LiQUiFY Magazine December 2014 | Page 54

L ocal Gold Coast labels such as Makua Mu are offering up cheeky bikini cuts with an exotic twist, created from the minds and hearts of two sisters who grew up along the coast and c o n s e q u e n t l y, the ocean formed a huge part of their childhood. Their connection with the water was enhanced with world travels in the search for tropical sands, untouched lakes and remote waterfalls – all now part of the inspiration they draw on for their swimwear designs. Available online and at Oz Swim Store, Harbour Town Shopping Centre Makua Mu Snakes & Ladder Bustier Top, $89.95, and Snakes & Ladders Loop Hole Pant, $69.95 - makuamu.com.au // A flamboyant South American inspired bustier bikini top and cheeky cut pant. Features a lightning bright colour palette and zigzag across a black canvas. Makua Mu Aqua Spray Twist Bandeau Top, $89.95, and Aqua Spray Ruched Side Pant, $69.95 - makuamu.com.au // A twist bandeau top and medium cut pant in an earthy squiggle print, spliced with sky blue, finished with a golden wrapped chain. Auqua ‘Cara’ Bandeau Reversible Bikini, US$139.95 - auquaswimwear.com // This shapely neoprene bikini is fully reversible in Caribbean Coral/Amalfi Aqua and Long Island Lemon/Lyon Lilac.