Blog — Sun safe fashion

No one knows best like Mom. She always makes sure we're safe—shouldn't we do the same for her? This Mother's Day, give your Mom the gift of stylish sun-safe protection. Give her the gift of Sol La La.  Sol La La accessories block 97 percent of UV rays that can harm and damage your skin (which we know Mom is always trying to protect!) The accessories are comfortable and convenient for the Mom-on-the-go; they can be easily washed and dried or thrown in a purse for later in the day.  For the stylish Mom, they add a colorful pop and...

There’s a tinge of fall in the air. And you know what that means — back to school! We know it’s hard for moms and teachers to put together the perfect transition outfits when the sun is bright, the air is cool and the days are hectic. So we have a Sol Tip: Grab-and-go sun-safe styles that simplify your busy back-to-school days while keeping your beautiful skin looking radiant as ever! Sol La La’s soft and chic accessories are perfect for throwing on while waiting for the school bus, monitoring the playground and cheering your favorite soccer team. You'll love them...

Summer Solstice is our first birthday and we couldn't be more excited! It has been a fab year for Sol La La. We were awarded Fair & Fashionable's 'Best Sun Protection' seal, we introduced the super popular new "Shrug," we were featured on TV shows Daytime and Lifestyles, and we expanded distribution to the first brick and mortar store, Squirrel Hall in Millbrook, NY. Not bad for year one! Thanks to our Sol Sisters from around the corner and around the world, Sol La La is proudly helping women safely "step into the sun" with chic fashion alternatives to sunscreen.   In...

 Skin Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close, but a sun-smart lifestyle should never end! Did you know? Your risk for developing melanoma doubles if you have had more than five sunburns. People who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 75%. Americans often have more sun damage and skin cancer on the left side of their faces because UVA rays penetrate car windows. Here are six simple ways Sol Sisters can start a personal sun-safe lifestyle and protect your beautiful skin from cancer.  Add UPF accessories to your wardrobe and carry them...

We're thrilled that Sol La La has been awarded the “Best Sun Protection Seal” by nonprofit, Fair & Fashionable (F&F), for our fashionable and functionable UPF protective clothing. Sol La La and Fair & Fashionable’s missions align perfectly: to use fashion as a platform to prevent skin cancer while looking fab doing it! That’s why we’ve joining forces to get the word out to women, everywhere — you could say we’ve become Sol Mates. :) We caught up with Dr. Molly Menser, F&F’s co-founder and board-certified dermatologist who practices at Sunflower Dermatology to discuss fashion, skin protection and “loving the skin...