Sunday, September 16, 2012

Beach Bum: Summer Styles



Hello weekend readers!
Well, normally, I'd be doing my blog on a Saturday morning. However, the weather was just so divine this weekend that I HAD to be outside enjoying it, and thus, Sunday evening blog time.

This beautiful weather has inspired me on beach fashion.
What should you wear to the beach this summer, besides SPF 15+? Let's find out!

 We are so lucky this summer to have so many choices!
Bright patterns, florals, neons, stripes with neons, floral neons are all in... I could go on for ages...

3 important things to remember:

#1 It's the BEACH.  Sand, wind, water. 
So don't be prancing around in your $200 Tory Burch slip-ons. Be comfortable! 
Get out your Havaianas (or Havis' as we like to call them) and get going! Honestly, why bother with any other type of footwear when the range of patterns and colours in these 'flip flops' is so extravagant.  

#2  Be natural. There is nothing worse then your hair blowing into your face and sticking to your bright red lippy. Just don't go there. Use a natural SPF lip conditioner if you need to.

#3  Leave the metallics at home. This includes, chunky bracelets, metallic bikinis, dangly earrings.  These do not belong at the beach. Chunky bracelets will leave a tan mark anyway and leave the metallic bikinis to the showgirls and meter maids - trust me!

Now that we have the basics covered, lets have a look at what is around to team your 'Havis' with!


Cute beach dresses are the way to go. Easy on, easy off for those who like to swim, bake, swim!



Mercedes-Benz Miami Beach Fashion Week 2012: Mara Hoffman
Bold colors & 'Neon Indian'. Light and breezy materials for the sarongs and cover-ups.


Kate knows how to rock the beach look better than anyone, teaming black with black she still manages to look summery.
Kate Moss for Harper's Bazaar May 2012
  

Who said you can't have stylish (and practical) accessories at the beach?
Cia.Maritima Beachwear show at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Anton Oparin / Shutterstock.com
 

Beach = Kaftan
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!
Jets Origin Kaftan
Seafolly Azzura Cascade Kaftan


No one does 'beach' quite like Victoria Secret do. Every piece is stunning.
Victoria Secret Beach Sexy Tassel Cover-up
Victoria Secret Retro Push-up Triangle Top & String Bottom  in Pink Jazz
Victoria Secret Beach Dress


 Ok, so this isn't something you would wear to the beach... but Beach Wedding... definitely YES!


So, what do you think? Are you inspired?





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