Vancouver Sun – June 2011

Summer’s in the bag:
Fill your beach tote with these fresh, versatile must-haves for sunny days

This summer’s off to a record slow start, and with the June gloom set to persist throughout the week, you might be finding it hard to see past your rain boots right now.

But we say: all the more reason to be prepared. After all, who wants to spend an all-too-rare sunny day rushing around the shopping mall in search of a floppy hat?

Whether your summer plans consist of backpacking through Europe, tending to your backyard garden, or trawling your local beach for gold (hey, don’t judge: have you seen what it’s worth these days?), your summertime wardrobe calls for pieces that complement your lifestyle without signalling that you’ve completely forgotten how to get dressed. The answer lies in selecting pieces that are on trend and stylish but that, above all else, never hinder your summertime (and summertime activity) state of mind.

Have this fresh summer capsule wardrobe standing by, and you’ll be ready to hit the beach in style the moment the sun comes out to play.

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