Protect yourself and look good doing it with these three items
Customized board shorts Hurley’s Phantom board shorts are custom designed to your personal style. From colour to binding, waistband and draw cord, every element is made to order using an online palette. Available for men and women, they take two to four weeks to ship. From $99 (U.S.); shop.hurley.com
Stave off the sun Apply Kiehl’s Superfluid UV Defence SPF50 on your face to guard against wrinkles and freckles caused by sun exposure. The oil-free, fragrance-free broad-spectrum lotion provides long-lasting protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays and comes in a carry-on friendly 50 ml size. $36; kiehls.ca
Covering up in style Canadian designer Virginia Johnson’s caftan, bearing one of her signature prints and a breezy cotton construction, is a stylish way to cover-up at the beach. The long-sleeved top comes with front pockets and slips on easily over a bathing suit or shorts. $215 (U.S.); virginiajohnson.com