Later it became the home of painters, writers, and bohemian artist, who exalted the merits and enchantment of the region.

Others followed them, building luxurious villas in the new “Belle Époque” style of making the French Riviera the trendy place that it is today.

In the 20s the world jet set put their eyes and feet on the white sand beaches, designers like Emilio Pucci and Coco Chanel contributed to the creation of the resort fashion style and socialites like Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Judy Garland were the main icons of this image and spread this style around the globe.

The pareo of Thailand, the Malaysian sarong, the preppy Nantucket bag and sports referents merge to create the foundations of this style.

The Onda de Mar 2012 collection, celebrates the heritage and glamour of the French Riviera lifestyle, with their amazing bikinis, one piece swimsuits, and world renown cover ups. Made from the finest fabrics, setting you apart from the masses, creating your own since of style and adventure, available at Butterflies and Bikinis,

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

New for 2012, Maaji has created “Underwater Conquest”, a collection capturing the beauty and magnificence of the sea!

Each design, dazzles with bold colors, patterns and designs guaranteed to take you on an adventure filled with excitement. Bandeau tops, string ties, hipsters and One Piece suits, offer a sea of options, support, in flirtatious nautical themes.

Like, “Conquest of the Sea”,  ”Castaway Love Bikini”,  ”Tidy Tides Bikini”, or “Splendid treasure”. Maaji offers a number of hidden treasures, just waiting to be discovered.

“Butterflies and Bikinis” is proud to offer Maaji Swimwear in Two bottom cut options. Each suit is offered in “Modified” cut bottoms; which offers slightly less than moderate coverage or “Latin” cut, which offers less than moderate coverage, perfect for those wanting to be a little more daring without giving all away!

Check out the entire new 2012 Maaji Collection today, available 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.