THE STORY OF THE SARONG

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THE STORY OF THE SARONG

Did you know…… that sarongs are called different names depending on where you are? If you are in Hawaii or in Spain, they are called pareos; in Brazil they call them canga; if you go to Fiji, they are known as lava-lava or sulu; in some parts in Africa they are called kente or kikoy, and many more depending where you are at! 

The sarong is a must for the Summer and it’s your best partner to create many different looks. This piece has been around for a while; it was created for the aboriginals from Tahiti, for them it was comfort and tradition and for us, the same piece gives to our beach looks glamour and style. 

It’s an essential item in our beach outfit, and their patterns make us look amazing every Summer. Back in the day it was created as a basic need to develop the daily tasks comfortably and you could shape it as needed; today, we are in love with this beautiful accessory for the same reasons: it’s the most comfortable and versatile item of all the Summer outfits.

4 EASY WAYS TO WEAR A SARONG

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Side knot. First fold the sarong in half, then wrap it around your waist and tie the loose ends. This is the result:

Long skirt style. First hold the sarong horizontally at the back and near your waist. Then, bring both ends to the front and tie a

knot. Leave the slit at the center or the side as you prefer.

Classic halter neck style. First hold the sarong horizontally at the back. Then, hold each end at either side, bring it to the front

from under your arms. After this, you need pull the left end towards the right side and the right end towards the left side.

Finally, tie both ends at the nape of your neck and you’ll get an amazing beach dress.

Bandeau style. First hold your sarong horizontally at the back. Then, hold each end at either side, bring it to the front from

under your arms. Finally, tie the ends at the front or the side of your body as you prefer. A great beach outfit!

ALWAYS PACK A SARONG WHEN TRAVELLING

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If there’s an item that should always travel with you, it’s your sarong. Here are some moments where it’s useful:

1- Going to a hot destination that’s too warm for clothes? Your sarong is ideal to wear as a dress; it’s cool, light, comfortable and stylish at the same time. The ideal Summer beachwear.  

2- Protect yourself from the Sun. Can’t get enough beach time but the Sun is too hot to handle? Avoid sunburn and ruined holidays by simply pulling your sarong over your shoulders or chest. Alternatively, hang your sarong between sticks pressed into the sand for perfect cover from the Sun.

3- The ideal beach towel. Light to carry and quick to dry is what makes your sarong the ideal beach towel. 

4- The perfect shopping bag. Forget about carrying shopping bags. Wrap your groceries in your sarong - the perfect shopping bag!

5- The perfect pillow. Doubling as a spare pillow for your room, the beach, or the pool. Roll your sarong into a pillow and relax!

6- A shawl for your cool evenings. When it gets cool or breezy, pull your sarong around your shoulders and continue to enjoy your evening!

7- Visiting a temple. Your sarong can easily be worn to cover your hair, shoulders or legs as a mark of respect to local customs and religion.

8- A wonderful picnic rug. It’s a beautiful day and you’ve found the ideal spot to picnic. Don’t lose the opportunity - use your sarong as a blanket for your meal and to take a nap after. 

BEACH ESSENTIALS

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BEACH ESSENTIALS.

When the sea and sand prove irresistible, head on out to the beach and have fun. But don’t forget your most important beach essentials. Your beach accessories are not just there to get you ready for fun, they will also ensure that you are ready for anything. Here are the 7 most important things you need to pack.

Beach Mat. If you hate sitting or lying on the sand, bring a sand-proof beach mat. This is designed to let sand pass through but will not let the grains back up again.

Beach Towel. A good-sized beach towel is not only good to have for when you need something to dry off, you also need something extra to help get you covered up or to lay on if there are no lounging chairs available.

Sunglasses. You may slather on enough sunscreen to protect you for hours but did you know your eyes could suffer from strain on sunny beach days? Sunglasses are some of your most important beach accessories. They make you look good and protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Look for sunglasses that offer the highest possible protection from the sun. If you can, get sunglasses that have polarized lenses. These lenses reduce the glare coming from reflective surfaces such as sand and water. Choose bigger lenses as well. Big lenses provide protection for a wider area of your face and can protect your eyes from the top and sides.

Floppy Sun Hats. A floppy hat is the perfect accessory to help give your sun protection a boost. With its wide brim, a floppy hat helps protect your head, hair, face, and shoulders from the sun. It is also a very fashionable accessory, especially on the days when you’re at the beach mainly to relax.

Sarong. Always bring a sarong when going to the beach, it’s stylish, comfortable and light. You’ll wear it in many ways and if you forget your beach mat or towel, it will be very handy to have it with you.

Wet Clothing Bag. A waterproof bag that keeps your wet suits and clothing separate from your dry ones is a must-have. There are smaller varieties, such as waterproof bikini bags, and bigger varieties that can hold the whole family’s wet stuff.

Beach Carrycot. We all know a good beach bag is non-negotiable on a trip to the beach. Beach totes are often made from waterproof or water-resistant bags and roomy enough to store all your beach accessories.

Waterproof Phone Case. Stay connected while at the beach but don’t expose your phone to water damage with a waterproof case. Waterproof phone cases are perfect for lounging at the beach or even swimming. You can send and receive text messages or even take pictures underwater with no worries. These often come with wrist or neck straps so you can keep your phone close to you.

BUY BETTER, WEAR LONGER

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BUY BETTER, WEAR LONGER

Created in sun-drenched Mallorca, our ladies sarongs are made-to-last. We believe in slow fashion and promote good quality, a clean environment, and fairness for both consumers and producers. Our sarongs for sale are hand-crafted by local experts throughout each stage of fabrication and are wholly Spanish produced. 

Quality. We produce quality womens sarongs made-to-last removing the need to replace this summer beach accessory after each Summer season.

Timeless style. Our unique style transcends sporadic trends.Suitable for all life’s moments, our original designs are timeless. 

Versatility. We believe sarongs are the most versatile item in any summer collection. Our sarongs versatility, practicality, comfort, and elegance make them a must have. More than womens beach cover-ups, sarongs are skirts, scarves, belts, or tops.

Great feeling. Many of life’s best memories are made in sarongs. Every sarong has its own story.

COLOUR ANALYSIS: THE 4 SEASONS

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COLOR ANALYSIS: THE 4 SEASONS.

Color Analysis is a tool to help us to discover the colors and tones that look best on us by evaluating the skin, eyes and hair tones, that’s why we should know and take advantage of it. 

Have you ever wondered what colours look best on you? Or why people always compliment you when wearing certain color outfits? Do you look in the mirror and find that certain colors make you look tired? Are you fed up with your habit of making the wrong purchases? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then this article is for you. 

First, you need to see your face without make up when it has been cleansed. It’s important that the light is natural. See if the skin tends to look yellow, green or gold. If this is the case, it is a warm skin tone. If, instead, it tends towards pink, red or white, it is a cool tone. Another way to check is to see which blends better – gold goes with warm skin tones and silver goes with cool tones. Once you’ve determined the skin tone you’ve made substantial progress towards excellent styling. Cool tones fall into winter or summer colour palettes, warm tones fall into the spring or autumn colour palettes. Next, we’ll go through the details of each colour palette.

Winter

If your skin is either pale as porcelain or an olive colour, the tone of your face will be pink or blue. ‘Winter’ people often have dark hair and eyes. Asian people fall into this group, although some Scandinavians with blond or almost white hair also can. The colors that work best with this type of skin tone are intense, rich colors such as black, navy, red and pink. White or light yellow can also work. Beige, orange or gold should be avoided.

Palette of winter colours:

Summer

While winter people usually have dark hair, summer people usually have blonde or light brown hair and blue eyes. Their skin is typically light cool, pink undertone, roses and cream, fair to light rosy, light to medium beige.

Pale yellows, purples, mauves and pastel shades are the most suitable colours for these people. In general, earth tones also work well. Orange doesn’t suit this skin type.

Palette of summer colours:

Autumn

Autumn is a warm palette and autumn people will have a golden skin tone. Many redheads and brunettes with brown eyes fall into this group. Some people with golden skin tones can also have black or blonde hair. Earth tones usually work well, like caramel, beige, khaki, orange, gold and dark brown. Avoid black or white, which will make these clients look tired. Avoid pastels too, they don’t flatter this tone.

Palette of autumn colours:

Spring

People with a Spring skin tone typically have light warm, yellow undertone, creamy, white or peach skin. They can have golden blonde, auburn or strawberry blonde hair. Their eyes will usually be blue or green. Freckles and rosy cheeks are typical of this group. The difference between autumn and spring groups is often the eye colour, with spring people having lighter eye colours.

The most suitable colours are soft, like peach, golden yellow, golden brown, ivory, green and light blue. Some reds will also look great. Avoid dark and muted tones, like dark grey or black.

Palette of spring colours:

As we said at the beginning, this is just a tool and not all colours in your season may suit you. It’s likely that some will look better on you than others. However, when you’re shopping, keep in mind the results of the colour analysis as they could be useful to look for clothes in which the colours that are close to your face are the ones that suit you best.

To end, if you like a color in a season not your own, wear it! The most important part about makeup and fashion is that you’re supposed to have fun and feel like yourself. Try out a few ideas and see if you like them, but always remember to be yourself and have a great time!

GOING TO FLORIDA? GET THE PERFECT BEACHWEAR

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GOING TO FLORIDA? GET THE PERFECT BEACHWEAR

If you love beachwear, Florida is one place that offers you the perfect excuse to wear these outfits. As you probably know, this American state has a large coastline, sunny beaches and the right climate for people like you who want to enjoy a day or two at the beach. The best way to enjoy all that Florida has to offer is to wear the right outfit and enjoy the beaches here. Fortunately, beachwear Florida companies have everything you want to wear and even more. Below are some ways to get the perfect beachwear in Florida.

Shop Online. You can shop online for some of the best beach clothes on planet earth. You can start the process with Google search. Just look for firms that sell beach clothes and you will find many reputable companies. Before you order any of these outfits, you should look at all the products and select the ones that are just right for you. The process of buying these outfits is quite simple. You just log on to the right website, select the beachwear you love, pay online and the website will deliver the goods to you.

Shop Offline. Another way to get your beach clothes is to buy the outfits from reputable offline firms. In this case, you do not have to look for websites that sell beach clothes. Just look around the shops in your area and you will find some excellent ones. Depending on your needs, you can buy your beach clothes at retail shops or wholesale stores. The best thing about buying your beach clothes offline is that you can test the outfits before you pay for them. This way, you get a perfect fit and this should make you happy.

Use Your Initiative. Wearing the right beachwear in Florida is your personal decision but you do not have to go with all the products on offer in stores and websites. You can impose your own personal style on the beachwear you buy from the stores. For instance, if you have a conservative taste in beachwear, you do not have to wear the outfits you consider “too revealing”. You can opt for conservative beachwear or modify the ones you buy by making them suit your taste.

Finally, you should consider your health and your skin when you buy beachwear in Florida. This state gets quite hot in the summer so you should wear outfits that will not expose you to sunburn. Go for skin-friendly fabrics and you will enjoy your beachwear.

HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BEACH CLOTHES

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GOING TO FLORIDA? HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BEACH CLOTHES

If you love beachwear, Florida is one place that offers you the perfect excuse to wear these outfits. As you probably know, this American state has a large coastline, sunny beaches and the right climate for people like you who want to enjoy a day or two at the beach. The best way to enjoy all that Florida has to offer is to wear the right outfits and enjoy the beaches here. Fortunately, beachwear Florida companies have everything you want to wear and even more. Below are some ways to get the perfect beachwear in Florida.

Shop Online. You can shop online for some of the best beach clothes on planet earth. You can start the process with Google search. Just look for firms that sell beach clothes and you will find many reputable companies. Before you order any of these outfits, you should look at all the products and select the ones that are just right for you. The process of buying these outfits is quite simple. You just log on to the right website, select the beachwear you love, pay online and the website will deliver the goods to you.

Shop Offline. Another way to get your beach clothes is to buy the outfits from reputable offline firms. In this case, you do not have to look for websites that sell beach clothes. Just look around the shops in your area and you will find some excellent ones. Depending on your needs, you can buy your beach clothes at retail shops or wholesale stores. The best thing about buying your beach clothes offline is that you can test the outfits before you pay for them. This way, you get a perfect fit and this should make you happy.

Use Your Initiative. Wearing the right beachwear Florida is your personal decision but you do not have to go with all the products on offer in stores and websites. You can impose your own personal style on the beachwear you buy from the stores. For instance, if you have a conservative taste in beachwear, you do not have to wear the outfits you consider “too revealing”. You can opt for conservative beachwear or modify the ones you buy by making them suit your taste.

Finally, you should consider your health and your skin when you buy beachwear in Florida. This state gets quite hot in the summer so you should wear outfits that will not expose you to sunburn. Go for skin-friendly fabrics and you will enjoy your beachwear.

THE BENEFITS OF A BEACH SARONG

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THE BENEFITS OF A BEACH SARONG

When you go on holiday, you should pack items in your luggage that can be used for multiple purposes. A beach sarong is an essential travel accessory, particularly if you are traveling to a beach or tropical destination. This is an oblong piece of material in various sizes, which can be worn on your body in several ways. Also, it is suitable for people of all shapes and sizes. You could purchase a number of sarongs and wear them together, to produce pieces of clothing like skirts, swimwear cover ups, dresses, tops, scarves and shawls.

People often overlook the usefulness of a beach sarong away from the seaside, especially in more conservative destinations where you might have to remain covered up. It can be used to conceal your shoulders, knees and neckline, and enable you to wear other types of clothing that might have been unsuitable otherwise. Store it in your daypack or purse, so you will be prepared for a spur of the moment museum visit. Furthermore, in some countries, women who wear pants are frowned upon, even though their legs are covered. A beach sarong will keep you comfortable, and still allow you to mingle with local people, without being judged or stared at.

You should practice wrapping different sized sarongs around yourself in front of a large mirror. Books and tutorials that provide wrapping instructions are available, and there are at least forty-five different methods of tying these garments. A small sarong works well as a top, with a bigger one knotted around your waist to resemble the appearance of a dress. Alternatively, you can wear a large sarong as a long skirt and a small one as a short skirt.

Sarongs can be used for drying off after an afternoon on the beach, or laid out on top of sand. They can be useful after taking a shower too, if your accommodation is substandard. Typically, the lightweight material dries quickly, so they are excellent as substitute towels. Also, you can wrap your fragile belongings and new mementos in them, to avoid luggage breakages during your trip back home.

Before purchasing a beach sarong, think about your color and style preferences. They come in numerous colors, materials and patterns, like cheerful batik prints and pastel mesh net. Some have trims and others have fringes, although the majority have normal hems. Sarongs made from silk are an upmarket option that can be used for wedding dresses.

THE COLOUR WHEEL

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THE COLOR WHEEL

The color analysis is a fascinating subject, which can help us in choosing clothes, accessories, and make-up. There are four categories: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn and those names are inspired by the colours of nature in those four seasons of the year.

This tool is used to determine what colors and tones best suit you according to your hair and eye color and skin tones.

Using these tones as your guide, you’ll see how the same shades of color don’t work for everyone. Each color has its warm and cool shades (winter/summer), depending on the depth of blue or red in the composition and how they look.

On this color wheel you can see the primary colours - blue, red and yellow, the section with a range of colors created from different combinations of the primary colors and finally, the tertiary colors which are a mixture of the previous two groups.

To use the color wheel to create successful looks is helpful to distinguish two types of combinations:

• Supplementary colors – these are placed next to each other on the color wheel and allow you to create very harmonious styling.
  
• Complementary colors – these are placed opposite each other on the wheel and allow you to create perfectly matching, dramatic looks.

THE MEANING OF COLOURS

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THE MEANING OF COLORS

The meaning of colors which is very important as it can help identify which colors suit people. The mood or message you want to project will greatly influence your choice. However, your attitude is as important or even more as the colors you are dressing. 

Here you have a brief color description that can be a useful tool for you to better understand this form of non-verbal communication. Outer garments show what you want to convey. Underwear represents your more personal and intimate side.

RED

The color red is enigmatic and attracts attention. Those who dress in red on the upper body give the impression of boldness, a willingness to be adventurous and seek stimulating experiences. A person wearing red may be spontaneous, be sure of what you want and act on impulse without much forethought. Dark red gives a feeling of strength and personal power. When red is worn in underwear, it signifies a free and passionate sexuality.

ORANGE

The color orange brings energy and joy. It’s the perfect color for holidays and therefore doesn’t work well in business environments where reliability and responsibility are essential. The person who wears it can be easily influenced. It can represent a time of change, transition and renewal of ideas. In underwear, it represents the release of sexual tension.

YELLOW

People who wear yellow communicate a positive disposition and life perspective; psychological freedom. It can mean the wearer is predominantly intellectual. In underwear, it represents personal relationships in which the emotional and sexual energies are guided primarily by the mind, the thoughts.

GREEN

Green is a classic color. If it’s dark, it speaks of a quiet, reserved or distinguished person of refined tastes. If it’s a bright or light green and worn on the upper body, the wearer may be going through a period of healing when there is a need to take time and rest. In underwear, it indicates that there is a need for healing - emotional, physical or especially sexual.

LAVENDER or PURPLE

Purple and shades of purple are associated with luxury and sophistication and also intuition and spirituality. When you need to make a decision, try painting your nails lavender and see if the answer comes to you!

PINK

Pink is a feminine, delicate color, more usually worn by women. It communicates innocence. A woman wearing this color is likely to be treated delicately by men as it awakens their protective side. As it can be related to young girls, an adult female wearing pink could indicate either emotional immaturity or a dreamer, a romantic.

It can also mean that the wearer wants to communicate the desire for a serious relationship. A man who wears pink is connected with his feminine side. In underwear, light pink communicates the desire to connect emotionally and sexually in a delicate way. Stronger pink conveys more passion.

WHITE

White dress portrays an energy that’s open and signifies purity and cleanliness. As it can enlarge, people who are overweight tend to avoid it. In lingerie it’s a common color and shows the wearer just as she is.

BLACK

Black represents the night, the mysterious, the hidden. It’s not a color in itself, but the absence of light. Black dress may indicate that the wearer doesn’t want to connect with others, may feel alone or doesn’t see a way to communicate. In outerwear it reduces body size and helps the wearer to look thinner so is often used by those who want to sculpt their figure.

In some cases it can indicate isolation, loneliness or depression. In lingerie, it may signal a lack of confidence in the ability to relate to others or a secret wish to be someone else.

GREY

Grey is an inconspicuous color but can signify stability and success and inspire creativity. It allows all colors around it to take on their full characteristics without affecting them. It expresses elegance, respect, grief, the past or old age. Overuse could lead to uncertainty, discouragement, boredom or depression.

VIOLET

Violet dress represents altruism, a view of life guided by the mystical or religious, especially the more purple tones. It is also a sexless color, preferred by children, the elderly, pregnant women and people who decide not to engage in a sex life.

It communicates a disconnection from the material. It’s not advised for people who suffer from depression as it isolates and activates the imagination. In lingerie, it can represent an idealised image of people or fantasies that are not met in the material.

BLUE

Blue is one of trust, responsibility, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention. It hates conflict, and likes to do things in its own way. This is a color that seeks peace and tranquility above everything else.

BROWN

The color brown is a serious, down-to-earth color signifying stability, structure and support. Relating to the protection and support of the family unit, with a keen sense of duty and responsibility, brown takes its obligations seriously. It encourages a strong need for security and a sense of belonging, with family and friends being of utmost importance.