Summer Favorites

Vacationing at the beach this week has me thinking... what are some of my favorite Summer things out there now to share with you all?  Four immediately come to mind.

 1) The Perfect Scent

From Anthropologie, this candle is quite possibly the world's best. $28

2) Affordable Accessories

Summer is the time of year when accessories need to be cheap!  Traveling and being outdoors opens jewelry up to the elements and the risks of being lost or damaged, so inexpensive is key.  Try these bracelets (and many more) from ASOS, all under $20.  

3) Over-The-Top Heels

Ladies, don't be scared to push the limits with your footwear.  Keep the outfit simple, then shake your tailfeather (quite literally with the Dior heels pictured below.)  Good luck finding a more perfect shoe! 

4) Summer Sweaters 

One trend I've noticed for guys is mixing the seasons up.  Try a light sweater on a breezy Summer night to add an interesting texture.  Pictured below is a cashmere ecru version from 830Sign.

For The Guys: Fun Finds

Stylish items for guys.  Harder to come by than those for the ladies, but they're out there!  Whether it be a piece for the interior, wardrobe or maybe an item for work or play... with just a bit more effort into the search you really can find cool things.  Below are some of my favorite dude items I've found recently. 

Sport Shower Curtain

Vintage-style varsity accoutrements embellish this fun, distinctive shower curtain in a soft, unbleached poly cotton/canvas.  Water and mold-resistant.  Great for the sophisticated gentleman, unique graphic art buff or vintage sports lover.

Available at www.izolashower.com

Helpful hint... Izola is having a sale on some products at OneKingsLane until 12/6 at 11am.  Click here to visit: www.onekingslane.com

Slim University Coat

This popular JCrew coat recently got a more modern fit, updating its fit to be a slimmer, longer look.  With a great ultrasoft wool exterior and quilt lining, this can be found at www.jcrew.com

Leather Clairevivier iPad Case

Made of 100% naturally dyed italian leather, this iPad case will snuggly and stylishly protect your iPad from the elements and the dangers of light travel.

Grab yours at www.theory.com 

Delusion Hurricane Knitted Sweater

Draped layered neck with a textured finish and relaxed fit, this sweater offers a unique silhouette that almost has the appearance of a scarf.  Such a great edgy, modern menswear piece. 

Find online at www.asos.com

The Best Undershirt In The World

2(x)ist has a line of products made with soy fibers.  This material is extremely breathable and is softer than cashmere.  I can't begin to tell you how awesome these are.  It comes in grey or black, but sadly not yet offered in white.  

More info at www.2xist.com

Q&A: Favorite Discount Websites To Shop?

A reader asks, "What are your favorite discount websites to shop?" This is easy.  My favorites are listed below. 

www.yoox.com is my favorite for many reasons.  Deep, deep discounts are on every page.  If you have a favorite designer brand, it is likely on this site.  Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Diesel, Tom Ford, Prada and many more use yoox to clean out their inventory.  It's a great way also of finding really unique pieces you may not see in the stores because they sell some clothing originally only meant for the markets overseas.  

www.asos.com is a great site that has a wide variety of clothing at all different price points.  I've found great bracelets, vests and pants on here as well as bags and scarves.  They always have a huge sale section filled with fun finds.

www.lulus.com is a fun place for girls to find great dresses and tops that are cute and cheap.  This is not the place to find high quality or well constructed pieces to last, but if you're looking for something different for a one-time use, this can be a good source.