Protection with a side of patriotism
24 Jan 2011 17:00 PM |
Posted by Editor
It’s Australia Day on Wednesday so we all know what’ll invariably happen – you’ll go out with friends, have a few too many beers on the beach or around the barbie and – ooops – all of a sudden you’ll be about as burnt as the snag you just ate off the hot plate. Not a good look, and not a good way to do our country proud. (I’m almost certain that when Dorothea Mackellar wrote the famous line, “I love a sunburnt country”, she was talking about the colour of the land, and not the state of its people!)
So this year, if you’re planning on lounging about outdoors, why not show your Aussie spirit while staying sun safe at the same time? It’s as easy as getting your green-and-gold painted fingers on the super patriotic, ultra protective Aussie Sport-Brella. It’s a sun tent and rain shelter all in one, that folds out like a normal beach umbrella (with optional nifty side flaps), providing over two metres of maximum sun protection for you and your friends to relax under come Aussie Day. Or any other day really!
Looking for more ways to get in to the Aussie spirit this Australia Day? Click here to see what other true blue beauty buy Liv has up her sleeve…
How will you be celebrating Australia Day this year?
Member Comments
(32)
Posted by:
Roxymisha
(Australia)
What a fabulous product - so practical and patriotic as well. Not sure what I will be doing on Australia Day - depends on the weather which is so unpredictable at present. Anyway, have a great day everyone! x
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 5:33pm)
Posted by:
iluvfacialz
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I love that Aussie Sport-Brella, such a great idea. Where can you get it from??
I will not be doing anything on Australia Day as the weather is going to be way too hot for me, I'll be in front of my air conditioner.
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 5:41pm)
Posted by:
Emzaau
(Australia)
Keeping cool and maybe get some lamb chops. Those lamb ads are hilariously effective!
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 5:44pm)
Posted by:
Elunia
(Australia)
I agree Emzaau, got to love those lamb ads :)
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 6:03pm)
Posted by:
softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Depends on the weather but it's highly likely I'll be having a swim! The water is beautiful at the moment - nice and clear after all those big tides washing the beaches clean! We may end up having a bit of a fish as well, also depending on the tides, weather etc (well, hopefully catching one anyhow!).
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 6:30pm)
Posted by:
Jannz
(Australia)
I'd love eyes like the ones in the picture.
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 6:55pm)
Posted by:
southcoastclare
(Australia)
I'm hoping to get to the beach early with the kids before it gets too hot, then have a BBQ lunch with the family.
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 9:01pm)
Posted by:
joburkey
(Member since 2007, Australia)
we'll probably go to one of the parks in the city where there's some entertainment
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 9:42pm)
Posted by:
jatz
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Just hanging around at home.
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January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 10:31pm)
Posted by:
Yvette Rose
(Member since 2008, Australia)
work....!
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 12:06am)
Posted by:
Morrigan
(Australia)
That's an awesome idea!! I will be just doing nothing at home as husband has to work :((
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 9:12am)
Posted by:
KtB
(Australia)
i think i will just be spending it at home this.. no parties this year :)
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 9:22am)
Posted by:
jpandkt08
(Australia)
wont be doing a whole lot, just hanging with my family
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 9:42am)
Posted by:
vamperess
(Australia)
Most likely shared with my mates, family/friends :) Meant to be a lovely day here so enjoy the beach, a bbq, a drink or two! Have a good one all what ever you may do!
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 10:00am)
Posted by:
Shopaholicshell
(Australia)
The Aussie Sport-Brella is a great product, encouraging Aussie's to be both patriotic and sun smart. The festiveties will commence tonight for me!
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 10:32am)
Posted by:
Amydeville
(Australia)
That tent is a great idea! looks pretty darn cool as well! :)
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 11:17am)
Posted by:
pepsilid
(Member since 2007, Australia)
The tent is very cute! I will be celebrating my boyfriends mum's birthday in the morning and then lounging around a friends pool for Aussie day celebrations in the afternoon. Lots of celebrations!
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 12:27pm)
Posted by:
rowy
(Australia)
a must buy protection from sun!
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 12:37pm)
Posted by:
emilyhollywood
(Australia)
I will be relaxing and doing big fat nothing!
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 1:56pm)
Posted by:
Jenniqua
(Australia)
It is a family tradition of ours to all go to mum and dads for a bbq and swim by the pool. My parents live on the corner of a highway and dad proudly displays a huge Australian flaf between two palm trees. We all wear t-shirts with the australian flag print and generally have a fabulous day. We all bring something Aussie to the bbq like lamingtons or lamb or garden salad. A great day is had by all.
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 2:00pm)
Posted by:
kireina
(Australia)
I will be relaxing with friends tomorrow.
Hoping all you beauties and your friends and families have a good day, however you plan to spend it.
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 2:11pm)
Posted by:
Chicklet
(Member since 2008, Australia)
The tent looks great - I'm one of those people who need total shade if I'm going to the beach. Will probably spend Australia Day at the cricket.
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 3:37pm)
Posted by:
Jodie71
(Australia)
How awesome is that!!! Perfect beach item!!!!
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 10:28pm)
Posted by:
Harlow
(Australia)
Unfortunately I will be at work this Australia day, and I don't think these fall under the 'natural' look :(
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 11:01pm)
Posted by:
Harlow
(Australia)
^ I was refering to the makeup :)
Love the beach umbrella though!
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January 25, 2011 (Jan 25, 2011 11:03pm)
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Posted by: Roxymisha (Australia)
What a fabulous product - so practical and patriotic as well. Not sure what I will be doing on Australia Day - depends on the weather which is so unpredictable at present. Anyway, have a great day everyone! x
Posted on: January 24, 2011 (Jan 24, 2011 5:33pm)