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 5 Swimwear Styles Women Over 40 Are Loving in 2026

Swimwear shopping can feel very different after 40. Comfort, support, and flattering design start to matter just as much as colour and style. The good news? Swimwear in 2026 is designed with real women in mind.

This season’s styles combine thoughtful structure, beautiful fabrics, and silhouettes that celebrate shape rather than trying to hide it. The right swimsuit should help you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to enjoy the beach, pool, or vacation ahead.

Here are five swim styles women over 40 are loving this season — and why they work so well.

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1. The Modern One-Piece

        

The one-piece has made a huge comeback, and today’s versions are anything but basic.

Designers are using thoughtful details to create shape and style, including:

• subtle waist shaping

• textured fabrics

• square or V-necklines

• gentle ruching through the midsection

These elements help highlight natural curves while offering coverage and support.

Style tip:
A beautiful one-piece can double as a top under linen pants or a wrap skirt for an easy beach-to-lunch look. Add a lightweight button-up shirt worn open as a layer and finish with a straw hat and oversized sunglasses.

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2. High-Waisted Bikini Sets

High-waisted bikini bottoms remain one of the most popular options for women over 40.

Why they work so well:

• offer gentle tummy coverage

• define the waistline

• pair easily with supportive tops

Many women also appreciate the ability to mix and match sizes for the top and bottom — something that’s harder to do with a one-piece.

The look feels modern, flattering, and a little bit retro in the best way.

Style tip:

The higher waist creates shape while the layered pieces soften the look with effortless elegance. Add wide-leg linen shorts for beachside walks, choose simple gold jewelry for a polished finish.

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3. Tankinis That Actually Look Stylish

Tankinis have evolved far beyond the styles many people remember.

New designs feature:

• soft draping fabrics

• flattering ruching

• longer torso coverage

• supportive built-in bra cups

They offer the flexibility of a two-piece while providing the coverage many women appreciate.

They’re also incredibly practical — making it easier for swimming, walking the beach, or relaxing poolside.

Style tip:

Tankinis offer the flexibility of a two-piece while providing the coverage many women appreciate. Pair them with bikini bottoms, swim shorts, or skirted styles to create a flattering silhouette. Choose styles designed with bra-like support for comfortable, everyday wear—even on the warmest days.

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4. Swim Dresses & Skirted Styles

 

Swim dresses and skirted bottoms are becoming increasingly popular for women who want a little extra coverage without sacrificing style.

Today’s designs are far more modern than older versions, featuring:

• light flowing fabrics

• shaping panels

• built-in supportive suits underneath

They provide comfort while still feeling stylish and resort-ready.

 

Style tip:

The flowing silhouette feels relaxed and feminine, making it perfect for poolside lunches or resort patios.

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5. Supportive Bikini Tops with Adjustable Fit

 

Support makes a huge difference in swimwear confidence.

Many 2026 styles feature thoughtful construction such as:

• underwire support

• adjustable straps

• molded cups

• wider bands for comfort

These features help provide lift and structure while maintaining a beautiful silhouette.

Style tip:

The structured top provides support while the flowing layers balance your silhouette. Enjoy beach volleyball or reading by the pool with equal confidence.

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Why Swimwear Fitting Matters

One of the biggest mistakes women make when shopping for swimwear is choosing a suit without a proper fit.

Swimsuits are more like lingerie than clothing — the structure and support need to match your body.

A professional swim fitting can help you find:

• the right cup support

• proper torso length

• flattering leg height

• the best silhouettes for your shape

Often women are surprised to discover that a different style or size completely transforms how a swimsuit feels and looks. Mix and Match swim styles ensure the most flattering fit, and your confidence is the sexiest look you will wear

The right swimsuit should make you feel comfortable, supported, and ready to enjoy the water, the sunshine, and the moments that come with summer travel.

With so many thoughtful styles available today, finding that perfect suit has never been easier.

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Summer Trends and Colours

 

Summer highlights the gorgeous palette inspired by Pantone—think pastel sunshine, earthy depth, and the kind of colors that make you reach for sandals or sundress after one look.

Fabrics that breathe: enjoy cool cottons, luxurious linens, or light eco-fabrics that breathe and reduce your carbon footprint. From loose trousers to light dresses, both solids and prints abound.

According to the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report for Spring/Summer 2025, the season is all about celebrating you—with personality, optimism, and harmony. The palette includes ten standout colors, plus five timeless neutrals that promise to become wardrobe staples.

Our favorites include: 

• Bran – A soft, rich coffee-bean brown that whispers “earth hug.” 
• Crocus– A soothing magenta-lilac that’s floral and fabulous. Try a pastel version too. 
• Lime Cream – A creamy pastel green for that fresh, creamy touch. 
• Limpet Shell – A dreamy aqua-blue that feels like summer poolside. 
• White Grape – A zingy yellow-green—vibrant, fresh, and fun. 
• Kashmir – A grounded olive-green—cool and classy. 
• Misted Marigold– A soft, golden yellow—sunshine in fabric. 
• Cocoon – A cozy beige-brown that feels like your favorite cardigan. 
• Déjà Vu Blue – Deep, serene, and reminiscent of forever-sky. 
• Eclipse, Rum Raisin, Blue Granite – Elevate your look with seasonless shades from midnight navy to chocolate brown and cool slate blue.

These varied colour stories encourage you to choose your own favorites, ones that flatter your skin.

Putting It All Together: Summer Style with a Heart

1. Pastels that Pause & Play: Think Crocus + Misted Marigold + Lime Cream = pastel pop for sundresses, swim cover-ups, or breezy scarves.

2. Nature’s Warmth: Bran, Cocoon, and Kashmir offer an earthy base—perfect for sandals, straw bags, or light outerwear for breezy evenings. Linens to layer while staying cool.

3. Poolsides & Chill: Limpet Shell and White Grape scream "pool party bliss"—think swimwear, sundress coverup, or tie that tone into accessories.

4. Quiet Luxe with Mocha: Mocha Mousse is that ‘quiet luxury’ staple (colour of the year) —crochet vest layered over a crop tee, tailored shorts, or a stand-alone dress with a splash of color accessory.

5. Balanced Neutrals for Every Mood: Eclipse, Rum Raisin, and Blue Granite are endlessly mix-and-match—think tonal palettes, office edge, or mood-lit dinner ensemble

Trendy Takes & Styling Sparks

• Beach to Brunch: Slip into a Limpet Shell shorts over a Lime Cream bikini. Add oversized shades and voilà—the perfect pastel scene.

• Earthy Elegance: Knit a Cocoon-toned maxi, cinch subtly with a Bran belt, and let your accessories whisper texture (hello, raffia bag).

• Plum Power: A Moody Plum midi glows under summer skies—and looks bittersweet when styled with Mocha Mousse accents for added depth.

• Mood Packing: Keep a small tote with Butter Yellow or White Grape for color pops on neutral-focused outfits.

The Final Stroke: Your Summer, Your Palette

The Summer 2025 Pantone palette isn’t just about colors—it’s about your mood, your vibe, and your story. Whether you go bold with Water-blue doses, stay grounded in earthy tones, or weave pastels into sunsets—there’s a shade with your name on it.

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New Fashion Trends for Resorts

It's time to think a little less about bundling up in the cold, a little more about sipping cocktails on deck and breezing through chic ports of call. Here’s how it could flow: 

You’re standing on the deck of a sleek cruise liner, Aperol spritz in hand, the horizon glowing like a postcard. Or maybe you’ve just checked into a beach resort where the only decision you need to make is “pool or beach first?” That’s the mood for Resort 2025. It’s not just about what you’re wearing but where you’re going and how you’re living, it's the whole experience. 

Tropical Prints Get an Upgrade

Florals may be a resort cliché—but this year they’re bolder, brighter, and a little surreal. Think hibiscus explosions, oversized palm fronds, and tropical fruits splashed across swimwear, kaftans, oversize shirts, and breezy slip dresses. To ease into this trend, blend  with solid colours. Perfect for blending in with your cocktail umbrella.

Cruise-Core Chic

Nautical stripes and sailor-inspired tailoring are back, but elevated. Try crisp navy-and-white jumpsuits, wide-leg trousers with rope belts, and shirts that work as well on deck as in the yacht club lounge. Bikinis, tankinis and one pieces reflect a bolder stripe and clean colours. Cruise fashion is leaning classic but luxe.

  

Destination Dressing: Location-Inspired Looks

• Mediterranean Ports → Linen sets, gold sandals, and soft draping, don't forget accessories.

• Caribbean Hotspots → Bright crochet dresses, bold swimwear, and beach-to-dinner palazzo pants.

• Asian Island Resorts → Kimono-inspired cover-ups, natural fabrics, and elegant resort tailoring.

Each destination is inspiring capsule wardrobes that feel curated for the backdrop.

Exuberant Silhouettes

• Flowy Maxi Dresses – Easy, breezy, but with statement cut-outs or one-shoulder drapes to keep things spicy.

• Wide-Leg Trousers – Resort dressing isn’t about skinny fits; it’s all about swishy, relaxed pants that look amazing with flat sandals and strappy heels. Flowy fabrics paired with tailored tops.

• Matching Sets – Co-ordinatess are still having their moment. A printed crop top with matching wide-leg pants? You’ll look pulled together with zero effort.

Swimwear That Works Hard 

2025 swim trends are doubling down on versatility. Reversible bikinis (yes, two looks in one), sporty surf-inspired one-pieces, and strapless bandeaus with detachable halters are big. Bonus: swim tops styled as daywear with high-waist trousers or skirts. Get more out of your carry on bag escape.

Day-to-Night Flexibility

Travel wardrobes are slimming down - carry on bags call for it —versatile pieces are everything. Imagine: a light maxi you wear over your bikini in the day, then swap to strappy heels and statement jewelry for a sunset dinner. Textured one pieces are on trend this year,  pair with flowy palazzo pants for an after dinner look. Minimal packing, maximum glam.

Color Story: Vacation Glow

The palette is joyful and beach ready: Ocean blues and seafoam greens for a fresh vibe. Sunset corals and tomato reds for passion and play. Soft metallics (yes, even in the day!) to catch that golden-hour light, from shimmering swimsuit fabrics to gem encrusted sandals, this year, take your style up a notch.

So when you’re packing, remember: one bold print, one easy neutral, something sheer, and a pair of wide-leg pants are your holy trinity. 

Resort 2025 fashion is less about “bundling for winter escapes” and more about curating a globe-trotting wardrobe. It’s fun, bold, and destination-specific—think “Instagram reel ready” but also versatile enough to work across oceans, ports, and poolside lounges. Start with co-ordinates and add some jazz.

 

 

Revive your Spirit in Bold Choices for 2023

  From Leatrice Eiseman (Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute) we learn the 2023 Colour of the Year is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength. Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.

 Our New Years wish for you is to be inspired by Viva Magenta - galvanize your spirit, build your inner strength. and create a strong year for yourself.

 From fashion to home decor you will be able to surround yourself with reminders to grow your spirit this year.

And a bold beginning will be followed by strong colour choices for Spring 2023, balanced by ultra-calm tints and tones from New York Fashion Week.

Mix between colors you may already have in your wardrobe (like a soft blue) and bold juicy colours - 

Fiery Red, Beetroot Purple or an orange shade as vibrant as a juicy Tangelo or a sunflower-reminiscent shade of Empire Yellow.

Play with color to suit your individual taste, wear it head to toe, or just add a hint as your favorite accessory. 

If these bold choices make you nervous, add the very classic colours to update your closet. After the nature inspired blues, look to -

Vanilla Cream, Grey Lilac or Macchiato to add balance. They are soft shades that are lively enough to bring a smile this spring.

Finding your Best Swim Bottom!

You're the most beautiful when you feel beautiful - so take these suggestions tongue in cheek, and wear whatever makes you happiest...

When you are wearing a bikini, tankini or onepiece, how a swimsuit leg cut is the most important consideration when looking for a flattering fit. Colours and patterns are second, but working towards a balanced look - for the top and bottom halves of the body to look proportioned, will always be the most flattering.

Best bottoms for an hourglass. This silhouette is naturally proportional and balanced.

• Your hips and shoulders are almost the same size.
• You have rounder or sloping shoulders.
• You have a clearly-defined waist.

Accentuate your clearly defined waist and great legs. Keep the style simple, from a skinny tie side to high cut leg, and in one-piece swimsuits try a wrapped  waist. The new belted bottoms will also look great. Keep colors similar across the bust and hips.

 

 Best bottom for a pear. With a clearly accentuated waist and a bust smaller than the hips, it's the second most common shape.

• Your hips are wider than your shoulders.
• You have round, sloping shoulders and a well-defined waist.
• Your buttocks and thighs are full and round.

Overall your swimsuit needs to add volume to your upper body while keeping the bikini bottom simple, and emphasize your waist (creating balance). Keep bottom colours darker than the top. Higher cut legs will divide the size across your hips, minimizing them.

Best bottoms for an apple or athletic build. The key is finding one that minimizes the attention to your tummy and hips.

• Hips and shoulders have the same width; waist is the same width or wider.
• Your lower legs and arms look slender.
• You might appear short-waisted.

Bottoms should be darker, try tummy-control, ruched, and high-waisted.  Alternately a slight scoop under your belly. Patterned, ruffled, or embellished tops draw the eye to your face, and empire waists are your friend. Retro swimsuits with dark bottoms, ties or ruching help define your waist.

Best bottom for a wedge shape. Find a flattering swimsuit that accentuates your waist and optically balances the top and bottom.

• You have strong and broad straight shoulders, wider than your waistline or hips.
• You have an athletic build and rather flat buttocks.
• You have an undefined waist.

To bring attention to small hips go for fuller coverage patterned bottoms, tulip-shaped skirts, or wide-leg swim shorts. Tie side bottoms with wider ties work well too. Lighter colours pull attention down, and balance with darker halter or triangle style tops. Tankini tops should flare over the hips.

sketches from Karen Cox/SheKnows. Look for more inspiration at 

https://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/1109215/body-shape-chart/

Best Swimwear for Pools.

When shopping for your perfect swimsuit, you want to ensure it lasts, so consider how you will use it. If you are an ocean or lake swimmer, you don't need to worry about this, neither does someone who sits poolside and enjoys the party.

But, if you spend most of your time in pools or spas, it is worth considering how long your swimwear will last. Chlorine is a necessary for pools and spas, as it helps to kill bacteria and stops the growth of algae in the water. Unfortunately it causes irreversible damage to fabric. Salt water pools are much better, but still not chemical free: the process forces salty water across a special metal cell that is charged with an electrical current creating chlorine at a reduced level, good for those with a chlorine sensitivity, and not as harsh on fabrics.

So what do you choose? How do you find a swimsuit that looks fabulous, and lasts as long as possible? It's all in the fabric. There are two leading fabrics in swimwear design: Lycra blends and chlorine resistant 100% polyester. So, who are you?

Occassional Swimmer or Deck Diva?

Lycra offers the ideal stretch, fit and resilience to be used as a swimwear material, which gives a fashionable fit that hugs your body for a ‘second skin’ feeling and offers the boldest colour choices and patterns. Some of these suits also contain tummy control. When exposed for prolonged periods in the pool, Lycra fabric can deteriorate faster, but you will look fabulous!

Growing Pool Addict?

Lycra Xtra Life provides the same fashion features as regular Lycra, such as the soft, luxurious feeling and superb fit but also gives your swimsuit extended wear, resistance to fading and ensures the 'saggy bottom' is a thing of the past!

Lycra Xtra Life is 5-10 times more resistant to chlorine and pool chemicals than regular Lycra. This makes it an excellent choice for chlorine resistant swimwear, giving you the perfect combination of comfort and long-lasting swimwear.

 

Water Nymph, can't live without your pool time?

Polyester is a durable material, even when exposed to pool chemicals, which is what makes it ‘chlorine-resistant’. Swimsuits made of 100% polyester should retain their color for at least a year of regular use, and as much as 2 years depending on frequency of wear and washing. Although not as soft as Lycra based fabrics, Polyester blends are undoubtedly an ideal choice if you want to purchase extra long-lasting swimwear. 

Our Gabar swim are produced with innovative Hydrofinity fabric that includes features such as UPF 50+ protection, chlorine resistance, quick dry technology, light tummy control, and a stay put leg. 

 

final notes ...

How about the best of both worlds? Some swimwear manufacturers use a high polyester content but blend in a little bit of Lycra® for an easier fit.

Swimsuits do have rubber and elastic around leg, neck and arm openings and these will likely be damaged by chlorine before the fabric. Rash shirts will last considerably longer as they are made without any elastic. Stitching will also deteriorate over time.

While we all love to sit in front of hot tub jets and soak in the mini-massage, remember you have the chemically treated water pushing through your swim fabric ... this is the quickest way to destroy your favorite swimsuit. Hard as it is to do, use your older suits in the hot tub, and rinse them as soon as possible when you get out.

Fall 2020 and Trend Colours!

Once again it is time to change our wardrobe colours for the next season :) For Fall 2020 Pantone has provided seasonal classics imbued with personality.  This isn't the year for disposable fashion, and colours whose timelessness and versatility bring "functionality, and at the same time lend themselves to unique color statements that stand out. These colors encourage creativity as well as pragmatism, reflecting the changing mindset of today’s consumer, who prioritizes value and longevity over color choices that are here today and gone tomorrow." Pantone

 

Building on their colour of the year - a boundless blue hue, Classic Blue, pulls the vast and infinite evening sky opening us up to a world of possibilities - these neutrals bring balance to your basics. With Sleet Grey and Military Olive evoking feelings that are dependable, solid and everlasting with a strong foundation. You will feel that Almond Oil reminds you of a winter white, easy to wear for paler skin tones, layering well with the entire pallet.

Accent the neutrals with warm Peach Nougat or Magenta Purple to create a bit of intrigue.

But fall is not just about neutrals, we love falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and frosty mornings too.

While continuing to reflect today’s consumer, who prioritizes value and longevity over color choices that are here today and gone tomorrow, Pantone has provided shades that will stand the test of time.

Amberglow, Samba and Sandstone promote self-confidence and self-expression, with an upbeat energy while still reflecting rustic outdoors and falling leaves. Green Sheen and Rose Tan will appeal to very different personalities, adding either the much craved pop of vibrant colour or sense of composure. Ultramarine Green and Fired Brick reflect self assurance and poise of a more sedate soul.

 

Swimsuits with Sleeves?

Beach House Sport w Bra Top

Have you seen these, they are becoming more and more popular!

Absolutely PERFECT for water sports and activities like snorkeling, stand up paddleboarding or kayaking because you spend long periods of time in direct sunlight surrounded by water that’s reflecting sunlight (most sunscreens need to be re-applied every 80 minutes to keep you protected, some more often).

A little off topic, but did you know that some sun screens are harmful for your skin? A FDA-led study released in January 2020 suggests we should all choose sunscreen with caution, though ... “Chemical sunscreen ingredients are systemically absorbed after one application, and some ingredients can stay in the blood for at least 3 weeks.”

Body Glove

The SunBum we love is on the good list, and in stock.

Back to long sleeve swim ... Unlike rash guards, they will not float up in the water, and they look great! They come in a great variety of colours and patterns, so there’s something to suit everyone. Not many come with bra liners, so you can also get the right size bikini top to wear underneath, especially important if your are more than a D cup.

 

Body Glove

Swimwear fabric long sleeved swimsuits offer options…

• Zip up the front or the back
• Thumb holes on the sleeves or not
• Design of the suit - colour - pattern - cut outs
• lastly check the UPF factor, all of ours are SPF30 or SPF50

While rash guards with SPF work well for some people, for others this is a better alternative :) and we stock lots of both!

Swimsuit 101

The hardest item for a woman to buy is a swimsuit - we feel vulnerable, we all wish our bodies were 10 years younger - but at Sand'n'Sea we excell at helping you find the right bikini, tankini or onepiece that will make you feel confident, look great, and get your perfect fit. Confidence is sexy, and these are some of our favorite tips to get there.

maaji reversible swimwear

Small bust?
Choose a style that is bust enhancing, such as twist or tied bandeau, sweetheart neckline, halter tankini, or cheat a bit with a push-up bra style. Focus colour and prints to accentuate on the bust. A simple triangle is also a great option.

Skye flatters women of all sizes

Large bust? 

A v-neck will help you look your best as it has a bust minimizing effect, halter tankinis or one-piece suits, flared tankinis and simple bandeau tankinis. Make sure the bra and cup sizes are a perfect fit! A swimsuit with underwire can also offer great lift and support so you can enjoy all your favorite activities without worrying about spilling out.

Miracle Suit "loose 10 lbs in 10 seconds"

Need to slim your waist?
Tummy control styles are perfectly comfortable, and when you mix technical fit with well placed prints, the difference is amazing, and our suits offer different levels of control. If you prefer lighter fabrics, a waist minimizing look comes from crossover or blouson onepiece, or flared tankinis, and tankinis with side shirring or drawstrings.

Sunsets Curve sizes always fit and flatter

Need to minimize your hips?
While a swimdress or skirted bottoms work for some, a tie side bikini bottom will visually divide your widest bits, and the ties bring focus away from your hips.  Just make sure that your bottom is one solid color while the top is printed and bright, to attract the eyes up.

Mix and Match your Fit!

Some of us struggle to fit swim tops, others work just as hard to get great fitting bottoms. The answer to your perfect fit is a mix and match selection to flatter your shape. Sand'n'Sea Boutique fitting experts will help you always look your best: beautiful and confident!

Swimsuits & Sleeves

This trend is definitely gaining ground, especially with our sporty customers. Combining protection against UV radiation with a simply stylish design that incorporates a light and comfortable material durable enough to endure the worst punishment nature can inflict.

Styles range from high fashion to sporty, all helping to protect you from sun damage.

this Australian AquaBlu suit inspired love

one piece swimsuit w sleeves can be sexy!

zip front long sleeve swimsuit comes in a variety of colours

These are great for paddling, surfing or just hanging out at the beach or the pool. Also an alternative to wearing a rash guard over your bikini. Some of these suits come with bodice lining or support, for others you can wear your favorite bikini top underneath.


Be sure to try one on at your next visit to Sand'n'Sea Boutique, downtown Napanee.

Fresh Colour for Fall 2018

The Pantone Colour Institute released the Fall 2018 pallet last March, and I thought you might enjoy this view just as fall fashions are popping up in stores.

Fall 2018 is for Colour Lovers

"focus on self-expressive colors that evade antiquated seasonal structure, we are seeing very notable non-traditional choices ... Exploring nuances within color families and building off of them with new combinations and materials freshens and reinvents the color story. 
– Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. 

inspired Fall 2018 colour

The 2018 colour of the year Ultra Violet purple is included with a lighter version in crocus petal, and the other colours this season also offer a lighter selection for fall. Mix them up for a bold look, or step out in a monochromatic look, this is a great season to express yourself.

Red pear or valiant poppy offer a pop of red, ceylon yelow - martini olive - russet orange add spice, depth and warmth (and you know you can see them all on a brisk fall trek). If you are looking for accents try limelight, nebulas blue or quetzel green.




If your soul craves something simpler, a classic look, work with sargasso sea blue (a livelier navy), tofu, almond bluff and quiet grey. Meerkat is such a rich caramel.

 

Cruise Season at Sand'n'Sea Napanee

just a peek at what we have for you ...

Cruise season runs from mid-November till mid-March 

and to help you set off on your vacation totally prepared, we are OPEN daily :)

Lingerie Dept.

Swimwear mix and match for a perfect fit.

Coverups, beach bags and sandals.

Ladies Travel Fashion & layers for changing climates.

Natural Fibres so your skin can breathe.

Mens Dept. with shirts, shorts & pants, swim and sandals.

Sunscreen and bottled sunshine :)

Sand N Sea Sidewalk Sale Summer 2017

#WomenTalkTravel and Packing Tips

Women Talk Travel informative chat

Thanks to the lovely ladies who braved the elements for our first L&A Women Talking Travel - Ellena won the great travel basket donated by Debbie Maritime Travel Napanee and Debbie Lloyd led the chat on travel tips & destinations.

My fav 5 tips;

1. Take a photocopy of your passport

2. Take Ziplock bags, they have 101 uses

meet Debbie Lloyd and share travel tips

Looking Forward to Spring 2017 Colours

It's a new year, and regardless of any resolutions you may or may  not make, life moves forward in colour. These are the colour forcasts for this upcoming season from the global influence of Pantone.

Pantone Colour of the Year 2017

Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the hope ... Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate, revitalize and unite, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose.” Just like bamboo, it has an inner strength, while being flexible.

Each year Pantone's colour pallet is influenced by elements of nature, and Spring 2017 reflects an earthiness which mutes the brighter shades seen last year.

While the trends are available to designers and manufactures far ahead of the season, it is interesting to see how they will be used, and which colours will become favorites in fashion or home decor.

After viewing Paris runways and New York Fashion Week, Pantone looked at how their pallet was interpreted, and seen above reflects what you will see when you go shopping. In the article By Rosemary Feitelberg top three favorites are;

1. Niagara from denim to silk

 

2. Primrose Yellow (accent or full body)

https://designdenizens.wordpress.com

3. Lapis Blue 

 As always, fashion is about what makes you feel good, and while I have a yen for something in Island Paradise, you will need to discover your own favorite :)

 

 

Spring 2016 Flows with Colour

This summer's colours are much easier to wear than some previous years, but that always depends on your skin tone. Welcome spring with Pantone's fresh pallet to "transcend cultural and gender norms. Vivid brights give way to excitement and optimism"

Pantone Spring/Summer 2016

What I find very interesting is how these were seen in the long-term colour story put forth in 2015 Trend Forecast predicting the upcoming 2017 season.

Some well placed colour selections this year will serve you well in the future. Invest in clothing pieces you love, rather than filling landfills with disposable fashion.

Of course we all have favorites, mine are;

• Peach Echo - a friendlier, easier to wear version of orange that looks great with the colours of the year rose quartz/serenity and of course greys.
• Snorkle Blue - a softer, happier navy whose "name alone implies a relaxing vacation and encourages escape." Wear it with buttercup, iced coffee or peach echo, and nothing reflects summer better than blue and white.
• Limpet Shell - I saved my fav for last, invoking clarity and freshness, it has modern influences while remaining soothing. You will love it with iced coffee, peach echo or soft pinks. I even have it in my laundry room.

Thanks as always to Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute^{™ for her insights, and inspiring our fashions.}

This will hold you until fall when you will be anxious to bring new muted tones to your wardrobe, this might be your year to leave black behind.

Protect your Kisser - and the rest!

WE are sooo excited that this brand has finally made it into Canada :)  We first tested it on our Cuban vacation 2 years ago, and loved the results! UVA/UVB protection that's water resistant for 80 minutes plus ...

• paraben free - that chemical we are all trying to avoid
• PABA/oil free - doesn't clog pores, even if you have oily skin like me
• retinyl palmitate free - which some studies linked to skin tumors
• vegan & gluten free
• tested, approved and recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation
• sprays contain No CFCs - we need that ozone layer!
• not tested on monkeys (or any other animals)

Providing a range of products to keep you safe at work or play, the SunBum team "created a new high quality lifestyle brand of sun care products specifically formulated for people who live and love in the sun ... captures the essence of the outdoor lifestyle while protecting ourselves, and the ones we love, from the harmful dangers of the sun."

Soft scents won't offend your finickiest friends, so protect yourself after your morning shower, skipping only those nasty rain days.

Prepare your skin with lotion or spray befor you go out daily, and if you forgot,  soothe and moisturize with this aloe vera & vitamin E blend designed to restore your stupidly sunburned skin.

Our Favorite Products;

1. Face Stick (SPF30) for no mess application that you can apply to the squirmiest child

2. delicious flavors of the SPF30 lip balm. (have to admit, I'm not normally a fan of chap sticks, but I have this one in 3 flavors so it's never out of reach - one each for my desk, purse & makeup drawer)

Thanks to the SunBum team that worked diligently to ensure their sun protective products met all Canadian standards. We are looking forward to the additions in your line :)

SunSense Tips  from the Canadian Cancer Society;

1. cover up with loose clothing and a wide brimmed hat
2. wear sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection
3. use sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF15 or higher, water resistant when required & apply generously at least 20 minutes befor going outside

Love the outdoors safely!

Soft Colour for Spring 2015

Celebrate the New Year with a hint of spring. Pantone has once again inspired us to look forward and let our style reflect where we want to go.

Marsala is the base, the Pantone colour of the year for 2015. Sultry and subtle, the rich earthiness flatters many skin tones, and makes a great accessory to the softer spring shades.