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Hey, Marco Polo, we're talking to you. Grab your gear and get ready for some pool-time hijinks.


American Eagle Striped String Halter Bikini

The nautical trend hasn't set sail yet. This striped bikini looks both stylish and seaworthy.

Available at ae.com, top, $24.50; bottom, $24.50.

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Roxy Tankini Top and '70s Low-Rider Bottoms

The canary yellow color calls for a little fun in the sun.

Available at roxy.com, top, $52; bottom, $34.

Old Navy Embroidered Eyelet String Bikini

Bright party frocks and flip-flops? Check. Your white-hot essential? Check.

Available at oldnavy.gap.com, top, $19.50; bottom, $19.50.

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J.Crew Polka Dot Bandeau Top and Shorts

Go a little 'Gidget' in this retro-inspired suit with charming grommet details.

Available at jcrew.com, top, $46; bottom, $50.


Urban Outfitters Printed Romper Cover-Up

A pretty floral print to take you from beach-side to the barbecue.

Available at urbanoutfitters.com, $49.

Lucky Scent manager Steven Gontarski smells smells all day. We put his discerning sniffer to use and asked him to describe a few of his favorite scents.


At the Beach 1966 by CB I Hate Perfume

"A scent trigger can create an impossibly detailed impression of a moment from long ago, as though no time has passed at all. At the Beach 1966 recalls lying in the sun, glistening with Coppertone, basking in the lazy days of summer vacation," Gontarski says.

Available at luckyscent.com, $70.

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"Wafts of Japanese incense burned during holy ceremonies mingle with the cedar soaking tubs used in bathing rituals," Gontarski says.

Available at luckyscent.com, $80.

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"It's named after the address of the fashion house in Milan. It has an effervescent, feminine wood fragrance. This perfume has a large, faithful following around the world based on word-of-mouth

Color-block patterns take your home from Blandsville to Squaresville. (And that's a good thing.)
Pinch-and-Pour Prep Bowls

Give 'em a little squeeze and these dishes sprout a spout. If only your cooking skills were as magical.

Running late looks all the more lovely in Technicolor digits.

Available at target.com, $6.

This llama-wool rug just goes to show that a sweet dwelling starts from the floor up.

Available at jonathanadler.com, $650.

A step above the rest, Rice dk's microwave- and dishwasher-safe stacked lunch box will make eating at your desk feel like a picnic.

Available at huset-shop.com, $15.

The dark-chocolate dribble oozing from the left corner of our mouth is obviously intentional: We'll do anything for a reason to

We're not sure if it's hormones or the inability to accessorize with a belt, but nothing comes between a mom-to-be and her quest for the perfect diaper bag.

Here are four carryalls that have this road test in the bag.

Nest Bleecker
Load capacity: The sophisticated and polished exterior opens wide for a roomy catchall. Plus, interior pockets are lined with water-resistant nylon in case of spills.
Celebrity look-alike: Kate Middleton
Pocket you'll love most: The zippered bottom compartment that becomes a changing station.
Cost: $150

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Storksak Jools
Load capacity: Designed for quick, run-to-class outings, it easily fits two diapers, a pack of wipes, butt balm, one sippy, hand sanitizer, snacks, and the wallet without losing its discreet no-way-that's-a-diaper-bag profile.
Celebrity look-alike: J.Lo
Pocket you'll love most: The vertical front pocket that's the perfect place to not lose your iPhone.
Cost: $158

Skip Hop Bento

Good Karma Rope Toys

Not only are Jax & Bones dog toys ecofriendly, the company also donates a portion of profits to animal rescue. We love looking at the uncommon designs (crab, penguin, lobster, camel) as much as our pups love to chew them.

Available at jaxandbones.com, $8.50-$16.

Twice a year, when we visit our grandma in Alabama, we eat biscuits and gravy, which is why it comforts us to reward our top dog with Big Dog gourmet treats in that very flavor. We know Nana would approve.

Available at sojos.com, $7 for a twelve-ounce box.

It took two years to produce the images for Show Dogs: a Photographic Breed Guide by Kate Lacey. Now the eye-popping book is an iPad app, complete with breed pictures, facts, and trivia. Download it and you'll never feel confused about that Dandie Dinmont at the dog park again.

Book, available at eviltwinpublications.com, $17; app, available at itunes.apple.com, $5.

Harry

If you've been through a rough winter, it's likely your legs, arms, stomach, and back haven't seen the light of day for ages. Don't be self-conscious to show skin again: Banish the pale with a DIY tan. Good results are guaranteed if you follow the simple steps below.

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General Rules:
Use an aerosol self tanner -- the fine mist yields a more flawless, even cover and will be less likely to streak.
Before you start, shower, shave or wax, and lightly exfoliate. Don't apply moisturizer -- it will act as a barrier on your skin.
Always hold the bottle about 6 inches away from your body.

Applying tanner to your face and neck: Gently close your eyes, hold your breath, and spray for no more than 30 seconds. Don't squint or you'll wind up with streaks. Spray each side, making sure to get into your hairline so you don't have a white scalp. Apply the tanner in the same way to the front and back of the neck. If you spray tan every week, you'll want to use a towel to

Get gilt to the hilt with these heavy-metal contenders.
Submerged Treasure Ring

This shiny gold doubloon of a ring backs up your "I was raised by pirates" schtick.

Available at anthropologie.com, $38.

23 Rock-Solid Engagement Rings

Ain't nothing but a gold digger? Then you'll feel right at home excavating personals from this pouch.

Available at russellandhazel.com, $30.

Up your smooch factor with semisheer lipsticks that add a touch of shine to your pucker.

Available at saksfifthavenue.com, $30.

Classic Lipsticks Colors

Butter's West End Wonderland glitter polish is jazz hands in a bottle.

Available at butterlondon.com, $14.

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• Menswear for Women
• Spring Ahead with Floral Prints

Quit waving that white flag and side with spring's bright makeup trend.

Red lips come out of the shadows and into the light for spring.

Don't discount the classics (or the cliches). Let your kisser be pretty in pink.

Piret & Tamara Lip Slip in strawberry, available at piretandtamara.com, $25. Lime Crime Countessa Fluorescent opaque lipstick, available at limecrimemakeup.com, $16. YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Le Fuchsia, available at barneys.com, $30. Covergirl Lip Perfection lipstick in Spellbound, available at target.com, $6.

Give Crayola a run for its money with cheerily hued peepers.

Napoleon Perdis Color Discs in Tequila Sunrise, Pink Slink, and Scarlet Woman, available at shop.napoleonperdis.com, $25 each.

Cure your makeup boredom with