Video: How to Dress for the Beach

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About the Expert

Erin Busbee

http://www.busbeestyle.com/

Ever since Erin Busbee was a little girl she has had a passion for fashion and beauty… dressing her friends and family, including her poor baby brother and styling hair for any and all willing participants. It’s a love she has carried into her professional life. For years, Busbee worked as an award-winning producer for WCBS-TV in New York, where she routinely researched and wrote about fashion trends. She also collaborated closely with top magazine editors/writers from the most elite fashion publications like “Vogue,” “Elle,” “In Style,” and “Lucky” Magazines. In 2005, she founded Hewitt Media Consulting through which she personally trained CEO’s, entrepreneurs, magazine editors and TV reporters. Her consulting sessions always included fashion and beauty pointers, helping clients shine for their major TV appearances. Erin didn’t stay behind the scenes; she has been front and center with extensive experience on camera. She worked as an anchor/reporter in Watertown and Rochester, New York. She also became the entertainment/fashion reporter for WCBS-TV where she kept up on all the hottest trends. In 2007, she took on the role as host and producer for Hotnewz.tv, a revolutionary Internet news program focused on the young and hip college crowd. Erin created and wrote a weekly segment for Hotnewz called “Fashion Fix.” It gave viewers the inside scoop on, what else, fashion! Recently, Erin moved to the Texas Hill Country and started her image consulting business “Busbee Style”. Busbee Style is her newest baby, a passion for sure! Through Busbee Style, Erin does personal shopping, fashion styling and closet organization. Now, Erin is dressing and styling all types of Texans from cowboys to socialites.

Transcript

Hi, I'm Erin and I'm a fashion stylist. Picking out something to wear to the beach, can be challenging. You want to be comfortable, but cool and also chic, of course. Our model, Heather is wearing one idea for your next beach weekend. She has on a really light-weight cotton dress by Cool Change. If you haven't heard of the brand, check it out, they specialize in sophisticated resort wear. This fabric is so airy, that if you got it wet, it would dry in just a matter of seconds. It's also not just another dress, there are real, thoughtful design details. I love the plunging neckline, and the ruching in the middle. The silhouette creates a flattering hour glass shape. I also love the color. I think, when you're going to the beach, it's always great to throw on some bright, bold colors. I finished off the look with some basic flip-fops, so she'll be comfortable walking in the sand. And of course, you can't leave hoe without some sassy sunglasses. When we're going to the beach, there's always that temptation to just throw on a t-shirt and shorts. Resist that urge and just find a dress or two, that make you feel pretty and pulled together. And who knows, if you've got a fab cover-up look. Maybe, it'll make parading around half naked in public in your swimsuit, a little easier, heres' hoping.