Summer is synonymous with living light and being breezy. With the sun shining and beach trips looming, you want to enjoy the gorgeous weather and look your best, all at the same time. So we visited some local businesses and found some summer essentials in three hot themes. Give them a look and be prepared to jot down your favorites for your summer must-have list.
Coral Crush
Juicy oranges, tangerine dreams and the like – this citrus hue says summer like no other. wear a splash or slightly more; coral is in!
1 | SO-COOL SHADES $12, She, 715 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.376.5743. 2 | VERA BRADLEY FLIP-FLOPS IN SAFARI SUNSET $24,Coventry Corners, Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.376.0445, coventrycorners.com. 3 | SPANNER WAFFLE-KNIT PULLOVER $89, The Carriage House, Village Square Shops, 90 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, 610.371.1146. 4 | COSTA BELLA COLLECTION SHORTS $49, Bella Jules, 700 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.208.0600, bellajulesboutique.com. 5 | RIFLE PAPER CO. BOTANICAL JOURNAL $16.95, Hello Bluebird, 609 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.750.6642, hellobluebird.net. 6 | MUDPIE COOLER TOTE IN PINK MULTISTRIPE $30.99, Coventry Corners, Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.376.0445, coventrycorners.com.
Minty Fresh
Emerald green is the color of the year, but a refreshing aqua-mint reminds us of ocean breezes and dips in the pool.
1 | SUNHAT IN SEA BY SAN DIEGO HAT COMPANY $46.99, Coventry Corners, Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.376.0445, coventrycorners.com. 2 | ELLA MOSS SHORT-SLEEVE $115, Bella Jules, 700 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.208.0600, bellajulesboutique.com. 3| GOLD-DETAIL SCARF $15, Sweet Surprises, 544 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.373.2121, sweet-surprises.com. 4 | SURFIN SUN HAT BY ZUTANO $20, Firefly on Penn, 508 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.374.9102. 5 | STACKABLE BANGLES $16, She, 715 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.376.5743. 6 | BEACH COSMETIC BAG BY LOLO $35, Dandelion, The Shoppes at Wyomissing, 736 Woodland Rd., Wyomissing, 610.371.8338, DandelionJewelry.com.
Fun Florals
Who doesn’t love flowers? floral print is fresh and all the rage in fashion this season. get in on the craze.
1 | JOE’S JEANS INK ROSE PRINT SKINNY ANKLE $169, Bella Jules, 700 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.208.0600, bellajulesboutique.com. 2 | BABY ROMPER IN BLUEBIRD PRINT BY ZUTANO $36, Firefly on Penn, 508 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.374.9102. 3 | FLOWER NECKLACE $34, She, 715 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.376.5743. 4 | VERA BRADLEY BEACH TOWEL IN LILLI BELL $35, Coventry Corners, Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.376.0445, coventrycorners.com. 5 | SEWINGCIRCLES.ETSY.COM HANDMADE BY MICHELLE FLORAL WRISTLET $34, Hello Bluebird, 609 Penn Ave., West Reading, 610.750.6642, hellobluebird.net. 6 | LILLY PULITZER LUCKY CHARMS ACRYLIC PITCHER AND GARDEN BY THE SEA REUSABLE COLD DRINKTUMBLER $26 and $15 respectively, The Baldwin Brass Center, 623 Penn Ave., West Reading, 800.358.2469, baldwinbrasscenter.com.
BY NIKKI M. MURRY || PHOTOS BY TANIA COLAMARINO, AMA PHOTOGRAPHY
