Sun Protection With Cute Accessories

by Kori on May 18th, 2008

With summer almost here, I’m sure many of you will be heading to the beach and pool. Be sure to protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, sunglasses and even a wide-brimmed beach hat.

Never spend any time in the sun without sunscreen. Skin cancer is serious and you must protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. You can also protect your eyes and skin with fashionable accessories.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are fabulous fashion accessories, particularly right now since the trend is such big, bold glasses. Oversized sunglasses offer UV protection while looking glamorous too. Here are a couple of my favorite oversized sunglasses.

Tom Ford Raquel Cutout Oversized Sunglasses
These sunglasses feature cut-out sides to enhance their simple shape. You can get these sunglasses, which offer 100% UV protection, at Nordstrom for $380.

Marc Jacobs Oversized Square Sunglasses
If you are looking for a unique pair of sunglasses with a little color, check out these oversized sunglasses from Marc Jacobs. These sunglasses feature tortoise shell frames and red arms to add a little style to your beach look. You can get these glasses for $90.

Giorgio Armani Gemstone Sunglasses
If you want to splurge on a pair of big sunglasses this summer, check out these from Giorgio Armani. They have a little bit of a “bug eyed” look, which is quite trendy these days. You can get these glasses, which feature obsidian gemstone temples, at Neiman Marcus for just under $700.

Beach Hats

A wide-brimmed sun hat can protect your hair, scalp and face from direct sunlight. Hats can be a fun addition to your summer wardrobe.

Kokin Leopard Print Beach Hat
Take a walk on the wild side with this oversized leopard print beach hat. This hat will definitely garner some attention on the beach this summer. You can get this sun hat at Bloomingdale’s for $295.

Helen Kaminski August Silk Scarf Hat
This hat features a silk scarf along the top and a sophisticated design. It comes in off white or black. You can purchase this hat from Nordstrom for $195.

Floppy Straw Hat
For a more economical option, check out this oversized floppy straw hat. This Bloomingdale’s exclusive folds easily and is great for travel. You can get this beach hat for just $38.

Summer Sandals

If you are headed to the beach or pool, don’t forget your cute shoes! Here are some of the summer sandals that we have featured here in recent weeks.

Photo credit: Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s

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