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IMAGES: Bikini bods, swimsuit sirens at Miami FW!

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 17:40 IST

Image: A Lisa Blue creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

It's that time of year again -- in the first of a two-part series we bring you the best off the runway from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013!

As one of the world's biggest fashion dos winds down in Miami today, here's a look at the latest in swimwear from the biggest names in the business.

For the last five days since July 19, tanned and toned catwalk queens have been strutting their stuff at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013 for brands like Luli Fama, Agua Bendita and Poko Pano, among others. Here's a look at the best of runway images from Day One through Day Three!

We start off with this stunning Lisa Blue monokini with brown belted detailing -- talk about white hot!

Dash of blue

Image: A Lisa Blue creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Next we have a dash of blue added on by the designer to this fabulous creation.

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Celebrity star

Image: Karina Smirnoff for Lisa Blue
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with the Stars fame put her dancer's figure on display for Lisa Blue's showstopper, a Spanish ruffle-style bikini and wrap skirt.

Mix and match

Image: An Agua Bendita creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for TRESemme

Mix and match was the order of the day at the Agua Bendita showing, like on this itsy bitsy string bikini.

Got it, flaunt it

Image: An Agua Bendita creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for TRESemme

The monokinis were particularly bold, like this plunging printed piece.

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Bolero touch

Image: An Agua Bendita creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for TRESemme

Agua Bendita also upped the ante with a few trendy touches, like this embroidered sequin bolero.

Calmer palette

Image: A Poko Pano creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

The swimwear designs from Poko Pano were far less busy in comparison -- get a load of this striped string bottom and palm-printed top.

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Geometric musings

Image: A Poko Pano creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Seen here is a geometric bandeau and solid black bikini briefs combo -- black and white at its best.

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Refreshing contrast

Image: A Poko Pano creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Solid turquoise and a wavy print offer another refreshing contrast on the ramp.

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Proud purple

Image: A Dolores Cortes creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Dolores Cortes

From Dolores Cortes, we have here a wide-mesh monokini in rich purple.

Dashes and splashes

Image: A Dolores Cortes creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Dolores Cortes

Moving to a more mixed mood, she offers up a yellow two-piece with a becoming splash of colours added on.

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Dye it right

Image: A Dolores Cortes creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Dolores Cortes

Pretty pinks, blues and greens come together on this etheral dyed ensemble, with a sheer half-skirt emerging from the bikini top.

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Tasselled tantaliser

Image: A Vitamin A creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Vitamin A By Amahlia Stevens

Vitamin A showcased a lot of tasselled two-pieces, like this sexy blue and rust combination.

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Gold rush

Image: A Vitamin A creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Some of the creations were also heavily accessorised -- the gold detailing, neckpiece and earrings add a unique touch to this pale printed design.

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A sliver of silver

Image: A Vitamin A creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Vitamin A By Amahlia Stevens

With its subtle glimmer, this silver-grey tie-up is sure to have heads turning by the pool or at the beach!

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Colour-block couture

Image: A Nicolita creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

With colour-blocking acquiring the popularity that it has in the fashion world, Nicolita cashed in on the trend -- this stone-embellished cut-away is an 'it' item for sure.

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Classic meets quirky

Image: A Nicolita creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Next we have a black one-piece with cut-out panels -- rather classic, but a quirky edge is added with the leopard-print ruffles.

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Shimmer and shine

Image: A Nicolita creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

For those who prefer a little bling, this pale gold textured creation is the perfect acquisition.

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Lady in red

Image: A Caffe Swimwear creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Caffe Swimwear upped the ante with some stunning monotone designs, like this hot red strapless bikini.

Beach babe

Image: A Caffe Swimwear creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

They also hopped onto the mix-and-match bandwagon like several other Miami FW designers -- this white buckled top and printed aqua bottoms come together to create a head-turning look.

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Recurring theme

Image: A Caffe Swimwear creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Caffe Swimwear continued with the same theme for several other pieces, like this blue bandeau and floral briefs.

Neutral nuances

Image: An Aqua Di Lara creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Aqua Di Lara used muted neutral shades to stand out from the crowd of colour on the runway -- this amazing swimsuit was the cynosure of all eyes.

Crossover style

Image: An Aqua Di Lara creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

For those who prefer a feminine, flirty vibe, this crossover creation of peaches and pinks is just the thing.

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Into the wild

Image: An Aqua Di Lara creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Animal prints like this zebra string bikini also made their presence felt.

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Tribal take

Image: A Mara Hoffman creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Designer Mara Hoffman introduced tribal elements at her showing, like this cropped swing tank and metallic accessories.

Ethnic inspiration

Image: A Mara Hoffman creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Seen here is a tantalising two-piece in a similar vein, with the boots adding a city-girl feel.

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Lurex looker

Image: An Xtra Life Lycra Brand creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Shimmering lurex came to the fore at the Xtra Life Lycra Brand showing, teamed with cutting-edge footwear and accessories.

Visiting winter

Image: An Xtra Life Lycra Brand creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

Xtra Life also offered up a lot of designs featuring faux fur, like this beautiful blue bikini set off by a cozy-looking muff.

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Strike a pose

Image: A Cia Maritima creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Cia Maritima

A model shows off her fabulous hair and figure in this abstract print for Cia Maritima.

Retro femme

Image: A Cia Maritima creation
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Cia Maritima

And finally, we have this retro tie-dye design from the brand, featuring skirted hipster bikini bottoms.

Click here for the second half of Mercedes-Benz Miami Fashion Week Swim 2013.