Beach bombs

Jump-start the fun at the beach with summer’s most wanted accessories. They’re all there, ready for the taking! This summer’s look is more stylized, more put-together. This time, a bathing suit and sarong are not enough – accessories can make or break your beachwear.

Choose a look this season, be it Oriental, sporty, military, glam, retro or even Rock-and-Roll. To the bathing suit of your choice, add touches of cool, colorful and comfortable accessories. It’s time to let your summer fantasy come to life!

Kick back and relax while Fashion Persona gives you a peek on accessories that will definitely make you look hot, hot, hot!

Everybody now (sing along to that song by the Fifth Dimension): Let the sunshine, let the sunshine, let the sun... shine... in!

• Sunglasses

Make ’em clear and clean this summer, with an icicle-like lightweight frame and slightly-tinted UV protected frames.

• Hair wrap

Don’t let strong winds stress your tresses.

• Pretty in pink

On and off the beach, it’s this season’s ‘it’ color!

• Thongs

Get your footing right, pack those pumps and high heels. It’s flip-flops and thongs when on the beach.

• Beauty and skin care products

Get protected and moisturized on the beach with creamy sun block, honey-scented moisturizer, then enhance your tan with a shimmery bronzer!

• Bag

Grab one in fruity colors or go natural. Make sure it’s big enough to hold your beauty paraphernalia, a bottle of water or perhaps your MP3 player, but light enough to lug around when strolling from your room, to the beach or for a quick trip to your favorite juice bar.

• Camera

Photo ops at the beach are a must! So never leave without a camera. But this time, take pics with a Lomo camera (POP 9 has nine images in one frame, other Lomo cameras have less lenses). It’s a cool way of taking photos and getting creative while doing so. You can send your photos for archive, competition, or for an exhibit to www.lomography.com.

• Jacket and shorts

Mix and match these hotties with your two-piece bikini. Use one or the other for those long strolls on the pearly white beach.

• The Kimono

The kimono is this summer’s ultimate beachwear accessory. It’s a great alternative to your sarong. Be sure to match it with a colorful bathing suit and tie the sash around the back instead of overlapping it in front.

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