summer 2012

Swimsuit cover-ups for the summer 2012 season

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Swimwear  tagged beach / summer 2012 by

Swimsuit season is here; and pool parties, beach excursions and tropical vacations are on the horizon. The only dilemma a Fashionista faces at any event requiring swimwear is what to do when walking to and from the car, taking a break from the ocean or pool for a meal or lounging after taking a dip in the water. These dilemmas can easily be solved with a fashionable and sleek cover-up which shows off one’s style savvy as well as helps to keep the goose bumps at bay!

Swimsuit cover-ups for summer 2012 are being shown in an array of styles; all of which take their inspiration from the current trends that were first spotted on the runways. Cover-ups are being shown in bright colors, tribal prints, color blocking, stripes and florals for the summer 2012 swimsuit season.

In addition to on-trend prints and colors, swimsuit cover-ups for the summer 2012 season are being shown in strapless, halter and blouson waist styles; all of which are hot trends in apparel from the spring/summer 2012 season.

When picking out the right swimsuit cover-up for the summer 2012 season, it is important to first purchase your swimsuit. Swimsuit shopping is just as difficult as denim shopping, so to make things easy, always buy your swimwear first. This will help alleviate any potential “matching” problems when it comes time to pair your swimwear with your cover-up.

If you choose a solid colored swimsuit, look for a tribal, floral or striped cover-up to contrast the swimsuit. Vise-versa, if you choose a swimsuit with a print. Pick up one color from the suit and look for a cover-up in that hue. If you can buy the swimsuit and the cover-up on the same day-even better!

As for silhouette, look for the same necklines and silhouettes in your cover-up which you have already found flattering in your attire. If strapless dresses never work for you, don’t even try it with your cover-up. If halter tops always flatter you, stick with this style and pick a cover-up with a halter top. After all, your fabulous fashion sense will make any swimsuit soiree all the more amazing. Happy shopping and swimming, and stay fabulous 

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Hari Mari flip flops are the ultimate in eco-chic for summer

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Shoes  tagged flip flops / hari mari / reviews / sandals / summer 2012 by

Hari Mari Parks are an eco-chic line of flip-flops which offer comfort, bright colors, quality craftsmanship and sustainable materials. Since flip flops are a staple in every Fashionista’s wardrobe in the summertime, Hari Mari’s Parks line is the ultimate choice for the warm weather and the season’s casual shoe of choice.

Hari Mari Parks are being shown in this season’s hottest hues including salmon, blue, green, brown, black and grey. The bright colors fit perfectly into the current bright color trend while the neutral hues offer the ultimate in versatility.

Parks flip flops by Hari Mari are made with memory foam toe pieces and best of all; arch support! Finding a pair of flip flops with arch support is almost unheard of, making this one of the best features of the Hari Mari Parks flips flops and what makes them my favorite casual sandal for summer. 

Hari Mari’s Parks flips flops are incredibly durable and offer very dense, rubber-tread soles, high-test nylon, and include wear resistant hemp. In fact, they are backed by a one year guarantee! Love that!

What makes the company amazing is the fact that Hari Mari flip flops are built with sustainable hemp fibers, reprocessed foam, and recycled rubber. This means the shoes reduce their impact on the environment and minimize their footprint. Love it!

For every pair of Hari Mari Parks which are purchased, the company will give $3 to help in the fight against cancer for children. Funds raised go directly to children who are battling pediatric cancer and to help secure vital treatments and medications for children.

Since bright colors are hot for summer, and being eco-chic is always in style, Hari Mari’s Parks are the perfect choice for any Fashionista seeking a fabulous flip flop for the warm summer season.

Hari Mari Parks rate five out of five stars.

To learn more about Hari Mari Flip Flops, please visit HariMari.com

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Photo: Parks flip flops c/o Hari Mari.

Laura Mercier La Petite Patisserie Trio Almond Coconut Milk review

 in Beauty / Fragrance  tagged bath products / laura mercier / reviews / summer 2012 by

Laura Mercier has released a fabulous, limited edition travel set for the spring and summer seasons which offers a delicious, decadent, gourmand fragrance experience that is perfect for the warm weather. The “La Petite Patisserie Trio” in Coconut Almond Milk offers the ultimate collection of Laura Mercier’s Crème Body Wash, Soufflé Body Crème and Eau Gourmand in small, travel sized containers.

The fragrance trio offers the perfect products for layering fragrance. The Crème Body Wash allows the fragrance to settle into the skin during a shower while gently cleansing skin. After the shower, the Soufflé Body Crème can be applied on the body which gives the fragrance a long lasting, solid base for the day. After the body cream, the fragrance layer can be finished with a spray or two of the Eau Gourmand.

Fragrance notes: coconut, almond, milk, vanilla, heliotrope, musk

The limited edition, Laura Mercier “La Petite Patisserie Trio” in Coconut Almond Milk offers a light fragrance experience making the scent perfect for daily wear both indoors and outdoors. The coconut heart combined with the vanilla and musk base, make Coconut Almond Milk refreshing and perfect for warm days or after several hours in the sun.

Laura Mercier’s “La Petite Patisserie Trio” is priced at $45 and will be available through May or until supplies last. The set includes the 90ml Crème Body Wash, 85g Soufflé Body Crème and the 14.8ml Eau Gourmand which is an eau de toilette formula.

“La Petite Patisserie Trio” is available at Bloomingdale’s Stanford and LauraMercier.com
We give Laura Mercier’s “La Petite Patisserie Trio” in Coconut Almond Milk five out of five stars.

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Photo courtesy of Laura Mercier

*Original version of this article was written and published by Cathy for Examiner.com
*We received a sample of Laura Mercier’s “La Petite Patisserie Trio” in exchange for review consideration. Receipt of this sample did not influence our review or opinion of the product. We have been Laura Mercier customers for over a decade and are huge fans of the line. If you have any questions, or for more information, please see our disclaimer.