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What's Hot: Where Fashion Meets Function

 

 

Picnic Gadget Set:
Perfect for picnicking at Screen on the Green or a picnic in Middleburg. Thishandy, eight-in-one set has everything you’ll need for a civilized meal in thegreat outdoors, including can and bottle openers, peeler, fork, spoon, andknife, corkscrew, and scissors. It is all held in a durable plastic carrying case.Available at Crate and Barrel storesand www.crateandbarrel.com, $12.


Burberry Women’s Golf Glove:
Women’s fashion has finally started to pay some much-neededattention to active wear. Burberry is the latestfashion house to create stylish clothing for sports, and their new golf line hasyou covered with towels, golf bags, matching ID tags,bottle holder, and a visor, all in their signature plaid.The must-have item is the golf glove, available for both men and women. The Burberry store onConnecticut Avenue can barely keep this popular item on the shelves, but they are also availableat vivre.com, $35.


Gucci Bamboo Watch:
Gucci has created another winning timepiece that is sure to be seen on thewrists of fashionistas all over the world. It is offered in several different facecolors, including basic black, sleek silver, and our favorite-the antik pink.Tell time and stay stylish. Available in late June, at Gucci, Fairfax Square, andwww.gucci.com.

Nuala Yoga Mat Bag:
Yoga seems to have officially transitioned from a fitness trend intoan accepted mainstay. You’ve probably already invested in a yoga mat,but now it’s time to move to the next step and purchase a stylish yoga mat bag. MarcJacobs, who has also unequivocally established himself as a mainstay and not merely a trend,has designed this bag for Christy Turlington’s yoga line, Nuala. The proceeds from sales of this dark greycotton canvas bag with leather handles and trim benefit CancerCare, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providingsupport to cancer patients and their families, which helps to justify the $400 price tag.Available at vivre.com.


Fossil Wrist PDA with Palm OS®:
Ever since the comic book hero Dick Tracyfirst strapped on his amazing wrist radio sixdecades ago, science fiction fans have eagerlyanticipated the day when such fantastic gadgetrymight become reality. Now, thanks to the Wrist PDAwith PALM OS®, their wait is finally over. This watchcan run all PDA applications and can hold thousandsof addresses, years of appointments, and hundredsof to-do items. All of this can be easily done using thestylus that is integrated into the watchband. Availableat Macy’s, Bloomingdales, and www.fossil.com.


Felicidade Groover iPod Purse:
You really should have purchased an iPod, bynow, with its ability to hold up to 7500 songsin a case that weighs less than 2 CDs and integratesseamlessly with any Mac. Also on the must-buy list for summer is a white purse. Nowyou can combine fashion and function when you slip your iPod into this purse’s special pocketand watch it become a stylish boom box. The roomy interior has more than enough space forbeachwear or office supplies, in addition to featuringfully-functional, great-sounding speakers. Available atwww.drbott.com, $144.95.

Alex and Hill Hats:
Palm Beach-based hat designer, Alexandra Ciancioli,turned her bad hair day into a successful accessoriesbusiness. The former fashion executive was attendinga fashion show, just after having her second child, butdecided she couldn’t do anything with her hair, so sheopted to cover a straw hat in flowers. The result was dozensof inquiries from other women at the show. Her hatsare noted for their bright use of colors and floral accents.These delightful creations not only will save you on a badhair day, they will also block the sun. Available at DaltonBrody, 3412 Idaho Avenue, NW. (202)244-7197.



 



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