Beach Clothing

Alki’i Misses Halter Top Beach Dress

Sheer Feminine Black Cotton Frock

You'll feel like a Grecian goddess wearing this floaty, feminine cover-up from Alki'i. I love the cut of this beach dress, which is reminiscent of a sexy evening outfit. The V-shaped neck and soft, handkerchief hemline are truly lovely. And unlike many evening dresses, the floating style should flatter all figures. You'll find it in small to extra large, although it's worth notin…

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New Surf Showstopper Beach Purse

Small Waterproof Black Wristlet for Swimming

Keeping your essential items safe and dry on the beach has just become easier thanks to Going Dancing. The Australian brand has just added the waterproof Surf Showstopper to its range of Showstopper wrist bags. Unlike traditional wristlets which dangle from the wrist, the Surf Showstopper is worn like a watch. Simple strap it on and forget about it while jogging along the beach or h…

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Speedo Women’s Rashguard Swim Tee

Hana Solid Pink & Black Surf Rash Shirt

Moms everywhere dress their little ones in rash shirts to protect their delicate skin, but all too often they forget about themselves. Speedo makes it easy to be sun smart with its adult sized Rashguard Swim Tee. This is really just a bigger version of the shirts the kids wear, although its design is more muted. While the kids' rashies are generally patterned with fluorescent colors…

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Coolibar Tucson Hat

Wide Brimmed Protective Woven Women’s Ribbon Sunhat

Coolibar adds a little pizzazz to the popular wide-brimmed sunhat style with this striking Tucson hat. This hat is just the thing for coping with the oppressive sun in Arizona, or at your local beach. It's made from a unique blend of natural straw and nylon which is certified to offer the same protection as a UPF 50+ sunscreen. Its wide four-inch brim helps to shade your neck and face to…

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Porsche’s New Aviator Titanium Sunglasses

Classic & Lightweight Luxury Heritage Collection

Iconic sports car marque Porsche has released a new range of sunglasses which celebrates its vintage aviator shades. The glasses in the Heritage Collection take their cues from the designs of the 70s and 80s, but it's not merely a rehashing of the past. The range gives these classic looks 21st century makeovers which utilize the best in modern technology. The titanium frames are li…

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Spiegel Floppy Straw Hat

Chic Leather Band Woven Summer Sunhat

Caps may look cute and sporty, but if you really want to be sun smart on the beach you'll need a wide brimmed hat like this straw one from Spiegel. While caps keep the sun from your face, this floppy straw hat will protect your ears and shoulders from harmful UVA and UVB rays. On a more superficial level, it also looks gorgeous with its natural toned woven straw and stylish leather band. It…

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Roxy Tavarua Board Shorts

Cute Short Black Microfiber Surf Pants

Board shorts have a tendency to look masculine and a little unflattering, but with these Tavarua shorts Roxy breaks the mold. These beach bottoms aren't just super short, they're also super sassy! The plain black shorts are livened up with white striping and colorful bands along the wide, shirred waistband. Some might think the mostly black design is a bit boring, but I think it jus…

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Teva Mush Flip Flops

Simple Comfortable Supportive Women’s Beach Thongs

They've got a funny name, but on closer inspection it's easy to see why these Teva flip flops are known as Mush. As their quirky moniker suggests, these flip flops are thick and sumptuously soft. Your feet will sink down into the squishy top soles, while the EVA midsoles will give you the support you need. That blend of comfort and care makes the Mush a great everyday footwear option. In…

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Chanel’s New Weird Joke Designer Sunglasses

Boutique Exclusives Bold & Fun Eyewear Range for 2010

Chanel has released a fun new sunglasses collection which is sure to receive plenty of attention on the beach. These distinctive shades are not for shy retiring types. Each one of the fourteen pairs in the Chanel Boutique Exclusives has its own unique character. I love the mystery of these Chanel Masquerade Ball sunglasses (pictured right), even if the shades aren't entirely prac…

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The Beach Boys Tour T-Shirt

Unisex Parrot Logo Music Green Cotton Tee

No band oozes Californian cool like The Beach Boys. Now you can proudly show your love for these musical icons with this retro T-shirt from the band's 2007 tour. This soft cotton T-shirt has a playful unisex style which will appeal to music-loving guys and girls alike. The front features a small silkscreen printed parrot, while the back has a much larger version of the design. The col…

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Nikster’s Eco-Friendly Organic Swimwear & Beach Accessories

US Surf Brand Says Green is Sexy

American beach label Nikster promises to offer "the sexier side of green" with its range of eco-friendly Brazilian style swimwear and beach accessories. The label is committed to using eco-friendly and sustainable natural fibers including organic soy, bamboo, and cotton. From these green fabrics it crafts sexy bikinis and monokinis, cover-ups, and beach hats. This beachwea…

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Victoria’s Secret Summer Beach Tote

Casual Ombre Pink & Orange Woven Straw Handbag

Victoria's Secret is famous for its sexy lingerie and swimwear, but with this beach tote the brand shows its more practical side. This beach bag embraces summer with its casual straw body and vibrant ombre colors. A tote in pink and orange might not work on the city streets, but it's perfect for time spent on the sand. Perhaps Victoria's Secret should have offered us a few more color op…

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Maybach Designs Luxury Sunglasses & Spectacles

German Car Company Creates Handmade Beach Shades

German car brand Maybach is preparing to launch a signature range of shades inspired by its luxury vehicles. The Maybach collection, which was designed in conjunction with optics firm IVKO, will feature eight different sunglasses and ten spectacle frames. The attention to detail is what will really set these shades apart. Each pair is handmade using glossy lacquered wood, carb…

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O’Neill Women’s Reactor 2mm Spring Wetsuit

Black and Pink Beach Surf Swimsuit

O'Neill founder Jack O'Neill looked to create a wetsuit to help him surf longer. He's reinterpreted the result for the ladies here with this Reactor. It looks simple, but this is one cleverly designed suit. It's made from a combination of O'Neill's patented FluidFlex neoprene and Fluid Foam neoprene. This mix makes the wetsuit extra flexible and lightweight. The blend was also de…

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Prism Launches Vintage Handmade Sunglasses

New Designer Oversized Shades by Anna Laub

London based designer Anna Laub has added sunglasses to her fledgling eyewear brand Prism. Since its inception last spring, Prism has impressed fans with its handmade vintage frames. After Anna fitted one pair of glasses with dark lenses the response was enormous, leaving her no choice but to introduce a range of shades. Just like the spectacles, the sunglasses are named after th…

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New Large Beach Wrap by BOBO

Women’s Wraparound as a Handbag, Cover-Up, Light Jacket & More

Patricia Lee, founder of BOBO Wrap, promises to solve all your summer needs with her innovative new Jumbo Sized Beach Wrap. The most impressive thing about this accessory isn't its large size (a whopping 52 inches by 52 inches) but its versatility. With a little know-how you can use it as a handbag, beach cover-up, top, sarong, shawl, or jacket. The options don't stop there though; a…

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Billabong Nikki Summer Swim Cover-Up

Cute Pink Beach Knit Dress

Billabong shows us that you needn't sacrifice style for sun protection with this cute Nikki cover-up. This sweet sundress is the ideal thing to pop over your swimmers once you emerge from the surf, as it'll offer a little sun protection while making sure you look cute. It appears a little shapeless, but that should make sure it feels comfortable whether you're enjoying a game of beac…

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DKNY Sarasota Flip Flops

Active Women’s Flat Cork Snakeskin Print Beach Shoes

DKNY add some extra exotic style to traditional flip flops with these Sarasota shoes. These luxury beach shoes raise the bar with their soft and stylish cork footbed and snakeskin printed leather straps. These chartreuse yellow straps are subtly accented with a gold-toned DKNY logo. Donna Karan's New York based label is often obnoxious with its large ostentatious logos, so this…

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Fendi Havana Sunglasses

Luxury Brown Designer Logo Women’s Shades

When luxury is everything, consider these stylish Havana sunglasses from Fendi. Fashion forecasters say that brown is the new black, so these chocolate colored frames with their matching brown lenses should be right on trend. I love the subtle cat's eye shape, an elegant change from the square frames we see so often. Tiny tan dots form Fendi's famous interlocking F logos. I'm not g…

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Roxy Wild Side Tote

Pink Striped Cotton Canvas Beach Bag

Carry your towel, glossy magazine, and other summer essentials to the beach in style with this Wild Side Tote from Roxy. I must say that its name seems like a bit of a misnomer though. There's very little about this tote that walks on the wild side; its wide horizontal stripes are decidedly laid back as is its soft, slouchy cotton canvas body. I don't think that's a flaw, as most of us want…

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Speedo Hydro Trainers

Cute Pink White Waterproof Women’s Beach Sneaker Shoes

Speedo has designed a great pair of sneakers for runs along the beach with these hydro trainers. The synthetic and mesh body of these shoes is designed to suit use on land or at sea. The rubber soles feature Speedo's special Hydro Tread, which disperses water quickly. This rubber sole is packed with Speedo Foam cushioning to help absorb the shock if you're pounding the pavement or jog…

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Teva Anna Sandals

Cute Comfortable Women’s Ankle Strap Summer Shoes

Teva reinvents summer sandals with this unique Anna style. While most sandals strap the tops of your feet, the Anna takes a different approach with a distinctive ankle strap. It might feel a little odd at first as most new styles do, but Teva has taken every effort to help us break the shoes in quickly. Teva does its best to make this pair of sandals comfortable. The underside of the stra…

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Roxy Palm Beach Flip Flops

Orange Simple Women’s Surf Shoes

Roxy keeps it simple with this no frills pair of Palm Beach flip flops. The surf brand does its best to stamp its identity on the classic flip flop style. The sole is covered in an abstract wave logo print, and the logo appears again on an accent near your toes. It might seem like branding overkill, but the logo charm is the only one we'll see when these flip flops are on your feet. That's bot…

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Fendi Women’s Designer Sunglasses

Aubergine Purple Large Rectangular Framed 5033 Shades

When only the best will do on the beach, look to sunglasses from Fendi. These large, rectangular shaped shades are just the kind of sunglasses I can imagine Holly Golightly wearing to shield her eyes from the morning sun as she walked to Tiffany's. There's a real vintage feel to the style, although the subtle carved interlocking Fs remind us of their modern brand. This complementary…

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DKNY Huntington Wedge Sandals

Comfortable White Strappy Women’s Beach Shoes

Active women need shoes that can keep up with them. Trainers do the job when you're hitting the gym, but they don't look so good with a bikini. That’s where cute and comfortable sandals like the Huntington from DKNY come in. The styling is feminine without being fussy. Patent leather straps look stylish hugging your feet, but this glossy skin has a reputation for being hard and unforg…

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Billabong Synergy Full Wetsuit

3/2mm Black Women’s Surfing Swimsuit

If you want to mix it with the boys on the beach you'll need to forget about those skimpy bikinis and opt for a wetsuit. While this Billabong Synergy wetsuit might not attract a lot of male attention, it will serve you well when you're riding the waves. This full wetsuit is crafted from 100% stretch neoprene to ensure you're not held back in the water. Billabong also uses its patented Air…

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Banana Republic Monika Flip Flops

Affordable Stylish Knotted Leather Beach Shoes

Simple but chic, these Monika flip flops from Banana Republic can add style to your beach ensemble without compromising on comfort. Flip flops are traditionally relaxed affairs, but this pair has a little more class than the average. Soft metallic leather strands are knotted together near your toes to create a look which is casually charming. It's such a simple idea, but it helps t…

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Hat.A.Girl Travel Hat

Black Striped Crushable Wide Brimmed Sunhat

We all know it's important to take our sun hats along to the beach, but they're just so difficult to pack! Caps can fit inside a tote, but they don't offer the sun protection we crave. The wide brimmed variety is a much better alternative, but good luck fitting one inside your beach bag! Hat.A.Girl has come to the rescue with this striped travel hat. The polyester sunhat claims to be crus…

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Speedo Aquatic Cover-Up Dress

Navy Blue Women’s Beach Tie Nylon Lycra Frock

Speedo shows us it knows about more than swimwear with this pretty cover-up dress. This dress is feminine and flattering for all figures, with a plunging v-neck to make the most of your curves and a cute drawstring to cinch in your waist. The style is comfortably loose fitting but flattering. In fact, some customers say the style shaves off 10 pounds! But of course, a beach cover-up ha…

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Teva Kayenta Sandals in Pink/Red

Strappy Women’s Outdoor Beach Shoes in

Teva strikes the right balance between femininity and functionality with these cute Kayenta Sandals. The strappy design looks red carpet ready from a distance, but up close we see the style serves a more practical purpose. The soft straps up front hug the foot, working with the webbing straps in the back for a secure and comfortable fit. The patterned traction rubber base also help…

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DKNY Beach Shopper Bag

Clear PVC Medium Handbag with Colored Trim

DKNY might be based in America's East, but it seems to have a great understanding of what West Coast girls need. Here the label makes it easy to stay organized at the beach with this transparent shopper bag. The handbag's clear PVC body is jazzed up with bold red, yellow, or black trim and handles. The transparent body is more than simply eye-catching though. It makes it easy to find you…

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Sexy Victoria’s Secret Cover-up Romper

Sporty Beach Playsuit in Black or White

Everywhere a person looks these days there are rompers! Playsuits that come in styles ranging from shorts, skorts, skirts to pants. Now that look can travel to the sea and sands as well with this Victoria's Secret Cover-up Romper. This look quite sporty and simplifies the worries about having the right outfit for the beach. This romper comes in either black or white and the material…

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Tory Burch Large Beach Tote

Durable & Stylish Metallic Leather Bag

Tory Burch's insignia has become quite the iconic representation of classy footwear. But the brand has a line of bags as well, which includes this glitzy Metallic Beach Tote. This bag belongs on the arms of Blake Lively as she struts around or beach vacations. For the price of $325, at least this bag can claim that it doesn't look out of place when you take it off the beach. The website su…

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Fendi Swarovski Crystal Sunglasses

Black Square Frame Shades

Logo-lovers can go nuts over these classic Fendi sunglasses featuring those much-sought-after double F's in Swarovski Crystals at the temples. These sunglasses are perfect for the glamour goddess laying out in her designer swimsuit or hailing a cab in the city with a Fendi tote on her arm. The popular large, square-shaped frames are sure to be in style season after season, going w…

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Anon Optics Hollyweird Funky Sunglasses

Purple Satin Colored Lens Shades

This summer we've seen a sharp decrease in posh designer shades in favor of fun and funky styles that can be picked up at much more affordable prices. The Anon Optics Hollyweird sunglasses give you the quality and style of a cool brand name at around $115, which is a lot less you'd be spending on a designer like Gucci. In addition to the purple seen, these glasses come in black, white, tor…

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Dew Good Handmade Flip Flops

Fair Trade Hand-painted Indonesian Bali Sandals

Flip flops can all start to look alike once you have a collection of one in every color from Old Navy or Havaianas. But these Dew Good Flip Flops are truly unique and will be a real showpiece of your summer wardrobe. You know no one who does their shopping at the mall will have a pair of these handmade, hand-painted sandals crafted in the hills of Central Bali. Balinese villages and famili…

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Roxy Jammin Out Board Shorts

Long White Surf Bottoms

Cute and playful, and not just for surfers, board shorts are an oft-overlooked beachwear option. Which is surprising, given all the women who obsess about their butt and thighs in bikinis. Board shorts are a sporty cover up that can go into the water with you. These Roxy Jammin Out Board Shorts could totally do double duty as regular shorts to cut down on vacation packing. They'd be…

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Retro 80’s Style Sunglasses

Cheap Vintage Wayfarer Replica Frames

Originally championed by Audrey Hepburn and most recently by every celebrity from The Jonas Brothers to Ashley Olsen, Wayfarer-style sunglasses fit pretty easily into most types of wardrobes. They're immediately identifiable and never lost their cool despite enjoying such a trendy resurgence of late. The style fits best into both a hipstery cool aesthetic as well as one that…

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J. Crew Camellia Flower Flip Flops

Metallic Thong Sandal in Blue, Gold, Pink & Pewter

When you're on the beach, after what's on your body it's what's on your feet that is really important. Flip flops are obviously the sunny-weather staple but they can be plain and, let's face it, boring. But not these J. Crew Camellia Flower Flip Flops. If the metallic finish and romantic colors - metallic shell (light pink), metallic Atlantic (blue), metallic gold and metallic pewt…

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True Religion Zuma Bikini & Cover Up

Bandana Print Petite Swimwear with Stylish Denim Band Waistline

If you're the type of girl to match her shoes to her handbag to her hairband, then this matching True Religion Zuma Bikini and Cover Up will be just your style. The casual sexy vibe of True Religion denim is captured in this boho-chic set with a very Malibu color palette. The paisley print is fun and relaxed, incorporating lots of summer hues. A triangle-top string bikini top is paired w…

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Copacabana Embroidered Beach Tunic

Long Sleeve Swim Cover Up

Once you've found the perfect bikini, there's still something else you need before hitting the beach - the perfect cover up. How else will you get from car to beach or hotel room to pool looking fashionable? This Copacabana Embroidered Beach Tunic has lots of qualities of the perfect cover up. It provides light coverage from the sun and to make you feel more comfortable walking the bo…

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Bop Basics Toyo Braid Sunhat

Wide Brim Beach Hat

"Well, excuse me, my fashion-impaired friends. I am here to tell you that hats are back." "And this time they've ganged up to form one giant, super hat!" Let's just get the Friends reference out of the way now, because if you choose to wear an oversize hat like this, you're going to be hearing it a lot. Yes, this Bop Basics Toya Braid Sunhat from ShopBop is indeed reminiscent of Rachel's f…

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Banana Republic Sarena Sunglasses

Blue Ombre UV-Protective Round Oval Shape Shades

In a sea of black and brown frames at the seaside, you're sure to stand out in these blue fade sunglasses. The Banana Republic Sarena Sunglasses brighten up your face with an awesome pool blue color that fades to black with an ombre affect. These would be great for someone looking for a more stylish pair of shades in addition to their basic black or brown, or someone for whom "basic" isn'…

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VolleyBall Beach T-Shirts

Girl’s Blue Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Tee in Small to X-Large

We all know that volleyball is the sport of choice on the beach, even George W. Bush is a keen fan of the sport! Many people see the sport as not being that difficult, with many men seeing it as the perfect spectator sport. However, any girl that has taken volleyball up as a sport can tell you it can really get challenging. I think this blue T-Shirt (pictured right) is a great tee for girl vol…

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