Hot photoshoot of Malika Haydon

One-piece wonder
Draping in fabrics like chiffon contours your shape for a flattering effect, like this deepneck, ombre swimsuit.

Ombre one-piece swimwear, Urvashi Kaur, Rs 7,200; retro sunglasses, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Rs 11,400; woven and wooden detail bangles (on right hand), Ruchika Sachdeva, Rs 1,300; bracelet in multi-chain with beaded detail, Rs 6,850, and bracelet with fabric detail, Rs 6,850, (on left hand) both Outhouse.

Beachy shorts
Booty shorts are more flattering than regular bikini bottoms, and are guaranteed to add a little cheek to your look.

Crop bandeau, ASOS, Rs 1,008; tailored shorts, Zara, Rs 3,556; silk wrap dress, AM:PM, price on request; fabric-detail necklace, Outhouse, Rs 8,700; wedges, Tommy Hilfiger, Rs 3,999.

Print mania
Go wild with contrasting prints. A fitted bodice with a peek-a-boo keyhole adds unexpected sex appeal.

Bandeau bikini, Tommy Hilfiger, Rs 2,499; floralprint palazzo pants, 'Anupamaa' by Anupama Dayal, Rs 7,900; earrings, Ruchika Sachdeva, Rs 2,200; cat-eye sunglasses, YSL, Rs 16,500.

Day pretty jackets
Vintage-inspired, highwaisted bikini bottoms find a perfect match in candy-coloured, structured jackets like this pink one.

Boyfriend jacket, Zara, Rs 3,990; printed crop top, ASOS, Rs 1,123; high-waisted bikini bottom (part of a set), Shivan & Narresh, Rs 36,000; earrings, Ritika Sachdeva, Rs 14,500.

For a tangerine take
Make beach lounging exotic with an eye-popping tangerine kaftan over your bikini. Accessorise with gold-toned cuffs and strappy sandals.

Sheer-silk asymmetric kaftan, Stephania at Ogaan, Rs 9,200; necklace, Outhouse, Rs 8,000; bangles with wooden detail (on right hand), Ritika Sachdeva, Rs 2,000; bullet bracelet (on left hand), Aanikka, Rs 10,075; sunglasses, Balenciaga, Rs 17,400; T-strap wedges, Aldo, Rs 5,400.

The Kingfisher hottie models the sexiest beachwear for summer...

Hot bikini
Bikini by Puma, exclusively for Cosmo; cuff, SEVO by Sumita Pershad.