- Island Style by India Hicks: India Hicks, who is probably best known for being a former fashion model and who is 687th in the line of succession to the British throne has put together one of my favorite design books of late. Her father was the famous interior decorator David Hicks, whose influence is still prominent in the design world today, and her mother is British aristocrat, Lady Pamela Hicks (née Mountbatten – a first cousin of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and the daughter of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma). Oh and India was also one of Princess Diana’s bridesmaids (and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is her godfather). This book, however, isn’t about India’s aristocratic pedigree but rather an ode to her island life in the Bahamas and her home, Hibiscus Hill on Harbour Island. Filled with extraordinary photographs of her home, her family and the surrounding island, Island Style gives us an inside look at India’s charming island life. A lot of design books can be beautiful to look at but a bit lackluster to read, but this one is both beautiful and entertaining. I would have loved the book even without all of the gorgeous pictures.
- Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals: It’s nearly summer so it is finally time for sandals and sundresses! I am a total shoe girl but these are hands down my favorite sandals of all time. They are extremely comfortable, they come in a wide variety of colors and they go with absolutely everything. Dressier than simple flip flops and forever classic, the Gigi Sandals are a staple in my wardrobe.
- bareMinerals California Bronze: Using bronzer without looking like you’ve used bronzer can be tricky, but this ingenious trio makes it a snap and gives you the perfect natural looking multidimensional bronzed look. I am completely obsessed.
- Pura d’Or Argan Oil: Argan oil is all the rage right now and popping up in products from shampoo to moisturizer but I tend to prefer it in its original form. Imported from southern Morocco, this argan oil is natural, organic and cold pressed (qualities that you want to see in a good argan oil). I use it on my face, my body and in my hair. It is an awesome moisturizer and is fabulous for taming frizz.
- KOH Coconut Water: There is nothing I like better after a workout than ice cold coconut water – it is known as nature’s sports drink after all. I’ve tried many different kinds but this one is my favorite because I personally think it has the best taste. It is also great in smoothies and even little kids love it.
- Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Tropical Passion Tea: I drink passion fruit iced tea year round (unsweetened, of course) and it always makes me think of long summer days and trips to the beach. My go-to iced tea is always the Tropical Passion from Coffee Bean. I often order it in store but I make it at home as well and always have it on hand for parties. The Coffee Bean has a wonderful assortment of teas that are great either hot or cold (my favorites for iced tea are Tropical Passion, Apricot Ceylon and Spring Peach Oolong and for hot I like Vanilla Ceylon, Scottish Breakfast and Moroccan Mint).