In the modern age of rapidly changing trends, even on a traditional summer vacation, whatever one may say, you will have to collect a separate suitcase of fashionable beach items.
As you know, resorts are now a place not only for relaxation after hard working days and getting a long-awaited tan, but also an exhibition of the achievements of the modern fashion industry, an opportunity to establish oneself as a top fashionista in the eyes of competitors burning with envy. Every season, leading designers do their best to please the most demanding clients, creating ever more original beach suits and accessories, not forgetting the smallest details of the resort outfit. And if earlier a seductive bikini or a colorful pareo was enough to comply with fashionable canons, today it is necessary to think over the image to the smallest detail. In this situation, beach accessories will come to the rescue.
The upcoming summer, declared the season of bright colors and unimaginable patterns, will be in vogue with everything juicy, colorful and attracting the greatest attention of others. What seemed to be kitsch will turn into the main hits of the season – leopard prints, lush flowers and bows, fluorescent paints are fashionable and relevant in any combination as never before.
Whatever style your look is, be sure to get at least one piece of transparent plastic – whether it is beach galoshes from Marc Jacobs or Michael Kors visors, or Prada baskets. Designers everywhere advocate “living in the light”, removing barriers and encouraging openness, so the contents of a beach bag displayed to others are no longer surprising.
Under cover
Safari-themed skirts, pareos and tunics with floral prints and large graphics are a must for any figure. Now appearing at the pool bar in only one swimsuit will be perceived as bad form. Let the swimsuit fulfill its primary role at sea or on a lounger, while the rest of the time it requires exquisite cover – whether it be a beautiful robe with appliqués, a light tunic, a pareo, or a simple spandex skirt with ruffles. The main thing is that this element of your wardrobe matches the swimsuit or continues it. Gottex, Diane Von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci, Nordstrom, BSBG Max Azria, Victoria’s Secret offer great options for every taste and color. The one-shoulder tunic with large floral prints is in high esteem.
Head in the shade
If you are going to spend a lot of time in the sun, you cannot go without a headgear. Unfortunately, in all respects, comfortable scarves and bandanas are no longer in favor with fashionistas, and therefore they will have to try on new trends – straw hats with wavy wide brims and miniature visors made of fabric and transparent plastic. If there are practically no problems in use with the latter (except that they tend to fly off the head in strong winds), then for those who have never worn a hat before, this wardrobe detail has prepared many insidious surprises. Firstly, unknowingly, you can lose the sense of volume and in public places touch the fields of holiday-makers loitering in idle carelessness, thereby incurring the wrath of others. Secondly, straw hats usually have a tight and stiff base (the one that fits snugly against the head), which creates discomfort and feelings of inferiority. No matter how hard it is, look in the mirror – a voluminous hat gives the image an irreplaceable charm.
Flying gait
Forget about your favorite flip flops that have been traveling with you for several seasons, helping out with their phenomenal flexibility and comfort. This summer, it is customary to dress the legs in flat “gladiator sandals” (plastic ones, as in the new Givenchy collection) and soft transparent galoshes that allow them not to be taken off even in the water. Defiling along the narrow paths of beach bars on high heels, clearly discordant with a swimsuit, has long been considered bad form.
Luggage storage
A one-shoulder backpack, such as the Beach Bag in the latest collection of the French brand Hermes, is the perfect companion throughout your vacation. It can be used at the same time on the beach itself, keeping in its shade a bottle of cool water and a couple of warm women’s romances, as well as during walks around the seaside town. A transparent plastic bag for those who have nothing to hide will be more practical on the beach – it is not afraid of sand or salty sea water, which can be easily washed with a simple paper handkerchief. The straw basket bag will never go out of fashion and is especially important for those who still decide to wear a wide-brimmed hat to the beach. Well, for coquettes, the Beach bag model from the new Juicy Couture collection is ideal – bright pink plastic flowers on a rubberized base and do not get dirty, and create a summer festive mood.
For eyes
The most fashionable style of sunglasses in the coming season will be a voluminous model in a thick white plastic frame. Lenses can be oval, rectangular or even perfectly round. Particularly suitable models can be found in the new collections of Fendi, Michael Kors, Salvatore Ferragamo, Diesel, Christian Dior, Stella McCartney and many others. The white frame will emphasize the oval of the face, visually enlarge the eyes and hide the prominent cheekbones. In addition, such glasses will attract attention from afar – and the rest of the fashion accessories will not be required at all.
A skillfully selected detail, as you know, can profitably present even the most banal and cheap outfit. Of course, all these endless trends, changing from season to season, are worth a fortune, and not every fashionista can keep up with their leaps and bounds. The accessories of the 2008 beach fashion are so individual, each in their own way, that it is enough to opt for only one thing to, as they say, get into the jet. Whether it is a transparent bag, bright snow-white glasses or a voluminous hat – with just one of the main summer accessories that perfectly matches your style, you will definitely become the queen of the beach and remember your long-awaited vacation for a long time!