How to find your Perfect Swimsuit:  Swimsuit shopping is a dreaded event that females of all shapes and sizes fear. What most women don't realize is that the perfect swimsuit isn't just made for size zero models on a runway. There is a perfect swimsuit out there for everyone, you just need a few tips and tricks to find it. The swimwear experts at Aqua East Surf Shop have put together the key ways to hide what you don't like about your body and flaunt what you love. So enjoy and best of luck on finding your perfect swimsuit this season!

Minimize Your stomach: Abdominal bumps & bulges are easily hidden through the use of color, shapes, and patterns. Look for swimsuits that will bring the focus upwards twoards the facce. One way is by wearing darker bottoms and a lighter color top. Look for items such as long camisole length tankini to pair with a low rise bottoms or boy shorts that will sit bellow the belly. Our Favorites:  Jantznen Tropical Tunic Set, La Blanca Solid One Piece Plunge   Another great solution to your problem stomach area are swimsuits from MagicSuit, MiracleSuit, and Longitude whose creative deigns and cuts work wonders to give the appearance of a thinner shapelier body. Look for solid colors and large bold figure flattering prints, which will bring focus to your other amazing assets and away from your stomach. Our Favorites: Magic Suit Topstich Suede Halterkini (2pc)

Minimize Your Hips: When hiding the hips look for large prints or dark color that will work to slim down the lower half. Go for one-pieces and bottoms with a high cut legs to elongate your legs and help with proportion. Experiment with some of the great new trends of 2008 such as Bright fun colored tops, vertical stripes, and shiny embellishment at the neckline that will bring the emphasis upward. Stay away from tie sides, boy shorts, or similar styles that will only bring focus to your lower half. Our Favorites: Sia Pinapple Halter top with solid V front Bottoms & Jantzen Kenya with halter Tankini, Solid High Waist Bottoms, and Cover Up Skirt

Added Support for a Larger Chest: Support is a big issue for those with a larger chest. Looks for tops with an underwire built in or a banded halter. Halter-tops will keep you secure and under control, and are available in a variety of one pieces, bikinis & tankinis. Look for a halter with a wider strap at the top to equally distribute weight between the neck and shoulders and a banded strap at the bottom to provide the added support along the torso. Pair it up with fun and funky bottom to balance attention such as tie sides, bold prints, or a bright color. Our Favorite: Becca Cubism Halter & Tie Side Bottoms & Sunsets Bermuda Halter Underwire Bra & Banded Bottom

Accentuate your Hips: Bring a little bling to the lower half that will not only draw attention but also add some visual volume. Look for horizontal stripes, boy shorts, or a chic pair of tie sides that will give the illusion of an hourglass shape. Look for fun details such as metal rings, hanging beads, smocking or rouching to entice the eye downward. Our Favorites: Vix Positano Peach & Billabong Solid Coral, Volcom Scattered Cheeky Short with Scattered Triangle Top

Accentuate your Bust:  Those lacking in the chest are freer to try a variety of styles such as sting bikini, bandeau top, and halter in all of the hot colors and designs of 2008. Look for designs and patters that follow the shape of your breast to give the illusion of a fuller chest. You'll find a large variety of swimwear with built in padding removable cups to give you the extra boost you need. Our Favorite: Body Glove Smoothies Studio Keyhole top & Divine Tie Side Bottoms, De La Mer Ditzy Add A Size Top With enhancing padding & Solid Low Rise Bottoms   The key for emphasizing a small chest is to look for embellishments. Hardware, patterns, jewels, ruffles, or frills, they will bring the attention upward and create a equalization between a smaller top and any size bottom. Our Favorite: Sofia Laguna, Radio Fiji Miracle Ring Halter with Miracle Tie Side Bottom

Swimsuits for Athletic Woman:  Swimmers, surfers, volleyball players, or moms chasing their todlers down the beach need a little added support to keep you from a wardrobe malfunction. Look for swimsuits with cross straps along the back to give a little support while still allowing for comfort. Balance your athletic top with a girly bottom  for a little fun and flair while your working out on the beach. Our Favorite: O'Neill South Triangle Top with cross back straps & Solid Retro Tie Side Bottoms, Jag Aqua Striped Tankini with cross straps & floral belted Bottoms

Swimsuits for an Hourglass Shape: If you are one of the few that are blessed with an hourglass shape, than swimwear season is when you get the chance to have fun and show off your sexy silhouette. For a little fun, look for a reversible set that will give you the versatility of keeping your look always changing and fresh. Try to keep your embelishments equal on the top and bottom so as not to give too much emphasis to one area. Our Favorite: Lost Front side Reversible Halter Set, Original Penguin Transfer Halter & Transfer Tie Side Bottoms

Accessorize!! Look for a simple yet cute cover up to make your street to beach transition an easy on.  Focus on coordinating or complementary colors that will work well with one another.  Finish everything off with a great pair of sandals and some fabulous sunglasses and you're ready for the beach, but will the beach be ready for you? Our Favorite: Body Glove Mesh Kimono Cover Up, O'Neill Gemma Sandals, & Arnette Dime Sunglasses