Must Haves: Back-to-School and Fall Fashion
It’s hard to believe another summer season has come and gone. This year it sure flew by fast! If you are lucky enough to be able to still spend time here, I assure you that September and October are two of the best months to be on the island. The weather is perfect and it isn’t crowded. However, the shopping still can’t be beat! It’s time for back-to-school and fall fashion. Here are the must-haves our favorite stores have to offer for this endless summer.
1. Stackable Necklaces
First impressions are important! Make a stylish first impression as you head back to school with jewelry from Ocean Galleries. These gorgeous stackable Justine Vannucci necklaces are the perfect jewelry staples to enhance your first-day outfit this school year!
Ocean Galleries
297 22nd Street, Avalon
9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
2. Back-to-School Outfit
Kids aren’t the only ones who need to look stylish heading back to school. This Gretchen Scott dress is the perfect outfit for a teacher’s first day back in the classroom. Pair with sandals and dangly earrings for a look that’ll surely say, “Let’s have a great school year!”
Serendipity
2268 Dune Drive, Avalon
3. Buoy Lamp
Keep all the fun summer memories fresh in your mind all year long with this Beachcombers buoy lamp! This lamp adds the perfect touch of beach decor to any dorm room or college apartment.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
4. Hair Products
The humidity probably isn’t over just yet. This Redken Color Extend Magnetics hair mask will keep your hair looking sleek, light and fabulous when the summer UV rays fade away!
Fusion Salon Avalon
3007 Dune Drive, Avalon
5. Serving Tray
Back to school means after-school snacks! Serve up your kids’ favorite treats after a hard day of hitting the books with this serving tray and knife set by Mud Pie. Everything from pizza bagels to apple slices will look appetizing and delightful on this easy-to-clean tray!
Seashore Ace
260 96th Street, Stone Harbor
6. Drawstring Bag
Back to school and back to your normal workout routine! Throw all of your gym clothes and sneakers into this lightweight Gadget drawstring bag while getting back into your regular fitness schedule. After all, it’s never too early to start working on next year’s summer body.
Hoy’s 5 & 10
219 96th Street, Stone Harbor
2800 Dune Drive, Avalon
7. Leather Clutches
Bring a taste of the beach to every brunch date you’re on this fall. These leather clutches are topstitched along the edges with a soft leather interior, white leather tassel and silver zipper. Choose from a variety of beachy prints that will stand out and fill your head with sunny thoughts!
Olive Tree
211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
8. Body Butter
Cold weather doesn’t have to mean dry, brittle skin. This exfoliator and body butter by Cuccio Naturale will eliminate all the dead skin from the summer heat and leave you feeling refreshed and renewed, while smelling great too!
Spa Avalon
2488 Dune Drive, Avalon
9. Weatherproof Jacket
Rain or shine, the fall is the time when your wardrobe needs to handle it all! This durable pale-blue Ciao Milano jacket is the perfect coat to wear for wet and cold fall days. Look stylish while walking around campus or town when the weather starts to turn.
Gingy’s
9718 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
10. Fall Wine
Sundays in the summer mean sun and fun … but summers in the fall mean football! Reminisce about the Eagles’ Super Bowl win with this bottle of wine from Mano’s Wine. What better way to bring in the fall than drinking wine on the couch watching your favorite team?
Fred’s Tavern & Liquor Store
314 96th Street, Stone Harbor
2258 Dune Drive, Avalon
11. Avalon Picture Frame
Keep your summer memories framed and cherished well into the winter with this Avalon frame from Marye-Kelley. Just pop in your favorite photo from the summer to keep a smile on your face while you are away from the shore.
Blufish Designs
2418 Dune Drive, Avalon
237 96th Street, Stone Harbor
12. Hat and Gloves
Stay warm all fall long with these gloves and hat by Baabaazuzu. Each piece of Baabaazuzu is handcrafted of 100 percent vintage fabrics transformed into a reinspired original, just like the person who wears it!
Small Crafts Advisory
9506 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
13. Avalon-Themed Coasters
These Haute Papier Avalon-themed coasters will keep the vibes of summer around all year long, while protecting your tabletops and surfaces from water stains.
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
14. Silk Pillowcase and Eye Mask
Sleep easy this autumn with these silk pillowcases and eye mask by Branché Belle De Nuit. After a long summer, you need ideal beauty sleep. This pillowcase and eye mask set will gently reduce light and help your skin regenerate while you catch some z’s.
Trendz Home
215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
15. Stackable Rings
These 18k gold stackables rings by artist Suzy Landa are sure to make a statement at any dinner party this fall! Meet back up with friends you didn’t see all summer for an intimate evening while feeling confident that your jewelry is sure to catch everyone’s eye.
Trendz
209 96th Street, Stone Harbor
16. Sonos Beam Soundbar
Spruce your house up this school year with a Sonos Beam soundbar. Experience incredible sound while streaming music, watching TV and movies, enjoying podcasts and audiobooks, or playing video games, all with voice control. With the new Sonos Beam you can bring crystal-clear audio to your room, apartment or college dorm.
Sound Advice
336 96th Street, Stone Harbor