With This Ring: August 05, 2016

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PHOTO: HAYMAN ISLANDS
If your honeymoon plans
encompass summer sun, a
cruise, a resort or a tropical
destination, then classy
beach wear should be
on your mind and in your
suitcase!
The variety is impressive for in the
water or out of it and caters to all
tastes and body shapes.
TWO PIECE SWIM SUITS
are represented by a range of
bikini styles which can be
purchased together or as mix and
match in different sizes and colours.
Bikini tops may be bandeau, halter
or bra cup style, but the blurring of
swim wear and gym wear designs
also sees the crop top in the bikini
range. If you prefer more coverage,
the camisole top is also available.
Bikini bottoms can be low style,
waist high, hipster or boy- leg cut,
while the option of kick shorts,
skort and running shorts provide
additional beach-to-gym interchange
if you wish.
ONE-PIECE SWIMSUITS
are always flattering and incorporate
numerous design details for fashion
and comfort. Styles may be sleek,
rucched, discreet or cut-out.
Necklines include plunge, bandeau,
shoestring camisole or an asymmetric
shoulder strap. Backs can be crossed,
scoop or plunging, the front and
sides of the swimsuit can be laced
and mesh illusion can be a flattering
compromise. For ocean swimming
and active water sports the modified
wetsuit is another useful style with
sleeves, boy leg cut and zip front.
FOR THIS
SEASON’S SWIMWEAR
Cool colours: Navy, white,
turquoise, fuschia, orange and
black of course
“In” prints: Aztec, Hawaiian, paisley,
animal, nautical stripes and polka dots
Special effects: Lace, tie dye,
crotchet, fringing, frills
and mesh inserts
COVER-UPS are an essential
beach accessory to protect you from
the sun and keep the chill away after
a swim or at sundown. For versatility
you can’t beat a sarong – it packs
perfectly, dries in minutes and can
be worn in a dozen different styles!
The revival of boho fashions sees
the return of muslin kaftans and
crocheted tunics. Oversized T shirts
are easy and practical and the split
beach trouser will keep you cool in
cotton or voile. An elegant
cover-up can also take you to
cocktails and dinner, so pack a
maxi dress, some palazzo pants or
a jumpsuit that can be wowed
with some bling and a belt.
SUN HATS need to be part of
your beach babe experience whether
your choice is functional, fashionable
or both.
THE BASEBALL CAP is adjustable,
stays secure in the wind, keeps long
hair in place and shields your eyes
but not your ears or all of your face.
THE STRAW PANAMA OR
FEDORA is small brimmed and
stylish, suits short or long hair,
protects your eyes and ears and
some of your face.
THE WIDE BRIMMED
FLOPPY HAT is best for fierce
sun, it provides good shade, looks
great with all outfits and if its
un-crushable it will go anywhere
too.
THE SUNSHADE is an option
if you don’t love a hat. It
shields your eyes and your
face but not the top of your
head, so beware of the burn.
BEACH BAG bold will standout
at the pool and hold all the stuff
you’ll want away from your room
like book, sunnies, towel, hat, coverup
and your essential SPF. Straw
bags look great but they let in the
sand so a waterproof lining will keep
your items clean and dry, but look a
zip top for security. Otherwise,
back packs are versatile and a
fold-up shopper takes no room
in your luggage.