Totally tropical! The best summer swimwear from Melissa Odabash, Missguided and New Look

Looking for the perfect swimsuit or bikini for your summer holiday? Swap safe block colour swimwear for tropical inspired swimsuits and bikinis.

From palm prints and leopard print to aztec-style tile prints, there’s something to suit every taste this summer.

This blue leopard print bikini from Elizabeth Hurley Beach is a fun modern update on a print classic.

Team with tasseled hoop earrings and a beaded necklace for added style points on the beach this summer.

Model wears: Bikini top, £75; bottoms, £75, both Elizabeth Hurley Beach. Earrings, £4.99, New Look. Necklace, £45, Pebble London

If you’re looking to invest in a piece of quality swimwear this summer, look no further than Melissa Odabash.

As a former swimwear model turned designer, there is nothing that Melissa Odabash doesn’t know about great fitting bikinis and swimsuits.

Celebrity fans of Melissa Odabash include the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa Middleton, Rihanna and the Kardashians who have all been spotted soaking up the sun in one of the brand’s designs.

Model wears: Bikini, £200, Melissa Odabash. Bracelets, £35 each, MeMe London. Earrings, £13.25, Betty and Biddy

Another former model turned designer taking on swimwear is British model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. 

Following the success of her lingerie and sleepwear collection for high street store Marks & Spencer, the model and mother of one expanded her design skills to include swimwear in 2017.

This year, Rosie for Autograph at Marks & Spencer has once again released a swimwear collection, focusing on tropical prints with rose gold accents.

Model wears: Bikini top, £25; bottoms, £16, both Rosie for Autograph at Marks & Spencer. Earrings, £15, Accessorize. Bangles, £45 each, Pebble London

If you’re looking to make a statement on the beach, this tropical leaf print one piece swimsuit from Missguided (above, right) is bound to get you noticed.

Team it with statement earrings such as these from H&M for an eye catching look this summer.

If big, bold patterns aren’t for you, dip a toe into the tropical print trend with aztec-style prints.

This bikini from Lazul is a great way to make a subtle style statement by the pool or on the beach.

Try adding some tropical monstera leaf earrings and a stack of bangles to keep the look fashion forward.

Model wears (left): Bikini, £220, Lazul. Earrings, £12, Next. Cream bracelet, £60, Branch Jewellery. Bangles, £45 each, Pebble London

Model wears (right): Swimsuit, £20, Missguided. Earrings, £12.99, H&M. Bracelets, £28 each, Kristina Goes West.

Not sure if you’d rather a bikini or swimsuit this summer?

Meet in the middle with this one piece swimsuit with cut out panels.

With all of the coverage of a one piece but a flash of skin, it’s the ideal compromise this summer.

This aztec print swimsuit from Asos is perfect for pool side posing.

Add statement jewelled hoops from Konplott for the ultimate summer style.

Swimsuit, £32, Asos. Earrings, £76.50, Konplott

Fashion Editor: Antonia Kraskowski

Photographer: Helen Marsden

Hair and makeup: Gemma Tyler using Aveda and EXI cosmetics

Fashion assistants: Jessica Evans and Abby McHale

Model: Francesca Cosh at Nevs

Location: Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa is located along the beautiful Pink Gin Brach, on Grenada’s southernmost tip.

Only five minutes from the airport, Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa features all the comforts and luxury that Sandals Resorts are known for.

To book or for more information on Sandals Resorts, visit sandals.co.uk or call 0800 597 0002.

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