W=-TfY FPREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1989, PAGE 15 * AMonthly Fashion andBeuyRvw Headingsouth eyJul.Thatcher 'Tis the beason to be je lJ 'is he season also to be planning our annuaà l migration south, which has been the pattern* of so many Canadiens since air travel bas made the 'surf and sand' but a plane ride away. Yes, every year Canadiens by the thousands pack up and head south after Christmas to escape the dead of wintor and soak up the . warmth of the tropical suni. A week or two soakinmg up the raye' saeems to be the perfect midwinter pickup to revive us and prepare us for the cold. and snow sili to corne. Ini the hustie and bustle of lest minute Christa shopping we pick up plane tickets, consider how we're going te, lose the ten« pounds we know we're going to gain over Christmas and begin to ~~ think about what té pack te, wear down south. ?"' ... The good news is that resjort wear has become more ~_ lightweight and packable. The trend is tewards fabrics that like , . te travel. Says Bonnie Bail of 'Calypso Swimwear' in Oshawa, '. "Crinkled cottens and lightweight gauze are very popular >, fabrics for travelling because they're supposed to look Jî.î wrinkled. Also, they're veiy light te carry in your suitcase."........ . Cet those sunglasses! Colour plays a vibrant role in resort...........~ dressing and sunishine shades of yellow, red, fuchsia, tangerine and mango seem te tae. on a distinctive richness -CPM G under the tropical sun. Adds BaIl, "Neon shades are still.~* popular and soft pretty pastels look dynamite against . tanned skn. Animal prints and flower patterns are also 5 playin a wild role at the beach this year. e .» ... Wat are the styles te look for in bathing suits this year? According te Ball, "The underwire bra type suit in either one or two piece styles is definitely the rage. It's a look q.~ that complimentsail figures. Also, the high waisted style 3 which flatters the waistline is still popular." 3M Coing on a sightaeeing tour or out on the town calîs for outfits that are flexible, that can be dressed up or down. Look for reversible gauze with colours such as hot pink on the inside and fuchsia on the outside. Make sure ,,ýe footwear, especially for walking, is comfortable ando preferably not brand new. Don't forget a coverup to wear to and fromt the beach or when you've had - enough sun for the day. We've ail heard or said ourselves "Oh, MIl wait until...... . . .. P I get there te buy some new clothes'." Suggests Adina Weaver of 'Paradise Island' in Pearson Lanes, Whitby, "Buy before you Fo away. Don't be...... . .. disappointed when you can t find what you'reQ looking for ano the prices are twice as high as et .. .. home. Bring e yhing you're going te need while away and if you find anything while away then s-* consider it a bonus." Weaver also suggestseprn your skin for - -- the strong rays of the sun down south; "Ites vise toe -UgiM: get a base tan at a tanning salon for a couple of reasons. First, you're less likely te burn on the first few days because your skin has been conditioned. Also, a base tan gives you a little colour s0 that you don t have to, feel '¼ self-conscious on your first day at the beach. - A few tips for the care of your clothes while on holidays cornes from Bonnie Bail. Use a mild shampoo in tepid water when washing out your swimsuit. Saltwater, chlorine and oîs fromt tanning lotions are bard on bathing suits. *Bring a few plastic hangers from home to hang your freshly washed clothing on. Many third world countries only provide motel hangers which may rust. *Hang your clothes in the shower or indoors. The strong sun outside can fade the clour of your lothes. Yes, 'tis the season te be jolly and, even if you're not one of the fortunate, lucky enough te be heading south, you can always visît one of your local tanning salons and pretend you've been away. Look on the bright side, you don't have to worry, just yet, about losing those extra ten pounds. A * * a ~1 -en - . i