Miranda Kerr: the thoroughly modern Bond girlThere used to be a time when sexiness on the beach was achieved only by means of wearing a bikini. Wearing a one-piece meant that you were sporty or not body confident. Perhaps Ursula Andress was partly to blame for that, after rising out of the waves in that cream bikini with an air of insouciance in 1962 Bond movie Dr. No.Not so in summer 2012: the one-piece has been given a new lease of life. Nowadays, we have Daniel Craig rising from the waves, and we have a much greater range of swimwear at our fingertips.Last summer, there were photos all over the web of Australian model Miranda Kerr strutting down the catwalk at an intimate fashion show for Sydney retailer David Jones. Her swimwear drew gasps from the audience: she wore a stunning one-piece with cut-out sides and more than a hint at the Bond-girl style of Andress with its wide waistband. The cut-out style has spilled over into this year, and swimsuits everywhere are bridging the gap between one-piece and bikini.Another trend among swimsuits this summer is vintage styles: wide straps, halternecks; flattering lines that skim across the body and show your curves off to their best advantage. Resort swimsuits at Very have taken these vintage-inspired design ideas and given them a modern twist.The Resort Ring Detail Swimdress comes in a striking batik pink and black print, or plain black for simplicity, and features a frilled peplum skirt to add a touch of glamour to your beach or poolside activities. This would look stunning paired with some bangles and strappy heels.The Resort Bandeau Swimsuit comes with a low-rise cut at the leg like hotpants, a ruched quality to the body, and removable straps for achieving that seamless suntan – oversized sunglasses are called for with this beauty.Alternatively, if a little streamlining is what you’re after, there’s a great range available. Try the Resort Shapewear Swimsuit with tummy control for a sleek, chic silhouette. The Ursula Andress/Miranda Kerr inspired winner, however, has to be the Zoggs Verona Swimsuit, with its on-trend block colours and narrow belt at the waist. All you need now is some sunny surf from which to emerge for a ‘Bond girl’ moment of your own!*Sponsored post.