A friend is someone you share the most darkest secrets with and all the hopes and dreams that you might have floating around inside your head. They will listen to those things with out being sarcastic or demeaning. They will in turn share their hope stories and what they want the future to hold. A good friend you can share the hobbies that both of you find interesting. There is also fun in making a receipt that you don’t have a clue as to what you are doing but you find pleasure in the experiment because just spending time with that special friend makes you feel like someone and have…

Polka-dots really do inspire a feeling of pure joy, something that is desperately needed in a world full of economic and global crisis. From vintage 50’s style to modern abstract, there is sure to be a polka-dot to suit every personality. While some may envision a flirty summer dress at the first mention of polka-dots, shoes and accessories will serve at a great canvas for this timeless print. Designer Tabitha Simmons has a darling stiletto sandal featuring a wonderful variety of polka-dot prints in different colors and sizes. With delicate styling and playful colors, this shoe is a perfect example of blissful summer fashion. Also in the area of accessories,…

The ‘On The Beach’ Team came across this very cool article on the OCC Apparel and they have very kindly agreed for us to share it with our readers. ‘THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PUTTING THAT SHIRT ON YOUR BACK’ The shirt you’re wearing right now: what’s it made from? In its rawest form, was it once growing in a field, on a sheep’s back or sloshing at the bottom of an oil well? We wear clothes literally every day, but few of us spend much time reflecting on what goes into manufacturing various textiles and their environmental impacts. This is interesting considering how much we think about the food we…