Padma Lakshmi always knows how to serve up a beach-ready look [1], and her latest bikini is no exception. The Top Chef posted a seductive picture on Instagram in a string bikini while vacationing in East Hampton. Padma has plenty of string bikinis in her collection but this one came in a vibrant purple hue. If you look closely, the swimsuit had gold straps on the sides of the bikini bottoms.
While Padma looked amazing as heck in her bikini [2], it was her empowering caption that won over our hearts. She captioned the photo, "100°F this weekend. 'Perfect.' #noretouchingupinhere #nofacetuneeither." It is rare to see an Instagram photo not be edited in this day and age, and it's amazing to see the star take a stand and let her fans know what she's all about. Keep reading to see the post and if you're loving Padma's purple two-piece, we've shopped out similar styles ahead.
Vix Swimwear Laura Parallel Tri Bikini
Vix Swimwear Laura Parallel Tri Top [4] ($130) and Vix Swimwear Laura Detail Cheeky Bottom in Tulip [5] ($116)
Solid & Striped Misty Bikini in Lunaria Purple
Solid & Striped Misty Bikini Top in Lunaria Purple [6] ($79) and Solid & Striped Misty Bikini Bottom in Lunaria Purple from Revolve.com [7] ($79)
ASOS South beach fiesta mix & match string triangle bikini top
ASOS South beach fiesta mix & match string triangle bikini top [8] ($12, originally $23) and ASOS South Beach mix & match tie side bikini bottom in fiesta [9] ($10, originally $19)
Matteau The String bikini top
Matteau The String bikini top [10] ($135)
Matteau The String Bikini Bottom
Matteau The String Bikini Bottom [11] ($135)
Shein Plus Criss Cross Top With High Waist Bikini Set
Shein Plus Criss Cross Top With High Waist Bikini Set [12] ($15)
Swimsuits For All Beach Babe White Triangle Triple String Bikini
Swimsuits For All Beach Babe White Triangle Triple String Bikini [13] ($49, originally $77)