Kim Kardashian feels more confident in bikini now she's ''toned up''.

The reality TV - who is famed for her curvy figure - says she always had to wear tie-up bikini bottoms but since becoming more toned, she can now experiment with other styles.

She said: ''Before, I felt like I could only wear tie-bottoms. Now, since I feel like I've toned up a little bit, I can do the regular bottoms.''

Kim - who is currently dating rapper Kanye West - says it's important to wear a bikini that suits your body type, saying:

''Make sure you pick a bikini that suits you and your body type.''

As well as bikinis, Kim says it's important to have the right make-up to create the perfect summer look.

She told PEOPLE: ''It's all about finding really good quality makeup and stuff that's made to last.''

''I'll buy a ton of makeup but go home and not use any of it. I'm not that good at liquid eyeliner, but it's one of my favourite looks.''