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THE FIND:  Vogue, Marie Claire, and People StyleWatch in July The July fashion magazines feature eco finds galore which is perfect for all the vacation travel (I’m on a four-hour train ride right now in Finland and they have wi-fi!) and poolside lounging. Grab Marie Claire for The 2012 Green Stars Natural Beauty Buy Guide and the story on how to illuminate your skin starring the Korres bronzer I just blogged about.  Pick up People Style Watch for the Easy Eco page for fashion inspiration: the red Vitamin A recycled nylon and spandex bikini, Raven + Lily jewelry and Ashe Collection Love Bag are now on my shopping list.  Finally, read Vogue for the piece on remote eco resort Uxua in Brazil where all the food and spa treatment ingredients are natural and local and mini-size monkeys play around the property. Sounds like pure bliss.  - Annabella, now in Finland

THE FIND:  Vogue, Marie Claire, and People StyleWatch in July

The July fashion magazines feature eco finds galore which is perfect for all the vacation travel (I’m on a four-hour train ride right now in Finland and they have wi-fi!) and poolside lounging.

Grab Marie Claire for The 2012 Green Stars Natural Beauty Buy Guide and the story on how to illuminate your skin starring the Korres bronzer I just blogged about. 

Pick up People Style Watch for the Easy Eco page for fashion inspiration: the red Vitamin A recycled nylon and spandex bikini, Raven + Lily jewelry and Ashe Collection Love Bag are now on my shopping list. 

Finally, read Vogue for the piece on remote eco resort Uxua in Brazil where all the food and spa treatment ingredients are natural and local and mini-size monkeys play around the property. Sounds like pure bliss. 

- Annabella, now in Finland

THE FIND: Beach Cover-Ups Even J.Crew is going ethical: I adore this LemLem Mara tunic ($200, above), which would look chic with denim shorts or white skinny jeans on the town too. The emerald Amour Vert peace-silk kaftan ($169) is also chic and sexy. For a nautical twist, check out the wifey ($68) by Anglerox in black and white stripes; I’ll be getting one for my Finland vacation that starts next week.  - Annabella, New York ** MISSQA is getting the Angelrox collection soon, so stay tuned! **

THE FIND: Beach Cover-Ups

Even J.Crew is going ethical: I adore this LemLem Mara tunic ($200, above), which would look chic with denim shorts or white skinny jeans on the town too. The emerald Amour Vert peace-silk kaftan ($169) is also chic and sexy. For a nautical twist, check out the wifey ($68) by Anglerox in black and white stripes; I’ll be getting one for my Finland vacation that starts next week. 

- Annabella, New York

** MISSQA is getting the Angelrox collection soon, so stay tuned! **

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THE FIND: Makeup with Diamonds

Created in my beautiful home country of Finland, these all-natural mineral highlighters have to be my most stunning beauty find of the summer. This collection that comes in luxe wooden compacts include a silver and gold shade, a shimmering bronzer and a light-reflecting blush with diamonds (59e at en.mschic.com; $85 at The Detox Market). Besides a concealer, blush, bronzer and a highlighter are a key to creating a glowing summer look. I hope to do a beauty tutorial soon!

Annabella, New York 


THE FIND: Blue Striped Tom’s These Blue Beckett Women’s Vegan Classic flats ($54) by Toms Shoes complete a chic, casual outfit. Last night I had a dinner and movie date with my husband in Brooklyn, and taking into account all the puddles after hot summer day showers, I couldn’t figure out which shoes to wear to look cute in my cropped jeans and a tee. These would have been perfect! Stripes always look stylish and sophisticated, even if your outfit is otherwise cool and casual. Blue Striped Toms are a weekend wear must-have and of course, how chic is the fact that every time you purchase a pair, a child-in-need gets a pair too?  - Annabella, New York

THE FIND: Blue Striped Tom’s

These Blue Beckett Women’s Vegan Classic flats ($54) by Toms Shoes complete a chic, casual outfit. Last night I had a dinner and movie date with my husband in Brooklyn, and taking into account all the puddles after hot summer day showers, I couldn’t figure out which shoes to wear to look cute in my cropped jeans and a tee. These would have been perfect! Stripes always look stylish and sophisticated, even if your outfit is otherwise cool and casual. Blue Striped Toms are a weekend wear must-have and of course, how chic is the fact that every time you purchase a pair, a child-in-need gets a pair too? 

- Annabella, New York

THE FIND: Gucci Sustainable Soles This must-have summer flat has just landed on gucci.com in nude ($150) and in a variety of bright colors ($170). The bio-plastic ballerinas are part of a special edition collection called Sustainable Soles; check out the bio-plastic sneakers for him. This nude pair is ideal with summer pastels and perfect for traveling: it would go with everything!   -Annabella, New York

THE FIND: Gucci Sustainable Soles

This must-have summer flat has just landed on gucci.com in nude ($150) and in a variety of bright colors ($170). The bio-plastic ballerinas are part of a special edition collection called Sustainable Soles; check out the bio-plastic sneakers for him. This nude pair is ideal with summer pastels and perfect for traveling: it would go with everything!  

-Annabella, New York

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THE FIND: Colorful Marble Pieces  

I picked up the Brittish Vogue on my way to a weekend in the country, and instantly fell for the marble patterns on the Stella McCartney AW12 evening collection featured in the “scrapbook”. Such an exciting new pattern on a dress, skirt, top or shoe. I can’t wait to sample this trend in organic fabrics come fall.  

- Annabella, New York

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THE FIND: Cornelia Guest White Satchels

We recently featured the luxe Brigitte Bardot bags by Lancel; here’s an everyday option that we love just as much: the white Cornelia Guest satchels in recycled faux leather ($240-$285). If you travel a ton, consider the light tan as you can put it under your seat for the flight without worrying about it getting dirty and it will go with all your outfits. 

- Annabella, New York 

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THE FIND: Chic Sunglasses

The Cannes Film Festival has gotten us dreaming of sunning on the French riviera just like our favorite muse Brigitte Bardot in the 50s. For today, we would pack wide-brimmed hats, floral bikinis and blue-striped tees, but also a few pairs of chic sunglasses. These “Monroe” bamboo pairs by Panda are our current favorite finds!

- Annabella & Viola

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THE FIND: Belts

If you are looking take your wardrobe up a notch, there’s no better investment than a couple of belts. A belt will make any outfit look more put together. I recently found all the Matt & Nat belts on sale at ASOS (you can browse all non-leather belts) and ordered everything still left in my size. A good show tailor can fix those that don’t fit. For summer, try skinnier belts in bold colors. You’ll start getting compliments on all your outfits, guaranteed:-)  

- Annabella, New York