“As a working mother, I try to make sure any summer staples are both functional and fun! These are what I always pack in my suitcase for both the West and East Coasts.” Photograph courtesy of Stacey Bendet
“Hands down the best moisturizer for your body. It’s truly transformative!” The Super Body Hydrator, $128, U Beauty, ubeauty.com“I put this in my girls’ hair after a long day of swimming. It smells like heaven, and I love that it’s vegan and cruelty-free.” Milky leave-in conditioner, $28, Brazilian Joia, soldejaneiro.com“I loved this super-fun collaboration we did with Minnidip!” Minnidip x Alice + Olivia tufted luxe inflatable pool, $70, Minnidip, minnidip.com“By the end of the summer season, I’m ready for all things fall. Our trouser jeans are the perfect transition piece, and truly the best fitting bottoms.” Gorgeous coin pocket jeans in wild pink, $330, Alice + Olivia, aliceandolivia.com“This catsuit can be styled in so many ways—I love to wear it on its own, or even throw a cool jacket over it for an evening out.” Nelda spaghetti strap catsuit, $330, Alice + Olivia, aliceandolivia.com“Pickleball is the fastest growing sport, so I wanted to make sure that our customers had something stylish to wear both on and off the court.” Blaise trapeze mini skort in cheri floral, $265, Alice + Olivia, aliceandolivia.comThis is the perfect wedding-guest gown for summer or fall. The lace is romantic and the embellished belt adds the perfect amount of shine.” Bree ruffle pleated ball gown, $1,495, Alice + Olivia, aliceandolivia.com
Visit Alice + Olivia at 79 Main St., East Hampton.
