Summer is all about being a beach bum while looking absolutely fab, relaxing and enjoying the fun season.

As you get ready to soak up the many summer beach parties, remember it is not just about a hot swimsuit. Your footwear has to be just as fantastic; it's about the complete package. These days there are many sexy sandals available in fabulous hues so there is no need to subject yourself to rubber flip-flops. After all, if you're a fashionista you have to look your best.

But remember, you cannot sport hot sandals without a nice pedicure; that just doesn't work. Whether your toes are coated with the season's brights or nudes it doesn't matter.

Now that you've had your pedicure and your nails are all dolled up, grab your swimsuit, slip on your sexy sandals and you are ready to hit the beach in fine style.

Sandals courtesy of Collectibles Shoes, Mall Plaza, tel: 906-9144.

photos by Keisha Shakespeare-Blackmore/Staff Reporter