Must Haves Summer Fashion & Beach Basics
By Alexa Lesniak
Summer has begun, making it the perfect time to find some new beach basics. We have found the best products from beach-day essentials and warm-weather style to unique finds that capture the spirit of summer.
1. MAXI DRESS
Embrace effortless charm with the Off-White Fruit Beauty Maxi Dress by FARM Rio. Crafted from sustainable Lenzing Ecovero Euroflax, this dress features a flattering sweetheart neckline that beautifully frames the décolletage. The flowing silhouette dances with vibrant fruit-inspired patterns, radiating playful warmth and tropical energy. Perfectly blending comfort and style, its airy fabric invites movement, making every moment feel like a sunlit celebration.
Here Comes the Sun
2101 Ocean Drive, Avalon | herecomesthesunavalon.com
2. NEEDLEPOINT CANVASES
Discover the season’s newest arrivals in store, including a beautiful collection of hand-painted needlepoint canvases. Join B. Hartzell all summer long to stitch, learn, and enjoy a sense of community in the shop.
B. Hartzell
272 21st St., Avalon | shopbhartzell.com
3. VINGLACE
Take your cold drink to the beach in style with Vinglace! Vacuum insulated, Vinglace products keep your beverage of choice chilled for hours. And glass-lined drinkware means no metallic taste! Stop in Blufish and grab this cool beach essential!
Blufish
2320 Dune Drive, Avalon | blufishav.com
4. WALL TILES
What will be your story? Made in Portugal, a fun contemporary collection of 36 illustrated tiles, 26 letters, and 10 numbers, where the story is told by you. Choose each tile and start writing joyfully. Wall mounted.
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
5. RECOVERY SHOES
Grab a pair of Kane Footwear’s Revive OB Active Recovery Shoes with research-backed design choices from professional athletes. With bold blue and white colors, an open back, and holes for airflow, this shoe is the perfect choice during those hot summer days.
Wave One Sports
221 96th St., Stone Harbor | waveonesports.com
6. WINE TOTES
Use Fred’s wine tote to carry up to four bottles for all BYOB restaurants and events this summer. With its bright blue color and thick rope straps, this wine tote is the perfect combination of functionality and beachiness.
Fred’s Tavern & Liquor Store
314 96th St., Stone Harbor | fredstavern.net
7. STONE HARBOR SWEATER
This Stone Harbor sweater with a crew neckline is breathable and stylish. With black and white strips and a beautiful red stitched script, this sweater will quickly become a summer staple.
Gingy’s
9718 Third Ave., Stone Harbor | gingys.com
8. LINEN
Warm days—wandering nights. Your summer wardrobe just found a signature piece: Greek-designed linen that feels as cool as it looks…with embroidery details that transform simple linen into something unforgettable!
The Olive Tree
211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
9. COASTAL ART
From New Jersey-based artist Lois Mantak, this beautiful acrylic painting on canvas is the perfect piece for any home. With hues of blue, gray, and white, Mantak’s work captures the details of what summer entails at the Jersey Shore.
Ocean Galleries
9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor | 2199 Ocean Drive, Avalon
oceangalleries.com
10. BOGG BAGS
In need of the perfect beach bag? Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living has Bogg Bags in a variety of colors and sizes! Bogg Bags are large enough to carry everything you need for a day at the beach, sturdy enough not to tip over, and easily cleaned with a quick rinse. Get your Bogg Bag at Seashore Ace today!
Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th St., Stone Harbor | shop.seashoreace.com
11. PORTABLE SPEAKER
Grab the Sonos Play to add some tunes to your summer days. With its compact size, powerful sound, and waterproof protection, this speaker is perfect for any beach day, pool time, or bike ride. With up to 24 hours of playback time, you can play your music all day without worry!
Sound Advice & Video
336 96th St., Stone Harbor | visitsoundadvice.com
12. SUMMER SETS
This Smocked Short set features a print designed exclusively for Stone Harbor. In a dazzling light-blue color, this set shows off the iconic water tower, ocean wildlife, and summer snacks, making it the perfect addition to any wardrobe.
Bits & Bows
9504 Third Ave., Stone Harbor | shopbitsandbows.com
13. LUXE LAMPS
Fashion for your home…if searching for luxe lamps, we are here to assist! This Deville table lamp is a study in contrasts—it has a thin stem in an antique brass finish that rises from a thick disc of optic crystal through a slimmer cylinder before it disappears under an ethereal soft white shade. The clarity of the optic crystal makes this lamp luminous even when the lights are off….sleek classic design. Love where you live!
Trendz Home
215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
14. JEWELRY
A fabulous new addition to the Golden Blossom Collection, handcrafted in Irene’s LA studio. This radiant blend of brushed gold, turquoise, and pearl captures the effortless warmth and glow of summer.
Trendz
209 96th Street, Stone Harbor | trendzstoneharbor.com