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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Trend and Tips: Essentials for a summer weekend getaway!
Trend and Tips: Essentials for a summer weekend getaway!: "With the crazy lives that most of us have. Most people leave their packing for a weekend getaway for the last minute. They start to pack the..."
Essentials for a summer weekend getaway!
With the crazy lives that most of us have. Most people leave their packing for a weekend getaway for the last minute. They start to pack the night before and often forget essential items. This blog will hopefully make those last minute packers lives a little easier.
Essentials for a summer weekend getaway.
1. Obviously undergarments. Try to take nude color bras and underwear. The nude color will never show no matter what you wear. Remember to pack a strapless or convertible if you are going to need one.
2. At least one summer dress for dinner out. Your choice if its long or short. Short will probably take up less space in your bag and require less ironing or none.
3. Dressy sandals or a wedge sandal to match your dress. Try to pick a netruel color sandal that will go with anything you pack.
4. Two bathing suits. Even if you are only going for 2 to 4 days, if it is hot and humid outside sometimes your suit won't dry in time for the next day. Also a good idea to take suits with different styles so you can tan evenly.
5. Top and shorts or a short beach dress that you can wear over your suit. Instead of a simple tee make it a 3/4 sleeve loose top over cute shorts. If you are at the beach you can walk accross the sand and sip margaritas at a beachside restaurant without having to change or feel underdressed.
6. Flip flops for the beach. This season has some very colorful flip flops for really good prices.
7. Jewelry. Keep it simple but fun. Make a simple bathing suit stand out with some accessories like small earrings and some great bangles. Take something more dramatic for dinner out like peacock earrings.
8. Beach bag with all of your essentials like; towels, hat, make-up and plenty of sunblock.
Take advantage of the great weather and have fun!
Essentials for a summer weekend getaway.
1. Obviously undergarments. Try to take nude color bras and underwear. The nude color will never show no matter what you wear. Remember to pack a strapless or convertible if you are going to need one.
2. At least one summer dress for dinner out. Your choice if its long or short. Short will probably take up less space in your bag and require less ironing or none.
3. Dressy sandals or a wedge sandal to match your dress. Try to pick a netruel color sandal that will go with anything you pack.
4. Two bathing suits. Even if you are only going for 2 to 4 days, if it is hot and humid outside sometimes your suit won't dry in time for the next day. Also a good idea to take suits with different styles so you can tan evenly.
5. Top and shorts or a short beach dress that you can wear over your suit. Instead of a simple tee make it a 3/4 sleeve loose top over cute shorts. If you are at the beach you can walk accross the sand and sip margaritas at a beachside restaurant without having to change or feel underdressed.
6. Flip flops for the beach. This season has some very colorful flip flops for really good prices.
7. Jewelry. Keep it simple but fun. Make a simple bathing suit stand out with some accessories like small earrings and some great bangles. Take something more dramatic for dinner out like peacock earrings.
8. Beach bag with all of your essentials like; towels, hat, make-up and plenty of sunblock.
Take advantage of the great weather and have fun!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Find the perfect bathing suit with these tips!
This is probably our most dreaded shopping experience. Some women avoid it for years but at the end it has to be done. These are some helpful tips to make this shopping experience as quick and painless as possible.
1. Give yourself some time.
Don't go shopping the day before a weekend getaway expecting to buy your perfect bathing suit. Take
your time to look around and try things on.
2. Bring a friend or a significant other.
Bring someone along, but be careful who you bring. Take someone who's opinion you respect and who
can articulate. I'll explain what I mean. You try something on and ask the person how you look. They
say they don't like it because you look fat. Whether it's true or not is not the point, they are not being
helpful. A better friend could say something like "I don't like the way it looks on you, it doesn't help your
shape. It makes your waist appear larger, how about something in a different print." That is a good
friend to take. They are honest but can explain themselves, therefore helpful. Taking a friend like this
along can make the process a lot quicker.
3. Know your body shape.
Look at yourself in the mirror and be honest with yourself. Determine which are your problem areas and
which are your assets. Then buy accordingly. If you are busty find tops with enough coverage.
Underwires and wide straps can help with support. If you are small busted try triangle tops or
underwire tops with padding to add a little something. If you are hippy a smaller bottom with adjustable
ties draws the eye up. If you are straight up and down ruffles, rushing and diagonal lines help create
curves. A banded midsection draws in your waist and vertical lines make you look long and lean.
4. Know what prints you are looking for.
There are many print styles this season; tropical, boho, stripes, florals, nautical and glamorous (camels,
browns and black). Remember soft colors and small prints look better on fair skin. Brighter and bolder
colors tend to look better on dark skin. Keep your print style in mind this will help you look through
a sea of racks a lot quicker.
5. Don't be your worst judge.
Let's be honest, most of us don't have a supermodels body. Know your flaws and try to find a bathing
suit to disguise them and play up your assets at the same time. At the end be content with the choice that
you make. Remember the beach and pool suppose to be about relaxing, exercising, spending time
outdoors and being with the people we love. Your bathing suit is just something you wear to be there.
Don't forget to accessorize! Add a hat, sunglasses, simple jewelry and cute sandals to complete your look!
Have fun and don't forget the sunblock!
1. Give yourself some time.
Don't go shopping the day before a weekend getaway expecting to buy your perfect bathing suit. Take
your time to look around and try things on.
2. Bring a friend or a significant other.
Bring someone along, but be careful who you bring. Take someone who's opinion you respect and who
can articulate. I'll explain what I mean. You try something on and ask the person how you look. They
say they don't like it because you look fat. Whether it's true or not is not the point, they are not being
helpful. A better friend could say something like "I don't like the way it looks on you, it doesn't help your
shape. It makes your waist appear larger, how about something in a different print." That is a good
friend to take. They are honest but can explain themselves, therefore helpful. Taking a friend like this
along can make the process a lot quicker.
3. Know your body shape.
Look at yourself in the mirror and be honest with yourself. Determine which are your problem areas and
which are your assets. Then buy accordingly. If you are busty find tops with enough coverage.
Underwires and wide straps can help with support. If you are small busted try triangle tops or
underwire tops with padding to add a little something. If you are hippy a smaller bottom with adjustable
ties draws the eye up. If you are straight up and down ruffles, rushing and diagonal lines help create
curves. A banded midsection draws in your waist and vertical lines make you look long and lean.
4. Know what prints you are looking for.
There are many print styles this season; tropical, boho, stripes, florals, nautical and glamorous (camels,
browns and black). Remember soft colors and small prints look better on fair skin. Brighter and bolder
colors tend to look better on dark skin. Keep your print style in mind this will help you look through
a sea of racks a lot quicker.
5. Don't be your worst judge.
Let's be honest, most of us don't have a supermodels body. Know your flaws and try to find a bathing
suit to disguise them and play up your assets at the same time. At the end be content with the choice that
you make. Remember the beach and pool suppose to be about relaxing, exercising, spending time
outdoors and being with the people we love. Your bathing suit is just something you wear to be there.
Don't forget to accessorize! Add a hat, sunglasses, simple jewelry and cute sandals to complete your look!
Have fun and don't forget the sunblock!
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