It's cold outside but bikini sales are on the up!

As a result the shops have their summer season clothing lines filling the shelves already, amongst which is a vast array of swimwear including the ever popular bikini. Whether it is a safe black and white two piece you are after, a cleavage enhancing halter neck style or an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini, there is bound to be something to take your fancy in the shops this year.

All the High Street shops tend to have a swimwear department and should be able to provide a good selection whatever your budget. Try Topshopand New Look, Next and River Island or department shops such as Debenhams, Marks and Spencers and John Lewis.

The department shops tend to have a wider range and some designer items as well as matching accessories to complete the beach look. Some of the High Street shops stock celebrity endorsed designs alongside the own brand items. Next is this year stocking beachwear designed by Geri Halliwell.

If you are feeling brave enough to bare all in a skimpy bikini this year, go mad in the shops: there is certainly enough choice.