Entertainment Reporter Maria Menounos has fun in the sun. Photo Credit: INF

It’s that time of year again, time to shed your parkas, Uggs, and winter mittens, hop on a flight to your favorite warm destination and slip into a stylish new bikini. Cruise wear is out in stores and Style Seen Daily has researched the newest and hottest swim suits for your beachy journey. So get out your SPF, straw hats and your beach toys, like TV Host Maria Menounos‘ sea blue football, and get ready for a little fun in the sun with the help these SSD hot tips.

Retro One-Peice

Jessica Lowndes films a poolside scene for 90210. Photo Credit: Flynet

90210 actress Jessica Lowndes lotions up filming a scene for The CW show. Although the Marilyn Monroe inspired look wowed the swimsuit runways last year, even more suits have hit the stores this season and the patterns and styles are really beautiful. The shape of these swim suits flatter any figure and it’s easy to find a pattern and color to accentuate your positives.

Ella Moss Strapless Ruffle One-Peice. Photo Credit: Piperlime.com

This Ella Moss Strapless Ruffle One Piece, priced at $147, has ruching around the waist and hip area to cover up any insecurities. The bow and ruffles make this suit look young and flirty.

Sexy Red

Malin Ackerman on vacation in Mexico. Photo Credit: people.com

First it was red pumps, then it was red lipstick, now it’s red bikinis! The Va Va Voom color will really make you stand out on the beach like the Happythankyoumoreplease actress Malin Ackerman, on board a yacht at the Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita resort in Mexico.

Forever 21's Ruffle Bikini Top and Bottom in Red. Photo Credit: forever21.com

Don’t be afraid to go bold in a red two-peice and try Forever 21′s well-priced Ruffle Bikini Top and Bottom, at $10.80 and $9.80 respectively. This look is sure to make some heads turn on the beach.

Hardware Accents

Bethenny Frankel hits the water in a bright pink bikini. Photo Credit: Fred Montana/ Splash News

The hottest celebrity Moms are showing off their stellar beach bods in bright bikinis, like actress and Glee guest star Gwyneth Paltrow and reality star and author Bethenny Frankel. The New Yorker rocked this pink bikini on Miami Beach, and we love the gold accents on her suit, it just adds more glamour to your active wear. Warning: those metal accents can get steaming hot after sunbathing for a few hours.

Green Slinky Bandeau Bikini, $55. Photo Credit: Topshop.com

Top Shop’s Green Slinky Bandeau Bikini, priced at $55, has all the makings of a perfect bikini. The light green color is so bold and it goes great with a tan, the straps are detachable for prime tanning capabilities, and the gold ring details add that touch of glamour just like Bethenny’s pink suit. You could even wear long gold and turquoise earrings or a big gold bangle to up this look even more.

Mila Kunis.

December 2010, Hollywood: Mila Kunis hosted a private dinner with Armani Exchange and NYLON magazine at the Cleo restaurant at The Redbury Hotel in Hollywood. The dinner  celebrated Mila gracing the cover of Nylon magazine’s Jan 2011 issue. Style Seen Daily had a wonderful time at this event and enjoyed chatting with the guests.

Guests included Singer Joe Jonas, 90210 actors Jessica Lowndes, Matt Lanter and Trevor Donovan, Entourage Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui, Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland, and Pretty Little Liar Actress Ashley Benson.

Guests received a new A/X watch as a gift.

Singer Joe Jonas, NYLON Editor In Chief Marvin Jerrett, Hostess and Cover Girl Mila Kunis, 90210 Actor Trevor Donovan.

The Art of Elysium Genesis Event Co Chair Teddy Karatz and Matthew Kavanaugh with The Art of Elysium Founder Jennifer Howell. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

The buzz around Hollywood about THE party to be at was The Art of Elysium’s 2nd Annual Genesis Event held at Milk Studios on Saturday, August 28th.  The sold out event of over 500 attendees included such celebrities as actors David Arquette,  Topher Grace, actress Jessica Lowndes, musician Pink and numerous others.  Highlights of the event included a performance by Fitz and The Tantrums, a Live Art Installation and a JeanBar compliments of Paige Denim.

The Fitz and the Tantrums performed at The Art of Elysiun's 2nd annual Genesis event. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

CHECK BACK SOON to watch Style Seen Daily video from the Fitz and the Tantrums performance.

Genesis is a celebration of emerging talent bringing artists, creative thinkers, and social leaders together in support of The Art of Elysium.  The event committee was led by co-chairs Teddy Karatz and Matthew Kavanaugh and Style Seen Daily was part of the host committee for the event that included actresses Dianna Agron, Lake Bell, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, hotelier Jason Pomeranc, and musicians Kenna and The Veronicas.

90210 actress Jessica Lowndes shared with us that she is in a Jessica Paula dress, Rina Limor earrings and Sergio Rossi shoes, thanks to her stylist Caley Lawson.Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

HBO's Hung actor Charlie Saxton with Style Seen Daily Co Founder and Genesis Co Host Crystal Fambrini. Saxton told us he is looking forward to getting more involved with Art of Elysium. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Musician and Genesis Co Host Kenna told us that giving back and helping others is the secret to happiness. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Style Seen Daily Co Founder Erica Cornwall with Relativity Media President Tucker Tooley. Relativity co sponsored the event. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

The Art of Elysium is a non profit organization founded in 1997 by Jennifer Howell, which encourages actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions.  They provide artistic workshops in acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing.

FilmEngine CEO Anthony Rhulen and Manager Jake Wagner at The Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Genesis event. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Actor David Arquette enjoyed some coffee provided by Coffee Bean, a co sponsor of The Art of Elysium 2nd annual Genesis event. David also shared with us that he matched his duck print tie with his duck tattoo. He wanted us to take close up photos of his tie and tattoo as proof, since he knows we focus on fashion, but we had "technical difficulties." Next time David! Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

Actor Bill Bellamy at the Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Genesis event. Photo Credit: Style Seen Daily.

STARWORKS account executive Michelle Scott at The Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Genesis Event. STARWORKS helped support the event. We like Kelly's Roland Moret dress.

Style Seen Daily Co Fonder Erica Cornwall, center, with NFL Philadelphia Eagles player Matt Nordgren (left) and Matt Lavin at The Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Genesis event.

Click here for more Style Seen Daily coverage on the The Art of Elysium.

Click here to find out how you can get involved in The Art of Elysium.

Jessica Lowndes wearing Stuart Weitzman peep-toes at the Audi & Chopard Pre-Emmy party on August 22, 2010. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

Style Seen Daily friend Jessica Lowndes of The CW’s hit series 90210 attended the Audi and Chopard Pre-Emmy event in Los Angeles on August 22, 2010 in a sexy throwback to the 50′s with a modern twist look.  We really liked her  Matthew Williamson Resort 2011 brown and gold printed dress.

Matthew Williamson’s designs are always inspired by his travels to around the world, and this collection is no exception. The Resort 2011 collection features Williamson’s structured silhouettes with exotic prints on every piece. The plunging neckline and pleated skirt of Jessica’s dress gave it a sexy yet sophisticated feel, and was reminiscent of styles from Mad Men.

We like how Jessica completed the look with a  pair of  chocolate-colored, snake print Stuart Weitzman Lille peep-toe heels. Stuart Wietzman’s creative designs have been known to walk the red carpet, specifically by offering a “one-of-a-kind” shoe to one celebrity to wear on Oscar night. Look for exotic prints and animal prints to be a hot trend in shoes this fall.

Always a fashionista, take a look at some other great articles where we feature Miss Lowndes.  Below, Jessica in a sexy strapless Lipsy dress, that launched in the United States Summer 2010. Click here for Lipsy coverage.

Jessica in a Lipsy dress.

And Jessica attending the Bebe fashion show in a strapless dress with Style Seen Daily Co-Founder Crystal Fambrini (and both are decked in Bebe attire of course).  Click here for Bebe coverage.

Actress Jessica Lowndes with Style Seen Daily Co Founder Crystal Fambrini at Bebe Fashion Show.

Taylor Swift wearing a Lipsy dress.

Style Seen Daily has spotted stars Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Jessica Lowndes in sexy flirty dresses from Lipsy that takes runway fashion to the streets. This line offers a variety of looks like hippie chic vests to pair with ripped denim shorts or a sexy animal print mini for a night out with the girls. Lipsy’s got attitude.  And we like it.

This London based line can be dressed up or down, depending on your mood  –  choose a feather embellished mini or bring out the rocker chick in you with a gold studded leather jacket.

London triple threat, actress/dancer/singer, Pixie Lott, has added a new collection to the Lipsy line offering summer dresses that many starlets have been popping up in.  Lott says she is loving the success of her collection and seeing how people wear her clothes is absolutely amazing.

Jessica Lowndes dresses up in Lipsy

Take a look at some of our favorite Lipsy dresses below. Get feathered up with a white crystal embellished mini or  if your feeling you want something more edgy pick up an animal print rouged dress.

The dresses retail for under $300 and can be found at select Bloomingdales nationwide.