Archive for June, 2006

Delia’s Cami $24.50

The scalloped edges on this pretty cami sort of remind me of the doilies that decorated my Great Aunt Jean’s house. In a good way. With details like those edges, an empire waist, and teeny wooden buttons, the tank stands worlds apart from your basic summer standby.
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Korres Island Getaway Kit $25

I’m assuming that the intended use of this “Island Getaway Kit” is actually on an Island Getaway. (My deduction skills are ridiculously good. And it includes smaller versions of great Korres products like Basil Lemon Shower Gel and Grape Seed Body Scrub.) Sadly, the closest thing I’m coming to a summer vacation […]

Asos Bright Charm Bracelet $15.20

This funky and colorful tropical charm bracelet is so Miami (without the vice part). Add it to your solid-color bikini for an instant flare or pair it with a tank top and skirt for night. At this price, you can even wear it in the water and not care about the sand and salt.
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Dr. Scholl’s Pink Plaid Sandals $30

The traditional Dr. Scholl’s wooden-sole gets a preppy update with these plaid summer sandals. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of anything that a preppy update doesn’t make just little bit better.
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Maui Babe Browning Lotion $12.99

Don’t let the bare-bones packaging fool you. This Maui Babe Browning Lotion is the real deal. It’s not a stain or self-tanner, but an all-natural aloe-infused “tan accelerator.” Sounds scary? I was a skeptic too, but after spending a week in Maui two summers ago, I was a firm believer. The lotion was all I […]