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Aug 01 2011 10:30 AM ET

Gwyneth Paltrow Shares Her Beach Bag Essentials

Gwyneth Paltrow Summer Essentials
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Not only does Gwyneth Paltrow know how to turn heads in her itsy bitsy bikinis, but she’s a pro when it comes to knowing what to bring with her to the beach, too. The actress shares all of her summer favorites — a mix of old-school picks and new travel-ready finds — in her most recent GOOP newsletter.

From classically tailored shorts for men and women from Orlebar Brown (“They are both wearable for everyday and can just as easily be used as swimsuits,” she says), to versatile Turkish towels and sun-proof swimwear, she fills readers in on all of her warm-weather essentials.

As for summer beauty products, she’s all about miracle multi-tasking finds that can easily be packed in a beach tote or carry-on, like Adara, a travel-size pure organic coconut oil that works as a gentle makeup remover, moisturizer and hair conditioning treatment.
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Jul 21 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Chrissy Teigen’s Swimsuit Collection Make a Splash in Miami

Chrissy Teigen Bikini
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Chrissy Teigen doesn’t even know how to swim, but the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model knows a good bikini when she sees one. So she recently launched a 12-piece capsule collection with diNeila Brazil, showing it this week at Mercedes Benz Fashion Swim in Miami. “I am inspired by my native Thailand and its amazing jungles, beaches and vibrant flowers,” Teigen told PEOPLE at the runway show. “My senses come alive every time I go back. Its exotic beauty was my muse.” In vivid sea blues (just like Kristin Cavallari‘s glass creation), sunset violets, ocean corals and palm-tree greens, the collection was chic, tropical and energetic, running the gamut from sexy triangle bikinis to ruffled bandeaus. “I enjoy being a model but this is a new phase in my life, and it really suits my personality,” Teigen said. Longtime beau John Legend, who joined his girlfriend at the show, said he’s proud of his ladylove’s fashionable eye. “I’m impressed how she selects color for her new swimwear design,” he told PEOPLE. And Teigen added that color is an important part of her approach to swimsuit design. “We are into mix-and-match and wonderful bright colors,” she said, adding that she takes curves into account when creating looks, too. “We want every woman to look amazingly sexy when she goes to the beach. Like the swimsuit was made for her.” Chrissy Teigen for diNeila Brazil retails for $100-$160; find it soon at top specialty boutiques. –Linda Marx

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Jul 11 2011 12:00 PM ET

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Weekend Winner: Gwyneth Paltrow in Itty-Bitty Bikinis

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Guess some GOOP — plus a little Glee — does a body good! Gwyneth Paltrow proudly flaunted her fabulous bikini body in some Melissa Odabash suits over the weekend while vacationing near the island of Sardinia with her children, Apple and Moses. The 38-year-old actress spent Friday on a yacht with her kiddies (plus her godfather, Steven Spielberg) wearing a strapless red bikini top and matching bottoms. Later, she slipped into a sexy striped number for a walk on the beach. Then Saturday, Paltrow got swim-ready yet again, re-wearing her red bikini bottoms and pairing them with a strappy red top. The actress, who admits her body wasn’t always so bikini-ready, recently shared her diet and exercise tips with Self — and said her routine really worked. “I saw a shot of myself in Barbados and was, like, all my hard work paid off,” she shared at the time. “I’m 38, I have two kids, and I feel good.” Tell us: Which of Paltrow’s bikinis was your favorite?

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Jul 01 2011 04:30 PM ET

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VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek of Model Chrissy Teigen’s Swimsuit Collection

Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen is giving fans a sneak peek inside her home — and of her new swimwear collection! The model, who shares a sweet L.A. pad with boyfriend John Legend, opened her doors to Extra this week to show off her new swimwear collection, a collaboration with bathing suit designer Neila Rudden of diNeila. The suits, some with high waists, exotic prints and even a little sparkle, were created to show off curvy figures like Teigen’s. “[Rudden] loves a body and she loves curves and boobs … and I have that for her, so it worked,” Teigen shares. Want to see more? The swimsuit-loving stunner will show off the new pieces during Miami Swim Week in July. Tell us: What do you think of Teigen’s swimsuit line? –Kim Peiffer

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Jun 22 2011 10:30 AM ET

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Audrina Patridge’s Advice for Bikini Boldness

Audrina Patridge Bikini Pictures
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Audrina Patridge is in a bikini just about every day of the week, and it’s all because of one trait: confidence. “I don’t even think twice about wearing a swimsuit because it’s always been a part of my lifestyle,” she shares in the July issue of SHAPE. “But I have girlfriends who are so afraid to show their bodies, they won’t take off their towels at the beach or pool. It’s a shame because everyone can look good in a suit.” Patridge, who started swimming at age 4, credits her bikini-ready body to lots of outdoor activities — biking, beach volleyball and hiking or running with her pup Lady — plus an intense exercise routine, outlined on SHAPE.com. But you don’t have to work out as hard as she does to work a two-piece. Patridge first recommends choosing a bathing suit that flatters your own figure. “So many women will buy one they see a celebrity wearing, thinking it’ll look good on them too,” she says. “Be open-minded. Even if you think you know what works on your body, you may be really surprised by the results.” To get her beach-girl glow, the Audrina star uses self-tanner, and is always sure to protect her skin with sunscreen. She keeps her hair summery year-round, too, by washing it only twice per week and using dry shampoo on the days in between. To fix flyaways, she rubs Moroccan Oil onto her ends. “It smells really wonderful,” she says, “and I have less breakage when I comb my hair.” And to give her body a little boost, she does a quick series of squats and sit-ups before hitting the beach. “I like to get the blood flowing to those areas,” she explains. “I feel tighter and stronger, and it gives my skin a nice rosy glow.”
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Jun 02 2011 05:00 PM ET

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Transgender Model Lea T Makes a Splash on the Catwalk

First Transgender Model Walks the Runway
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She became a household name after a compelling appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show and now, transgender model Lea T has landed a swimwear campaign for hip Brazilian brand Blue Man. The 28-year-old made a splash on the runway during the Fashion Rio Summer 2012 event in Brazil Wednesday, working the catwalk in a colorful bikini. Later, she posed in a snakeskin printed, cutaway suit paired with denim hot pants, according to U.K.’s Telegraph. On Tuesday, T was spotted on a beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, shooting Blue Man’s 2012 swim campaign with a host of sexy male models, as famed photographer Terry Richardson snapped away. This isn’t T’s first foray into the world of high fashion, however; she starred in a sultry ad campaign for Givenchy and has walked in runway shows for Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch. –Kim Peiffer

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May 26 2011 04:00 PM ET

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Get Beach-Ready With Kim Kardashian’s Best Bikini Advice

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It’s no secret that newly-engaged Kim Kardashian has a enviable body (and an equally enviable engagement ring!) — and we know she works hard to keep it that way, too! Still, the reality star always finds herself preparing for swimsuit season, so she’s in top form when hitting the beach. While chatting with PEOPLE recently at Macy’s in Miami’s Aventura Mall, Kardashian revealed her bikini body secrets — and luckily, they’re not that hard to follow. Here’s what she had to say:

Flatter your figure. “The most important thing a woman can do is select the right bikini for her figure,” Kardashian says. “I am large on the bottom so I prefer a tie bottom because it is adjustable. I pair it with a halter top and a cute wrap because it covers the area with a sarong.” She also recommends asking a friend for their opinion on your best bikini type. “Then take that advice,” she shares.

Get moving. “Work out for several weeks before you hit the beach,” she advises. “[That] will make you look better and give you more confidence.”

Hydrate.“Drink lots of water,” she shares. “It … helps you look younger and healthier.”

Accessorize.“I wear straw hats, jewelry, beaded and wooden bracelets and big hoop earrings,” she shares. “Accessories dress up any bikini and cover-up.”

Get a glow.“I would also spray tan to start of the summer,” she advises. “I love Sally Hansen water resistant spray because the tan looks real.” After the beach, keep the glow going with some shimmering body lotion. “I would use Scott Barnes Body Bling,” she says.

Tell us: What are your best tips for looking beach-ready? –Linda Marx
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