by Hadrian Miguel, Life & Style Director
The S’s Have It as the end of May kicks off our head to toe style guide with a lot of fun stuff that we just can’t get enough of.
Great finds for your little vacay or weekend trip that will keep you looking super cool and feeling oh-so good at a fine price, no matter where or how you summer.
Shades
Hey Ladies, Aviator sunglasses by Michael Kors gets you to soak up the sun and be made in the shade with his fun and vibrant Aviators.
These sleek frames deviate from the classic aviator style that’s whimsical, playful, and retro-chic now in a rainbow of not-so classic hues. And you can’t beat this— at $99, you’re not skimping on fierceness while bleeding your wallet.
Shorts
For the guys, shorts have really become short again especially if you are so tired of the typical board short, cargo or usually knee-length shorts. Two silhouettes standout for summer: the short shorts and the harem short.
At Zara and Kokon To Zai, the harem short takes center stage by keeping it relaxed, cool, and fun. Something different that will get you noticed anywhere you go.
At TopMan, the short shorts are the latest trend to let you stand out from the crowd in a more tailored, micro fit that’s made to be worn well above the knee while at Chubbies, a San Francisco-based company that are proud of their highest standards for shorts excellence with their comfy, soft, radical shorts for men.
Swimwear
You can take a tropical journey as Brazil is the muse for a collection at Macy’s, with two swimsuits that are inspired by the beaches of Brasil!
The A.B.S. multi-colored animal print bikini has distinctive hardware, adds tropical appeal, and will make any surfside into a wild safari.
Sneakers
At Adidas, the essential summer slip-on is the sneaker with pops of color to brighten things up. With classic takes of their running shoes from the 1970′s and 80′s that stay true to the original, but give you an updated and way cool retro feel in fresh new colors. It’s just the kind of sneaker to pimp your style.
The Marci by J. Crew / $198
Sandals
The Marci Patent Wedge by J. Crew is our favorite sandal of the summer that packs a punch in glossy patent leather with a sleek and strappy silhouette that works wonders with everything you pair it with.
With colors like Bright Dahlia, Bronzed Clay, Casablanca Blue, and Tangier Orange, a girl can step into the spotlight with a wedge that doesn’t have to be sky-high to boost basics up a notch…a sandal that allows you to rise and shine!
Scents
Nuit Etoilée by Annick Goutal, 3.4 fl. oz /$120
You can go from sunrise to sunset and smell absolutely sexy with Nuit Etoilée by Annick Goutal. The concept behind the fragrance “A Starry Night” is in reference to Van Gogh’s masterpiece. Perfumers Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen have created a dream world, inspired by their nightly escapades in pristine open spaces.
Two versions are available for both a man and woman, Nuit Etoilée is like a majestic forest at nightfall that’s citrusy, yet woodsy, and spicy with essences of Citron, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Siberian Pine, Balsam Fir and Angelica Seeds. In the USA, exclusively at Sak’s Fifth Avenue.
Skincare
The road to perfect summer skin is simple with two products for a smooth, well-balanced, and flawless complexion.
Body Time Radiant Skin Refining Cream, 1.2 fl. oz / $22.50
Let’s start with Body Time’s Radiant Glow Skin Refining Cream.
This extremely concentrated formula sloughs away dull, flaky skin and moisturizes with a balanced complex of 8% alpha hydroxy acids including extracts of sugar cane, orange, lemon, apple and willow bark. It’ll renew and refresh, and reveal fresh skin, as well as, reduce the appearance of uneven tone and age spots by inhibiting excess melanin production and balancing skin.
A rejuvenating blend of seven essential oils including ylang ylang, palmarosa, neroli, linden blossom, lavender and jasmine helps to exfoliate and revitalize the skin while stimulating cell renewal, increasing the rate of cell turnover and reducing dryness. Sea algae detoxifies by drawing out impurities, stimulates skin’s natural healing abilities, nourishes, protects and improves skin’s elasticity, leaving it silky, smooth and younger looking. Oat beta glucan acts as a humectant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent and forms a protective barrier against pollutants and environmental irritants. Aloe vera leaf juice provides a secondary protective layer, stimulating healing and encouraging the growth of new tissue.
A Perfect World UV Protector SPF 35, 1.4 fl. oz / $27.50
Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays is paramount for keeping it looking youthful, smooth, and radiant. Look for multi-action, antioxidant-rich ingredients that help to boost the effectiveness of your sunscreen. Antioxidants play a role in mitigating sun damage by reducing free radicals and skin inflammation that sun exposure generates.
So, try Origins A Perfect World SPF 35 UV Face Protector with White Tea, which is a lightweight, broad spectrum sunscreen loaded with powerful antioxidants White Tea, Maritime Pine, Resveratrol, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract and Wheat Germ.
