Warm Weather

Since I live where its really hot, I thought I could post some tips, advice, and outfit ideas for warm weather. 

Casual~

For casual, you want to wear either flip flops, flats, or some airy sneakers. Try to lean towards flip flops or flats because sneakers can get really hot. Wear breezy and airy shirts that won't suffocate you. Since any shirt that is thick enough to wear without an undershirt is too hot where I live, I just get thin undershirts and breezy shirts. Peasant tops are great, like the green one above. For shorts, wear either bermuda, khaki, or 1/2 thigh or 2/3 thigh shorts. If you want to wear something like capris, go for cream colored chino-style. They are thinner, so they breathe. Try to not wear jean capris that are tight because those practically suffocate your legs on a sunny day. If you want to wear jean something, then try knee-length jean shorts. For purses, backpack purses are your best option. Cute, convenient, plus they stay on your back and don't hit your legs like cross-bodies. Oversized sunglasses are cute and protect your eyes. Try to go light on jewelry. Earrings should be what your focused on. Bracelets and necklaces can get uncomfortable if they are too thick or big. A simple chain necklace is great and maybe a little watch. 

Fancy~

You don't have to wear a dress for fancy, but if you do, then try to get a sundress-style dress. It needs to be flowy, airy, but still modest. I almost did wedges on the picture, but if your 12-16, then wedges to a picnic aren't really going to be that comfy. So, flats like those are great. Cross body purses like the one above is still cute, but not over doing it. Earrings and a simple bracelet or necklace are great. 

Tips~

Don't wear dark colors, because they attract the sun. Even though tight shirts may seem better, then don't really let you breathe if its really hot. Go with an airy shirt thats breezy. The flip flops that aren't wedged, but have like a 1 inch sole are great because they are still cute and can be dressed up or down. If you want your hair up, then do a side french braid or side ponytail. Messy buns are great. 

I hope I helped you and gave you some ideas for warm weather outfits!

Ta-ta for now!

~Pearl :)

Swimsuit Types

I imagine your dreading this, because you think I am going to show you a $50.00 one piece that is still to low for comfort on girls around 13-15, and I am going to say "What a great deal!". Well, your wrong! That is just not me. Recently my friend and I have had the same problems. We were texting earlier today and I put:

"A one-piece swimsuit thats modest and doesn't end with kini is so hard to find!".

Now, there are plenty types of swimsuits/bathing suits. I am going to give you the different types, just to kind of inform you guys.

One-piece-

Oh the classic one-piece! Chic, modest, and of course adorable. But, lately they have taken how low it is waay to far, by making it comes to like your belly button. That's right, to much showing for comfort!  (By the way, the swimsuit above isn't the most stylish, but a good example of the way a modest one-piece should look in general). The pattern on the swimsuit above is just an idea of a pattern, but there are TONS of different patterns. 

Monokini- 

This is where there are huge holes in the front, and on the hips/waist/stomach. Not modest, at all.

Bikini-

Do I even have to go there? Immodest, to showy, and not what a Christ-Like girl should have. BUT, if you wear it with a tank top and gym shorts in the water, they are fine. If all else fails in me finding a swimsuit, I might just have to resort to that possibility! (Lets hope not!)

Tankini-

My best friend is in love with this style, while I like the athletic (there are athletic styles) one-piece. This is basically a shirt, with swimsuit bottoms. You can also get boyshorts if you prefer. (They may not match, the tankini I am showing, but I had to do two different things so)

Some shops that are good for finding swimsuits are:

JCPenny

Old Navy

Macy's

Target

Walmart

Ross (Their website only has the outline of what the stores carry, but you can't see because its like an outlet store)

For me, I am going shopping this week or next week. Some things that I would make sure your swimsuit has are:

A high top. It doesn't go low or anything like that.

The bottoms don't look like a t, they are actually normal and modest.

No holes.

Bend-Proof material.

And most of all, they have to be cute! 

I hope I helped you with your swimsuit dilemma, or gave you an outline at the least!

Ta-ta,

~Pearl :)