Get a big hat.
Ever heard that phrase? I have. As a young lady of part-ginger
heritage, the preservation of my porcelain complexion is a
time-consuming and integral part of my daily routine. So, dear readers,
I thought I'd write to you today about my long-standing hatred against
that big yellow fellow in the sky.
I’m always the one stuck with the bags, hiding under an umbrella and a
thick layer of SPF 50 while my friends frolic in the sunshine and
develop deep golden tans; however I like to tell myself that it will
save on the extensive costs of cosmetic surgery in later life.
The best ally I’ve found in my war against the sun is a hat. Personally,
I
like a large hat – generally, the bigger the better – as it provides
good shoulder cover and I’m convinced it makes me look slimmer.I bought a
panama hat in Venice last summer and it’s become my new
hat of choice for effortless cool.
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| See, everybody looks cool in a hat. |
Designer brands often sell their
versions with a signature scarf – for example the Paul Smith stripe
trilby would be the elegant option, and the Jack Wills stripe trilby
would be the awkward one – and it’s easy to recreate this with a
charity-shop scarf and a hat you bought from the market for a fiver.
I really like this option, as it makes me feel like a thrifty rebel in
the face of fashion capitalism, however if you’re really useless (or
can’t bear charity shops) then get a pre-patterned style.
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| This one's my favourite, It's from quirky British designer Paul Smith. |
Aside from being a quick-fix update to your shabby accessories,
scarves are really handy for those times when you’ve dared to bear but
find yourself turning rapidly pink. During summer months I like to keep a
scarf tied around my handbag, round my waist or round my hat just in
case I need to whip it off and protect myself. Heck, if you’re
SUPER-crafty you could always copy D&G and Prada and make your own
scarf bag.
All in all, with the equipment shown here plus a few more key
essentials (factor 50, a watermelon martini, a good book and a great
poolside spot under a parasol) you’re perfectly prepared to survive a
trip to the sunnier parts of the world.
While I hope I’ve converted you all into queens of skin-preservation,
I’ll leave you stubborn sun-worshippers with a bit of advice my mother
often gives me:
"Why buy yourself a designer handbag Frances, when you can hit the sunbeds twice a week and make yourself into one?"
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| The best place for a scarf, IMO |
taken from York Vision's Fashion Blog: The Wardrobe Update
