“Beat the heat with cool summer styles.”
A dollar for every headline like that would mean my own 34-foot sailboat on Lake Michigan. Ah, at least I have the boat shoes—they may be two decades old but quality holds up.
Still, promises like that are how we all justify a splurge. This week’s Magazine offers not only a little extravagance to tempt you, but also a lot of fun. Dresses and pants have a starring role this summer, and though they reveal less than a bikini, we suggest some alternatives to iodine and baby oil for getting the best summer look. (Though I’m told lemon juice works better than a hair colorist.)
There is also the philosophy that one should splurge on summer accessories like sunglasses, hats and shoes. That’s a great idea–especially if you can get by with a pair of top-siders that are older than Lindsay Lohan.
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etaylor@tribune.com
