Oh yeah, the summer is sizzling now! Thoughts of balmy days and sexy nights on the beach make me dream of honeymoons and destination weddings. Of course, every bride needs to do a little shopping for her honeymoon! Here are just a few of my favorite fascinations for July…

Dress

Imagine yourself out for a romantic walk on the beach at sunset with your new husband in this light and airy dress from Sandro.  www.net-a-porter.com

Flat Sandals

Stroll through town for some sightseeing in your elegant ELBE flats from Hermes.  www.hermes.com

Espadrilles

Make a statement in these chic high espadrille PERRY wedges in neon orange suede and vacchetta leather from Jimmy Choo. www.jimmychoo.com

Hat

Shade your face {and look super cool doing it} in your White Canvas FUNK Hat from Hermes. www.hermes.com

Earrings

These pendant drop earrings from Chan Luu make a statement. A stylish statement too.  www.net-a-porter.com

Lingerie

Bring on the sexy with this smoking corset from AGENT PROVOCATEUR. Made with hand-finished guipure lace and touches of silk-satin at the straps and waist offset the intricate floral motif of the fabric. Underwiring and boning guarantees a perfect silhouette. There’s even a matching thong! www.net-a-porter.com

Tote

Every girl needs a FABULOUS tote from Victoria Beckham. www.victoriabeckham.com

Shorts

Got have these white circle eyelet Boymuda shorts from Diane von Furstenberg with belt loops, slant pockets, back welt pockets, raised seams at front and back, fully lined. www.polyvore.com

Cocktail Ring

Set with a luxe coral glass stone, Yves Saint Laurent’s gold-tone ring is a standout cocktail adornment. Wear it every day of your honeymoon for that added dash of elegance and flair. www.net-a-porter.com

Necklace

Make a statement with Oscar de le Renta‘s dramatic tiered necklace. The hammered 24-karat rose gold-plated discs catch the light beautifully for day or night fabulousness. www.net-a-porter.com

Sunglasses

Tom Ford’s oversized sunglasses are a MUST for any honeymoon locale. www.tomford.com

Swimsuit

Always a classic, always flattering, this white shirred one-piece maillot from Calvin Klein is the only swimsuit you’ll need. {okay, we both know that’s not true. But you get the point.} www.calvinklein.com

Lip Glosses

Don’t forget to include the ultra-light weight, hydrating lip glosses from Le Metier de Beaute in your honeymoon makeup bag! There’s a rainbow of colors and they’re enriched with emollients and antioxidants including Vitamin E and Lanolin for beautiful, supple lips. www.lemetierdebeaute.com

Scarf

You never know when you’ll need to wrap yourself in a luxurious scarf! {on the plane, crossing the waves or walking the beach}. Alexander McQueen. www.alexandermcqueen.com

Happy Shopping!  Fondly, Sade Awe, Founder of The Bridal Circle