Beachy Keen

I don’t know about you, but after a chilly winter the first beach day I have always reminds me why I live near the shore. The scent of sunscreen and briny sea air, warm sun, a dip in the cool salt water, sand between my toes…pure heaven!

Whether you are heading for an island getaway or just a day on the sand, make sure you stop by Lotus to stock up on all the essentials. We are filled with great new swim suits, long beach dresses, great shorts and tees from 39SixtyOne (the new little sister line from Velvet) and the just released sunglasss collection by Hobo.

Here are a few tips to get your skin in it’s peak condition before you slip into that bikini!
First, make sure that you start out with freshly exfoliated skin and a bit of color. We recommnend you try the all in one “scrub+color kit” by Bliss. This fool-proof faux-tanning twosome will help you fake a day at the beach, best of all it is tinted so you see where you are applying it. Second, moisturize your skin, it’s been a long dry winter! Our favorite is the rich, creamy white body cream by VRAI that absorbs quickly and has a wonderfully clean lemony scent. Thirdly, and I must say it, defuzz! You will feel better and more confident about yourself without the 5 o’clock shadow! Finally – don’t forget your sunscreen! We recommend oil-free Sunban Lotion spf 20 for the body and Sunban Face spf 30+ for the face, both by Bliss.

Make a little beach time for yourself – take a walk in the morning, bring a picnic dinner and watch the sunset, read a book under an umbrella, just get there soon. You deserve it!

Written by Wendy Getchell on March 16, 2009