Albinos rejoice

If you see someone fully clothed at the beach, chances are they are not drunk but smart and possibly wearing Parasol brand wares. This on trend (color blocking!) clothing line has 98% sun protection and are made of a quick drying, lightweight knit that are meant to be worn in the water. All this stylish protection does not come cheap (shirt shown above is $126) but well worth the avoidance of, you know, dying of melanoma www.parasolsun.com

Purse change

In the heat of summer do you really want to carry that giant purse when you go out? Little clutches are so much more chic as long as you can fit that phone in there. Rachel Roy has this little cutie at Macy's and it brings together the tan of sand and the party of a pinata with bright trim. $69 www.Macys.com or just go to Castleton if you can stand it

Drink more beer! Locally!

This is Craft Beer Week and I urge you to frequent local watering holes and try all they have to offer. I wore this vintage 1960's dress w Steve Madden heels and an arm party that was: mens's Rolex, Vera Wang rhinestone stretchy bracelets and Dior ID w lipgloss to McNivens on Mass Ave for 3 Floyds 12 tap run, in which I discovered as much as I love the entire concept of 3 Flodys in reality I only want to drink Robert the Bruce until I die. I know, totally uncool

Are you in or are you out??

My fave bridal and formal shop RETULLED in Irvington has taken it a step ahead by presenting artist painted OOAK dresses by local artists such as Kyle Ragsdale for example. Just lovely

Fresh hair ahhhh

I've blah blah blah about my hairdresser Yvette Ashley @ Hair That Rocks before but she sincerely worked her magic lately on my poor Ona's tresses. After a 2 week long hospital stay, Fiona's fine hair was matted like a sweater on the back, not to mention various shaved spots just to add to the challenge. No, really, LIKE A SWEATER. Ever tried to brush a sweater? Totally hopeless. Yvette gave her a Carol Brady, super short on back, long on top and long in front. Totally mod, Vidal Sassoon-ish. I about cried, it was so awesome. She kicks ass in color too (SEE ABOVE) 52ND & College thereabout, 257-6044

See that panther there?

The fiercest luggage EVER by Richard Tisci for Givenchy. Gee Voh Shay. NOT Gah Vin She

Camoflage; an art form

Artist Michael Somoroff and fancy rug designer Stephanie Odegard have teamed up to produce an abstract carpet collection based on MS's images of smashed fruit. With a bunch of little kids and an idiot dog, I can totally get behind this look. In fact, I may have it in my house already. owww.degardinc.com