{"title":"Mint Bikinis","description":"\u003cp\u003eMint is the cool pastel that works on everyone. It is soft enough to read as expensive rather than loud, and cold enough in tone that it makes a tan look deeper rather than washing it out. Against fair skin it needs contrast, which is what beading and gold hardware are for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur mint bikinis run in UK sizes 6 to 14, sold as separates so you can take one size on top and another below. Shop the mint green bikini tops and bottoms below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"talisman-beaded-bandeau-bikini-top-mint","title":"Talisman Beaded Bandeau Bikini Top - Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Talisman Beaded Bandeau Bikini Top is a pale mint twist-front bandeau, trimmed along the underbust and both shoulder straps with a repeating run of acrylic resin beads in turquoise and marbled amber, set between rounds of polished gold. It comes in UK sizes 6 to 14 and pairs with the matching Talisman bottoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe beading is the point. Three bead shapes in a repeating sequence, turquoise then gold then amber, running the full line of the underbust and up over the shoulder. It catches light the way a necklace does, which means the top does the accessorizing for you. Wear it with wet hair and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are acrylic resin, and that is a choice rather than a compromise. Stone and glass drag a bandeau down the moment they are wet. These stay light, so the band holds its line in the water and the beading reads as jewelry instead of weight. The run is set around the edge of the piece and hand-finished in places to hold it secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe silhouette is a classic bandeau, updated. Soft ruching gathers into a twist at the center front, shaping the bust without wires or bulk. Slim beaded straps carry the weight so the band does not have to do all the work. The fabric is double-layered, which is what lets a shade this pale stay opaque wet or dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne colorway. One run of 66 matched sets. This style cannot be restocked before the end of the season, so when a size goes, it stays gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist-front bandeau with soft ruching across the bust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaded trim along the underbust and over both shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeads: acrylic resin in turquoise and marbled amber tones, with round polished gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeading set around the edge of the piece and hand-finished in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-layered fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuched back band with gold hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK sizes 6 to 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited run, one colorway, no restock this season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to size on the band and bust. If you are between sizes, take the larger size for a softer band feel, or the smaller for a more secure hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for the beading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in cool fresh water after the pool or the sea. Hand wash cold with a mild detergent, supporting the beaded trim rather than wringing it. Dry flat in the shade, since direct sun fades pale colors fastest. Keep sunscreen and oils off the beads where you can, and do not machine wash, tumble dry, or iron over them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes pale mint go see-through when wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot this one. The Talisman is double-layered, which is what keeps a pale shade opaque in and out of the water. Pale swimwear that turns translucent is almost always single-layer fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the beads made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe beads on the Talisman bikini are acrylic resin, in turquoise and marbled amber tones with rounds of polished gold. Acrylic is used deliberately: it is far lighter than stone or glass, so a beaded bandeau keeps its shape in the water instead of being dragged down by the trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre beaded bikinis in style in 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Beaded swimwear is one of the defining swim trends of 2026, with beaded straps and stone-toned trims running through the season's collections. The Talisman Beaded Bandeau Bikini Top sits inside that trend: turquoise, amber and gold on pale mint, designed to be worn without any extra jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a bandeau bikini supportive enough for a fuller bust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA bandeau with straps supports more than a strapless one. The Talisman bandeau has a ruched twist front that shapes and separates, and beaded shoulder straps that take weight off the band. For a fuller bust, keep the straps on and take your usual UK size rather than sizing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes mint green suit pale skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMint suits pale skin when it has contrast, and that is what the beading is for. Flat pastel fabric can wash out against a fair complexion. The turquoise, amber and gold beads add the warmth and definition plain mint lacks, so the color works on fair skin and deep tans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after a beaded bikini?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRinse it in cool fresh water as soon as you are out of the pool or the sea, since chlorine, salt and sunscreen are harder on beaded trims than on plain fabric. Hand wash cold, dry flat in the shade, and store it flat rather than folded over the beading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sherbert Lemons","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":58384685072758,"sku":"SL-TBT-MNT-XS","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":58384685105526,"sku":"SL-TBT-MNT-S","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":58384685138294,"sku":"SL-TBT-MNT-M","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":58384685171062,"sku":"SL-TBT-MNT-L","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":58384685203830,"sku":"SL-TBT-MNT-XL","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/4398\/3177\/files\/mmOa6Rqca76gEVPm7Bh31_talisman-mint-1.jpg?v=1785702455"},{"product_id":"talisman-beaded-bikini-bottoms-mint","title":"Talisman Beaded Bikini Bottoms - Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Talisman Beaded Bikini Bottoms are pale mint and high-cut, with beaded side straps in acrylic resin beads of turquoise and marbled amber, set between rounds of polished gold. They come in UK sizes 6 to 14 and pair with the matching Talisman bandeau top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost embellished swimwear puts its beading somewhere safe, along a waistband or clipped to a ring. Here the beaded strand is the strap itself. The mint fabric stops at the hip, a run of turquoise, amber and gold picks it up and carries across the hip bone, and the fabric resumes at the back. From across a pool it reads as body jewelry. Up close it reads as the reason you bought them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is only possible because the beads are acrylic resin. Stone or glass at this scale would be too heavy to hold a strap line, and would drag the moment they were wet. Acrylic keeps the run light enough to sit where it should on the hip and stay there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut is high on the leg with cheeky rear coverage and a ruched centre back seam. The front rise is low, which keeps the beaded straps sitting exactly where they should, on the hip rather than the waist. The fabric is double-layered, which is what lets a shade this pale stay opaque wet or dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne colorway, one run of 66 matched sets, and only four pairs in XL. This style cannot be restocked before the end of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-cut leg with cheeky rear coverage and a ruched centre back seam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural beaded side straps: the beaded strand forms the strap across the hip, it is not a trim sewn onto a fabric strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeads: acrylic resin in turquoise and marbled amber tones, with round polished gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-layered fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow front rise, straps sit on the hip bone rather than the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK sizes 6 to 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited run, one colorway, no restock this season. Only four pairs in XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to size. The high-cut leg and low front rise run smaller across the hip than a classic brief, so if you are between sizes or prefer more coverage, take the larger size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for the beading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse in cool fresh water after the pool or the sea. Hand wash cold with a mild detergent, supporting the beaded straps rather than wringing them. Dry flat in the shade, since direct sun fades pale colors fastest. Keep sunscreen and oils off the beads where you can, and do not machine wash, tumble dry, or iron over them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes pale mint go see-through when wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot this one. The Talisman is double-layered, which is what keeps a pale shade opaque in and out of the water. Pale swimwear that turns translucent is almost always single-layer fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the beads made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe beads on the Talisman bottoms are acrylic resin, in turquoise and marbled amber tones with rounds of polished gold. Acrylic is used deliberately: because the beaded strand forms the side strap rather than decorating one, it has to stay light enough to hold its line on the hip. Stone or glass would be too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a high-cut bikini bottom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA high-cut bottom sits high on the hip and is cut steeply at the leg opening, which lengthens the leg and shortens the look of the torso. The Talisman bottoms are high-cut with a low front rise, so the beaded side straps rest on the hip bone rather than at the natural waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo beaded bikini bottoms sit comfortably?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the Talisman bottoms the beaded strand forms the side strap, so the beads sit along the hip bone rather than under a fabric waistband. They are light acrylic rather than stone, which is what makes that work. As with any beaded swimwear, avoid lying directly on the beaded side for long stretches on a hard sun lounger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy the top and bottoms in different sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The Talisman top and bottoms are sold separately for exactly that reason, so you can take a size 12 top with size 10 bottoms if that is your shape. Both come in UK 6 to 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after a beaded bikini?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRinse it in cool fresh water as soon as you are out of the pool or the sea, since chlorine, salt and sunscreen are harder on beaded trims than on plain fabric. Hand wash cold, dry flat in the shade, and store it flat rather than folded over the beading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sherbert Lemons","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":58384685236598,"sku":"SL-TBB-MNT-XS","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":58384685269366,"sku":"SL-TBB-MNT-S","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":58384685302134,"sku":"SL-TBB-MNT-M","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":58384685334902,"sku":"SL-TBB-MNT-L","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":58384685367670,"sku":"SL-TBB-MNT-XL","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/4398\/3177\/files\/mmOa6Rqca76gEVPm7Bh31_talisman-mint-1_6062e43c-03e5-43fc-9950-830744411f96.jpg?v=1785702457"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sherbertlemons.com\/collections\/mint-bikinis.oembed","provider":"Sherbert Lemons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}