Tula Gardener Hat
Wide Brimmed Woven Fiber Sunhat
Tula calls this wide brimmed beauty a Gardener Hat, but I imagine it'd be just as useful away from the flower bed, don't you?
After all, the Gardener Hat's wide brim would keep off sun no matter where you are, including your local break. Its styling is simple but classic, with a tightly woven finish, distinctive wide brim, and unisex feel.
I'm not so sure about the leather strap though.…No Comments
Jetpilot MVP Rash Guard
Pink Lycra Logo Surf T-Shirt
Jetpilot reminds us that rash guards aren't just for tiny tote with this MVP surf shirt.
I appreciate that the MVP was crafted especially for women. Jetpilot appreciates the differences between the genders, so it doesn't take the one style suits all approach of many surf labels. Its made from flexible lycra which hugs the figure and moves as you do. That makes it ideal for surfers, vo…Under Armour Eazy Breezy Cover-Up
Purple Hooded Terry Fabric Beach Dress
Under Armour makes sun protection simple with this Eazy Breezy Cover-Up.
The styling reminds me a lot of those cute shift dresses tennis playing women wear. The V-neck and empire waist certainly give the Eazy Breezy a sporty feel that's perfect for busy beachgoers.
However I'm not sure any tennis dresses are made from French terry cloth. While that fabric's not appropriate for the…Olukai Kumu Flip Flops
Classic Comfortable Leather Beach Shoes
Olukai puts comfort first with its Kumu flip flops.
That's not to say that the Kumus are ugly; they're just a bit ordinary. The pearlesque straps on this particular color combination make them feel a little more dressed up than the other Kumus, but they're still pretty simple. They're inoffensive enough, but I can't imagine anyone will buy them for their looks.
The Kumus really come…Mud Pie Coral Charm Flip Flops
Metallic Gold Beach Shoes
Mud Pie takes inspiration from the ocean with its Coral Charm Flip Flops. But are they perfect for the beach?
These are a really good looking pair of flip flops, with a bold coral design on a round medallion at the toes. The golden charm is complemented by the matching straps. The metallic finish makes them seem more sophisticated than your average pair of flip flops, so you could get aw…Juicy Couture Live for Love Tote
Reversible Canvas Velour Beach Bag
Juicy Couture offers us two cute looks for one low price with this Live for Love beach bag.
The canvas side features the bold Live for Love slogan emblazoned across the gentle pink colored front. The interior is cleverly lined with velour, which should soak up some of the moisture from damp beach towels and swimming costumes. There's plenty of space for these items and other seaside e…Vivienne Westwood Designs Charity T-Shirt for Refugees
Environmental Justice Foundation Organic Cotton Tee
Fashion designer and social activist Vivienne Westwood has designed a new T-shirt to raise funds for the Environmental Justice Foundation. After making its debut at the Vivienne Westwood Red Label runway show at London Fashion Week, it's now available to the general public.
The War/Peace tee will support the Environmental Justice Foundation's "No Place Like Home" campaign. T…Zilli Readies New Eyewear Collection
Specs Inspired by Painters & Chefs
It's been two years in the making, but Zilli is finally releasing its second eyewear collection.
The new lines features 12 new styles: six spectacles and six sunglasses. These designs interpret Zilli's two key concepts: The Famous Painters and The Famous Chefs. These seem like off the wall inspirations, but Zilli says the themes "symbolize the pleasure and hedonism" it holds dea…Moschino & Kartell Make Recycled Plastic Sandals
Cute Eco-Friendly Super Bow Shoes
Moschino has teamed up with Kartell to create a cute collection of sandals called Super Bow.
The colorful shoes make a big impression with their towering platform soles, peep-toe styling, and playful bow accents which mirror Moschino's famous motif. An adjustable ankle strap makes them as comfortable as plastic shoes can be, while the inspirational slogan "He who loves me follo…Gottex Jungle Fever Kimono
Colorful Silk Beach Cover-Up
Gottex helps us cover up on the beach in style with this Jungle Fever Kimono.
This is a truly luxurious cover-up made in Morocco entirely from silk. The rich jewel toned design is inspired by the wilds of the jungle. It's like a modern take on floral, with vibrant green foliage dotted with small red blooms. The print appears a little more abstract on the soft draped fabric, which should…Patagonia Releases Eco-Friendly R1 Wetsuit
Lightweight Recycled Polyester Warm Water Surf Suit
Patagonia has responded to customer calls for a cooler wetsuit with the release of its new lightweight R1 suit. Available in both male and female styles, Patagonia claims its new suit features more recycled materials than any other on the market.
Patagonia's R1 is carefully crafted from limestone based neoprene and lined with a blend of recycled polyester fleece and flexible spa…Fantasie San Jose Tunic
Red Floral Beach Cover-Up
Fantasie helps us stay safe on the shore with this San Jose Tunic.
This is one of those rare cover-ups which manages to be as functional as it is fashion forward. All too often it seems we lose style in the pursuit of sun protection, so I'm impressed with what Fantasie's done here. The tropical floral print is a summer classic, although in black and red Fantasie's made the pattern feel fr…H&M Debuts Fashion Against AIDS Collection at Coachella
Summer Apparel & Accessories for Charity
H&M is preparing to launch its fifth annual Fashion Against AIDS collection, just in time for summer shopping.
The colourful limited edition collection features several items for our beach wardrobes including tribal printed bikinis and sunglasses, chunky green wedges, ombre cover-up dresses, and T-shirts emblazoned with the Fashion Against AIDS slogan. The line's pri…Lulu Guinness Designs Uniqlo T-Shirts
Quirky Limited Edition Tee Line
Lulu Guinness has lent her creative talents to Uniqlo's latest limited edition U.T. T-shirt collection.
The new Uniqlo tees feature familiar Lulu Guinness images, including quirky cats, the London city skyline, a playful doll face, and her iconic lips and cameo patterns. Lulu Guinness' famous slogans including "Put your pearls on girls" have also found their way onto the shirt…Kenneth Cole Reaction Glam Life Sandals
Beaded Black Flip Flops
Kenneth Cole has given the classic flip flops a glamorous makeover with these Glam Life shoes from his Reaction line.
At its heart these sandals really are a classic pair of flip flops. However Kenneth Cole has made them more interesting with an extra set of straps and a generous smattering of beads. These pretty accents ensure the Glam Life makes a big impression on the beach, and loo…Montrail Molokini Flip Flops
Practical Synthetic Beach Shoes
We've seen bikinis, tankinis, monokinis, and even halterkinis. And now we meet the Molokini!
Those "kini" styles tend to refer to the items you wear on your body at the beach, but the Molokinis are meant for your feet. It's a good thing that Montrail went with such a quirky moniker, because such a simple pair of flip flops could otherwise be overlooked. The colored straps add a bit of pe…eBay Sells Quiksilver Dresses from Vintage Hoffman Fabrics
Limited Edition Fashion Vault Sale for Clean Water Charity
This week eBay's Fashion Vault will open its doors for a very special designer collaboration. The shopping channel's next auction features one-of-a-kind Quiksilver dresses crafted from vintage Hoffman fabrics.
The pretty dresses would make perfect beach cover-ups, but I imagine they'd look just as good away from the shore. Can't you just imagine rocking one at a seaside bar or…Island Escape Board Shorts
Affordable Aqua Swimming Trunks
You might not be able to afford an island getaway this summer, but a trip to your local beach can feel like the next best thing when you're wearing these Island Board Shorts by Island Escape.
There's nothing fancy about these swimming trunks, but their simple design is timeless. The aqua body and wide waist band give it a kind of color-blocked look, but with just a simple tie to add inter…British Musicians Model for Burberry
Indie Acts Front Sunglasses Ads
Sunglasses and rock and roll have gone hand in hand throughout history, so it makes sense that Burberry has enlisted a swag of British musicians for its new eyewear campaign.
Burberry has passed over big name recording artists for the next generation of superstars. The commercials feature four hot new indie talents: One Night Only, The Daydream Club, Life in Film, and Marika Hackm…Ralph Lauren Paradise Island Skirt
Silk Multicolored Striped Sarong
Ralph Lauren reminds us that a sarong need not be just a scrap of material. The American fashion house takes this beach staple to the next level with its Paradise Island skirt.
This skirt is truly luxurious, from its 100% silk body to its cosmopolitan multicolored stripes. Its style looks like a wrap-around, but this is actually a very clever illusion. Instead the Paradise Island is…Tommy Bahama Oxford Stripe Boyfriend Shirt
Striped Blue & White Beach Cover-Up
Why should the lads have all the fun? Tommy Bahama channels masculine style for the ladies with this Oxford Stripe Boyfriend Shirt.
This striped shirt can work double duty as a cover-up on the beach or a regular collared shirt with jeans. It's well made from 100% woven cotton, so you needn't worry about it falling apart with regular use.
While the style is versatile I think I'd use it mo…Scan the Vote T-Shirts Raise Voting Awareness
QR Codes Tees for US Election
Rock the Vote, PromoJam, Threads for Thought, and Junk Food Clothing are making it even easier to vote in America's upcoming presidential election. The groups have teamed up to create Scan the Vote T-shirts, which bring registering to vote into the 21st century.
Each organic cotton tee features a Quick Response, or QR, code. Capturing it with your Smart Phone enables access to a cl…Kate Moss Models for Vogue Eyewear
British Beauty Poses in Sunglasses Advertising
She might be one of the world's most over-exposed models, but there's no denying the star power of Kate Moss' turn in the new Vogue eyewear advertising campaign.
The British model is at her best in the spring/summer 2012 commercials, which show her breezing through a sunny London location wearing the label's sunglasses and specs. Of course, with Moss' good friend, photography roy…Roxy Morning Session Board Shorts
Lace Front Black Polyester Swim Pants
Roxy celebrates timeless style with these Morning Session Board Shorts.
There are no frills or design risks taken here, but that's not entirely a bad thing. The Morning Session shorts are the kind of swimming trunks you can wear for season after season without seeing them date. And as they're machine washable, you can enjoy the rewards of your purchase with minimal effort.
I really…Rip Curl Planet Rashguard
Eco-Friendly Short Sleeved Rash Shirt
Rip Curl does its bit for the globe's environment with this Rip Curl Planet Rashguard.
This clever surf shirt looks like it's made from traditional polyester. However its fabric's actually woven from old plastic bottles. The clever material keeps these soda containers out of landfill, and out of the world's ocean ways. It's also every bit as soft as more wasteful alternatives! It…Zac Posen Adds Sunglasses
Limited Edition Illesteva Shades
Zac Posen will add sunglasses to his already comprehensive fashion collection. The American designer has inked a deal with eyewear specialists Illesteva for the range.
The agreement paves new ground for both firms. This is Zac Posen's first sunglasses collection, and it's the first time Illesteva has collaborated with another fashion house.
Given that the venture is untested…Model Selita Ebanks Designs Sassy Swimwear
Victoria’s Secret Angel’s Beach Collection
Juicy Couture Be Silly Aviator Sunglasses
Classic Black & White Designer Shades
They've got a playful name, but Juicy Couture's Be Silly sunglasses show off the brand's more reserved side.
It's very strange that a pair of shades called Be Silly isn't really very silly at all. Its aviator style is classic, as is the color combination of contrasting black and white. Even the gray tinted lenses are subdued. I suppose pairing black eye frames with white arms is a bit d…Lucky Brand Vinyl Sunglasses
Classic Black Shades with Purple Lenses
Lucky Brand refuses to bow to fads with its classic pair of Vinyl Sunglasses.
Despite its name, these shades aren't made with vinyl at all. Instead they're crafted from zylonite, a plastic prized for its durability. While it's strong it doesn't look quite as smart as a metal frame. However that material compromise sees these sunglasses priced at just $88, far less than their luxury…Thom Browne Makes Women’s Sunglasses
New Addition to Fashion Line
Thom Browne is adding women's sunglasses to his stylish fashion range.
Thom Browne's first women’s sunglasses collection will pay tribute to fashion’s glory days, with frames inspired by the styles of the forties, fifties, and swinging sixties. Shapes include an exaggerated cat's eye, round frames, and oversized squares. Each design will be available in basic black, cla…Shwood’s Whiskey Barrel Sunglasses
Quirky Bushmills Limited Edition Canby Shades
Eco-friendly eyewear label Shwood has teamed up with BDGA and whiskey firm Bushmills for a quirky limited edition sunglasses line. The collection's frames are crafted from century old white oak Irish whiskey barrels!
While it seems like an unusual material to make into sunglasses, when you look at the antique barrels it's easy to see why they've inspired Shwood. The wood is beaut…Jantzen Lace Cover Up
Long Sleeved Jacquard Beach Tunic
Jantzen offers a cover up that's more substantial than many on the market with this lace variety.
While many cover ups simply conceal a swimsuit, this one goes the extra mile with its long sleeves and generous length. However it's got more femininity than a neck-to-knee garment, so we never feel we're sacrificing sun smarts for style.
In this regard, perhaps Jantzen has gone too far…Oakley Comber Board Shorts
Yellow Microsuede Swim Pants
Spring has sprung, and we can cast off those drab neutrals and bask in bright rainbow hues. And they don't come much brighter than the vivid yellow used on this Comber Board Shorts from Oakley.
The Comber has a really simple style, but that's ideal for such a brave color choice. However that means all Combers aren't quite equal. While the teal and coral pink versions are pretty, the bla…Rip Curl Cindy Warhol Rash Guard
White Short Sleeved Surf Cover-Up Top
It might not be as eye-catching as an Andy Warhol original, but the print on this Cindy Warhol Rash Guard has its own sense of style.
The stylized pink Rip Curl logo really pops against this surf top's nylon-spandex body. And in case you missed it the first time, the Rip Curl signature is printed at the shirt's bottom corner. The double-shot of brandings really isn't necessary, but as t…Podiatrist Talks Flip Flop Dangers
Importance of Supportive Sandals
Spring has sprung, and we're all digging out our favourite flip flops and sandals. But not so fast. Podiatrist Dr. Steve Rosenberg has issued a timely reminder of the problems that can come with wearing the wrong pair of beach shoes.
Flip flops and other warm weather shoes are notorious for lacking the support out feet crave. Wearing these shoes on the beach, at the mall, and at the clu…Sak Brand Group Adds Footwear
Sakroots New Beach Shoes
Lucky Brand Mystic Road Trip Swim Skirt
Short Ruffled Printed Cover-Up
You might never get to experience the free love of the flower power era, but you can wear fashion from the time with this Mystic Road Trip swim skirt from Lucky Brand.
Vivid teal, lime green, and purple paint seems to have been splashed all over this cute swimming skirt. The vibrant hues ooze into one another in a really trippy way.
The pattern is so dominant that it's easy to miss this swi…Robin Piccone Carreau Long Dress
Style Green Tie-Dyed Cover-Up
Cover up on the sand in style with this Carreau Dress from Robin Piccone.
This is such an eye-catching cover up. Its black bustier top seems simple, but it provides just the right contrast to that emerald green skirt. This soft skirt is made from silk and hand dyed for a very subtle tie-dyed effect. The gentle green and blue mottling is a world away from the bold tie-dyed favored by hippi…Baffs’ African T-Shirts
Ethical Tees Make Paris Catwalk Debut
Show your African pride on the beach this summer with the T-shirts from new ethical fashion label Baffs.
While the company is based in the United Kingdom it only sells T-shirts made in Africa using African organic cotton. The bold designs are colored using water-based inks to ensure every tee is as good to the planet as it is the African people.
Baffs will showcase its wares at the Ethi…Miu Miu’s New Sunglasses Movies
Short Films Showcase Shades
Teva Olowahu Sandals
Unusual Casual Strappy Beach Shoes
Don't let all those straps scare you. This unusual pair of Teva Olowahu Sandals is surprisingly comfortable!
All those straps hold your foot in place more securely than the pair we get on the average set of flip flops. That security makes the Olowahu perfect for a run along the sand or a game of beach volleyball. Comfort isn't compromised either. You don't feel trapped in these shoes t…Speedo Deluxe Mesh Equipment Bag
Practical Ventilated Beach Backpack
Speedo helps us carry our beach essentials to the shore with a minimum of fuss with this Deluxe Mesh Equipment.
The label's always been about getting the job done rather than looking good, so it should be no surprise that functionality comes first here. It has large mesh panels which help our soggy swimwear dry, even while it's stashed away. These sections are complemented by tough d…Marc Jacobs Makes South Park T-Shirts
Nude Cartoon Tees Help Melanoma Program
Marc Jacobs is embracing his silly side with the release of a small T-shirt range bearing the images of stripped down South Park characters. Thank goodness for the strategically placed slogans!
I'm sure most of us never imagined plus-sized Eric Cartman making his fashion debut, but he appears in the buff alongside Randy Marsh and Butters Stotch on this trio of tees. Their modesty i…Roxy Hobo Surf Sand Flower Swim Pants
Feminine Hotpant Style Board Shorts
Roxy embraces its feminine side with these Hobo Surf Sand Flower boardshorts.
Its name is complicated and a real mouthful, but there's little to these swim shorts, literally! These shorts certainly live up to their name. They show a whole lot of leg, so I hope yours are toned, tanned, and not still carrying any extra Christmas kilos! The skimpy design won't suit self conscious sun lo…Celebrities Design Mommy & Me Havaianas Flip Flops
Courtney Cox, Tori Spelling & More Make Charity Shoes
A host of celebrity moms have joined forces with Havaianas for a good cause. Courtney Cox, Rebecca Romijn, Tori Spelling, and Nina Garcia have each designed a cute pair of Mommy and Me flip flops.
The Mommy and Me flip flops are affordably priced at $26 for the adult pairs and $19 for the complementary kids shoes. Ten percent of the sales will benefit Baby Buggy, a charity which provide…Catherine Deneuve Releases Sunglasses
Actress Inspired Summer Shades
Screen legend Catherine Deneuve has launched a small capsule collection of sunglasses for the spring and summer of 2012. There are six designs in all available through the actress' Catherine Deneuve Lunettes line, part of the Viva International Group.
Each frame can be converted into a pair of prescription sunglasses, making them extra versatile for the company's target marke…Gisele Bundchen Models for Versace
Brazilian Beauty Fronts Etoile De La Mere Eyewear Advertisements
Versace will release a new eyewear collection called Versace Etoile De La Mer, just in time for summer.
The high-end fashion house is tempting us already with this image from the Versace Etoile De La Mer advertising campaign. It takes something special to distract us from Gisele Bundchen's dazzling beauty, but these striking oversized sunglasses fit the bill. I love the amber tin…Nanette Lepore Riviera Stripe Tunic
Nautical Striped Beach Cover-Up
Nanette Lepore channels French chic with this Riviera Stripe Tunic.
While it takes inspiration from the coastal resorts of the French Riviera, its classic design wouldn't look out of place in any beach setting. The navy and white vertical stripes give the cover-up a traditional nautical feel, while the contemporary red grommets near the neckline bring just the right amount of Fr…NRS Kern Board Shorts
Budget Basic Tan Womens Swim Pants
NRS opts for classic good looks over fashion forward flair with these Kern board shorts.
There's not a lot to get excited about here, but women who don't bow to trends will appreciate the Kern's classic styling. The shorts are mid-length to avoid being too flashy and made from traditionally toned tan polyester microfiber. The conservative color is classic but a bit pedestrian. The…Capelli Terry Cloth Cover-Up
Strapless Pink Polyester Dress
Capelli helps us cover up on the beach for less with this cute terry cloth dress.
Terry cloth isn't a material we often see in cover-ups, but like everything it has its advantages and disadvantages. It's dirt cheap, yet it feels as soft as more expensive fabrics against our skin. It's also absorbent, so it'll soak up any moisture your beach towel hasn't caught. In fact, you could proba…
