Must Haves: Summer Fashion & Beach Basics
When the weather starts getting warmer, it just makes me want to go shopping. Whether it’s clothes, stuff for the house, or even fun stuff for the beach, I feel like everything needs to be new for the season! Fortunately, there are plenty of stores right here carrying everything you need to get you through until Labor Day. Here are some of my favorites.
1. Turkish Towels
These Fouta, or Turkish, towels combine Mediterranean tradition with contemporary lifestyle. The fact that they are gorgeous is just the beginning. The towels are also completely absorbent, 100 percent woven-cotton and generously sized, 38 by 70 inches. They multitask from bath to beach to pool and are lightweight enough not to stress your washer and dryer.
Armadillo, Ltd. | 2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
2. Wine Totes
These Sacco Vino Burlap Wine Totes are made by Oenophilia and can hold up to six bottles of wine! Perfect for the next house party you are heading to.
Fred’s Liquor Store | 2258 Dune Drive, Avalon | 314 96th Street, Stone Harbor
3. Pullover
You are going to need something for those cooler nights and windy days. Designed by Gingy's own label, the Parker Pullover is lightweight with a zipper collar and available in multiple prints.
Gingy's Boutique | 9718 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
4. Trendy Bikinis
Now here is a fashion piece standing the test of time. I don’t think bikinis will ever go out of style. At least not on Seven Mile Beach! This Estella striped bikini is cut to hold everything where it belongs but stylish to help you turn heads while you are on the beach!
She Be Surfin' | 221 96th Street, Stone Harbor | 2516 Dune Drive, Avalon
5. Sun Protective Clothing
Let’s face it: You can never be too careful when it comes to the sun. Fortunately, there are stylish, chic options to choose from! The Islander dress by sailor-sailor is UPF 50 and made from moisture-wicking fabric. Perfect to wear over your bathing suit and go right from the beach to no-shower happy hour!
The Preppy Palm | 2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
6. Avalon Hats & Towels
If you are hanging out on the island, you might as well represent. These Avalon baseball caps and towels are available in multiple colors. Pick one up for everyone in the family!
Island Home Renovation & Design | 2389 Dune Drive, Avalon
7. Beach Toys
I don’t know about you, but at the beginning of every season I buy loads of beach toys. At the end of the season, we never have what we started with. It seems each year it’s best to just stock up and start over!
Hoys 5 & 10 | 2800 Dune Drive, Avalon | 219 96th Street, Stone Harbor
8. Comfy Jumpsuits
This Pink Chicken girls' vertical-striped jumpsuit is trendy and comfortable! Lightweight so your little one doesn’t get hot but protects her from the sun or keeps her warm on cooler nights.
Nesting | 9504 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
9. Eco-Friendly Purses
Wherever you look, people are doing everything they can to help save the environment. If you want to do your part, rather than purchase a purse or clutch made from animals, try something like these Gypsy Lane Couture Planet items made from real newspaper.
Gypsy Lane Home | 300 96th Street, Stone Harbor
10. Colorful Swimwear
What I love about this store is that I want to buy my kids everything, in every color. These Kanu Surf kids’ rashguards and board shorts come in a variety of styles and colors. Your kids will be protected from the sun and look great in your summer pics!
It’s All Good | 2307 Dune Drive, Avalon
11. Face Protection
If you are a sun lover, you know you need to take care of your skin. The Pevonia YouthRenew Tinted Cream is SPF 30, and an extraordinary five-in-one daily defense cream! Lightweight and ultra-hydrating, this age-defying formula is infused with unique flash action microspheres delivering saccharides, lemon and cucumber extracts for immediate skin brightening and optimum luminosity.
Spa Avalon | 2488 Dune Drive, Avalon
12. Avalon Map Towels
If you are looking for a great Father’s Day gift or something to put in your guest room, these Avalon map towels are a unique choice. Designed with an actual map of Avalon, they are practical enough to use every day and cool enough to spend hours looking at!
Blufish Designs | 2418 Dune Drive, Avalon | 237 96th Street, Stone Harbor
13. Nautical Books
Talk about your coffee-table book! “Breverton's Nautical Curiosities” by Terry Breverton is about ships, people and the sea. However, unlike many other nautical compendiums, the focus of this book is on the unusual, the overlooked or the downright extraordinary. This book makes a great conversation starter.
Coastal Designer Outlet | 556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
14. Stylish Beach Shoes
These slip-ons by Isle Jacobsen have a removable insole, making them the perfect beach shoe. Slip the insole back in and it is a great going-out or travel shoe. Perfect to transition from day into night!
Tiger Lily | 268 21st Street, Avalon
15. Trendy Flasks
Let’s step away from the old steel flasks and look at something much more stylish. These lined flasks have neat sayings on them, making them great gifts for just about anyone.
Small Crafts Advisory | 9506 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
16. Classic Beach Towels
You can never have too many beach towels when you live at the beach. This one is compact, colorful, and dries fast. Grab a few of every color!
Trendz Home | 215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
17. Water Accessories
We aren’t talking about pool floats! Did you know that gemstones can transform your everyday water? The Olive Tree gem-water accessory does just that. Quite simply, water is restructured and enlivened by the natural vibration of gemstones—pictured here “Wellness."
Olive Tree | 211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
18. Great Beach Hair
Made by Redken, this Multi-Benefit Hair Treatment Spray has 25 benefits that increase manageability, protection and beauty. Perfect for throwing in the beach bag to help keep your beach hair manageable all day long.
Fusion Salon Avalon | 3007 Dune Drive, Avalon
19. Beach-Inspired Jewelry
This rare Paraiba tourmaline bracelet by Alex Sepkus and chrysoprase & chrysocolla earrings by Lauren are the perfect complement to a stylish swimsuit, bikini or cover-up. Show some sophistication at the beach this summer!
Trendz | 209 96th Street, Stone Harbor
