Holiday essentials
By Michelle Zhang |
April 18, 2010, Sunday
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A tropical escape sounds exciting for the upcoming May Day holiday. It's time to embrace the sunshine and show off your body. Bikinis, sunglasses, straw hats, scarves ... these are the essential items in a holiday wardrobe. And you may also need extra fashion items to upgrade and enhance the look. Here are some suggestions on how to show up on the beach as a stylish, effortlessly chic babe.The Dress Look:
Always take with you a beautiful dress, something that is light and floaty, which can be easily rolled up and packed into your bag and emerges wrinkle free when you are ready to wear it. Floral prints are popular this season, which help to create a softer, more fluid silhouette that men particularly like about women. Pick up a floral print dress that can be worn both day and night, such as the one from Me&City, which can be either worn over your bikini in the day time on the beach, or as a cocktail dress to a romantic dinner.
A pair of metallic gold or silver toned sandals would be glamorous and go well with everything. The new Farrah wedge by Crocs is stylish and comfortable, especially ideal to be worn to the beach.
Leave your expensive jewelry at home. Take with you only some key pieces, preferably with bright tones to go with the cheerful holiday mood. The "Pirate Island" collection by Thomas Sabo features designs of tropical flowers, smiling skulls, pistols, treasure chest and submarine elements in bright tones such as purple and orange.The Shorts Look:
Shorts and tops or skirts and tanks make for easy daytime gear. Short shorts are must-have fashion items this season. Designer houses such as Prada, Marni and Louis Vuitton have included a colorful and versatile cavalcade of shorts in their new collections. So, wear a pair of hot pants bravely if you have long legs to show off.
Meanwhile, denim has also made a big return to the runways this spring/summer. The trend is to wear denim-on-denim. The key is to make sure you're mixing up both the fabric weights and the washes. For example, the pair of patched denim shorts by Levi's, which is beautifully washed with interesting details, goes well with a light wash, lightweight chambray shirt. Such a combination will surely make a statement look along the beach, too.
Take a few extra tank tops with you to layer or to wear on their own. A large-sized scarf is versatile and can be worn in a number of different ways: think dress, long or short skirt.
It can also be worn around the neck to protect your skin from the sun, or around the waist as a decorative belt. The Essentials:
A cute luggage trolley is the best travel companion for girls who want to holiday in style. One of Japan's best-selling luggage brands, Legend Walker, introduces super light suitcases made of advanced ABS material as well as vintage styles in leather.
It recently launched its first shop on the Chinese mainland in Jiuguang City Plaza.
Grab your oversized sunglass and wide-brim straw hat to dress up your beach look. A straw hat helps to provide protection from the sun rays and make a fashion statement at the same time.
You'll also need a tote bag large enough to hold your beach essentials.
Always take with you a beautiful dress, something that is light and floaty, which can be easily rolled up and packed into your bag and emerges wrinkle free when you are ready to wear it. Floral prints are popular this season, which help to create a softer, more fluid silhouette that men particularly like about women. Pick up a floral print dress that can be worn both day and night, such as the one from Me&City, which can be either worn over your bikini in the day time on the beach, or as a cocktail dress to a romantic dinner.
A pair of metallic gold or silver toned sandals would be glamorous and go well with everything. The new Farrah wedge by Crocs is stylish and comfortable, especially ideal to be worn to the beach.
Leave your expensive jewelry at home. Take with you only some key pieces, preferably with bright tones to go with the cheerful holiday mood. The "Pirate Island" collection by Thomas Sabo features designs of tropical flowers, smiling skulls, pistols, treasure chest and submarine elements in bright tones such as purple and orange.The Shorts Look:
Shorts and tops or skirts and tanks make for easy daytime gear. Short shorts are must-have fashion items this season. Designer houses such as Prada, Marni and Louis Vuitton have included a colorful and versatile cavalcade of shorts in their new collections. So, wear a pair of hot pants bravely if you have long legs to show off.
Meanwhile, denim has also made a big return to the runways this spring/summer. The trend is to wear denim-on-denim. The key is to make sure you're mixing up both the fabric weights and the washes. For example, the pair of patched denim shorts by Levi's, which is beautifully washed with interesting details, goes well with a light wash, lightweight chambray shirt. Such a combination will surely make a statement look along the beach, too.
Take a few extra tank tops with you to layer or to wear on their own. A large-sized scarf is versatile and can be worn in a number of different ways: think dress, long or short skirt.
It can also be worn around the neck to protect your skin from the sun, or around the waist as a decorative belt. The Essentials:
A cute luggage trolley is the best travel companion for girls who want to holiday in style. One of Japan's best-selling luggage brands, Legend Walker, introduces super light suitcases made of advanced ABS material as well as vintage styles in leather.
It recently launched its first shop on the Chinese mainland in Jiuguang City Plaza.
Grab your oversized sunglass and wide-brim straw hat to dress up your beach look. A straw hat helps to provide protection from the sun rays and make a fashion statement at the same time.
You'll also need a tote bag large enough to hold your beach essentials.
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