String tie triangle bikini tops, ruched minimal coverage side tie bottoms, fringe details, and crocket backs, bold colors and patterns, fun, flirty, and daring.

Acacia swimwear has experienced phenomenal success reaching exotic locations on every continent. With a cult like following that has to be experienced to understand.

Butterflies and Bikinis, offers Acacia bikinis 2012 collection in a full range of styles and colors, being updated regularly.  Acacia is one of the hottest selling lines in the world; selling out quickly, order yours today!

Designed to enhance a woman’s natural shape, hugging and following every sensual curve with design, purpose and sex appeal.

Continuing the evolution and revolution, Butterflies and Bikinis offers a huge selection of Brazilian and Brazilian Cut swimwear from the worlds top designers.

Brazilian Designers like Agua Doce, Cia Maritima, Poko Pano, and RYGY along with a  Who’s Who list of Brazilian Cut designers and manufacturers such as Acacia, Luli Fama, Maaji, Maya, Onda de Mar, Tavik, Salt, and Tyler Rose.

Distinctive designers who create sensational masterpieces, setting trends and new standards for Designer Swimwear.

Be sure to check out our huge selection of 2012 Brazilian and Brazilian Cut swimwear at Butterflies and Bikinis.

Maaji Swimwear 2012, Coral Tides Bikini! Be the star at the beach this year in this amazingly adorable bikini from the 2012 Underwater Conquest collection from Maaji swimwear.

Colorful prints and contrasting ruffle edging in coral make this bikini a must have. All Maaji bikinis are completely reversible, be prepared for lots of surprises!

Fully lined and available in “Latin cut”, offers minimal coverage and “Modified cut” which offers slightly less than moderate coverage.

Check out the entire NEW Maaji 2012 Swimwear Collection at Butterflies and Bikinis.

Fully lined and available in “Latin cut”, offers minimal coverage and “Modified cut” which offers slightly less than moderate coverage.

Check out the entire NEW 2012 Maaji Collection today at Butterflies and Bikinis

Bendito Munich bikini, beautiful multi colored Bandeau top with ruffle detail and removable neck straps and clasp back, is fun and sassy.

Is too cute with matching ruffle hipster bottom with wavey detail. Offers less than moderate coverage for a fun and flirty look that will grab attention no matter what language you speak, available at Butterflies and Bikinis

Agua Bendita creates master pieces each season made from the finest European fabrics, with intricate detail and embellishments. Be sure to check out the “Bendito Chang Mai” Bikinis and the entire Collection, at Butterflies and Bikinis.

Designer:Agua BenditaCollection:Smiling DiamondsTop Cut:BandeauTop Closure:Shoulder StrapsTies At BackCups:LinedPadding:NoneBottom Cut:Low RiseSlightly Less Than Moderate CoverageDetails:Multi Colored, Floral Print, Animal Print, Low Rise, Colors Available:As Shown

A true Brazilian swimwear company, each season Poko Pano celebrates nature and the beauty of the Brazilian culture, forest and native women.

Designed to embrace our primal nature and the female silhouette, blending wild and exotic prints and designs to enhance the female body, exposing the inner and outer beauty.

Poko Pano 2012, is ready to take you on a trip to Paradise. Be sure to check out their entire new 2012 collection coming November, 2011 just in time for the Holidays,

at Butterflies and Bikinis

Agua Bendita

Each suit is has it’s own unique style, sex appeal, and attitude. Agua Bendita has been on a meteoric rise since launching its first collection opening Boutiques in the world’s most exotic locations.

Selling out each collection year after year, the new 2012 Collection will not be no exception and already considered their strongest collection to date.

Styles like “Bendito Zambia Bikini. Multi colored Halter top in exquisitely detailed Ethnic print with matching Hipster bottom with exotic animal print detail.

Or the “Bendito Valle De Loira Bikini, the is destined to be a Honeymoon Classic. White sliding Triangle with white Lace Ruffle detail with matching string tie moderate coverage bottom.

Check out the “Bendito Puerto Vallarta, beautifully embroidered exotic multi colored stitching creating an exotic and ethnic look. With matching detailed wavey string tie bottom that is guaranteed to capture the hearts and attention of most any onlooker.

And let’s not forget the “Bendito Chang Mai Bikini” that creates a new breed of lust and desire. With multi colored animal print Bandeau that is striking and supportive with matching Ruffle detailed Hipster bottom. 

Be sure to check out the entire new Agua Bendita 2012 Collection available at Butterflies and Bikinis, the webs Premier Swimwear Boutique.

In order to firm up your booty you need to work the right muscles, your butt (or Gluteus) is one of the strongest muscles in the body. It’s comprised of three distinct regions: The Gluteus Maximus, The Gluteus Medius, and the Gluteus Minimus. Since they connect and surround the hip and thigh, they are responsible for lifting the thigh as in running, rising from a seating position or climbing, abduction and adduction of the thigh, and support of the body when one foot is off the ground, like when taking a step.

Oftentimes, weak Gluteus muscles are the cause of pain in the lower back or hips. All of these muscles work together and if one muscle is off balance or not up to par, the others will have to overcompensate, leading to lower back pain or injuries. Building solid Glute muscles will not only give you a perky backside, but will also reduce your risk of injury.

Firming up your butt is not as difficult as many women think it is, and even if you were blessed (or not so blessed) with a flat butt, all is not lost-you can still build those muscles into a more pronounced backside. Whether you’re packing too much junk in the trunk (hello, that’s me) or not enough, neglecting to focus on the Glutes during training will leave your butt looking saggy and sad.

To target the Glutes, choose exercises that require use of the Glutes as stabilization. When training your Glutes you may not feel a flex or contraction as you would when doing an exercise like a bicep curl , but what you should feel is tension or stretching of those muscles throughout the movement. As your strength and mind/muscle connection improve, you’ll be abel to use your Glutes predominately to move weight or lift your body in a given exercise.

TIP: To target your Glutes, always push from the heels, whether you’re doing a lunge, squat, step-up, or the like.

Workout:

1.

 4×15 Stiff-Leg Deadlifts

Superset with

4×15 Stability Ball Leg Curls

2.

4×12 Each Leg -Walking Lunges

3.

4×15 Each Leg- Step Ups

Superset with

4×12 Each Leg-Split Squat

4.

4×15 Hyperextensions

Superset with

4×12 Each Leg-Single-Leg Presses using Leg Press Machine

Superset with

4×20 Pop Squats

Description of Exercises:                                                                       

Stiff-Leg Deadlifts:  Stand with feet just less than shoulder width apart. Grasp a barbell in both hands in front of you. Bend your knees slightly; slowly lower the weight while keeping your back straight and you chest up and out. Lower the weight as far as you can go without rounding your back. Return to the starting position using your Glutes to lift your torso. Squeeze your butt for an added a boost. Repeat.

Stability Ball Leg Curls:

Lie face up on the floor, resting your calves on a stability ball by your feet. Keep your back in contact with the ground, and extend your arms alongside your body, palms facing down.  Lift your hips from the ground by pressing through your palms until your body forms a straight line from your head to your toes. Bend your knees, bringing the ball within inches of your glutes. Hold for one count, then extend your legs without dropping your hips to the ground. Repeat.

Walking Lunges:

To target the Glutes while performing a lunge, step forward and bend the leading knee. The knee that is following should remain as straight as possible. Use the heel of your leading foot to push off and propel you into the next step/lunge. Repeat.

Step-Ups:

Stand behind the bench or plyo box that you plan to use. Step up onto the bench/box with one leg; as you come up bring the opposite leg out and back slightly squeezing the Glutes. Step down and repeat.You can perform all reps on one leg and then switch or you can alternate legs after each rep. *To increase the burn, hold a dumbbell in each hand while performing the exercise.

Single-Leg Press Using Leg Press Machine:

Using a basic leg press machine weighted or unweighted, place on foot height on the machine and keep the other one on the floor. Unrack the weight, lower the machine and use your heel to push the machine to full extension. Be careful not to lock out your knee. Lower and repeat, then switch legs.

Hyperextension for Glutes:

Using the hyperextension apparatus (often called the back extension); set the machine to your stature. The pad should rest at the top of your legs below your pelvic bone. Cross your arms at your chest and slowly lower your body (while keeping your back straight and chest up and out) toward the ground. Use your Glutes for stabilization and to lift your torso back up to starting position. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement. Repeat.

Pop Squats:

Stand in squat position, feet wider than hip-width apart and arms at your sides. Don’t allow the knee to extend past the toes. Swing your arms back and jump in the air with your toes pointing out while using your arms for momentum. Land into the squat, knees at a 90-degree angle, and squeeze your butt tight.

Split Squat With Dumbells:

Stand two to three feet in front of a stability ball, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip. Step one foot back and place it on top of the ball, with your sole facing upward. Bend your front leg to lower your body toward the ground, tracking your front knee behind your toes. Pause, then press through your heel to return to standing. Complete all reps on one leg, then switch and repeat.