August Must Haves: Fashion

As the summer drags on, there is one thing I want to beat the heat. A cute little playsuit! I haven't had one since I was about 10 but this one by 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent is decidedly chic. Add a flower to your hair and you have a modern day pin-up look!

This Elizabeth and James Cross Necklace is available for preorder right now. Who wouldn't want to be one of the first to sport the Olsen's first foray into jewelry? Not to mention it would look great with some tanned skin!

I love this jersey top by C. Keer. The colors are nice and sunny and the stitching adds great detail. Add some gladiators, and you're good to go!

When it's really hot, the last thing I want to do is schlep a big bag on my shoulder. That's why this Marc by Marc Jacobs Lock It Up Clutch is perfect. It's not delicate or shimmery and it's a perfect alternative to a leather bag.

Tie-dye gets a modern update in this Forever 21 Dina Dress. It's summery but can but can be carried through the fall with a long cardigan and some thick tights.

Chloe's Slingback Sandals are bright violet and would look killer with that playsuit! Not only that, they're on sale!

August Must Haves: Beauty

As great for our bodies as water is, sometimes a cold soda is just what you need for refreshment. Enter Philosophy's The Soda Fountain, all the scents and flavors without the sugar and calories! The set includes Cherry Cola, Root Beer, and Fruit Punch.

Missoni's new light sparkling floral fragarance, Acqua, was made for summer. Just looking at the bottle makes me want to float away to Lake Como and spend some time drinking mojitos and soaking up the sun.

I don't know about you, but this Ole Henriksen Aloe Vera Gel has my name written all over it. I'm a stickler for sunscreen and try not to let myself burn or tan but this sounds like it would feel so cooling on any hot skin. Besides, it's a giant pot of green gel, how can you resist that?

A whole collection of makeup bags in my favorite color? Add some swirled quilting and high shine and this is just begging me to buy it all. Sephora's Violet Swirl Bags range from $16-$38. Check out the cobalt color too, you might have to mix and match!

Even though I'm not subjecting my hair to heat, chlorine, or saltwater damage, I do tend to put my hair in a ponytail quite a bit. I'm working on that though because someone commented that they had never seen me with my hair down! Instead of the basic metal-free hair ties I use, these J. Crew Floral Hairbands would be an instant way to may your ponytail chic and summery.

Possibly the most intriguing thing to happen to the mascara wand since it was invented, Givenchy's Phenomen'Eyes Mascara promises "...a high-tech, patented round sphere at the tip of the precision wand that reaches every lash and adapts to all eye shapes. It's a Sephora exclusive." Well, of course I want to try it. It's a round mascara wand! Er... brush.