How to Look Great at the Pool

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Do you want to look great while at the pool? Some simple know-how about key accessories will have you feeling great and looking even better.

Steps

1. Obtain a bathing suit that looks good on your figure. You don't have to get a bikini. Just wear what you are going to be comfortable wearing; tankinis, full-piece swimsuits, bikinis with skirts or wraps - all are fine provided they fit well. Make sure to get patterns or colors that are bright and summery. If you like a certain part of your body, dress to flatter that part. Like if you have long legs, then wear bottoms that have ties on the sides. If you like your back, wear a backless. If you like your butt, wear bottoms with ruffles.
   
2. Purchase a great pair of sunglasses. They don't have to be designer to look good. You can get a great looking pair at any drugstore. Just make sure that they suit your personality and look good on you.
   
3. Wear cute summery sandals. Get some that are bright colors. Make sure that they are comfortable though because they could hurt your feet.
   
4. Be manicured. Since your feet are going to be showing a lot, then your toenails are going to need to be cut neatly and painted in bright fun colors. You could try hot pink, lime green, or bright orange. Luminescent pastels are also cool.
   
5. Add sunscreen lotion. Before you leave the house rub or spray your sunscreen lotion in. This will give it time to soak in or dry and will be effective by the time you're facing the glare of the sun.
   

Tips

• Try putting on some waterproof mascara. they also have waterproof eyeliner, and many lip glosses have staying power as well.
  
• Earrings can still work if you wear them. Make sure that they are studs though, because you don't want them to fall off or get stuck on something.
  
• Add a cute bracelet or ankle bracelet if you like being adorned. Make sure that it fits well because you don't want these items to fall off in the pool - you'll never find them again! Nix them if you want a truly sporty look - jewelry is a hassle not attractive in this case.
  
• Have a bright, summery beach towel to lay on. Make sure that it is colorful or has a cute pattern.
  
• if you want to wear jewelry to the pool, make sure it is jewelry that wears well in water, preferably originally from the water, such as pearls (faux, so its no big deal if they break) shell and mother of pearl jewelry.
  
• a hair holder of some sort, and leave in conditioner are great to have. if you put your hair in a braid, its convenient, looks good, and when your hair dries, it gives you cute waves.
  

Warnings

• Make sure that you are going to be comfortable in the bathing suit you choose. You don't want to be uncomfortable at the pool.
  
• You do not always have to wear a bikini, 1 piece sets are hot too.
  
• Apply lots of sunscreen (1 full ounce) and try to stay out of the sun whenever you can.
  

Things You'll Need

• Swimsuit suitable for your figure
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Sunglasses
  
• Towel
  
• Hat
  
• Jewelry (optional and not recommended for the sporty look)
  
• Waterproof mascara (optional)
  
• Sandals
  
• Quality nails on show
  

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