Isla Bonita

If you owned your own island this is what you should rock. Keep those dreams alive! If nutty people like Mel Gibson can end up with an island its definitely within the realm of possibility.

1. When you aren't prancing around white sands in teeny Missoni bikinis you should forgo the lbd for vibrant color to flatter your golden skin. Urban Outfitters has a purple Batik print dress, perfect to throw on over your swimsuit and sheer enough to keep you cool on those hot nights near the equator. At $68 you can lounge carefree on the sand in this frock.

2. When your I-banker/writer/rock star boyfriend flies in/sails/drives over the bridge to see you, spice up the batik dress with wedges from J.Crew. I love the color combination of a deep purple and bright yellow. These satin wedges are beautiful and well worth $175. Your calves will be so tone the bf will forget about his long journey to your island paradise.


3. Jewelery should be kept minimal but you can have a little something dangling on your wrist.
Kyross.com carries Evil Eye accessories and you're gonna look so good you'll need protection. I like this simple silver bracelet to add in to your look and for $15 buy a couple to layer on your wrists.

4. You'll need some reading for your retreat and you can obviously stock up on Gossip Girl/vogue/the latest Plum Sykes novel. But reading about Manhattan blondes looking for men is riveting for the first hour or so.
Read "The Inheritance of Loss" by young author Kiran Desai. The descriptions are vivid and the love story between a youthful couple is reminiscent of everyone's failed attempts in love. You will not be disappointed and will do more than just look fantastic.


Don't forget some SPF and send me an invite please! I'm in desperate need of a vacation.

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