If you are in the Northeast, then you are part of this intense heat wave we are all experiencing. I may be from South Florida, but there is something about the heat radiating off the buildings and through this concrete jungle that intensifies the temperature in a way I can not describe. Oh, and the heat cooks the smells that are notoriously part of the city’s allure into a rather unalluring mixture of garbage and sweat. If you’re going to visit, wait until fall.

Here is the good news: With summer knocking at the door, the duo behind Proenza Schouler created a beach bag and patterned towel to make all of these hot days worth a trip to the shore in style. I used to think splurging on beach goods was silly, but with so many fashionable options at a variety of price points, we should all put a bit of thought into our beach wear. (more…)

It was stupidly, obnoxiously hot and humid in Atlanta this weekend, as I’ve heard that it was on much of the East Coast, and we all know what that sort of weather does to me: it makes me look for straw bags. Usually a straw tote of some sort implies use at the beach, but I think that the Ted Baker Print Basket Tote is a bit too dressed up and pretty to be abused that way.

In fact, I think it could be more aptly described as an after-beach tote. Seaside vacations rarely consist only of time spent in the sand, and having multiple bag options is probably a must for anyone that’s currently taking time out of their day to read this blog (and we love you for it!) As such, having a tote that’s obviously location-appropriate but also a tad fancy is the perfect nighttime option. (more…)