This Summer, Show Off in a Teeny-Weeny, Greeny Bikini (or One-Piece)

Well, EcoStilettoistas, its that time of year again! Summer equals swimsuit season, the time of year when healthy organic eating and exercise finally pay off. How better to reward our toned and beautiful selves than with an itsty-bitsy, teeny-weeny, greeny bikini? There are as many eco swim labels out there as there are swimsuit styles, so you should have no problem finding the perfect one to suit your shape and taste. Let’s take a little tour of swimwear hot spots, shall we?rnEco Swimwear Bondi Beach, Australia Seriously, what better place can a swimsuit come from than Bondi Beach, Australia’s most celebrated stretch of shoreline? Emobi’s blend of colorful ’60s and ’70s graphic vintage prints and modern shapes make for a supremely cool collection. Emobi’s environmentally friendly printing process, which uses water-based, nontoxic dyes, makes these suits not just gorgeous, but gorgeously green. Silver Lake, California Jumping across the globe to the artsy enclave of Silver Lake, we find ourselves seduced by the sexy string and bandeau bikinis of Jungle Gurl. If the bold, vibrant prints seem a bit retro, that’s because they are. All of Jungle Gurl’s one-of-a-kind bikinis are made out of recycled vintage fabrics, so if you see one you like, you’d best get it now, since it really is the only one around. Venice Beach, California Using a unique blend of organic cotton, bamboo and spandex, Kelly B Couture turns out tantalizing, bright-hued swimwear that puts us California girls in a sunny mood. These sweet suits, like our fave, the Tizzi, a bold yellow one-piece with sexy side cutouts, are comfy and practical enough for serious swims, but hip enough the swankest pool-deck party. San Diego, California For a wide range of styles—we like the versatile Universal and bamboo-ring Earth bandeau—in eco materials like bamboo, organic cotton and soy, the girls at Nikster have it down pat. Here you can find something for every body and feel great about shopping, with 5% of all proceeds going to organizations that do things like funding coastal beach cleanups, promoting a sustainable planet and protecting endangered sea turtles. Did buying a bikini ever make you feel so good? At Nikster, receive $25 off your online purchase through June when you read up this week's Fashion post! —Monica Schweiger Equally at home pounding the pavement in NYC as she is enjoying Southern California’s beaches, Monica Schweiger has made her mark as a style expert on both coasts. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she has worked behind the fashion scenes for over 10 years as an editor (Details, New York Magazine, W and Women’s Wear Daily) and stylist, creating trendsetting, cohesive looks from today’s most celebrated designers as well as up and coming talent. Music is a big part of Schweiger’s soul, so naturally she has gravitated towards the industry’s crème de la crème, having styled the likes of Lady Gaga, Jack Johnson, Rilo Kiley and Katy Perry as well as up and coming talent. Another passion is eco-fashion. While working at WWD she produced several green issues with no stone left unturned in finding the best in sustainable fashion. Currently working with eco-activist Alicia Silverstone keeps her on the hunt for the best and brightest from top to toe. www.monicaschweiger.com Want a smaller carbon footprint? EcoStiletto.com is giving away a free pair of eco-friendly shoes worth $500 or more every month! Get the lowdown on shrinking your carbon footprint from an Ugg boot to a Manolo with daily green fashion, beauty, lifestyle, parenting, celebrity and eco-events nationwide and change the world, one small step at a time. Stiletto-size me!