I realize that winter is rapidly approaching and that a beach towel should be the furthest thing from my mind, but seeing this towel brought back such wonderful memories that I simply could not resist! Meet the Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Towel! So why do I love this towel? Almost a year ago, I took a trip to Costa Rica to study birds. Not only did I get to see lots of beautiful birds while I was there, I also got to sit on the beach while everyone at home had snow up to their knees. So when I saw Miss Marc wearing her “Save the Birds” t-shirt and her little birdie companions, I couldn’t help but smile. This towel would be perfect for a tropical vacation this winter. Plus the bright yellow color will make it easy to spot on the beach. Believe me, when you’re making your way back up the beach, all those towels look the same!

Find the Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Towel at Zappos, where it can be purchased for only $48!

Also available here at Saks Fifth Avenue.

I’ve never been a big fan of water. The whole idea of water, boats and sharks are not a pleasant thought to me. I hardly ever go to the beach and I almost never go on boats.

With that said, I’m sure it doesn’t come as a shock when I say that I’ve never been a fan of boat shoes. To me they have always been the tackiest looking shoes ever, and just to wear when going near the water? I always thought men looked tacky in them but I always said women should never wear them. Nothing about them compliments a women.

However, when I took a gander at the Joe’s Jeans “Upbeat” Boat Wedges I was pleasantly surprised. The tacky looking boat shoe had undergone a makeover. Who knew a wedge could make that much of a difference on a shoe. They look much more fabulous and almost make me want to purchase them and take a sail around the beach in Florida.

If any women reading this loves boat shoes, I encourage you to buy these. WHy wear a regular boat shoe when you can purchase one that has a little more style to it? Love them and I’m loving the uplift even more.

The Joe’s Jeans “Upbeat” Boat Wedges can be purchased at Shop Bop for $240.

I can admit, I went a little overboard with the whole leopard animal print trend last season. You should see my closet. I have at least 11 animal print dresses which I picked up last season, for every occasion, from animal print cotton-jersey day dresses by Just Cavalli and Diane von Furstenberg to a silk chiffon leopard print cocktail dress by Valentino. And just when I thought I was getting sick of this trend, out comes Diane von Furstenberg’s new Love Knot Bikini.

grabbing my debit now..

I have to get it. Ever since I planned my vacation getaway next month I have been on the hunt for a few swimsuits, and this one is just plain fabulous. I love the color combination of the print, plus the little acetate decoration is a cute eye catching touch. Plus, hello it’s DvF! I am such an addict when it comes to her clothing and shoe lines. Now it’s time to add a piece of her swimwear to my collection.

Make note: The triangle bikini and bikini brief bottoms are sold separately. Top retails for $98 and bottoms retail for $92.

The Diane von Furstenberg Love Knot Bikini can be purchased at net-a-porter.

side note: Also available in hot pink at saks fifth avenue

Summer is coming, and what better way to start the beach season that with a brand new designer bikini. I am currently drooling over the Ed Hardy Aces Wild with Rhinestones Bikini. The bikini literally makes you look like a deck of cards, but with some color.

The bikini has an adjustable top and bottom, to be sure you get a perfect size fit. Other features of the bikini include a metal Ed Hardy badge at the center front and an Ed Hardy signature print at the rear. It’s definitely adorable and oh so stylish for the upcoming season.

You can purchase the Ed Hardy Aces Wild with Rhinestones Bikini at Zappos for $132. That may sound like a little too much to spend on a bikini, but when a bikini looks that fashionable who can resist?

See the Ed Hardy Aces Wild with Rhinestones Bikini at: Zappos