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Searching for this season’s hard-to-get Pucci bag or the perfect gladiator sandals? You may have heard about the online fashion company Net-a-Porter (www.net-a-porter.com) from plugged-in Brits, as we had from our most stylish friends abroad. Founded in 2000 by former fashion editor and L.A. native Natalie Massenet, the site is the secret weapon of many of Europe’s best-dressed, with an exceptional selection of well-edited fashion (200 brands, from Alberta Ferretti to Zac Posen), access to limited edition products from top designers, and a knack for instant gratification (most orders are delivered to your door within twenty-four hours). Now the team is coming across the Pond. We asked Net-a-Porter to share their tips for summer below.
Summer City Uniform
- Cream blazer – essential for those cooler days
- Wide-leg jeans teamed with a fitted blouse
- Print dresses for day
- Natural heels—platforms and wedges made of raffia or bamboo
- Large hobo bag
Best Beach Uniform
- Embroidered kaftans, such as those by Matthew Williamson
- Pair of full-scale Roman invasion gladiator sandals
- One-piece swimsuits from Chloe and Zimmerman
- Printed Maxi dresses worn with sparkly flats for evening
- Do the hippie boho way and invest in some tribal jewelery from Roberto Cavalli
- Wear orchids in your hair to extend the beach look to evening cocktails
Top Packing Tips for Summer
- Pack your shoes and bags in their cloth bags
- Protect your jewelry by packing it in handbags
- Take a change of top and flip-flops in your carry-on
- Lay all your clothes out before you pack and check that everything can be worn together. Create outfits!
Always pack:
Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a pair of heels (even if you think you won’t wear them), ditto a little black dress (you never know!!); a swimsuit, white t-shirts
Always bring back:
Local jewelry, leather sandals and bags, wraps
Great travel bags
- Emilio Pucci’s sundial FTBC bag
- Fendi’s Matrioska Tote
- Michael Kors’ oversized canvas tote
- Jimmy Choo tote
- Bottega woven tote
Special summer accessories you can’t leave without
- Matthew Williamson ‘Out of Africa’ bangle
- Tom Ford and Ray Ban sunglasses
- Melissa Odabash hat
- Missoni In the Loop chain bracelet
Great accessory to pack this summer
- Roberto Cavalli bangles
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