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Summer 2026 Favorite Things
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Items that have been my go-to essentials for the summer of 2026 - accessories, clothing, entertaining and more.
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Summer Accessories
 
Entertaining
 
Women's Clothing

Summer Accessories

Stay stylish but also protect yourself from the summer sun with these accessories.

 
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Straw bags are an essential for the summer season - this is a cute, classic look.
Straw Kiss Lock Clutch Bag - A New Day™ Natural
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Love when I can finally break out my basket bags.
Alilang Women's Straw Woven Shell Handbag with Round Handle - Khaki
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Love this shape for me, and these are a low price point so great to throw in the car or bag for a back up.
Women's Shiny Plastic Square Shaped Sunglasses - Wild Fable™ Tortoise
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More of a splurge but great quality to protect your eyes.
Likeke 54mm Polarized Square Sunglasses | Nordstrom
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Love a fun charm bracelet in gold for summer against a tan.
Kate Spade New York My Medallion Charm Bracelet - Nordstrom
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Just ordered one of these to take on our summer trip in August.
Carolina Packable Straw Hat (Women) | Nordstrom
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Hair scarves are great to keep on hand when the summer weather and water get too much for you hair.
Satin Hair Scarves, Set of 2
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Entertaining

Great for indoor or outdoor parties this summer. 

 
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Looks like pottery but is plastic for outdoor entertaining.
Spode Blue Italian 19.25" x 11.5" Rectangular Serving Tray - Melamine Platter with Oriental Border
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Perfect platter for BBQs and summer entertaining without worrying about something breaking.
Q Home | Heritage 16" Melamine Large Platter
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Lemon prints just shout summer to me, and this is such a cute platter.
Q Home | Limonata 16" Melamine Platter
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Great oversized pitcher for summer cocktails and beverages.
Sora 140-oz. Acrylic Pitcher
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Super cute glassware for summer vibes or all year round.
Island Icon Juice Glass
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A good cheese board is a great all year round entertaining staple.
Scalloped Wood Cheeseboard
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Women's Clothing

Summer staples for your closet - women's edition.

 
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Have several of these tees and they are perfect summer staple.
Cotton & Modal V-Neck T-Shirt (Women) - Nordstrom
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Great t-shirt option including some fun prints.
The Perfect T-Shirt (Women) - Nordstrom
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Love a good activewear set and this is super stylish and functional.
Recreation Minidress & Shorts Set (Women) | Nordstrom
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Love these tops, I have a few in various patterns and colors - dress up or down.
Womens Rose Red Puff Sleeve Blouses | CicyBell
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Love this summer dress for a cover up or throw on in a pinch.
Womens Summer Boho A-Line Mini Dress
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Classic, strapless summer dress - perfect for so many occasions.
ASOS DESIGN strapless maxi sundress with full skirt in stripes | ASOS
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Just ordered this for an upcoming beach vacation. Excited for it to be a great, cute coverup
Bsubseach Women's Long Sleeve Sheer Beach Coverup
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