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PART ONE: SUNGLASSES Hitting the lone-wide open road...seems like the perfect 'self-care' vacay nowadays. Limited storage=multi-tasking clothing+accessories+footwear that double for active-leisure pursuits-the only stuff to carry on. SUNGLASSES are musts...at a great price, even better . Top Pick: 100% UVA-UVB blocking for outdoor jaunts under bright blue skies- are 'just' part of the protective attributes of the incredibly lightweight- great fitting -and amazingly priced   new Tifosi SWOON 'shades -a worthy addition to their best selling SWANK series- intro'ed last year. These latest frame shapes- deliver sharp vision and sporty chic style . LOVE: Gradient lenses (darker on top, fading to lighter lower ) are the hottest in demand lenses choice of celebs wearing  sunglasses. AND  imo-the SWOON are worthy of them and us. Suitable for medium-large faces...the SWOON almost wrap around shape-with tiny air vents at the sides to prevent fogging...

Part 2 ( Part 1 ) Bergdorf Goodman's Palette-adorn with NO based artist Ashley Longshore signature pop art style and humor. Pale, tart or punk-ed... pink is popping' up everywhere... Soft shade of BLUSH...by NINA in their wedding -and prom worthy shoes + clutches ...elegant  Contesa Bloom Reflective Suedette $79, pleated clutch Locklin  $33.60 (or go deep in persian rose options) Warm+shaggy...glam faux fur is THE luxurious outerwear worthy of both genders who make wardrobe  statements. The new label N'ONAT by Nihan Onat =our cold weather obsession (Instagram @nonatatelier ) FOREO- Luna Mini and Mini 2-ultra soft silicone cleaning brushes-T-Sonic™technology- sonically cleans. We love this magenta color-that's trending in beauty tools and kitchen utensils-though home appliances are still sticking with a pastel pink (for now).   via GIPHY NAKED... Half Naked Watermelon Passion Fruit is a handy refreshing smoothie-for p...

The gift of experiences trumps stuff-but is not always a practical choice. For stylish gals (guys) who love jaunts to far flung destinations---indigenous ethnic designs are wearable reminders of adventures abroad. Top pick: Selections from the Pikolinos'  MASAAI PROJECT -ethnically inspired footwear with beaded details crafted by Kenyan-and Tanzanian women. knockouts-this beaded sandals get this gorgeous hand crafted trims- from Maasain women-then assembled in Spain by family owned Pikolinos footwear label. Win win-fair wages paid-helps 1000+ Kenyan+Tanzanian women support their families pieces of leather first cut in Spain-then distributed in Maasai Mara and beaded-then made into sandals and slip-ons back in Spain on left/center Nairobi -$200-on the right-men's slip-on loafer with beaded detail... Urban ethnic handbags-feature multi-hued traditional Wayuu geometric patterns woven in northern Colombian-for limited edition pieces by LUXCHILAS . B...

NYC Later deliveries for Dooney&Bourke 's exceptionally made Fall 2014 selections feature rich jewel tones and top of the line leather and suede materials---plus - a romantically dark floral print- that are all eye-catching - winter cold and warm 'cruise' worthy-depending upon where one spends the season. HIGHLIGHTS: The  1975 Signature Collection-coated cotton fabric-with leather trim details in green/brown---adds a heritage  something  to the overall pattern of the handbags and totes. In a good way. cross body shapes, domed satchel and sorry we cut it off but love the drawstring version... practical pattern too-wardrobe friendly for office or weekend jeans Samba-November delivery brightens up gray skies with just the right tones that are year round friendly. Love the gold metal lock detail…expect this is iconic D&B styles including crossbody, shoppers, satchels and hobos ( Pictured below)…plus matching accessories-and in dark+light n...

  Media Preview/NYC Lifestyle brand LACOSTE staged an inventive preview of apparel, footwear and accessories…a few weeks back, with a few thematic inspirations helping to visually (and editorially) set out the wearable, preppy chic-and cleanly sophisticated assortment of items…that really never date. We know many people, us included…who wear Lacoste labeled clothes-especially the polos--- for years and years... The RTW men's and women's collections-tee off with  "CITY GOLF'---which…are metro sleek silhouettes with the comfort and performance aspects expected from sports DNA company---in the details and the fabrications. Tailored charcoal grey and black suits and separates, l/s button downs in solids and city plaid (vs lumberjack) prints, dress shoes ---that can work the walk on the weekends…plus accessories that go with the office to weekend warrior's wardrobe. Clean lines…strong detailing, premium fabrics-with an urban edge. Always a ...