Elaine Turner "Olivia" crossbody in champagne leather.

My closet is full of purses featuring crossbody straps and the Elaine Turner “Olivia” crossbody bag in champagne leather is one I wouldn’t hesitate to add to my collection. The crossbody strap is adjustable and detachable so you have the freedom to go with a different look depending on your mood. You can wear it across your body for those grocery-shopping days, folded in half as a clutch for that lunch date with a girlfriend, or held by the top handle for a more professional look.

With interior and exterior accessory and zip pockets and Elaine Turner’s signature pink crown lining, you must get your hands on this purse ASAP. It just may be the next best thing to add to your (ever-growing) purse collection.

There’s something about this sandal that just says “vacation.” The gleaming patent, the happy peony pink, Elaine Turner’s signature gold-tone bamboo buckle, and the little animal medallion (the pink features a monkey, black an elephant, white a seahorse). Just looking at it, I have visions of far off places like Mykonos, the Amalfi Coast, St. Bart’s.

Elaine Turner "Frances" sandal.

Of course, this sandal does more than just look like the perfect vacation. With 100 percent leather upper and stacked sole, you can wear this sandal all throughout your vacation, from the beach to the market to dinner, and the memory foam padding will make sure you’re always comfortable.

Elaine Turner "Cole" peep-toe heel in champagne.

If there’s one thing I love in a summer shoe, it’s one that not only makes my legs look long and lean (granted, most high heels do that for you), but one that makes my legs look tan. Well … at least not so white.

The perfect shade of champagne gold does that for pasty gams. Like the shimmery textured leather on Elaine Turner’s “Cole” peep-toe heel in champagne. I love the bamboo detailing (yes, bamboo, you eco-conscious fashionista!), both on the handmade heel and the bamboo-like buckle. The Cole is just neutral enough to go with anything, but the mix of textures and gilt details will have everyone asking you, “Where’d you get your shoes!” (Don’t you love it when that happens? It so makes my day.)

And don’t let the 4-inch height fool you. It’s got a memory foam padded sole supported by a built-in platform bottom, so you’ll stay comfy and chic.

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If you don’t have a crossbody bag by now, you’ve got to get one. Not only do they give you that nonchalant cool everyone covets, they’re pretty practical, too, leaving your hands free to do all that multitasking.

Elaine Turner’s “Olivia” crossbody bag is especially unique with its ruche leather that’s a little bit reptile, a little bit textural a la Burberry Prorsum’s twisted chiffon skirts. It’s cute enough with its cut-out handle, very cool as a clutch (just fold over the handle), but add the chunky chain crossbody handle and you’ve got one very versatile bag.

Get it in tulip pink for a fashion forward look. Also available in black, champagne and peacock blue.

Elaine Turner "Olivia" crossbody bag in pink ruche.

Elaine Turner "Olivia", folded over as a clutch.

Elaine Turner "Olivia" crossbody bag in black ruche leather.

It may be still too early to break out the strappy sandals (at least without chunky socks, anyway), but I’m dreaming of warmer weather right now. Till I can get myself to Maui later this year, I’ll satiate my tropical yearnings by planning my Kaanapali look now. Like this dress from Indian American designer Bibhu Mohapatra. High fashion meets oceanside wedding.

Bibhu Mohapatra.

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