1/4Beach Bliss
Picture this: a beautiful day at the beach—complete with a chic bikini, a pair of vintage sunglasses, and an itchy plain beach towel? When you hit the sand this summer, remember to take a vacation, just not from style. Dry off with Roxy's mod–inspired terry cloth towel and rest easy.
—Alyssa Benjamin
Roxy terry cloth towel, about $28. Roxy/Qucksilver stores.
2/4Brace Yourself
Whether you prefer to wear a plethora of bracelets and bangles a la Lindsay Lohan, or don your wrist with one standout piece, Sara Beltran’s string bracelet with a 14 K gold shell charm is a summer must–have. The woven band is reminiscent of a camp friendship bracelet while the charm accent adds a touch of class. It’s a perfect pairing that will last way longer than your camp romance did.
—Alyssa Benjamin
Dezso by Sara Beltran. Spring bracelet with 14K gold shell charm, about $120. Dezsosara.com.
3/4Sure–footing
CoCo Chanel created it, Brigitte Bardot transformed it, and jet–setting supermodels Irina Lazareanu and Chanel Iman swear by it. The ballet flat has been around for 50 years and in the fickle fashion world of here today and gone tomorrow trends, the flat is a classic that will put both your wardrobe and aching feet at ease.
—Alyssa Benjamin
Charles David patent–leather, about $129. Charlesdavid.com.
4/4Sexy and Grown
After a five–year hiatus, Maroon 5 released their second album aptly titled: (A&M/Octone Records). Their first single "Make Me Wonder" was an instant summer hit and with a CD chock–full of upbeat pop anthems, it was well worth the wait.
—Alyssa Benjamin
, Maroon 5, about $10. Amazon.com.
