Is your SUMMER gear on?????

Summer is one of my best times of the year (before it gets unbearably hot). Everything is so exciting this time of the year. Longer days, louder music, less clothes and the warm weather of course.
All I think about is the beach, travel, accompanied with nicely chilled drinks under the sun :-)
June is here, weather already looks good in my neck of the woods, so how ready are you for the season?

Here are few things I pull out to get me geared up for these hot, sunny colorful days:

Shades. The direct sun is not very good for your eyes, so keep them protected at all times. There are many new trends of shades, find one that suits your facial structure. I prefer the bigger ones that fully cover the eye area for maximum protection.






Sunscreen. It's a common assumption that black skin doesn't get affected by sun rays hence no need for sunscreen protection. Wrong! The extra melanin sure gives people of African decent more protection from the sun so they burn less easily. But, there is still need to cover up that skin especially if you plan on staying out in the sun for long hours like bathing all day on the beach. La Roche-Posay sunscreen, spf of 20 works perfectly for me. You don't want to look years older from sun damage after the long summer you know :-)






Wide brim hat. I can't go through the season without this hat for sun protection. I don't mind the chic celebrity look that comes with it as a plus. My favorite are the ones woven out of straw as they go with anything and are pretty light.

Bathing suit. It's not yet summer time for me until that long chill at the beach, a nap right before and after a nice deep in the cool waters. And for that, cute swimwear is a must. I find that black makes me look slimmer but I love to go for color too. It's important that you feel good in your bathing suit. Find one that's perfect for your body type to boost your confidence. PS: Don't forget to clean shave or wax the hair along your bikini line and all those other hairy areas that are not usually on display in the cold season.

Shorts. Less clothes, less heat. I stock these up in different colors. If you're a bit shy about showing skin for whatever reason, or if you feel 'too old' for certain types of shorts, worry not. There are many kinds on the market say, with longer lengths or more 'decent' styles and fabric.

Sandals. Let those feet breath after the long wintry days. PS: Don't forget to get those nails done before you expose them for the whole world to see.

Skirts and dresses. Nothing is as freeing as these in the hot sweaty weather. You can feel the wind blow underneath these garments right to your skin. I collect them in all types, maxi, short, backless and I like to go floral and colorful too.

Playsuits. Same as shorts, skirts and dresses, these are perfect for the summer. You can have them both long and short. Very liberating.

Don't forget to drink lots of water, moisturize your skin daily and carry that lip balm with you wherever you go. Enjoy the holidays!

What are some of your must-haves for the summer?

LT