Beach, please! How to perfect your summer selfie like Bella Hadid with Instagram-worthy swimwear, a coordinating beach towel and, of course, this season's hottest pool floats

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Bella Hadid, Rihanna and Kendall Jenner have perfected their beach snapshots
Femail rounds up the coolest swimsuit and beach towel combinations, plus this summer's best inflatable props

Published: 11:13 EST, 3 June 2016 | Updated: 13:02 EST, 3 June 2016

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Whether you prefer a personalized one-piece like Bella Hadid or a red-hot string bikini like Rihanna, one thing is certain – for a winning Instagram snap, a cute suit is a must.

Why not take your summer selfie to the next level by accessorizing your swimsuit with a coordinating towel? And don't stop there! Throw in the season's hottest float and you're on your way to becoming a social media star (insert heart eyes emoji here).

Sit back, relax and check out Femail's beach-ready looks. You won't need fancy filter's with combinations this photogenic!

Sisterly love! Supermodel Bella Hadid paid homage to her older sister Gigi in a suit emblazoned with her name

GET PERSONAL: You're one of a kind – your swimsuit might as well be, too! A bespoke one-piece coupled with a pretty printed towel is Instagram gold. Just post your pic and watch your number of 'likes' climb.

Left: Bespoke Swimsuit by Bruna Malucelli; , $249; brunamalucelli.com. Right: Pineapple Beach Towel by Lulu DK for Matouk, $95; bloomingdales.com

IN THEME: Pieces that share the same vibe, like this kitschy watermelon printed towel and high-waisted bikini with scalloped edges, create a cohesive a look when paired together. Now strike your best pin-up pose!

Left: The Round Towel by Cotton On, now $20; cottonon.com. Right: Palm Springs scalloped bikini by Marysia, $290;net-a-porter.com

MATCHING SET: A printed suit coupled with a matching towel by the same designer is an effortless and foolproof look that your followers will be swooning over. Get em', glamour girl!

Left: Cutout printed halterneck swimsuit by Mara Hoffman, now $179; net-a-porter.com. Right: Starbasket Beach Towel by Mara Hoffman, $100; bloomingdales.com

Keeping up with Kendall! The supermodel strikes a seductive pose in a teeny weeny white bikini from the Kendall and Kylie Swim Collection

ANIMAL INSTINCTS : A basic beach towel creates the perfect blank canvas to show off a statement making printed suit. #rawr

Left: The Pursuit String Scoop One Piece by We Are Handsome, $231; wearehandsome.com. Right: Basic Bath Towel in Teal Blue by Turkish T. , $28.99; domino.com

PLAY WITH TEXTURE: Take a cue from the @abikiniaday girls and go head-to-toe Australian. This crochet suit and textured beach towel scream bohemian babe. Spread out and say 'cheese'.

Left: Crocheted cotton halterneck bikini by She Made Me, $205; net-a-porter.com. Right: Tulum Round Beach Towel by The Beach People, $110; neimanmarcus.com

FLORALS + STRIPES: This winning clothing combo looks just as cute at the beach as it does on the streets. For a cohesive look, choose items with similar color intensities.

Left: Just a Crush bikini top in tropical green, $17.99 matching bottom, $14.99 by Xhiliration, target.com. Right: Reversible Awning Stripe Beach Towel (monogram optional) by Pottery Barn, $39.50; potterybarn.com

In a red bathing suit and orange beach towel, Rihanna showed her 39.9 million followers how to colorblock

COLOR BLOCK: To really stand out, choose a suit and towel in hues on the opposite sides of the color wheel. The bold pairing of yellow and purple is unexpected and will pop in your pic.

Left: Yellow Crochet Ro Bikini by Kiini, $300; avenue.com. Right: Terry Velour Beach Towel by Royal Comfort, now $15.84; swimoutlet.com

GO MONOCHROMATIC: Dressing in all one color looks super chic. To create an interesting look, opt for different shades of the same hue, like a dark suit (to slim) and a lighter towel. #acolorstory

Left: Animal Jacquard Beach Towel by Outdoor Oasis, now $19.99; jcpenney.com. Right: Sydney Plunge Front Swimsuit by Boohoo, $35; boohoo.com

DON'T FORGET YOUR POOL FLOATS: The basic swan is so last year, this summer make a splash with pizza slices, unicorns, flamingos and more....

Suns out buns out for Instagram star @naila and her friends on a pizza slice pool float

Left: Inflatable Unicorn Floaty by #Floaty, $99; shopbop.com. Right: Inflatable Drink Holder Flamingo by Sunnylife, $22.95; sunnylife.com

Left: Inflatable Pineapple by Sunnylife, $70; shoptiques.com. Center: Ice Pop Pool Float by Wembley, $23.99; macys.com. Right: Giant Gumball Machine Pool Float by Big Mouth, $33; shopbop.com