How do you look effortlessly beautiful by the pool?

[MozzchopsThirty]

I'm going on a 'naice' holiday with boyfriend.
I always look like shit! Sweaty, straggly hair, some ill fitting throw over thing.

Please help! I want to look lovely.
What can I do with my hair? Even in a ponytail it's awful, it's thin & shoulder length
I've purchased 2 lovely bikinis so just gotta get the rest to work

[JigokuShojou]

Use some Asian sunblock if possible (SPF100+, I've seen SPF 130 PA+++ available here in Asia) and bring some baby powder to dust feet when leaving-the sand will fall right off. Bring Birkenstocks and insect repellent. Bring anti-histamines just in case you get bitten. Sit in the shade to avoid burns. Try not to walk on sand with no shoes on unless you like burning your feet.

[JigokuShojou]

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Has SPF. and saves on packing lots of hair stuff.

[JigokuShojou]

It's this.

[MozzchopsThirty]

Where were your cover ups from in the block colours?

[JigokuShojou]

This is one of the highest SPF ratings available anywhere in the world (I think so, at least.)

[netflixandicecream]

go on pinterest and search for beach holiday capsule wardrobe! there are so many great posts for ideas.


personally i think denim mixed with neutral colours is the safest option. no prints, flip flops for the beach and nice leather sandals for everything else.
i also hate overpacking so a lot of mix and match outfits.

not sure about the hair, mine is usually flat and horrible but beach suits me and it's always soft and perfect! maybe salt spray?

[DianaT1969]

Does salt spray damage the hair? Washes out easily for evening?

[MozzchopsThirty]

Salt spray is great if you ghd your curls in keeps them in without being frizzy or falling out

[netflixandicecream]

this is what i got as a beach cover up


not sure about the spray i heard good things but never used it.

[MozzchopsThirty]

That's nice Netflix, where from?

[netflixandicecream]

ASOS £26 :) it fits really well too

[pandarific]

Spend the money on a GOOD mascara - all the rest of makeup you can economise on, but even the best chemist mascara can't compete with a really good one. Wait till you're at the airport and get one of those Lancome mascara packs that have 2 or 3 in the Duty Free. I'd suggest one with the waterproof Lancome Hypnose and one with the regular Hypnose or Hypnose Drama.

Oh, and is your hair wavy? If so, and if you would like more body/longer hair, you could look into getting a track or two of a weave put in, or a few micro-ring extensions. I'm caucasian with very fine hair, and honestly, the difference having a little bit of extra is amazing!

[JigokuShojou]

These can be used as make-up fixing sprays-they all contain high SPFs.

[JigokuShojou]

If you can get this online, it literally won't budge, come sea or sweat. //www.p2bus.com based in London's Chinatown might sell it. This mascara sticks like glue.

[pandarific]

OOH - and I forgot! Since having the weave, I have needed to straighten my hair, as it's wavy, unlike my own - if you are on the market for a hair straightener, check this out! quid on Amazon and it's great for people like me who have no idea about hair, you just brush it through like a normal brush and it straightens it - very easy!

[Madbengalmum]

Is this thread about how to create a mumsnet uniform by the beach??😄

[YorkieDorkie]

Tint brows and lashes so you need minimal makeup.
I saw something that advertised "shiny legs" on the TV - looked good.
French plait for the day and tuck the end in - add pretty flower.
Take down plait for evenings and voila! Lovely wavy hair.
Sparkly shellac on hands and feet.
Anklet.
Glamorous sun hat and large shades.
Big bright tote.

[wickedfairy]

Marking place - I camp so am never glamorous but I can live in hope!

Diana - your bikini and beach cover up are lovely! I am really, really white - do you all think that would look ok or do you need a tan to pull those colours off?

[Madbengalmum]

I guess it all depends on the type of hotel and quality of accomodation people are staying in and whether they want to blend in or look a bit different.
I really didnt think anyone still wore heels to the beach, but i genuinely believe that you get what you pay for where swimwear is concerned, and you can tell quality from a mile off. I prefer something a bit different and would sooner have one good quality outfit than ten from the high st and this applies to swimwear too.

[pfft123]

Can people REALLY put their hair in a plait for lying by the pool and then just let it down in the evening? I'm envious if you can - I would feel revolting not washing it. All that sweat, chlorine, sun cream, sand or sea water

[JigokuShojou]

It all depends on the beach-I live 45 minutes away from one but there aren't any shower facilities so I just wait until I get home. (Short hair, btw.)

[MozzchopsThirty]

Agreed, my hair would just about go in a plait but flyaway bits by my face would hang down or stick out
No way could I wear it down then for the night
I have fine, blonde hair which looks awful most of the time

[MildlyattractiveBetty]

I could definitely do the plait but I do draw a line at the anklet.

[netflixandicecream]

i never wear expensive clothes and have never spent more than primark and h&m prices on a bikini.

i got a plain white bikini for £4 last year in primark and it looked amazing if i may say so myself i honestly can't imagine anyone looking at me and thinking 'fuck me thats a cheap swimsuit' i'm 5"8 and size 8 so it may be that i am still at a stage where i can get away with just about anything

[RunRabbitRunRabbit]

Act happy and confident, as if you feel quietly beautiful, even after you realise a giant bogie has been stuck to your face since you got out of the pool and that fake tan streaked weirdly under your left buttock.