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Beach yes and nos

27 replies

Coderooo · 23/05/2010 17:39

i dont like sequins on swimwear. used to, not they make me feel hot.
or gold lame bikinis
or leopard anything.
( think there were lots of russians around )

LOTS of ncie bikinis today and nice figures in em

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scratchmyback · 23/05/2010 17:42

white bikinis unless you are very brown. I agree sequins don't like either.
Those gold or silver shiny bikinis, hate them too!

TheFoosa · 23/05/2010 17:45

If you are wearing a skimpy red bikini on a crowded beach DON'T bend over on all fours a la Jordan

you can share too much, y'know

compo · 23/05/2010 17:47

Bright red skin is not an attractive look

Coderooo · 23/05/2010 17:47

lol
there was a mum "our" age in a fab polka dot halterneck

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brimfull · 23/05/2010 17:51

saw topless grannies today
that is a complete nono

Waswondering · 23/05/2010 17:51

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AndieWalsh · 23/05/2010 17:53

Over-accessorising on the beach is naffola.

Coderooo · 23/05/2010 17:55

oh dont think that tousled loose sea awater beach looks cool
tie it back
god i looked MAD after a few swims

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Coderooo · 23/05/2010 17:55

SEA water beach HAIR

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brimfull · 23/05/2010 18:11

I saw loads of lovely maxi dresses today , surprisingly they looked good on most people

Coderooo · 23/05/2010 18:11

lots of nice figures today i thought

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cyb · 23/05/2010 18:16

perv

scratchmyback · 23/05/2010 18:26

oh god my hair looks hideous after I have been in the water, I have to keep going back in so it doesn't dry at all once I've been in!

I hate those vest tops on men...why do they think they look so cool?

ticktockclock · 23/05/2010 18:45

Yes those vest tops are horrible especially if they are extra hirsute and have a penchant for gold chains [feel ill emoticon]

Hullygully · 23/05/2010 19:07

I saw lots of people wafting along in maxi dresses with low slung bosoms and thought Stepford. Creepy.

monkeysmama · 23/05/2010 19:39

Not accesorising on the beach is so English. I will be on a beach this time tomorrow in a leopard print bikini, gold sunnies, gold flip flops, gold beach bag. Can't wait!

AndieWalsh · 23/05/2010 19:41

What is it with maxi dresses? Short people look swamped in them, tall people look like freakish giantesses. Skinny people look flat chested and bony. Curvy types just expose back fat and chubby upper arms. They do not look good on anyone outside of a glossy clothing catalogue.

I swear, they're the 'jeggings' of summerwear. We've been told they're flattering, but look around you - they're NOT.

AndieWalsh · 23/05/2010 19:42

lol!@monkeysmama. Will you then be returning to the Rovers for your evening shift?

scattyspice · 23/05/2010 20:07

There were a fair few boardshorts on Tynemouth beach today. Ideal for hauling yer kids out of the surf without having to brave an actual swim cossie. Looks good with tankini top or similar.

honeydragon · 23/05/2010 21:38

love my board shorts - they have pockets and they cover my bum aaaaand they are always cheap in tk max as I am clearly the only person who buys them!

HinnyPet · 23/05/2010 22:15

Those boardshorts are gorgeous!!!! I want some please.
Tkmax you say?

honeydragon · 23/05/2010 22:20

yeah they always have loads in mine for some reason (i like the roxy ones - you get a little comb on a keychain with them - i'm a sucker for a gimmick).

Fimbo · 23/05/2010 22:20

Ill fitting bikini tops, with norks spilling over the top. No no no.

scattyspice · 24/05/2010 08:02

Yes TKmax. Long or short honeydragon?

Bonsoir · 24/05/2010 08:06

I love accessorising on the beach! We have Hermès beach towels (DD has pink with fish, I have blue with a sun) and I have a beautiful bright pink towelling beach bag that holds everything so there isn't a nasty pile of mess next to me! DD has beautiful pink Hello Kitty sunglasses and a new green spotted halter neck swimsuit, dull gold Havaianas and a yellow kaftan with dull gold embroidery, and Chanel particulière nail varnish on her toes... TBH, I have a really hard time stopping myself from buying beach clothes - I love them!