Summer Fashion Fun For The Beach

by E-NewsCast Team
April 8th, 2010

Look Good & Have Fun This Summer With The Perfect Beach WardrobeIt’s that time of year when we pack up our bags and head to thebeach for the day to enjoy those warm sunrays and the refreshingsound of the lapping water.So what constitutes a good beach wardrobe. Well there arecertain essentials that none of us forget. On goes the swimsuitand bathing suit cover, flip flops on our feet. Beach bag hasbeen packed with the essentials – sunglasses, floppy hat, toweland a good book. Great – got the basics covered but what aboutthe rest.So if we are so prepared for a day at the beach, why is it bythe time we get home we look pretty worn. Here are some helpfultips to make your day at the beach fun and keep you lookingfashion fresh all day and all the way home.First before you leave home, if you’ve got long hair pull itinto a high pony tail or fun knot. Use some funky hairaccessories that will stay in place when you’re swimming. Try afun colored bobble or some firm fastening clips in bright summercolors. If you pull your hair up your neck will stay cool andyou’ll look fresh all day with your neat hairdo. Second slather yourself in sunscreen before leaving the house,then toss the sunscreen in your bag so you can reapply after aswim or every few hours. A sunburn is not only unhealthy andpainful, it’s unattractive, so don’t let yourself turn into thelobster of the day. Your sunscreen should be a SPF of 15. Itdoesn’t hurt to use a strong SPF on your face or your entirebody if you burn easily.Your beach bag should be large enough to hold your supplies forthe day. Why not get something fun and fashionable to keep youlooking fashion fresh. Make sure you’ve got all the dailyessentials in your bag – sunglasses, sunscreen, a good book, afloppy hat, some lip gloss, and any other makeup touch upsyou’ll want. If you plan to wear eye makeup make sure it’swaterproof. Stay away from heavy foundations. If you must applysomething use a bronzer moisturizer. It’s also a good idea tobring lip balm with an SPF15 to protect your lips. It neverhurts to put some moisturizer in the bag. Include a snack andplenty of fluids. It’s important not to get dehydrated.Okay great we’ve got the basics covered now what about thewardrobe basics? If you’re planning to wear a swimsuit it’susually easiest to put it on at home, that way you’re notchasing down change rooms. So great – first on goes theswimsuit. Now what to wear for a cover? Well you’ve got plentyof choices. A tank top and shorts, tank and skort, or a nicelight cotton dress all work well over top. Choose somethingthat’s easy to put on and take off, and choose fabrics thatbreathe to keep you cool. I also suggest including a longsleeved cotton blouse just incase you start to burn you canprotect your shoulders and arms.If you’re planning on heading out later in the day withoutreturning home you might want to toss a pair of jeans or longskirt into your bag. If your outing is going to extend into theevening you’ll want to include a sweater for the cooler eveningair. If you’re worried about your evening wear getting sandy orwet at the beach, then place them in a separate bag and leavethem in the trunk of your car. That way you are guaranteedthey’ll remain fresh. My favorite beach look is this. And what’s perfect is it keepsme looking fashion fresh throughout the day and takes me rightinto the evening. First I like a swimsuit that’s got lots ofsupport and is bright and cheerful. I throw a fitted tank on topand throw on a loose flouncy long skirt. The long skirt servesme through the evening and also works great to cover up if I’mstarting to burn. I choose a lightweight material in a darkercolor with a pattern that accents the colors in my swimsuit.Flip flops are my footwear. Depending on where I’m heading afterthe beach I choose either a basic pair or one of my funky pairwith rhinestones or crystals. Easy to walk in, feet breath, andterrific for an evening out. I keep a fitted light weightsweater in my car, and take a long sleeved cotton blouse down tothe beach. I usually choose a long sleeved and long lengthblouse because it’s versatile. I can knot it to create a shortblouse, wear it long as a beach cover, and put it on if I startto burn on my upper body. I usually choose white or a softpastel depending on my other colors. I like white because it’scool to wear and refreshing to look at. Every year I buy a funnew beach tote that’s big enough for the beach but not too bigas to take it with me for an evening out. I like a fun bagthat’s full of character. Since I always feel naked without my jewelry I wear fashionjewelry to the beach. That way should I loose something I won’tbe out a lot of money and I won’t feel so bad. I like to keepthe earrings simple and elegant. I may or may not wear anecklace. Often I’ll toss a funky wood necklace in the bag toadd to the evening outfit. I like to wear a couple of fashionrings just to add the finishing touches. Now if you’re fussyabout tan lines you’ll probably want to forgo the rings. I tossmy watch in the bottom of my bag so I can put it on later.That’s it – simple is the key. Keep your beach wardrobe choicessimple but fashionable. Think ahead so you can go from beach toan evening out without hassle. Remember to always make yourfashion statement!

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