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Flipping Out

Travel Flip-Flops from CityFlips

Destination wedding guest meltdown: The flight to the far-flung island affair leaves first thing in the morning, and you’ve put off packing until midnight. Plus, everything must fit in a carry-on so you can easily hop onto a puddle-jumper.

Beachy flats go best with the breezy maxi dress you’ll wear to the reception, but for lounging around throw in a pair of travel-friendly CityFlips. The foldable flip-flops come in a small pouch that fits into a purse (the pouch also expands into a full-size tote bag to lug home favors and souvenirs). Funky leopard, zebra, or black-and-pink striped patterns are fun for the beach, and will leave you enough room in your luggage for all those 3-oz. toiletries.

It’s better than barefoot.

Visit cityslips.com.

 

Step It Up

Loeffler Randall’s New Bridal Shoe Collection

While your wedding dress will surely cover your shoes, you still want to take your first steps as a married woman in style. Loeffler Randall reveals its new bridal collection featuring six sophisticated yet simple styles for spring.

For a chic seaside wedding, slip into a flat T-strap satin sandal with a graceful tulle ruffle, or the twisted mignon flat in silver metallic leather. Add a vintage vibe to your ensemble with a lace satin and mesh tie-up bootie, or keep it classic with a criss-cross stiletto in satin or metallic snakeskin.

Put your best foot forward.

Visit loefflerrandall.com.

 

 

Pieces of Flair

Shopbop’s New Online Wedding Boutique

You’ve picked up a “something borrowed” from your best friend and a “something old” from your favorite thrift shop, but you’d like “something new” in the form of a few fabulous wedding-day accessories.

Shopbop.com just launched its wedding boutique, featuring dresses by the designers you’d love to be on your guest list. Try walking down the aisle in a beaded maxi strapless dress by Shoshanna or a one-shoulder column gown by Notte by Marchesa, with bridesmaids in silk satin sarongs by Halston Heritage. But for those who’d rather find their couture in the real world, the point-and-click shopping doesn’t stop with frocks. You can also stock up for the honeymoon with a D&G bikini, Tory Burch beach tote, Alexis Bittar gold cuff, Eberjay chemise or Eugenia Kim fedora. Rather than searching high and low for the perfect bridal accessories, the site has all the must-haves in one place: If the tiaras and beaded purses at the bridal salon scared you, check out the bohemian-chic crystal headbands by Deepa Gurnani and Lauren Merkin snake clutches.

Not that you’re into labels.

Visit shopbop.com.

Lounge Act

Bamjamz Chic Sleepwear

If you haven’t experienced it already, be prepared for the awkwardness of sleeping over at the in-laws for the first time. While you don’t want to shuffle down to breakfast in a nightie, your poodle-print pajamas don’t exactly scream “future daughter-in-law,” either.

Get comfy in Bamjamz loungewear, made of super-soft organic bamboo cotton spandex that looks stylish while you snuggle up. Fitted tunics, boyfriend tees, leggings, yoga pants and hoodies come in a chic muted palette of black, grey and pink that’s easy to mix and match for bedtime or brunch (some adorned with butterflies and lotus flowers to make you even more relaxed). The Canadian lifestyle brand recently launched in the U.S., and is available exclusively at Neiman Marcus. Your fiance’s pop will feel relieved by not seeing you in your skivvies, and his mom will note your keen fashion sense (hint: pick up a set for her too, and you’ll really be in good graces).

Sleep tight.

Available at neimanmarcus.com.

In Stitches

Premier Custom Shirts by Andy & Evan

While your husband-to-be is clueless when it comes to couture, he’s willing to add a personal touch to his tux that a rental won’t render. New York-based Andy & Evan Shirt Co. offers custom-tailored shirts that clients can design from the comfort of their computer.

Featuring luxe details like a four-piece collar, authentic Japanese mother-of-pearl buttons and French binding on every seam, Andy & Evan begin the process by taking 11 precise body measurements to ensure a perfect fit. Simply select your favorite cuff, collar, pocket, placket, back and buttons as well as your choice fabric from a library of more than 250 swatches. A monogram and an accent fabric for the inside cuff or collar are also available. Submit your measurements and shirt specs over the phone or online and receive your test shirt in the mail within four weeks. Need a groomsmen gift? Andy & Evan offer special order ties that can be monogrammed with names and the wedding date.

It’s a cut above.