There are two requirements that are essential for a great summer. First off, you must get a tan or at least a burn for some of our more tanning-challenged viewers ;) second, it is absolutely MANDATORY you get a cute swimsuit!

If you are cursed with very pale skin, tanning will be difficult for you, but not impossible!!! Yes, there is hope for you all, but PLEASE remember your sunscreen! There are those rare occasions where you will burn then tan, but honestly, who wants to go through the painful, annoying, gooey-plant guts (aloe vera) process of treating sunburn?? Anyway, back to the whole tanning/not burning subject: I was reading up on some actual summer-related articles, and a few tips of obtaining that glorious, golden, Hollywood tan are to 1. (even though I've mentioned this before) WEAR SUNSCREEN! 2. Do not over-tan, just tan for 15-30 minutes maximum. 3. Try not to fall asleep while tanning; the sun will not have any mercy just because you're catching some "Z's". 4. Use a very low concentrated tanning oil (This way, you will get what you want in less time) and 5. The best way to get a natural-looking tan is by playing a sport or doing an activity in the sun. Cooking under the blazing UV rays of the sun make you very prone to skin cancer or burning. I guarantee, if you follow these tips, you're bound to have a tan for summer! (P.S, I'm following these tips as well, so I'll be working on a tan with you!)

Picking the right swimsuit is most definitely mandatory, make sure it fits properly in all the right areas! The main issue all teen girls face when picking out a swimsuit is gapping (front and back), sagging, or it's just plainly not flattering. Also, in order to have a swimsuit that you will absolutely adore, make sure it compliments your body shape and type. For larger girls, I'd recommend a tankini; not a one piece. Ideally, people would think of one pieces but the truth is, they do not flatter or make someone look thinner. They actually enhance everything you do not want! Tankinis not only camouflage, they are SO CUTE! (: For the more skinnier girls, you can ultimately wear any swimsuit you want. But, be careful it doesn't gap or isn't too big. No body wants to lose their top or bottoms! And the most important thing when picking out a swimsuit is make sure you feel confident and cute(:

There you have it, two requirements that are essential for a great summer!