You might notice something different about me in this post. Yep. I’m tan. You guys know that I’ve done spray tans before and have asked a lot about how to prepare for them. The guys over at VersaSpa offered me a spray tan and to give tips on how to prepare for one. First thing is this, don’t be afraid of them. Second, spray tans have come a loonnggg way from what they used to be. It is pretty much impossible to be Ross from Friends in that infamous spray tan scene. It’s automated, takes under 10 minutes and gives you a summer glow.
Top: Zara (exact)
Skirt: Zara (Exact)
Shoes: Banana Republic (exact)
Necklaces: XXI Forever and JCPenny
- First things first, exfoliate everything.
- Do not then cover yourself in lotion. The tan formula works best and will apply evenly.
- Wear very loose clothing when you go to the tanning salon.
- If you are fair skinned I recommend NOT going darker than medium. Medium is the darkest I will go and will last about 5 days and fade naturally into your own skin color.
- You can wear your swimsuit or nothing while in the booth. Just remember that you will have spray lines so think about what you will be wearing for about a week.
- Ask, ask, ask the tanning salon staff if you have any questions. They are there to help.
- At first you may not see color. It takes about three hours for it to show up on my skin.
- Don’t shower for 8 hours.
- When you shower, some color will come off but that is normal. I always get a spray tan, sleep and then shower to take off the excess dark.
- Enjoy! Swim, wear bikinis, workout, wear shorts…. everything! Show off that tan!
Pat
oo la la you look so pretty! love the necklaces, oh my! spray tan looks great, I've never tried it. Too scared ha! <3
Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
You look gorgeous, love the tan it suits you well.
xo
PinkSole
TaraMixandMatch
Your tan looks great….and I LOVE the skirt!
awhite
Hiiiii there gorgeous! Looking bronzy and soooo cute in that skirt + tank combo. You know I worship at the altar of the DHA Spray Tan Gods. 🙂
-Ashley
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The Real Arnolds
Gorgeous! I love the post title too. What a funny episode! Loving that trapeze top with the fitted skirt.
xo, Amy Ann
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Krysten Quiles
Ha…. I can't get over the post title 😉
Anna Higgins
This is one of my favorite outfits on you off all time! Love it….tanning is a huge struggle for me to.
Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
I am obsessed with this top on you! So cute! I've always been a bit hesitant to try a spray tan. One of these days, I'm going to give it a try!
Alyssa
I've gotten a spray tan once, and while I liked it, I felt like it didn't last as long as I had hoped–maybe I didn't take care of it enough? Either way, you look fantastic. This is one of my favorite outfits of yours lately!
Jessica
I'm getting my second spray tan before my birthday in July! I'm so excited…last time I got one done I was so obsessed with tanning that I had actually gone in a regular tanning bed before that. AHHH, SO BAD.
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Closet Fashionista
Yayy! You look great, definitely not Ross (haha…that scene is so funny.) I love the print of your skirt too 🙂
Luckily I tan pretty easily so I don't need to spray-tan, but it's good to know its not so scary anymore!
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Rachel Lynne
I have never gotten a spray tan… it makes me nervous! Lol. I have been looking into it more as well as other ways to get and keep a tan (sunless of course)! Thanks for your tips and your tan looks great! Love your silver pumps!
Rebecca
You are so rocking that tan Alissa…..love how it complemented your lovely outfit for today!
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Adri Lately
Hottie alert! This outfit and that tan are sure to turn some heads!
xo Adri
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Karly @ Miss in the Midwest
You look fab! I've never had anything but terrible experiences with spray-on tans, so maybe I need to give it another try.
TheTinyHeart
The tan looks nice and natural on you!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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Darcy
Haha LOVE the Friends reference! I have never gotten one but I need to start experimenting for the wedding! Eek! So do they fade evenly? I am worried I will get it like the Wednesday before and then go on our honeymoon and look like a crazy person haha
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Kristina
Ha pretty sure that episode of Friends is why I've never tried a spray tan!
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Michelle Nance
Crazy how much a tan can change the way someone looks! Love this NATURAL tan look!! Looks really nice…. and love your outfit too!! 😉
xx. Michelle
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LyddieGal
You look so radiant here, not sure if it's the tan, or your smile, or both.
And I want/love/need your skirt.
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Kayla Gilbert
Yeahh! I love spray tans! Yours looks fab!!
Kayla
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Anna Baun
Could you continue to be any more cute! Honestly? Love the look, first off! And the tan looks fab on you! 🙂
Anna
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Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
Cute outfit girl! And love that necklace!!!
<3, Pamela
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Whitney James
This outfit is SO cute! I love that top. Very chic!
~Whitney
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Ladies in Navy
STOP! you look insanely beautiful here. 🙂 i love that top so much i want to cry. and the skirt. and the tan. all i have to say is ugh! too good
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Shannon Jenkins
Hahaha love this title!! You look gorg! Loving the tan and hello that skirt! Obsessed!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
MANDY
You look beautiful,there is also the outfit,nice cut!
Rachel
I've yet to get one but after your e-mail I want to! I got a little color last weekend from the sun so I'm good for now. Once I get pale again though I'm considering a spray tan
Kylie Mavrakis
Such great tips! And I am loving this outfit! So pretty!
xo Kylie
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Kelsey Bang
oh this mint color is gorgeous on you! love your fun necklace and cute skirt! love the look!
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Leaving the Corner & Dipping My Toes
I definitely need some color too, and talking about needs, that top is gorgeous.
Natalia
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
This tan looks so great and natural on you!
Head to Toe Chic
You look so naturally tan!! I'm super jealous. and what an amazing top!
xo,
Angela
Elegance and Mommyhood
Gorgeous top and skirt wow. Your girls look so good in that pretty top. LOL-ed at the title and yes your tan is perfect.
Did you link up this gorgeous outfit with our Spring Must Haves link-up yet? =)
Chic Therapy
Pretty look!You have an amazing smile too.
Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}
These are great tips! I've always wanted to get a spray tan because I pretty much never go out in the sun and when I do I just burn!
~Sara
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Maggie
I love a good spray tan!! These are great tips 🙂 And I am in love with that Zara top!
Maggie
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Emily Harris
you look great!!! love the outfit and your tan 🙂
Kellyinthecity
You look great! Such a natural look. And I love the outfit!!
xx
Kelly
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Hannah Osborn
You look stunning! Love it!
tastefulstyle
Great tips! I must admit that I've shied away from spray tans because I was always afraid of having the Ross look.
Maya McDonald
DAYUM! Girlfriend, you look good! I mean, you look good as a pasty lady like myself, but tan version of you is fab too 😉 xx
Nikki
The fact that you made a Friends reference makes this my favorite post ever! I can pretty much make a Friends reference for any situation. Obviously you did not count Mississippis. Love this outfit! That top is fabulous and I love the necklaces! You look gorgeous!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Danielle Doerr
You look absolutely STUNNING in that skirt! So stunning that I traveled over to the Zara site to buy it but they're out of my size – BUMMER!
Also, I've been thinking about doing VersaSpa for awhile now and reading how good your experience was has me a little bit more convinced! I will be texting you tomorrow to find out details about where you went, what you wore, etc.
PS: Love that you made a Friends reference! That is one of my all-time favorite TV shows.
Marta García
Hi! I loved that episode! Lovely outfit! Best regards from sunny Barcelona,
Marta
Tania Franco
The tan looks amazing, totally natural! Great tips for those who haven't done it before. :))
xx,
Tania
http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com/
365HANGERS
Amazing tips and the tan looks so great on you. Absolutely in love with your outfit!!
xx 365hangers
Jeans and a Teacup
You look amazing! Love the WHOLE outfit and the tan! You are seriously tempting me to get a spray tan. I gave up on tanning lotions because they are just a mess. I haven't tried a spray tan but it's the only thing I would try for a fake tan.
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Sonya Mann
You look very babely! Interesting to hear a little more about the process, since I've never spray-tanned
Lisa - respect the shoes
Your tan and the outfit are both killer, girl!
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It will also help ensure that your skin stays moisturized and that your spray tan will last for days. Spray tans are excellent alternatives to spray tan west hollywood the sun or tanning beds, but are they safe for sensitive areas of your body, like your face? Absolutely.