S W I M S U I TE D I T I O NHOT SUMMER TRENDSBY ARIELLA RAMSAND ANTHONY GARZAPHOTOS BY KARINA CORNEJO12
Sure, we loved Kate Upton on the coverof Sports Illustrated in her itty-bitty stringbikini, but what’s the point in talking aboutsuits if you have nowhere to wear them?This is why we love our CSULB students morethan Kate-- they have the hot trends and localspots. After all, this is The Beach!As far as the ladies are concerned, last summerwe saw a lot of Victoria’s Secret playing in thesand. But as the girls from A Bikini A Day haveshowed us, this summer is all about showingsome cheek, and doing it in neon, fringe or print.For the fellas, longer trunks are a thing of thepast. This summer, big brands are wheeling anddealing patterns, bright colors and a shorter leg—talk about kicking it old school.So, here’s what we’ve got for you: a list of whatto wear, and where to wear it, as recommendedby our own CSULB students.Lindsey Kaplan, a 21 year-old savvy FashionMerchandising senior, insists on bright neon andfringe suits for the summer.“Forever 21 and even Target have some prettycheap bright or printed suits,” she says. “I think,though, this summer will be all about the fringe.You can easily find one on 2nd Street at Diane’sSwimwear or online.”According to our research, skimpier suits arealso a rising fad.You thought last summer showed some tush?Just wait until the end of finals roll around, thebeach will be booty-licious.Bow Tie bottoms just hit the market, leakinga little cheek as a people-watching present.Brazilian cut bikinis are common in Hawaii, andnow that they’ve floated over to the mainland,it’s time to put our insecurities away and strut ourstuff. Are we right, or are we right?As far as bottoms go for the dudes, instead ofthe usual 20” pant leg for men, you might beseeing 18”, or less. Who knew your thigh wasso sexy?Bennett Lefebvre, CSULB senior, prefers towear Quicksilver’s Diamond Dobby material.“Stretch fabrics that are light and dry fast are thebest,” he says. “Personally, I’m going with brightcolors this summer. And I’ll be wearing trunkswith a leg that cuts above the knee.”If you want a local spot to play some volleyball,feel free to head to the nets behind the BelmontPlaza Olympic Pool in Long Beach or the southside of the Huntington Beach pier. Or, simplylounge at the highly recommended Seal Beachor at Horny Corner.Summer school’s got you down? Heck- juststrip down to that suit and find a grassy hill oncampus. We won’t mind (but security might…sexy police, anyone?).Now stop reading and throw on a suit, the beachis waiting. No, not this one. The one with sand.Jasmine Hamilton, Kate Hespenheide, Marisol Samayoa, Miles Thompson, Matt Sappington lounge and play volleyball in the Lymon Lough Fountainin front of Brotman Hall.13
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