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No matter what your style there is a perfect pair of sunglasses that will flatter, the key lies in knowing your face shape. Not sure what shape your face is? Your best bet – after a shower look in a steamy mirror and draw an outline of your face, the result should give you a better idea of whether you’re square, circle, oval, heart… Go shopping for frames when you have time to try on many pairs in different styles to see what suits you best and our cheat sheet will also help to narrow the search. (more…)

Whether you are destined for the shoreline or poolside choose a suit that you will wear with confidence. It doesn’t have to be an impossible feat and despite limited coverage good swimwear has the potential to work wonders with a little lift, tuck and support. Here’s our cheat sheet on the trends that work for your body type:

Monokini

A brief definition is perhaps in order: a monokini is a one-piece suit that features a variety of cutouts. It’s not necessarily the most practical in terms of tan lines but it certainly makes a statement. While the look may initially seem risqué, we argue that there is actually more material here than with the typical bikini and, with that, an opportunity to strategically highlight and cover parts that you want to show off or hide.

Cynthia Rowley for Roxy ‘Tanlines’ monokini, $100. (more…)

Whether your style veers toward girlie, tomboy or edgy, it’s easy to look cool during even the hottest months with our five fave trends this season.

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It’s time to indulge in a pedi – whether at home or in the salon – and get those tootsies ship-shape and ready to sport the trendiest sandals of the summer.

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Today it’s appropriate to own at least three pairs of jeans to take you through from day-to-night and weekday-to-weekend. Yet despite their ubiquitous nature, shopping for jeans still strikes fear in many. Maybe it’s because while they can look so good they can easily go so wrong (think of the ‘mommy jean’ phenomenon). But a pair that will flatter your natural assets and hide imperfections is no myth; all it takes is a little savvy and patience in the dressing room.

We can’t come shopping with you, but our list of handy tips is the next best thing to help you take the guesswork out of this mission.

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