Fashion: Summer Getaway Style
By Miki Makrillos and Ivette Manners
Forget lugging a heavy suitcase to your dream vacation spot. These unfussy essentials will have you breezing through the airport and on the beach faster than you can say “Another margarita, please!”
CARRY ALL
Stash all of your beauty must-haves in a roomy, yet easy-to-store cosmetics bag.
Sonia Kashuk Weekender, $30; Target stores
SPOT TREATMENT
A good-for-your-skin multi-purpose sunscreen stick that protects and treats your lips and face while you’re checking out the sights.
Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30, $25; fresh.com
TRIPLE THREAT
This compact makeup palette cleverly contains your bronzer, blush, and highlighter all in one.
Hourglass Illume Sheer Color Trio, $62; sephora.com
LUXE STYLER
Keep your hair smooth without doing any damage with this sleek flat iron that comes with its own heat-resistant storage bag.
Ghd Platinum Serene Pearl Styler, $249; ghdhair.com
SHORE FOOTED
These ankle-wrap sandals will take you from a day of exploring your destination to dinner under the stars.
M.Gemi sandals, $228; mgemi.com
SHORT AND SWEET
The pretty petals on these shorts give you lots of color-pairing options.
Ann Taylor shorts, $60; anntaylor.com
PONY UP
A cute spiral ponytail holder that keeps hair in place without sagging while you’re enjoying your water sports, and also helps you create fancy braids and buns.
Invisibobble Traceless Hair Ring, $8; sephora.com
A seaside vacation in a swanky location means that you get to bring out all of your best beach outfits. Here’s our pick of essentials to keep you looking chic while on holiday.
BOHO GLAM
Pack these beaded flat sandals to dress up a pair of denim shorts or play up a summer dress.
L*Space by Cocobell sandals, $119; lspace.com
DRESS IT UP
Take along a drapey maxi dress to make those hot summer nights haute.
Adolfo Dominguez dress, $519;
adolfodominguez.com
WELL SUITED
You’ll channel the 1950’s French Riviera in this retro bandeau bikini with a waist-slimming high-rise brief.
Ekaterina Kukhareva bikini, $239; kukhareva.com
HEADSTRONG
Protect your tresses from the sunrays with this UV-filtering mist that also hydrates and nourishes hair.
Phyto Plage Protective Sun Veil, $30; phyto.com
TAKE COVER
Shelter your face from the sun under a fashionable wide-brimmed straw hat.
Giovannio sun hat, $70; giovannio.com
DRY CLEAN
Freshen up your hair between washes during your fun-filled vacay itinerary with this weightless dry shampoo.
Dove Refresh+Care Detox & Purify Dry Shampoo, $4; drugstores
PERFECT PAIR OF SUNNIES
Who needs rose-colored glasses when your shades imitate the gorgeous blues of the sea?
Simply Vera Vera Wang sunglasses, $34; Kohl’s stores
About Miki Makrillos
Miki Makrillos is a commentator on style and fashion on her website:
wonderwomantalks.com