Want to look trendy, and still stay protected from the sun? Hats the way to go!

A black wide-brimmed hat from Kate Spade’s latest collection offsets a floral ensemble. Photo: Kate Spade

Judging by the phenomenal sales of skin brightening products, some of which have made multi- millionaires of their sellers, like Datuk Seri Vida of Qu Puteh fame, we seem to be a nation obsessed with having fair skin.

Yet, while we slather on sunscreens and brightening creams, we have forgotten one item that should be used alongside these as it’s also quite effective at blocking the sun’s harmful rays.