Whether you’ll be traipsing around European cities or simply lounging by the pool, get into the summer spirit with these out-of-office essentials.
Cool for the Summer
You’ll rock this 100 percent cotton, floral-print shirt all summer long. Sid Mashburn short-sleeved button-down sport shirt in blue/orange Mitsy Valeria Liberty fabric poplin, $195 at Yellow Jacket, 301 Cameron St., Alexandria, theshoehive.com or shopmashburn.com
Bold Earrings
Simple summer ponytails or buns and minimal makeup are easily glammed up with a pair of statement earrings. Orchid earrings, $68 at Tuckernuck, tnuck.com
Cute & Coastal
Is it really summer if you don’t have a flirty new romper in a fun print? Farm Rio off-white flowerful sketch romper, $200 at South Moon Under, multiple locations, southmoonunder.com
Memory Book
Toss this personalized travel journal into your luggage and record the best (and worst!) moments for posterity. You’ll laugh later. Colorblock travel journal, $38 at Papier, 118 King St., Alexandria, papier.com
Top It Off
A raffia straw hat is an undeniable summer staple. Stripe Trilby men’s hat, $42 at FatFace, 128 King St., Alexandria, fatface.com
Feature image courtesy South Moon Under
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