STYLING AND TEXT BY Kristin Antonino and Micah Simon PHOTOS by Lisa Shires
Safe in the sun is more than skin deep, but starting with the skin is never a bad idea. Don’t step outside without your lotion, spray or brush-on SPF protection, and protect your eyes with a pair of sunglasses with UVA and UVB lenses. Keeping away from harmful rays doesn’t have to be dull; brighten up your hot weather wardrobe with fun – as well as protective – pieces like Nordstrom’s crocheted cover-up, or REI’s sassy straw hats. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and keep your beverages icy cold with a cheery insulated tote.
* prAna Rory RASHGUARD, $60; Sunday Afternoons Riviera HAT, natural, $32; Columbia Wrangle Mountain 
Fishing HAT, straw/navy, $20; all from REI, Columbia, rei.com * Koali polarized SUNGLASSES, $180, EyeFit Vision Centers, Columbia, eyefitvisioncenters. com * Newspaper PARASOL, $38, Vintage Bliss, Ellicott City, vintageblissmd.com * La Blanca crochet trim COVER-UP, $99, Nordstrom, Columbia, shop.nordstrom.com
* SUN PROTECTION and AFTER-SUN SOOTHERS from Badger, $7.95
and up, all from Roots Market. * ALOE PLANT for soothing burns, $6.99, Scheurich PLANTER in blue, $8.99, from River Hill Garden Center, riverhillgardencenter.com * Mineral Fusion SPF MOISTURISER, BRUSH-ON SUN DEFENSE and BEAUTY BALM, $21.99 and up, all from Roots Market * Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy PAIL, $12.99 and Blossom Bright SPRINKLER, $24.99, River Hill Garden Center * Babo Botanicals SUNSCREEN (for face, lips, nose and ears), $10.49 and up * Photos this spread by Lisa Shires
* Mountain Mamas Colorful SCARF, $27.99 * Scout Zip Top water 
resistant cotton twill TOTE BAG, $39.99 * Charlie Paige paper straw HAT, $14.99* all from River Hill Garden Center. Opposite page * Lilly Pulitzer reusable cold drink TUMBLER (BPA, pthalate, and lead free), $16.00 * Lilly Pulitzer insulated COOLER (comes with wine and bottle opener), $32.00 * both from River Hill Garden Center. *
Lole Patricia TOP, UPF 50+, $55, REI * Twisted Ottoman Loop SCARF, azalea, $25 and Lily DRESS, rouge, UPF 50+, $80, Eddie Bauer, Columbia, eddiebauer.com * Distressed child’s CAP with vintage embellishments, $19 and P Park SCARF, $48 * both from Vintage Bliss, Ellicott City, vintageblissmd.com. *
