Summer Sun Survival

Summer time! A time of lovin', nights that never end, and if you live near the water, it also means beach time! Just like all good things in life, the sun needs to be taken in moderation and the proper precautions need to be made before your day of basking in it. I have put together a little guide to the products you'll need to use your beach days to their fullest potential.

Bathing Suit~ Victoria's Secret. These bathing suits are amazing. Whether or not you get a bikini, tankini, one piece, or cover up, these babies fit like a glove. I think Victoria's secret was that she knew how to design for a woman's body. Hundreds of styles are available on the website, and they are moderately priced.

Sunscreen~ Anything by Neutrogena. This brand comes dermatologist recommended and don't contain any oils or fragrances, perfect for the sensitive skinned. My pick is the mist version, cuts down application time and gives you more relaxation time.

Facial Sunscreen~ Mineral is everywhere nowadays, so jump on the bandwagon with Natural Mineral Oil-Free Block, scented with Aloe and Vanilla. The combination of the mineral and oil-free ingredients are perfect for the face.

Lip Protection~ The lips are often ignored but are the most sensitive to the sunlight. Any gloss or balm that contains sunscreen is your best bet. You can go cheap with a $2 "Chapstick" brand with SPF, or you can indulge your puckers with Clarins "Summer Fever" gloss.

Hair~ Raise your hand if you put sunscreen on your hair... If I were looking at you, I'd probably see no hand raising. Who knew there was a way to protect hair from the UV rays, besides covering up in a cap? Fekkai, which is a more expensive brand, has a product called "Summer Hair Sunshine Shield Spray" which contains SPF and shields your hair from UV rays and environmental pollutants. Cool! Also, if you want those beachy waves without dunking your head in the salt water, try Sunsilk "Waves of Envy" salt water spray for those sexy beach bum waves.

Now that you are fully protected from any harmful rays, I think the only thing missing would be a cocktail. Try this perfect summer concoction: White Wine Sparkling Sangria. In a big punch bowl, mix together a dry white wine, sparkling water, and a variety of cut fruits like strawberries, oranges, lemons and peaches. Also, for a little kick, add in a shot or two of Peach Schnapps. Cool, serve, and enjoy.

See you at the beach!