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Posted February 24, 2006
I don’t know about you, but I am dying for a beach getaway right around now. My friends own Hotel Básico in Playa del Carmen, and I’ve been on Mexicana’s Website figuring out a cheap way to get there. I’ve also been cruising around for a cute cover-up that won’t cost a fortune, and I found this at J.Crew. It’s washed gauze with an empire waist (which is flattering on almost everyone), and comes in five beach- and city-friendly colors.
$50 at J.Crew, multiple locations, jcrew.com.