Friday, August 3, 2012

8 Beach Essentials this Summer



Summer is in full swing and we love to go to the beach. Check out some of our must have items when spending a day in the sun and sand:
Turquoise bogg bag
1. A good quality sturdy and fun beach bag.  It should be easy to clean and be able to survive the harsh elements of the sun, wind, saltwater and those inevitable spills like sunscreen. The turquoise bogg bag fits the bill.
2. You cannot go to the beach without a beach towel-Bring 1-2 per person, one to sit on and one to dry off with.  Large towels in fun colors and patterns works best. Towels can be bulky so why not try a microfiber beach towel to save space.
Blue Striped Beach Hat
3. A wide-brimmed beach hat. Beach hats protect you from the heat and sun, but it also makes a fashion statement. Choose this white canvas bucket hat for a casual fun look or a colorful classic striped beach straw hat for a bigger color splash.


4. Coola Sunscreen. Coola Suncare has a sunscreen for every skin type.  We love their classic line of Mango sports sunscreen. It smells great, goes on smoothly with an spf of 45+.  If you prefer a spray we highly recommend the Coola’s Pina Colada SFP 35 spray.


5. Sunglasses- Do not bring your best frames to the beach as they can get damaged very easily, instead get a stylish affordable pair that still has guaranteed uv protection.




Blue Sarong
6. UV Shirt – Avoid having to slather sunscreen over your entire torso and get a uv swim shirt instead.


7. Flip flops are your best choice for protecting your feet from the hot sand on the beach. They are comfortable, practical and come in many cute colors.
8.  A beach cover up takes you from the car or hotel to the beach.  Go with a sarong that you can tie around your waist or a pretty tunic. 

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Get Ready for Summer with a Recycled Sailcloth Bag

Pink Anchor Sailcloth Tote
Get ready for summer with an eco-chic recycled sailcloth bags from 44 knots.  44 knots makes their beach totes out of 100% recycled sailcloth giving you a durable bag while protecting the environment.  The upscale motifs are inspired by tropical nature and sealife (seahorses, anchors, octopuses).

Individually designed in white with eye popping patterns in the colors: pink, yellow, blue and even black it is sure to make heads turn. The durability of the sailcloth material allows these sailcloth totes to handle the rigors of every day life. They are even washable. This along with the stylish designs makes them versatile to use for all kinds of activities including the beach and pool. 

44 knots care about the environment and gives a portion of their sales to the Surfrider Foundation helping to maintain the world's oceans.  We are currently running a mother's day special for all sailcoth bags.

What pattern and color do you like?

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Sun Hats the hot 2012 Summer Accessory

SolEscapes Sun Hats
Sun hats are all the rage this season.  Many major retail and designer brands are accessorizing their spring / summer collections with fun and stylish hats.  The styles vary from cool Fedora and western hats to large brim fun floppy hats. It’s IN to wear a hat for both men and women and kids.  No wonder, hats can do so many things for the person wearing them: sun protection, fashion accessory and cover-up for a bad hair day.

Sun protection- A sun hat can protect you from the harmful sun rays by shading you your face from the sun.  Choose a hat with a wide brim 4+ inches and a material that is tightly woven.  Better yet, pick a sun hat that has been tested and rated by an independent agency for 50+ UPF (This is the highest rating available for clothing). UV protection hats used to be dull and boring.  Not any more, Physician Endorsedhats are one of the innovators and the best on the market for fashionable sun fashion headwear and dermatology approved hats.  Other companies such as Sunday Afternoons and San Diego Hat company are also doing a nice job designing sun hats.

Fashion Accessory – Use a sun hat to dress up or down your outfit.  Choose a color or style that matches your personality and clothing.  You can use a hat almost anywhere from informal to formal events: a baseball cap for the ball game, a beach hat for a day in the sand, a fedora for a day of shopping and wide brim hat for a wedding.  You get the idea… the possibilities are endless.

Having a bad hair day?  Stop struggling with the hair dryer and hair spray. Put on a sun hat and you will be ready to go in a flash. 

What’s your favorite hat this season?