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What’s in your bag?

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What will you be carrying around in your bag this summer? As the season of minimalism it is time to empty your bag, clear out the rubbish and fill with the essential items for summer. If your bag is just too full of winter hoarding it might even be time to buy a new summer bag.

Make-up

The summer is here and that means we can reduce the amount of make-up we wear by about 50-75%. Empty your bag of all the foundations, concealers, eyes shadows and blushers weighing it down. An all in one BB cream with illuminator is all you need in the summer months as well as light mascara and a lip gloss or lipstick.

If you need a new bag

With all this minimalising you might think you need a new bag and the trends have certainly changed from last year. Fashionistas are choosing trendy backpacks above oversized handbags or alternatively fitting all their bits and bobs in to a small clutch or even a bumbag. Yes, a bumbag. They are back on trend. For a trip into town or a day at the beach a tote or shopper is a great option and patterns range from monochrome to animal print, bright pink to studded. You can see a good selection of trendy bags and purses here.

Sun lotion

We all want a healthy glow but there is nothing worse than the lobster look during the summer. Allow yourself to tan gradually by wearing a medium factor sunscreen of around 15 SPF, unless you are light skinned and go for a higher number and embrace your own colour. It is better to protect the skin you have than to risk it to reach a darker shade. If you find a BB cream with added SPF you only need a small spray-on sun lotion for your exposed parts.

Summer book

For stopping by the park on your way home to having a book for lying by the pool, a good summer read is always part and parcel of the season. Current popular reads include Gone Girl and Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns. Alternatively you could take the opportunity to read classic summer reads including The Magus or The Talented Mr Ripley.

Hand gel and tissues

Every clever good time girl knows that you need to be prepared. Keep a nifty antibacterial hand gel in your bag and a small pack of tissues for visits to the beach or days at the parks.

Phone or tablet

If you simply cannot live without your tablet then make sure you buy it a safe new case to protect it in your bag. If you need a phone upgrade for summer the Nokia Lumia 1020 is THE perfect summer gadget. The new Lumia is a bright and shiny yellow and offers 41 mexapixel camera to take all your summer snaps on.

Jemima is a fashion and beauty writer who has already scanned the internet and watched the fashion show for the latest bag trends. You can find a diverse selection of trendy bags and purses here from studded bum bags to on trend backpacks.

Tips for Choosing Best Sunglasses

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There has been a rapid increase in the eye problems around the world. This is mainly due to increase in the amount of UV radiation that is reaching the atmosphere, mainly due to the global warming. Eye specialists now recommend that people should wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from harmful UV rays, because overexposure to these rays can lead to various eye problems ranging from irritations to cataracts, or even skin cancer.

Letç—´ have a close look at few important features of good sunglasses, which will help you in choosing the right pair:

* UV protection-A high quality sunglasses will have UV protection details right on their product label. There are various types of UV radiation. UVB radiations are more harmful for the eyes than UVA radiation. High quality sunglasses will block 99-100 percent UVA and UVB rays. So examine the UV protection details on the product to ensure that you get the right level of protection for your eyes.

*Quality of lenses-There is different types of sunglass lenses with each having its own functionality:

姫olarized lenses can filter some horizontal light waves, thereby reducing the blinding glare and resulting eyes train.

姫olycarbonate lenses are lightweight and impact resistant, with good optical clarity.

姫hotochromic lenses lighten or darken automatically according to change in light intensities and protect your eyes under varying light conditions.

稗lue-blocking sunglass lenses provide extra protection to all those light-colored or blue eyes as they may be susceptible to macular damage due to blue light.

ç­†irror coated lenses are best for various activities. Some coatings can resist scratches or repel water and fog. Citylocs.com offers wide range of LOC sunglasses.

* Frame design-Frames of sunglasses are as important as lenses. A small frame may not be able to protect eyes from UV rays entering from sides. However, frames that are too big might be too heavy and uncomfortable. High quality sunglasses should have proper frames to offer style, comfort and complete protection.

Top online stores offer wide range of sunglasses, and you can easily find the right combination of affordable and durable lenses and frames to protect eyes while keeping you in comfort and style. The best thing about these stores is that you can shop right from the comforts of your home and your sunglasses will be shipped right to your door. They also offer other custom items like wood pendants, bandanas, and custom flask, all of which you can find more information here.