Who doesn't long for the days when beach season was about carefree fun with friends instead of fun-free grumblings about ozone depletion and worries of skin cancer? Thankfully, sunscreens are getting ever more high-test and long-lasting (but still remember to reapply generously every few hours). Cult fave Anthelios 40 with Mexoryl SX is specially formulated for the extremely photosensitive and is now available stateside. Betmar Hats has a line of toppers with certified SPF40+, while SunPrecautions carries a full line of clothing with substantial SPF built right in (including chic poolside tunics). Have it made in the shade under Coolibar's lightweight beach umbrella that blocks 98% of the UV, while you chill with a tasty beverage, some tunes and a fun book (like one of Oprah's summer reading picks).
Here are our stylish and sunny selections:
- glamorous sunhat with 6" brim & SPF protection
- oversized Jackie O sunglasses by BCBG Max Azria
- Missoni beach towel
- beach-stripe caftan (for even more glamorous caftan choices - CLICK HERE)
- retro glam swimsuit by Esther Williams
- beach wine holders keep your wine (though perhaps not you) upright - our pick for chic vino collapso: Seven Daughters Winemakers Blend
- pink iPod boombox
- Beau Soleil eco-chic tote
- VMV Hypoallergenics SPF 60 Armada sunscreen (protects delicate skin from the full spectrum of harmful light, both indoors and outside)
- and definitely pack some fun fashion-related beach reading: The Beautiful Fall chronicles the decadent 70s of Karl Lagerfeld & YSL; Fashion Babylon dishes on the underbelly of the biz; and Andre Leon Talley's memoir is charming and well-written
- Lesley Scott
(Sex and the City photo of Kim Cattrall/Samantha Jones in giant sun hat - telegraph.co.uk)
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