Like it or not, bikini season is around the corner, and that can mean red bumps around the bikini line after waxing or shaving. Before you head to the store for relief, take a look inside your medicine cabinets and pantries. We've gathered together some of the more unconventional remedies that can be applied post-hair removal. Find out these DIY treatments after the jump.
Beyoncé Knowles wears bikinis in her new Summer ads for H&M! The images were released this morning, showing Beyoncé in a range of two-pieces, some of which she apparently had a hand in designing. Last month, Beyoncé shared a teaser image of herself lounging on a beach chair, hinting at the tropical themes to come.
Appearing in the Swedish retailer's upcoming campaign is just one of the endeavors keeping Beyoncé busy lately. She arrived in Serbia over the weekend ready to kick off her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour with a show in Belgrade tonight. The next week will see Beyoncé on stage in Croatia, Slovakia, and Holland. She won't take the stage in the US until June, but you can already get a sneak peek at a portion of Beyoncé's tour costumes.
This year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has been released — get the most of this year's edition with a guide to SI Swimsuit launch week. Kate Upton landed the cover spot for the second year in a row, this time around, flaunting her figure in a two-piece on a chilly Antarctica shoot.
Inside the issue, Kate is joined by SI Swimsuit vets Chrissy Teigen, Irina Shayk, and Anne Vyalitsyna, who each went around the world for their assignments. Chrissy showed off her bikini body in Chile, Irina got sexy in Spain, and Anne trekked China in a two-piece — click through to see their bikini shots, and make sure to check out all the Sports Illustrated bikini pictures.
Kate Upton is the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl! She posed in skimpy bikini bottoms in chilly Antarctica for the shot, which landed Kate in the coveted spot for the second year in a row. Kate rocked a tiny red suit for the 2012 issue, and her newest snap makes her the first SI swimsuit model to land back-to-back covers since Tyra Banks graced both the 1996 and 1997 publications. Kate spoke to People about her sexy Antartica cover shoot, saying it was "definitely the hardest shoot I've ever done." She continued, "The best as well – Antarctica is one of the most beautiful place I've ever been to. But I'm from Florida, so it was pretty painful." Kate's edition of SI is available on newsstands now.
Mariah Carey showed off her toned physique in a bright red bikini while on tour in Australia last week. The singer took to the sand as she enjoyed downtime from her performances in Melbourne, which she shared photos of on her Instagram page. Mariah made her time Down Under a family affair, ringing in the new year alongside her husband, Nick Cannon, and their twins, Moroccan and Monroe. The little ones joined their mom on stage to greet the crowd at one show, and they even said a few words to fans into the microphone.
Mariah is gearing up for the premiere of American Idol next week and took some time to speak to Barbara Walters about her judging gig on the show. In the interview, which airs tonight on Nightline, Mariah touches on her reported feud with fellow judge Nicki Minaj, saying that in spite of the alleged drama, AI "is a classic, classy show."
Over the past few days we've spotted Rosie Fortescue from London's Made in Chelsea, Alexandra Burke and Sofia Vergara soaking up the sun in Miami Beach. What a way to start of 2013 if you ask me. Dressed in bathing suits, cover ups and wraps all three ladies look casual and happy on the warm Southern coast of America. Out of these three outfits, whose do you like most?
Jessica Simpson shared a snap of herself in Hawaii today. She showed off her growing baby bump in a bikini during her getaway with family and friends. Jessica confirmed her second pregnancy earlier this month with a cute picture of daughter Maxwell next to the writing, "big sis." Jessica, Maxwell, and Eric Johnson have been relaxing with Jessica's sister Ashlee and her son Bronx as well as their mom Tina and pals CaCee Cobb and Donald Faison. CaCee and Donald joined in on the trip after getting married in LA on Dec. 15. They hit the beach to soak up the sun yesterday splashing around with a bikini-clad Ashlee and Bronx. The group took a break from the sand today though, to watch the Dallas Cowboys game, though the Texas team's season is now over following their loss to the Washington Redskins.
Bar Refaeli flashed a sexy smile and showed off her famous curves in a black bikini for the September cover of Maxim. She tops the magazine's annual Hot 100 List and happily chatted with the publication in addition to posing for an accompanying spread. Bar placed third in our annual bikini bracket, just shy of this year's winner, Sofia Vergara, and our runner-up, Halle Berry. Bar's fit frame is often the subject of photo shoots, but last week she played photographer and snapped some photos of Olympic swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. She joined rumored boyfriend Shaun White in London at the Games; however, when she spoke with the magazine, she maintained that men rarely talk to her. Here's more from Bar's interview:
This Summer, Britain is taking the world stage what with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the 2012 Olympics, so what better way to celebrate our heritage than by choosing British designers and brands for our swimwear on jaunts abroad. From high end labels like Mulberry, Burberry, Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, Julien Macdonald and Issa London to affordable high street options from Topshop and Kelly Brook, take a look through my pick of the best British bikinis and swimsuits on the market, and let me know what you'll be wearing!
Rihanna is topless in one of the new pictures she's just shared from her January vacation in Hawaii. The singer recovered from a big weekend at Coachella by posting a handful of new images on her Facebook page from the late Winter getaway. Rihanna was among the many stars at Coachella in Indio, CA, on Saturday and Sunday. The music festival gave Rihanna a chance to meet up with her pal Katy Perry. After Rihanna's Sunday show, the two girls had a chance to party together. Now Rihanna's back to focusing on her music and film career. She's in the middle of a global press tour for the blockbuster Battleship and is also counting down until the debut of her new single, "Where Have You Been."
