We all know the importance of wearing sun block and covering up when the sun is blazing, but so many of us look ridiculous in hats or just flat out don’t like wearing them.  What do you do?  End up with premature aging or skin cancer?  No, that is certainly not what you want!  Opt instead for one of these great straw hats to look fashionable in the sunshine. 

Worth & Worth have been around since 1922 and truly make the finest quality hats.  Check out their website www.hatshop.comfor their full collection.  I’m sure you’ll be able to find one you love.

Lola is another fabulous brand that is available at stores such as Intermix and Saks.  All of their hats have a little something extra in terms of design.  They won’t just give you a fedora or cloche.  They’ll give you one with the most interesting details that everyone will wonder where you got your hat.

Find yourself a hat you love and get out and enjoy the sunshine today!

My clients are constantly asking me what type of bathing suit will work best on them, how they can look slimmer, and feel better in their swim suits.  Well here’s the answer.  Find a suit that is similar to your skin tone.  The lighter your skin, the lighter your suit should be.  All three of these suits by Vix Swimwear, Lauren Moffatt, and Fabucci would be perfect for a light to medium skin toned person.  Notice how they create one long lean line.  Your eye is not drawn to one area in particular.  These styles are perfect for slimming your silhouette.  Look for something similar when you are out shopping.

Find all of these suits on www.shopbop.com.

I love the look of white or cream colored dresses on bronzed bodies in the summer time.  This white dress by Lisli is perfect for a summer day.  It’s feminine and relaxed.  Great for a day at the beach or lunching with your friends. 

The Dallin Chase dress on the right is great for a summer night out.  The light color, soft pleats, and tiny spaghetti straps give it a girly feel, while the slight shimmer in the fabric will complement your glowing skin.  If you live in a warm climate, you will get a lot of use out of these dresses this summer.  Pair them both with metallic sandals or heels and a bright bag for a great summer look.

Get yours here:

http://www.shopbop.com/shimmer-sophia-dress-iisli/vp/v=1/845524441817096.htm?folderID=2534374302029428&fm=whatsnew-viewall

http://www.shopbop.com/hal-dress-dallin-chase/vp/v=1/845524441817035.htm?folderID=2534374302029428&fm=whatsnew-viewall

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always steered clear of linen sundresses because I feel like they have a real tree hugger, granola type feel.  Well finally a designer has gotten it right.  These are just two of the sundresses that Ralph Lauren has created for spring/summer 2008.  I love them.  They are feminine, soft, cool, and don’t have a hint of patchouli about them.  Let’s hope more designers create non-hippie linen sundresses so we can enjoy this great summer fabric without feeling like we should be in Berkeley in the 60’s.

You know the drill.  You wear your white shirts, tanks, and tees to death and then one day you realize how yellow the underarms have gotten.  Yuk!  Before you toss them, try this trick that I found April’s Lucky Magazine. 

Put your yellowed tees in the wash and let the water start filling up…it doesn’t matter what temperature you choose, then add your detergent as usual.  Drop one aspirin in the basin once it’s full with water, then let the cycle run as usual.  Supposedly this really helps whiten them.  I haven’t tried it, but I can assure you I will.  I will have a full report for you next week.