Why You’ll Love Cabana Life
📍 St. Pete, Florida
Dress || Similar Sandals || Handbag || Earrings || Bracelet
Even though the holiday season is upon us, I still get to dress as if every day were a sunny vacation. What can I say? Sometimes living in Florida has its perks! I try to wear fun and festive winter pieces, and it’s just so much easier for me to throw on a simple sundress and go. Over the recent years, I’ve taken a closer look at what brands I shop and choose to support. I tend to look for smaller companies that have a great message and are preferably women-founded. Cabana Life checks so many of those qualities and more! Let me introduce you to this wonderful, Florida-based company and why you’ll absolutely love Cabana Life!
They Have an Incredible Mission
To create sun protection that makes you feel AND look your best. When the founder, Melissa, was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma at age 26, she and her co-founder, Alyssa, were shocked to learn that our clothing didn’t protect us as much as we thought. To put it in usable terms: a simple white t-shirt only provides about the equivalent of wearing SPF 5. Since 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer before age 70, there’s a lot at stake. From there, they had a goal of creating sun protection that you WANT to wear. The result is beautifully sourced fabrics that also provide highly-rated UPF protection. While several different fabrics are in their repertoire, they are all breathable, wrinkle-resistant, and lightweight. Above anything else, they all provide at least UPF 50 to keep your skin safe.
They’re Women-Owned
Like I said, Cabana Life was founded by the incredible teamwork of Melissa and Alyssa. More than that, they are part of the Female Founder Collective, which is a network of businesses led by women supporting women. This community enables women to connect with other women to grow their businesses and operate more efficiently. Why is this important? Because it means that Cabana Life believes in lifting women in the fashion space and beyond. As you decide what companies to support, it’s definitely a good idea to take a look “behind the curtain.” I’m thrilled to support this woman-founded business that actually practices what they preach.
They Give Back
I actually first learned about Cabana Life through one of their Cabana Life Cares initiative. By partnering with various organizations, Cabana Life shows that they care about what you care about! Because they give and donate 20% of purchases back to your favorite charities, they show that their mission goes well beyond skin safety and health. If you happen to read this and would love to begin a partnership for your organization, simply pass along an email to them to get the conversation started! We can all do so much good when we work together!
They Have Something for Everyone
Caring about your skin’s health isn’t just a woman’s issue. It’s something that concerns the whole family. While you’re shopping for yourself, be sure to take a look at what they offer for the entire family. Whether you’re planning a holiday vacation to a beach destination or live somewhere that’s warm year-round, this is such a great resource to keep your family safe. Even swapping a t-shirt or pullover for a Cabana Life alternative can make a world of difference. When my husband isn’t in the sun or on the water, he loves wearing the Sport Zip Top as an extra layer while running layers.
Though winter is almost here, let’s make protecting our skin a priority year-round! In fact, wouldn’t that be an incredible New Year’s resolution? Stock up on broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, wear a form of sunscreen daily, and we can be our healthiest selves in the year 2022. Again, if you ever have any questions
Love from Florida,
Katie
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