BEACH Chic

Simply luxurious

by Yael

It all comes down to sexiness -- looking slimmer, sexier, prettier and perhaps more confident. This is the kind of confidence that is free of boastfulness, but is all about being sweet, tender and making others like you. What could be a better icebreaker at a boring dinner than fashion. The old fashioned will raise their eyebrows while taking a bite of their ahi tuna, but will also pretend to not only be interested, but knowledgeable about the newest trends. Fashion is a peacemaker. The softness of a good fabric, its stitching, its buttons and zippers, the luxury of letting soft lace touch your skin.

The clothes you wear are your armour for the day. They can not only enhance your posture but also your mood. No matter what size you wear, fashion is your best friend and best motivator. What you wouldn't even think of wearing in the winter, you will think otherwise about in the summer. Fashion begins your metamorphosis.

Luxury may be something you aspire to, but in reality luxury should look easy. What looks luxurious is anything you don't have to think about. For example, a turquoise knee length print skirt worn with a simple, sheer blue top can look luxurious. A pair of jeans with embroidery on the bottom worn with a white fitted shirt can look luxurious. And, easiest of all, a simple cotton or Lycra stretch white dress can look luxurious.

Maintain your fall and winter style, but replace it with different colors and lighter fabrics for summer.

Yael is owner of C'Est La Vie at 135 Pier Ave Hermosa Beach. 310-372-0114. She welcomes readers' questions and suggestions on fashions. She may be contacted by mail at Easy Reader, P.O. Box 427 Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254 and by e-mail at easyreader@earthlink.net. ER