--- title: "Fashion for You" date: 2016-04-13 author: "Laurie Stroud" categories: - name: "Fashion" url: "/category/news/more/fashion.md" - name: "Uncategorized" url: "/category/uncategorized.md" --- # Fashion for You **What to Wear When Exploring the Outdoors** ![fashion for you Afico long sleeves Marks Outdoors](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fashion-for-you-Afico-long-sleeves-Marks-Outdoors.jpg)The days are longer and the sun is brighter- it’s time to get outside and take advantage of the gorgeous Alabama scenery! Of course, you will want to keep yourself fashionable when you are half way up a mountain, walking down the beach or camping in the wilderness. No worries; I am here to give you some fashion tips for playing outside without compromising your comfort. ![Fashion for you SOREL_JOANIE_MULE_WHITE-2](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Fashion-for-you-SOREL_JOANIE_MULE_WHITE-2.jpg)**Choose footwear that touts style and comfort. Available at Gus Mayer.** **Beach Babe.** Walking the beach can be one of the most therapeutic paths to refresh your body, mind and soul. The sea mist gives a natural lending hand by tousling the hair and flushing the cheeks, but what makes your look complete? Keep it casual and relaxed with a pair of shorts, a cozy hoodie or flowing kimono. In terms of footwear, gladiator sandals, trainers,[![Fashion for you Sorel_Major_Pull-on_Tan](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Fashion-for-you-Sorel_Major_Pull-on_Tan.jpeg)](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Fashion-for-you-Sorel_Major_Pull-on_Tan.jpeg) or everyday flip-flops are perfect for flinging off and walking along the shore. **Trekking Pro.** One thing Alabama has is hills. Lots of hills. They are made to be explored and loads of fun too! But you don’t have t[![Fashion for You SOREL_Joanie_Sandal](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Fashion-for-You-SOREL_Joanie_Sandal.jpeg)](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Fashion-for-you-SOREL_JOANIE_MULE_WHITE-2.jpg)o sacrifice your style for comfort. Start your look with a good, solid pair of walking boots and quality socks. I am currently obsessed with Sorel boots in every style and color. Another key item to have handy is a wax jacket that will keep you warm, dry and looking sharp. One of the brands that will make you look trendy and feel comfortable is Barbour.[ ](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Fashion-for-You-SOREL_Joanie_Sandal.jpeg) [![fashion for you pullover simmons](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fashion-for-you-pullover-simmons1.jpg)](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fashion-for-you-pullover-simmons1.jpg)**Remember if you are hiking up in the hills, temperatures can change quickly so layer up. Available at Simmons Sporting Goods****Camping Queen.** Whether you are a girl set for the full-on camping experience or happier with camping in comfort, it can be tough to know what to pack for a weekend in the woods. Remember the Golden Rule of Fashion: Less is more. Invest in a cute poncho or vest that you can pair with any outfit to add a touch of understated glamour. Don’t forget a cozy warm sweater for the cooler, brisk evenings. Accessorize with a baseball cap, shades and a crafted stainless steel water bottle. Now if all this outdoorsy stuff has you already breaking a sweat, remember in the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, ***“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink the wild air.”*** [![Fashion for You Krista Conlin BCF Sept 14](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fashion-for-You-Krista-Conlin-BCF-Sept-141.jpg)](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fashion-for-You-Krista-Conlin-BCF-Sept-141.jpg) *-Krista Conlin Robinson* KC Projects, a full service public relations agency providing branding service to clients from the fashion industry to the corporate world, [www.kcprojects.net](http://www.kcprojects.net)