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In the summer, you aren't dressed unless you are
wearing sunscreen. Guard your skin against
harmful rays for years to come, as 80%
of wrinkles are caused by sun exposure. Find a sunscreen that you will wear everyday (SPF 30 and up) which will protect your face as well as your body. Wear a wide brim hat and sunglasses
especially at the beach and pool where
the sun's rays bounce off of water surfaces and can burn you quicker.
'Tis the season for letting the feet air out. Flip-flops can take a
beating from just one season, compressing the rubber and bearing dirty
foot prints. Update your wardrobe and refresh your feet with a new
pair each summer. Since flip-flops are an inexpensive accessory to
purchase, Old Navy sells the traditional style of rubber "Zorries" for under
five dollars.
For outfits requiring ties, remember that there is no such thing as a short
sleeve dress shirt. Ties demand a long
sleeve dress shirt. Reserve the short
sleeve shirts for sport shirts such
as polo
shirts and Hawaii print camp shirts.
Who wears short shorts? Not everybody should. Shorts are not
flattering on certain body types or ages
and can expose too much undesirable
skin especially when bending or sitting. Lightweight Capri pants
or the popular Bermuda shorts which
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Trends span the globe from preppy styles reminiscent of Martha's Vineyard to calls from
the wild and natural tones of an African Safari to brightly colored and
embellished fabrics from the Marrakech Express.
If blue denim is the all-American wardrobe, then white denim must be it's
refreshing summer counterpart. It's a welcome change from traditional indigo. White jeans are
versatile and can go places that blue jeans can't such as the office with a pretty floral blouse
or to a party with a camisole. A white jeans jacket is a great layering piece for cool summer
evenings or air-conditioned rooms. Crisp and smart, white denim is easy wash & wear.
"According to eyeglass manufacturers, big is still beautiful. Exaggerated
styles proved not just a catwalk trend, but also a key look for eyewear."
(Women's Wear Daily, 5/16/05). Oversized plastic frames are what Jackie Kennedy Onassis made
famous, but in pretty colors, not just the classic tortoise shell and black. Look for detailing on
the inside and outside temples, such as stripes, rhinestones and grommets. Big shades
give that "I'm a celebrity" vibe. And who wouldn't want to be a celebrity? ■
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As seasons change, a mish-mash of fabrics from opposite seasons
can result in an un-put-together look. Certain fabrics are season specific and
harmonize better with each other.
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Linen, gingham, seersucker,
pique, eyelet, chambray, gauze, chintz, terry cloth, French terry, madras,
light/airy cottons, straw and macramé fabrics
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It is important to keep the
frame in proportion to your face. Basically the shape of
your glasses should be somewhat opposite to the shape of your face. If you have
a round face, chose frames with angular or wider lines. Frames with horizontal
top lines and rounded bottom lines are ideal for an oblong face. Square faces
need oval or rounded lines. An oval face can usually wear most any frame style.
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