Every year around this time, as temperatures dip, and spring and summer look too far away, Victoria’s Secret has a good way of reminding us that there’s fun in the sun to come.

And as if on cue, on Thursday, the brand launched its Swim 2011 campaign, offering a sneak peek of its anticipated beachwear collection.

My take on it in four words? Bright, wild, sparkly, sexy.

Think tropical neons, animal prints, loads of embellishments and the return of the stringkini.

For a closer look, check out this video, featuring Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge and Erin Heatherton on location for the Swim 2011 catalog in the Turks and Caicos Islands!