Must Haves: Summer Fashion & Beach Basics
Summer is finally here, and we can’t wait to bask in the sun, go to no-shower happy hours, enjoy nice dinners with an ocean breeze, and finish off each night with some ice cream. New seasons bring new needs and, of course, new must haves. Before you hit the beach or head to your favorite hot spot, pick up some of these must have items that are just screaming summer!
1. COTOPAXI BAGS
If there is one thing you need to stock up on this summer, it’s these Cotopaxi bags. Each one is one-of-a-kind and made of recycled fabrics. They come in all sizes and are great for the beach, boat, or any outing.
Global Pursuit
262 96th St., Stone Harbor
shopglobalpursuit.com
2. LINEN DRESSES
New from Greece, these cool, linen fabric embroidered dresses are designed with various Greek motifs. This season, in addition to the traditional feather and triangle designs, Olive Tree is introducing the sun, labyrinth, and Aeolia—the ruler of winds. Go in style from day to night, wherever you may travel this year.
Olive Tree
211 96th St., Stone Harbor
3. YACHT BUM BAG
Looking for something cute and trendy to keep your things in? This bag features a dune color raffia, white patent leather, and two striped straps of various lengths. The bag can be worn around the waist, as a crossbody or as a shoulder bag. It is perfect for day to night.
Tiger Lily
268 21st St., Avalon
4. VINGLACE
Chilling on the beach this summer? Don’t forget your Vinglace! From tabletop to beach blanket, the stylish and functional bottle coolers and tumblers are great for on-the-go. Double-walled and vacuum insulated, Vinglace products keep your beverage of choice chilled for hours. Stop in BluFish Designs soon and grab this cool beach essential!
Blufish Designs
2021 Dune Drive, Avalon
5. TROPICAL OUTFIT
When you head out to dinner, you want to make sure that the little ones in your crew are dressed for summer dining. This matching shirt-and-short outfit from Vintage Summer just screams summer! Throw on a pair of cute shark sandals to match and the outfit is complete.
Wave One
221 96th St., #225, Stone Harbor
6. BEACH PANTS
These lightweight linen beach pants are available in white and black and in sizes S through XXL. Wear them to the beach, out to dinner, lounging, wherever! Available at all Hoy’s locations.
Hoy’s 5&10
219 96th St., Stone Harbor | 28th and Dune Drive, Avalon
hoys510.com
7. COMFORTABLE GEAR
Whether going out on the boat or staying for an extra-long beach day, you want to have the right gear so that you still look good as the sun goes down. A good trucker hat is an easy way to keep your hair in place and a soft hoodie will keep you cozy long after the sun goes down. Shown here in blue, both come in a variety of colors and sizes.
Lazy Bass Bayside Bay & Grill
5 Old N. Wildwood Blvd., North Wildwood
8. BOGG BAG
In need of the perfect beach bag? Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living has Bogg Bags in a variety of colors and sizes. Bogg Bags are large enough to carry everything you need for a day at the beach, sturdy enough not to tip over, and easily cleaned with a quick rinse. Get your Bogg Bag at Seashore Ace today.
Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th St., Stone Harbor
seashoreace.com
9. FOUTA TOWELS
The 100% handwoven honeycomb weave Fouta towel, aka the Turkish Towel, is soft, absorbent, and eco-friendly, as it dries in minutes. Perfect for the bath, the pool, the beach and more, it comes in a wide range of colors. Sized at 38-by-78 inches, it's versatile for various uses.
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
10. AVALON/STONE HARBOR SWEATSHIRTS
These Avalon & Stone Harbor sweatshirts are perfect for your little ones. Keep them warm while they represent your favorite beach town. They would also make great baby-shower gifts!
Nesting
9504 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
11. TURQUOISE JEWELRY
These 18k gold jewelry pieces from the Kingman turquoise tassel collection by Irene Neuwirth are a quiet luxury. Casual and easy, they work with any outfit if you want to add some color. Also available in pink opal and chrysoprase.
Trendz
209 96th St., Stone Harbor
12. SPLASH-FRIENDLY BAGS
A lot of summer outings happen to involve water, so it helps to have a dry place to store your essentials. These cute bags, by Marloru, are splash friendly. They come in various sizes and patterns. Here you see the Sunday Bag that is large enough to fit your essentials and more, and the Ru Pouch which is great when you only need to take a few things.
She Be Surfin’
221 96th St., Stone Harbor | 2516 Dune Drive, Avalon
13. SWEATER
When a sweatshirt won’t do the trick, a nice beachy sweater always works. We love this relaxed crew sweater by HIHO. It’s made from 60% cotton and 40% nylon. The chunky knit style features a drop shoulder, side slits, and a slightly longer back hem. Throw on with shorts or jeans and you’ll stay warm in style!
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
14. SUN HAT
You can never have too many sun hats! After all, protecting your skin is something you won't regret. This hat by Carkella features a hidden magnet in the trim, allowing you to mix-and-match magnetic emblems that express your personal style. The UPF 50+ fabric blocks 97.5% of ultraviolet rays, according to the Australian Radiation Protection Agency. Look stylish and protect yourself at the same time!
Stephanie's of Stone Harbor
9720 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
15. WINE TOTES
These wine and bottle totes from Bourbon & Bamboo are a must have! They’re fun and unique with the bamboo handle. Reusable and strong, they’re the perfect way to carry your wine or bring wine as a gift. These are splash-proof and wipe clean easily. They might just be your favorite new hostess gift!
Louella
2819 Dune Drive, Avalon
louellastyle.com
16. COLORFUL DRESS
Of course, there are always events to attend and dinners to be had. You can always use a few cute dresses in your closet to get through the season. The Dover dress is from the Gingy private label Fennerton collection. It is made from 100% cotton with a hand block print.
Gingy’s
9718 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
17. CREW-NECK SWEATSHIRT
Fred’s is busy stocking up their gear for the summer months. They carry everything from tank tops to hoodies. These new logo sweatshirts have a Phillies vibe and are ideal for watching the game.
Fred’s Tavern & Liquor Store
314 96th St., Stone Harbor
18. LINEN
This 100% linen from Italy proves to be a multifunctional wonder — a throw, a towel or an impromptu wrap on a breezy night. Oversized, lightweight and travel friendly — simply roll it up and go!
Trendz Home
215 96th St., Stone Harbor
