I’ve been working hard on the fashionable 5:2 front to get bikini ready for the summer ahead. Most brands are now releasing their summer swimwear so it’s great inspiration to stay motivated. I’ve been in a swimwear rut the past few years, buying one red bikini after another with some sort of Baywatch mind block preventing me from branching out.

I’ve got my eye on a few printed little numbers this season from Paolita and Coco Bay. I’m such a huge fan of Paolita as many of you know from my previous posts, but I’ve never “dived in” and purchased for myself.

This colorful set from Paolita, top  & bottom £112, would suit a portugal getaway perhaps… or if the diet doesn’t work out I may be opting for something a little more covering with this one piece £150.

Sticking with something a little closer to home Seafolly at Coco Bay have a fabulous striped red (again I know!) set that looks like a retro lollipop – as cute as candy! Top £49 bottoms £39.

Bring on SS14!