Ah summer – the perfect time for playing on the beach, catching some waves, and working on that tan. And best of all, you don’t even have to spend half your summer in the changing rooms, trying to find a swimsuit that does the job. Simply follow these easy tips below to help you find the perfect women swimsuit, every single time!

Know thyself

Knowing what your body type is, is going to cut your effort in half. If you know what you’re working with, you can play to your strengths, and more effectively disguise what you might perceive as your weaknesses. We’ll take a bit of a dive into body types shortly, but for now, let’s talk about confidence first. 

If you are someone who enjoys exercise and does it often, you might feel confident about your body. In general, however, people tend to carry several deep insecurities about their body, and in particular, its size. Here’s the first hack to looking good in absolutely anything: if you wear it with confidence, you will feel great wearing it! Think about the last time you saw someone walking slumped over, making themselves smaller, or insecurely tucking in their tummy to give the illusion of being lighter than they are – they didn’t fool anyone, did they? Counter this by proudly being the size you are, are walking tall no matter your shape or size – confidence is contagious, and you are gorgeous exactly the way that you are!

What shape are you? 

A slim body type, can benefit from a swimsuit cut that creates the illusion of more curves. Think about bikinis or one-pieces with detailed cut-outs to help break up the straight lines. If you would like to give a smaller bust a boost, the classic triangle top goes a long way in creating an appearance that makes you look more full-busted. Small on the bottom? Lucky you – you can go to town with ruffles, embellishments and other bedazzling elements without looking unbalanced! 

Comfortable, Stylish and Flattering

The point of slimming swimsuits for women is not to feel as though you are being squeezed into a corset – the right fit will leave you feeling comfortable and looking like a million bucks! Remember that you will need to move around in your swimsuit, so steer clear of anything that will hinder your movement (and by implication, your fun!)

Smooth out your tummy with a ruffled or ruched one-piece, and look for something with body control sections if you really need to feel very sure of yourself! You will be amazed at how well vintage looks suit a fuller figure, and anything with drapery or wraps will go a long way in smoothing out any troublesome bumps. 

Luckily, slimming swimsuits come in a huge variety of colors and designs – just be sure to pick a color that flatters your skin tone.

In life, we cannot escape the aging process no matter how hard we try. While wrinkles are completely natural and do you no harm, in terms of self-esteem, your confidence may have taken a knock as a result. Many of us would love to look 10 years younger, so if you want to limit skin aging and reverse the appearance of wrinkles, here are five things that can help.

Limit Sun Exposure

While many of us enjoy being outdoors in the summer months soaking up the rays, you may not be aware of how damaging the UV rays can be to your skin. It’s widely known that long exposure to the sun can result in skin damage and cause wrinkles. When you’re next out and about, get into the habit of applying sunscreen. Even if you’re not sat on the beach and just performing daily errands, protecting your skin is vital for warding off wrinkles and premature aging. 

Remember to Moisturize

If you follow a skincare routine, you will already understand the necessity of moisturizing. Keeping your skin moisturized helps to hydrate and nourish your skin, particularly as you get older. This is because your skin starts to dry out which can increase your chances of wrinkles. There are tons of moisturizers on the market to pick from, so to make the decision process easier, make sure you pick a product that contains vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, as they’re both effective at stopping wrinkles from getting deeper or forming in the first place. 

Drink Plenty of Water

We’re all aware of how important drinking water is for our health and wellbeing. However, for those who are worried about wrinkles, keeping hydrated keeps your skin healthy and glowing from both the inside and outside. If you have difficulty drinking the recommended amount of water each day, there are things that can help, such as adding a slice of lemon or lime to give it flavor. You can also purchase a reusable water bottle and have it on your desk, which will remind you to drink.

Eat Right

When it comes to maintaining your skin and reducing the signs of aging, the foods you put into your body can have a big impact. Some of the best anti-aging foods to try out include red bell peppers, watercress, blueberries, and avocado. Foods packed with antioxidant properties could boost your skin’s elasticity too, including salmon and flax seeds. Making minor changes to your diet can yield great results for your skin. 

Consider Treatment

If you’ve tried any of the above and aren’t getting the results you want, there are treatments you can consider, such as chemical peels and skin creams; clinics like millcitylaser.com offer specialist treatment for wrinkles, as well as discoloration. Any treatment you decide on will come with a price tag attached, so make sure you have a budget in place to ensure you can realistically afford it and whether it’s worth the money. 

If your wrinkles are impacting your confidence and how you view your body, all the lifestyle changes and treatment options above can help banish the signs of aging and help you feel more comfortable in your skin. 

One of the clearest indications that you might need to get glasses is struggling to read signs or see things as well as you once could. However, there are many other clues that indicate your sight might be worsening. Around 60% of people around the world require some kind of vision correction, but while that’s certainly a lot of us, the good news is that 80% of all visual impairments can be corrected or even avoided altogether. The following signs might indicate that it’s time to book an eye exam. 

Blurred Vision:

If your favorite book has become too difficult to read up close, or you’re having trouble recognizing a friend from a few steps away, you could be developing nearsightedness. On the other hand, if you’re struggling to see objects both close up and far away, you could have astigmatism, a very common condition that involves a curvature of the eye lens. Mildly blurry vision can often be corrected by simply resting your eyes and making sure that you are hydrated, but if it persists, it’s time to get an eye exam. 

Trouble Adjusting from Dark to Light:

If your eyes are taking longer to adjust from being in the dark to switching a light on or seeing bright lights on the highway when you’re driving at night, this means that the muscles that work to help your iris contract and expand are getting weaker. This is a common condition that usually occurs due to aging. 

Difficulty Seeing at Night:

If your night vision is getting worse and you’re struggling to see objects on the road when driving, or you can’t see your dog in the yard when you let them out in the evening, this could be a symptom of the early signs of cataracts, which can become serious, so it’s important to have your eyes examined. 

More Frequent Eye Strain:

If you find that your eyes are feeling tired and worn out after just twenty minutes of reading when you used to be able to go for much longer without a problem, it could be a sign that your eyes are getting weaker. Eye strain and fatigue is often a result of having blurry vision that is not corrected since you need to blink or squint more often to bring items into focus, but it can also occur if you drive, read, write, or look at a screen for too long. Try taking regular breaks and change screen lighting to reduce glare. 

Frequent Headaches:

Headaches can occur when the mechanism that allows the lens and cornea to focus on images fails, which forces the small muscles in your eyes to work harder, causing eye strain. As a result, you may experience headaches. If you tend to get frequent headaches particularly when you are trying to focus on things, it could be a sign that you need glasses. Check out the range at Art of Optiks. 

Most people will require some kind of vision correction as they get older. If you’ve noticed any of the above, it’s worth getting an eye exam. 

As soon as I heard about Fenty Skin I was intrigued and wanted to give it a try. So I ordered the full 3-piece set on the first day that it was available for pre-order.

The set consists of a simple 3 step regimen, Total Cleans’R
Remove-It-All Cleanser, Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum and the Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen. All of the products are Vegan, cruelty-free and gluten free.

From the Fenty Beauty website:

Rihanna comes through with her starter skincare routine: This clinically proven 3-step is designed to work better together. Brighten, target pores and dark spots, and hydrate and protect skin.

• CLEANSE: Total Cleans’r gets you the delicious deep clean you deserve: Fenty Skin’s universal creamy cleanser removes dirt, oil, and longwear makeup without stripping or drying. Barbados cherry and coconut-derived cleansers nourish and treat skin right.
• TONE: Fat Water is the do-it-all toner serum combo that targets pores, improves the look of dark spots, brightens, smooths, and fights shine—all without stripping skin. Rihanna calls it “fat” because of its unique thick texture that absorbs instantly.
• PROTECT + HYDRATE: Hydra Vizor is 2-in-1 sunscreen-moisturizer that’s lightweight, oil free, and truly invisible on all skin tones. It claps back at dehydration, discoloration, and dark spots. And plays well with makeup, too: Zero flashback. Bonus, it’s refillable!

Thoughts:

I absolutely love the creamy cleanser most of all, it doesn’t strip my oily skin and leave it too dry. I feel like I can get a nice clean face after a single wash, two washes if I am wearing makeup (or a single wash if I use a washcloth).

The Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum is nice as well, you don’t need any cotton balls to apply. As the name suggests, the toner has a thicker consistency than the regular toners that you may be used to applying.

The Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen is a nice two in one since it has sunscreen in it, it makes it easy not to forget this step. I must admit that I don’t use sunscreen daily so its nice that I get this added bonus daily! Plus this moisturizer hydrates well without leaving any pasty residue that one might get with sunscreen.

The product line does has a light fragrance, I know some people don’t like fragrance in their skincare products. But overall the line was really nice, works well and give you a simple easy to follow skincare routine. Have you tried Fenty Skin?

The weather has been very warm and humid here in New York City. So I had to change my beauty routine quite a bit to keep up.

The heat has made my already oily skin even oiler. So to help keep the oil at bay, I’ve been using FENTY BEAUTY BY RIHANNA Invisimatte Blotting Powder, available at Sephora. It’s a universal blotting powder that absorbs shine and diffuses the look of pores for an instant filtered look on the fly.

To keep my hair moisturized I had to step up m y haircare routine a notch with a good leave in conditioner. So I opted for PATTERN Beauty Leave-In Conditioner with a blend of heavenly oils & honey. Yum!

Lately I haven’t been wearing too much makeup because the weather is just too darn humid. So to keep my lips soft and supple, I’ve been using ROSEBUD PERFUME CO. Minted Rose Lip Balm. It’s heavenly! This minty balm calms and heals irritation, and it also soothes the sting of minor burns.

What are some of your summer beauty favorites?