AW11 Trends – Get the Look
Don’t like to speak too soon, but gazing out of the Simply Beach window today, it looks like we may be in for an Indian summer. Let’s hope so. If you’ll be in the UK or jetting off for a bit of autumn sun, there’s so much fabulous swimwear around now, by labels like Jets by Jessika Allen and Red or Dead that will [...]
How to choose holiday evening wear
The hunt for the perfect bikini can take over when we’re looking for a beach holiday wardrobe, and it’s easy to forget about what we’re going to wear in the evenings. With holiday evening wear, it’s all about getting the balance right between relaxed and casual (you are on holiday, after all) and dressy enough to separate it [...]
How to choose swimwear to suit your skin tone
How do you work out the best colour bikini or swimsuit to wear based on your skin tone? More to the point, how do you find out your skin tone? Here’s a quick guide to help you determine your skin tone and choose the right bikini, swimsuit or beachwear that will bring out your natural beauty on [...]
What colours best show off a suntan?
When you’ve been slogging away on the beach all week, lounging in the sun, topping up your tan, you want to make sure your beachwear shows off all that hard work to best effect! Some colours accentuate a suntan much better than others, so if you want to make sure you get the full benefit of [...]
clothes and swimwear for a beach wedding
Heading off to get married somewhere far flung and beautiful? first of all, you lucky, lucky thing! Secondly, we’ve come up with a few ideas for the perfect swimwear and beachwear to pack for your big day and honeymoon. If you’ve decided to embrace the chilled out beach theme and go for a casual beachy dress [...]
3 of the best beachwear trends spring/summer 2011
This is such a lovely time of year, the evenings are getting lighter, spring has finally sprung and as we pack the winter clothes away for another year, we find ourselves daydreaming about getting to the beach and what we’ll be wearing on our summer holiday. 2011 is an eclectic year for beachwear, with something [...]
What to Pack for a Beach Holiday
You can guarantee, when going on holiday, there is always something you leave behind. Some things are pretty obvious, but having a list of everything you need when packing will help you be more organised, causing less hassle and stress when you’re rushing around in a panic throwing everything in your suitcase! Sun Cream Obvious, [...]
10 Must Haves for a Toddlers Day at the Beach
The thought of being ultra-organised for a day trip to the beach may not be your idea of fun, however, if you’re well prepared then you’ll be able to enjoy the day more and relax with your toddler knowing they have everything they need for a safe, fun day. Sunblock This may sound like a [...]
15 Deadliest Beach Creatures
Keep away from any of these 15 deadly creatures when you next visit the beach. 1. Portuguese Man-of-War Jellyfish Not a true jellyfish, the Portuguese Man-of-War is a siphonophore – a colony of organisms living together. Found mainly far out in the sea, it can be seen swarming or floating with thousands of organisms grouped [...]
Take the plunge at swimwear seminar
A seminar will address – and undress – issues affecting lingerie firms and those “in at the deep end” of swimwear. The one-day event in April is called Shaping Up for Lingerie & Swimwear – Defining the Challenges, Exploring the Solutions. It has been organised by the Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry [...]