DON’T RISK YOUR LIFE FOR FASHION
Everyone craves a perfect all year round tan and some people even risk cancer from dangerous tanning booths or the humiliation of turning funny colours using fake tan, but I did something even more niave and stupid…
Unless you have never left your house or have an allergy to sunlight and keep completely covered up at all times everyone reading this article will have experience sunburn at some point in their lives…and you will know it is not a pleasant thing to experience.
Sunburn is an acute cutaneous inflammatory reaction that follows excessive exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation and living in the coastal county of Cornwall we perhaps get the to see more than out fair share of human lobsters hobbling from the beaches and less extreme cases of red noses or shoulders due to sunburn.
Funny though it may be to see these people who have over indulged in sunshine it is no joke. Sunburn can cause long-lasting damage to the skin. Children are especially at risk: one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person's chances of developing skin cancer later in life. This is more of a reason why we should wear sun cream whenever we go out in the day during summertime, as it could save our ‘skin’ later on in life. Beaches are particular dangerous in the summertime with there high winds and chilled out ice creams and ciders its more than too easy too miss the high UVs the sun can project leaving with long term damage to the skin.
But I did not just ignore all of these sensible warnings, that I am now an expert on, I went to a whole new level of stupidity and decided to replace sun cream with cooking oil in the hopes of getting the ultimate tan. I think I had heard or read somewhere that this insane practice could give you the tan of your life and being young and niave I covered myself in cooking oil on one of the hottest days of the year before spending a hours in my back garden.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, to any sane person, by the time I attempted to stand and go back in doors I was crippled with pain and could barely move. I also started to suffer from all the extreme side effects of survear heat stroke. By the time my mum came home I was in such a critical condition she rushed me to hospital.
HOW LONG IN HOSPITAL? WHAT WAS SAID? HOW LONG OFF SCHOOL?
The hospital also warned me that I had significantly increased my chances of contracting skin cancer and told me to also stay visualent for the signs; spots or moles that change in size, shape, or color. Another important sign that I have to check for is a spot that looks different from all of the other spots on my skin.
Although my case was extreme, anyone who has had long exposure to the sun is at risk and you should always look out for the signs. If you notice any changes to moles or skin spots do not take the chance, book an appointment too see a go and see your GP as this could have a spiraling effect and land you in serious problems with your health if you ignore the warning signs.
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Cornwall’s range of fashion isn't very wide like some cities which can make staying onto of the latest trends tricky unless you want to shop online – and where is the fun it that compared to spending a glorious day pacing the pavements and actually trying things on?
But if Cornwall was like the big Metro Cities then it would not be Cornwall would it? And part of the reason you choose to live there is the quaint local beauty.
If you go to a fishing village like Looe or Padstow you will mostly find that the men are wearing; sunglasses, flipflops and shorts even throughout the bitter cold months that we face, but lets face it girls the laid back beach style can look very HOT! And what do we really expect when there isn't a shopping mall in Cornwall or many designer shops? Lets also face it, one of the charms of Cornish men is that the latest fashion is usually the last thing on their minds and at least this means that people spend less time judging each other on whether or not they have the latest fashions…you have to love the laid back Cornish attitude!
However, women cannot always pull off the ‘laid back surf chick’ look as well as their male counter parts and this means we need to find somewhere to shop…especially for special occasions and I have found a few hidden gems for you to try that you might not have stumbled across in any of the bigger towns…
The first place I would check out for some more upmarket fashion is the coastal village of Rock that now plays host to an all year round Jack Wilce shop and a White Stuff!
If you need something a little more ‘dressy’ why not try the beautifully unique boutiques in the old market town of Wadebridge that have sprung up to meet the demands of second home owners and more affluent city tourists.
In short, thanks to the influx of the rich and famous North Cornwall is starting to become a hidden gem for fashion finds…ssshhhhhh! Don’t tell everyone because we would not want the Cornish charm to be spoilt by any major developers moving in! A noisy shopping center simply would not fit with thebeautiful peaceful landscapes that Cornwall has to offer.
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Cornwall is blessed with beautiful sandy coasts and even
throughout the bleak chilly winter nights they still make a great spot to go for a long walk to find peace after a busy day. Or better still, perfect mini break getaway locations.
Cornwall is full of many beaches from Carbbis bay in St Ives to Summer Laze beach in Bude there are hundreds of beaches and coves to explore each with unique charm and beauty.
In 2012, for example, Bude was voted the 7th best beach destination in the UK by millions on trip advisor so if you want family friendly spaces with lots of local amenities Bude could be the perfect place to visit. However, if you are looking for a bit of upper class glamour the places to go are; Rock, Polzeath and Padstow that are the favorite haunts of the rich and famous… you may even be lucky enough to brush shoulders with some celebrities, like Kate Moss, who choose these locations as a getaway to unwind in when escaping their hectic non-stop lives. And who can blame them given the 5* standard Hotel and self-catering accommodation available in North Cornwall that when coupled with the stunning coast land makes for a 5* mini break. Rock, Padstow and Polzeath also boosts various cafes and restaurants, like the legendary Rick Steins, which allow you to eat delicious mouth watering food whilst watching the waves hit the sandy beach which is perfect for the cold stormy nights in the winter.
If you are looking for yet more luxury, why not try a spa break in Newquay or St. Ives?
Whatever you are looking for this winter, Cornwall’s coast has the perfect locations to escape and unwind.
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