March 13, 2007

Outta Sight

Insight Bathing Suits

On a pain scale from pin prick to childbirth (no epidural), bathing suit shopping comes right before heavy extractions.

Scratch that. At least extractions heal.

Take the edge off your spring break suit search with the new collection from Aussie brand Insight.

The patterned suits (bright florals with horned skulls, Jackson Pollock-esque splatter, and geometric prints) are peppered with coconut shells, golden leaves, and hearts. Other suits magically change when they get wet (a la Freezy Freakies).

They come in flattering cuts like triangle tops, lace-up bandeaus, and drawstring halters paired with hipster pants, ruched-side boy briefs, or Brazilian bottoms. Need more coverage? The bold cutout styles actually do bring the sexy one-piece back.

You might even want to take two.

And don’t forget to thank yourself in the morning.

Available at White Trash Charms, 1951 Hillhurst Avenue, at Clarissa Street, Los Feliz (323-666-9585); Sharon Segal at Fred Segal, 420 Broadway, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Santa Monica (310-394-4787). To see styles, go to insight51.com.