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4 Summer Essentials To Simplify Your Day

by Editor on May 24, 2010 · 8 comments

Each season calls for wardrobe changes. Start with the summer essentials before shopping this season’s trends.

We’ve got you covered from head to toe (comfort and function) with these stylish finds: sun hats, sunglasses, safe sunscreen, and comfortable sandals.

1. Sun hats – a sun ray that reached down to caress your face feels lovely.  Wrinkles?  Not so much.  These wide brimmed hats will fend off the unwanted exposure and keep you cool and stylish.

Gap Floppy Straw Hat -$29.50

Jessica Simpson Denim Floppy Jet Black Hat -$44
San Diego Hat Company Large
Ribbon Crusher Hat 5 Brim
-$42


Juicy Couture ‘Pompom Tassels’
Straw Sun Hat
-$88


2. Sunglasses – polish of an outfit with a chic pare of shades.   These stylish sunnies are perfect, and not only because they protect your eyes.   But because they look good on most face shapes and meet every price budget.   

Jessica Simpson Aviator Sunglasses ($53)
Marc by Marc Jacobs  Shades ($98)
Tom Ford ‘Miranda’ Open Temple Metal Sunglasses ($360)

3. Safe Sunscreen - do you linger in a drugstore isles trying to sift through the lengthy ingredients to find the safest option?
It is no wonder given all the latest news about a harmful, cancer causing chemicals that go into sunscreen.

We did the research and found three sunscreens that are safe and effective, minus the chemicals.

Badger SPF 30  Sunscreen -$17.50
Keys Soap Solar RX Sunblock, SPF 30 -$32

NIA24 Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen -$45

4. Comfortable Sandals - it is time to show off your pretty manicured toes.

While we love pretty sandals, and can occasionally tough out the discomfort of gorgeous high heels, the key requirement for a casual sandal is comfort.   Followed by gorgeous style of course. From gladiator flats to strappy wedges, here are the season’s most comfortable finds.

nicole Women’s Amused Ankle-Strap
Sandal
-from $79

nicole Women's Amused Ankle-Strap Sandal

Seychelles Women’s Light On
Your Feet Sandal
-$79.95

nicole Women’s So Cute Wedge Sandal -$89
Dolce Vita Women’s Effie Sandal
-$129.95
Dolce Vita Women's Effie Sandal

Corso Como Women’s Minnie
Gladiator
-$178.95
Corso Como Women's Minnie Gladiator

If you got your basics covered, it is time to move on to trends. Check out breezy maxi dresses, and slimming one-piece swimsuits to get in shape for the beach.

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