Come Spring 2010 we're all going to be eager to hit the beach. But whether you're soaking up the sun in Majorca or on the Venice Lido, the most important decision won't be the SPF of your sun tan lotion, but which swimwear pieces and bikinis women will choose be wearing?

Taking their cues from the cutaway clothing trend, cutaway monokinis are the must have piece for 2010. Infrequently demure, this is the one bikini trend that isn't for the wall flower but can be styled to ooze both sex and sophistication without ever saying 'easy'.