Ahhhh! The Jersey Shore!!  It’s really not so bad – honestly!

Since my family is so large, and we usually invite a few friends, there’s usually a “caravan” of up to seven vehicles, chock full of  folks, heading to the beach together – it’s an event in itself which usually takes a couple weeks planning. Today, however, my daughter Ny, (also today’s photographer) myself, and just a small subset of the fam decided to hit the beach – and we had a tremendous time!! The sun was hot, the water was just right, and the waves were absolutely perfect!

  Ms. Aikasha is wearing Juicy Couture black one piece halter bathing suit, and Scala Collezione orange paper and nylon sun hat. Cynthia Rowley orange shades, her summertime favorite Swiss Legend white porcelain watch, and orange bangles, accessorize today’s look.

Tip: Personally, I don’t think everybody should wear a bikini – but that’s just me. I’ve gained the “stripes” of childbearing – Stretch Marks – and prefer to keep my battle scars to myself! There are sooooo many options available: monokini, tankini, strapless, one shoulder, or halter one piece suits, and they’re just as fabulous.

Tip II: Don’t be shy with the sunscreen it’s a necessity in our ozone depleted society. So many options are now available. We no longer have to wear the old school white paste that refused to ‘rub in’. Banana Boat has a fantastic product that is completely clear and has a SPF of 50.