safari Time, the Belize range from Figleaves

An adventurous trend dominated by jungle prints in shades of green, brown and white is a key look this season.  This swimwear trend looks great with gold and bronze embellishments.  I love the figleaves, Belize Bikini from the Belize range.

Animal Antics

Animal Beauty, Sophina range from figleaves

A timeless, classic trend for swimwear and fashion that has carried over in popularity from the winter. Leopard and zebra are the top choices for 2011 such as this Sophina by figleaves Loren Swimsuit.

Floral Tribute

Midnight Grace Floral bikini, from figleaves

A flirty and feminine swimwear trend for the summer. Take floral prints in soft colours, combined with ruffles for a truly girly swim look.  Midnight Grace by figleaves.com Cherie Floral Bikini.

Polka Dot Fun

Polka Dot Delight, from figleaves

Every summer I hear that 1960′s song ‘Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini’ and I picture the cute shy girl coming to the pool in her little polka dot bikini and all the boys staring in awe. The polka dot bikini trend is another classic – maybe not in yellow, but there are plenty of updated polka dot prints to choose from this season.  Be bang on trend with the figleaves swimwear Tuscany Spot Swimsuit.

Guest Blog by Rebecca Easton, Blog contributor at Figleaves.