It's been a long, cold winter, but Spring Break is finally here! For those of you spending a week in a warm and sunny place, here are some Spring-Break-I'm-going-to-paradise-and-I-need-to-look-great essentials!--
Obviously, a
bathing suit is the first thing on your packing list! There are lots of great places to shop for bathing suits, but I find it easiest to go to Target, your favorite department store, and Victoria's Secret because you know you are sure to find something between these 3 places!
Bandeaus with a medallion, buttons, beads, starfish, shells, etc. at the center is one of the hottest swim trends for 2011! Pictured above is a bathing suit I purchased from Victoria's Secret for my Miami trip. It has beading in the center of the top and on the sides of the bottoms.
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Chances are you haven't had a chance to get in the sun yet, and if you're white as a ghost and ready to look sun-kissed, you will need an awesome spray tan! Skip the harmful UV rays at the tanning bed and try a self tanning spray such as Vicky's Secret. Speaking of harmful UV rays, you will want to avoid those as much as possible if you don't want to look like a raisin by the time you are 30.
Sunscreen is a must!
I love using Neutrogena Ultra Sheer UV Sunblock. It is not sticky and doesn't leave you feeling yucky. It is easy to wash off after a long day at the pool or beach which means you can go from day to night easily and comfortably.
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If you don't like to apply sunscreen to your face as often as you know you should, try wearing a chic, floppy
sun hat. We just got some great ones in this past week, all under $25! Click
here to check them out!
They are great to wear to the pool, beach, or out and about during the day. Even if you aren't in a bathing suit by the pool, you are still getting lots of sun on your face & need to be protected from the UV rays. You will be stylish and stand out!
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Time to put up the boots and get a pedicure because your toes won't be covered up anymore!
Sandals are another warm weather necessity, so why not trade in those old rubber ones for some that are stylish enough to wear during the day and for dinner or a night out on the town?
Our tan wedge sandals are only $32.50 and are a great sandal to transition from beach to party easily, and make the walk home from the party pain free! Today, we are also expecting some other great black braided sandals that will be perfect for outfits needing black shoes rather than tan!
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You will want your clothes to do double the duty on Spring Break to avoid paying extra baggage charges for your flight so a nice pair of denim shorts is key. We just got in iT!
denim shorts that are versatile to wear different ways for only $78.
They are casual enough to wear with your bikini, but the dark wash and clean pockets are nice enough to rock with a pair of wedges and a light tank for a night on the town.
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You can't go on vacay without some cute
shades, but rather than spending oodles on the hottest designer look, grab some that cost under $10 so you don't flip when they get scratched by the sand, swiped by the pool or taken by the ocean. If you still want to take your nice pair, wear them when you know they will be safe & free of being destroyed!
Depending on your style and face shape, you know what works best for you. A new 2011 Spring trend is cat-eye glasses so if you aren't afraid to try something new grab a pair! If you aren't sure of going all the way with the cat-eye craze, meet in the middle with subtle cat-eye glasses like the ones above.
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And lastly, of course you need
CLOTHES! If you plan to go out each night for dinner and/or out on the town, don't forget to pack cute summer dresses that show off your tan! Also, pack several light weight tanks and tops to pair with your jean shorts & wedges. We have many dresses, skirts, shorts, tanks, & tops that arrived this past week. If you need help finding the perfect outfits to take, we would love to help you! If you are a local customer, come in the store and we will work on your budget! For online shoppers, live chat with us on our
website or check out our facebook!
