Finding the Right Suit for Summer

For the Lady's

Whether suiting up for the office or suiting up for a warm summer's day by the pool, the same basic rules apply. You always want to accentuate your best features to take the focus away from other areas. So, let's find the right suit to flatter your shape!

If you have a small bust, choose a suit that has some padding. Bikinis with a triangle top will create more curves. Tops with ruffles are a good choice as well because they maximize the appearance of cleavage. What to avoid: tube styles.

For those of you more generously endowed, look for something with extra support for the "girls". Tops with a hidden underwire are the best for providing support. Halter tops with thick straps will lift the "girls" up creating a much more flattering look. And please, avoid the triangle tops.

For all the juicy pear shapes, you can sweeten your pool look by wearing darker colors on the bottom and bright eye catching color or patterns on top. Bottoms with a high waist will also make the legs look longer and leaner. Try pairing a halter top or tankini with darker bottoms.

For women looking to tame the tummy while diving in, try 1-piece suits that have a corset like construction and wrap styles. These will help slim and hold for a great classic look.

And, if you have a rectangular athletic shape, look for suits that tie around the neck and bottoms with a high leg to create more curves. Or a 1-piece with a belted waistline can be a flattering fit as well.

Now that you look hot, Dive in and cool off!

For the Men

There are 2 basic styles of swimwear for men. (Note: this does NOT include the Speedo, which in America should only be worn by men participating in a sport that requires them.) Your real choices are surf style shorts or swim trunks. Generally surf shorts are longer and lace up the front. Swim trunks are typically a little shorter and usually have a lining.

The surf short is more popular with the younger generation. This year Ed Hardy, CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER, and Salvage have the top styles for 2009. Salvage even has some shorter styles for you more compact hunks. Surf shorts should hit at the knee and never mid-calf.

If you prefer to show some leg to get more tan, Tommy Bahama has some really nice swim trunks to show off any great pair of legs.

So suit up . . . I'll be looking for you poolside!

Finding the Right Sunglasses to fit your Face

I found this article on Aticle Alley and I wanted to share it. It has great information on how to find the right sunglasses to fit your face shape.

While sunglasses are a must-have fashion accessory, it is true that every kind of sunglasses does not suit every face shape, which is why you must put in some thought and research before buying shades that suit you.

The rules of thumb are very simple. People with small faces should wear smaller sunglasses, and people with bigger faces should wear bigger ones. The shape of the frame must be in contrast to your face's shape, so if you have a rectangular face wear round sunglasses. Here are more details on what to look for when shopping for sunglasses:

- Oval Face: This is a great face shape to have as almost any kind of sunglasses will suit it. Try out the latest styles and experiment to figure out which one you find most comfortable to wear.

- Round Face:The frames that you buy must make your face look longer and thinner than it actually is, for this you should buy sunglasses that are slightly wider than the broadest part of your face. You can add definition by buying a pair that is rectangular as this make you look like you have a longer face.

- Diamond Face: This is a face that has high cheekbones, and narrow forehead and chin. The best sunglasses shape is oval as that will soften the face's shape quite a bit. You can also try slightly curved square frames. However, the important thing to know is that the frame should not be wider than the top of the cheekbone.

Square Shape: With a strong jaw line, wide forehead and cheekbones, this is a very angular face. You can reduce the angles by buying sunglasses that give the face some definition, like cat-eyed varieties or oval shades

Oblong Shape: This face shape needs to be made to long less wide and shorter than it really is, so buy sunglasses that are not wider than the widest part of the face. The best is round or square shapes.

Besides face shape, it is also very important to look at skin colour. People with very pale skin should try frames that are slightly coloured with hints of rose or amber. Darker complexions should use shades that are either clear, or silver/gold. Black is not a good colour for people with darker skin.

Another thing to consider is your hair kind. Soft and curly hair is best paired with rimless frames and delicate shapes, whereas very curly hair is best with small frames that sit within the hairline. People with short hair should wear round frames, and people with very short hair should try out colourful and bold designs.

Buying sunglasses is not as simple as going into a store and picking a pair out, so make sure you look at a variety before deciding on one.

Thanks Debra Brian Hunt(Author) for the great info. I couldn't have said it better myself.