WHIMSY

Even though we’d rather camp out at the beach and enjoy every last minute of the summer sun, fall is fast approaching. Luckily for fashionistas the world over, there’s plenty of fall fashion to look forward to (hello, boots and blazers!), even if we’re not huge fans of the cooler weather to come.

To celebrate the unofficial last week of summer before Labor Day hits, and it’s no longer kosher to wear white (though I hear breaking fashion rules is a new fashion rule…) we here at Style on a WHIM wanted to offer up a HUGE package to ONE reader that’s simply BURSTING with cool products we’ve had a chance to review over the past three sultry months!

Included in the package:

Berry Ball
Tt Collection teal t-shirt
Sunglass Warehouse oversized sunglasses
Absolutely Audrey shoe clips
Crochet Couture Necklace
OKA b. flip flops
KattFive Creations beaded hair tie
WHIMSY ring with Eastern Trading Murano glass bead
Rumba Time watches in light blue and white
Shondra Leigh Repeating Squares metal mesh cuff
Kushyfoot toe cushions
Kushyfoot lace foot covers
Strappys decorative bra straps

The total retail value of all the goodies is approximately $575!! You’re crazy if you don’t enter to win this great box of stylish summer fun!

Here are the rules:

1. MANDATORY COMMENT – Please visit the links above, then come back here and leave a comment below about which item is your fave. (1 entry) Please note: the Absolutely Audrey shoe clips haven’t been reviewed yet, but you can still comment about them — the link is to their website!

2. Subscribe to Style on a WHIM via our brand new Google Friends Connect option, 5 entries (please leave a separate comment for each of the five to let us know)

3. “Like” us on Facebook (5 entries, please leave a comment to let us know)

4. Follow us on Twitter (5 entries, please leave a comment to let us know)

Hurry!! The contest ends Sept. 15 — winner will be announced Sept. 16!!

Already a follower?  Just leave us a comment that you follow. Good Luck!

Also — don’t forget to enter the other Style on a WHIM contests that are running right now!
Shondra Leigh “lace” earrings contest (ends 9/8)
New Standard T-shirt contest (ends 9/3)

-Keri

Are you ready for the next level in flip-flop design?

Yoga Sandals are uniquely designed with four thongs, so that the sandal will not slide around on your foot. Plus, the support of the heel protects your arch, while the slope provides ambulatory stability. 

According to the creators at the Beech Sandal Company, since each toe is gently separated, there is a natural alignment of the foot bones and muscles, aiding posture and balance. 

In fact, Yoga Sandals are stocked in many podiatry clinics across the UK and Europe. And, industry experts recommend and retail Yoga Sandals to their clients as a remedy for many common foot disorders – from the realignment of bunions to the soothing of sharp pains and improvement of joint flexibility.

One of the fringe benefits that I’ve discovered with these amazingly comfortable sandals – they also make the perfect flip flops to wear to your pedicure. No more smudged polish!

The results are in! By an overwhelming margin, according to our only-a-little-bit-scientific month long poll, flip flops were deemed inappropriate for the workplace. I have to admit, as much as I love my Havaianas, I don’t wear them in the office. So, what’s a girl to do?

A couple of great options I found offer the cushy comfort of your best beach shoes, but are stylish enough to pass the “office test.” They also have what I call the “sherbet factor.” Don’t you always buy summer sandals in delicious colors that would look plain old goofy in any other type of shoe?

My faves include:

“Dainty” by Dolce Vita. Only $50, in white. Extremely practical. These will go with everything in my closet – from shorts to sundresses. Comfortable enough to wear all day and stylish enough to wear with a pair of capris on a Dress Down Friday.

“Whip Gloss” by Kenneth Cole. An unbelievable $60. Slides are always so easy. A kitten heel makes them ladylike for the office, but hot with a little dress for the weekend.

“Lorel” by Kate Spade. I love, love, love this shoe. It’s got everything a summer shoe needs – color, style and of course, whimsy. At $191, this is over half off!

“Gucci thong” in lilac. Mmmmm. A little out of my price range at $284, but so yummy, I would certainly be tempted.

These great finds are all available at www.bluefly.com. They are having a special One Day Only Shoe Sale today, with an amazing up to 65% off, including sandals. Guess where I’m headed once this is posted?

– Susan

I can’t stop thinking about the beach! Everytime I’m out, I search for a beach accessory for my trip in a few weeks, whether it’s the perfect pair of flip flops, the perfect beach towel or the perfect beach bag. And I’ve found some great wallet-friendly picks that I love and I think you will, too!

Perfect flip flops or sandals:

Piperlime is having a sale right now (as of the date of this post!) on all sorts of summer shoes. I found a pair of simple yellow flip flops for $17.99. If you aren’t looking for anything too flashy, they’re comfy and perfect for the

beach. (The walk to the beach is about the only time I wear flops, so why splurge on footwear that just transports you to a place you want to be barefoot?) Please note: A few customers have said they run a little small, so order a half size larger. 

Athena sandals by Hot Cakes from The Shoe Dept.

If you like solid colors, try these super cute Athena sandals by Hot Cakes from The Shoe Dept. I suggest trying to find them in stores if you want a color other than black because they do come in white, silver and bronze. (I know because I have them in white, too!) They’re just under $13.

Perfect beach towel:

I LOVE oversized beach towels because I don’t like getting all sandy right after putting on suntan lotion. ShadeUSA has big beach towels, ultra plush oversized beach towels and even a double sided “towel for two” (!!) on their beach towels page, and they’re all for under $30. I’ll definitely be investing in a “towel for two” to give me LOTS of room to spread out with my beach gear (radio, books, cooler, perfect beach flops, perfect beach bag, perfect beach friends, etc.)!

Organic cotton beach bag by Sea Glass Organic

Perfect beach bag:

I NEED to get my hands on one of these adorable satin scarf hobo bags from Old Navy. They come in six different patterns, which makes it so hard to choose! They could easily go from the beach to the boardwalk and back.

Sea Glass Organic makes life a little greener at the beach. They have organic cotton beach bags for under $25, and they’re even having a beach bag giveaway, so you could get one for free!

Perfect beach hat:

I found a floppy printed beach hat at Target.com that would definitely save your face from too much sun without being too outrageous and hard to pull off.

Sunfitters has a white straw floppy hat that would look absolutely adorable with a black swimsuit. So chic.

Malibu Sheer sarong from Sarong.com

Perfect sarong/cover-up:

Sarong.com has so many patterns and options, you don’t even have to look anywhere else for the perfect sarong for you. They have short styles, long styles, sheer, non-sheer, patterned, solid, and they even have plus sizes!

Kohls has probably the cutest strapless beach cover-up I’ve ever seen. It comes in black, coral and teal, and it’s insanely affordable at just under $15. Get it while it’s on sale!!

No matter which accessories you choose, remember to use lots of sunscreen out there, have fun and look FABULOUS!!!

-Keri