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Lord and Taylor Beachwear Sale


In simpler times, all a girl needed for a trip to the beach was her swimsuit and a towel. Not anymore: Today, stylish gals need to prep for days - waxing, sunless tanning, pedicures and highlights (ya know, so you look like you've already spent a week in Sao Paolo before you even hit the sand). Then, of course, she needs to find the perfect suit to enhance her figure, which she must slather from head to toe with SPF 50+ sunblock.

Accessories are also a must for today's beach-going beauties, from cute flip-flops, to straw hats, shades, totes, beach towels and even jewelry - belly chains, belly-button rings, toe rings, anklets, plus head scarves, and headbands. Finally, she'll need a cute coverup to wear while she takes a long walk, reads her favorite book or grabs a drink at the closest beachside bar.

And that is where this post comes in to help you out: Right now, Lord and Taylor has 25%-50% off all swimwear and beach cover-ups, plus great savings on beachwear accessories. At least that makes things a tad simpler on your wallet.

Shown above: Lord & Taylor Tunic Coverup in Black, $29.99. Also available in White, Blue, or Green

The Great Eyewear Debate: Cheap vs. Designer Shades?


When it comes to finding fashionable sunglasses, I don't think price matters. You can buy shades from H&M, Forever 21 or Target for under $10 that look great, won't break, and if you lose them while leaning over the edge of some national monument during your summer roadtrip, no one's crying.

But when it comes to your health - that is, protecting your precious eyes from the sun's harmful rays - which is the best route to take? Budget brands or the pricier, designer brands?