What's HOT!

We've rounded up some clothing and accessories to keep you looking hot and staying cool all summer long. After visiting the featured websites, be sure to send us an email to win the prize of your choice from our gift closet, details below.

Dune Jewelry has found a way to capture the memories of your family's summer vacations in jewelry. They create beautiful works of art like this Sterling Silver Sandbead™ Bracelet that contains sand from your favorite beach. If Dune doesn't have your fave beach's sand in their sand bank, simply bag some up and send it off to them to create your custom treasure. Each piece will bring back special memories every time you wear it. The cuff bracelet is adjustable and comes in small, medium and large starting at $120. Visit dunejewelrydesign.com.

Continuing the beach theme, we love the length of this fun and casual Luminous Pearl & Shell Necklace from J. Jill. Mother of Pearl and shell chips dance around on a 28" braided nylon thread necklace. Be sure to pack it for your coastal vacation. $59 at jill.com.

Improve your posture with the Up T-shirt by UpCouture. Made in France, the t-shirt contains special resistant film around the shoulders and upper back to train muscles not to slouch. It's surprisingly comfortable and does help keep shoulders back. Available in 6 colors in sizes XS - XL for 129€ which is approximately $172 as of this writing. Comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee and FREE Shipping from Paris. Available at UpCouture.com.

This oh-so-chic watch is the Gramercy by Rumbatime. We love the braided bracelet design and the gorgeous placid blue color. Lightweight and cool, ideal for summer. Available in several gorgeous colors. $60 at rumbatime.com.

PACT's Watermelon Relaxed Fit Tee is sooooo soft and comfortable. Made of 60% organic cotton and 40% modal, it has a flattering bell-shaped hem and cap sleeves. Color is more of a bright coral, black, white and denim also available. In sizes Small ~ XL. $30 at wearpact.com.

You'll wear these Melissa Jean + Jason Wu flats with everything from cute sundresses to shorts and capris. Crafted in Brazil from Melflex, a thermoplastic which easily molds to feet for a comfortable fit. The open weave design resembles grosgrain ribbon. In colors to match your entire wardrobe. $105 at shop601.com. 

Headed to the beach? Don't leave home without Free Country's X-Front Kangaroo Cover-up. It's the ideal cover-up to have on hand when you're chillin in your beach chair after a long day of swimming, surfing and jumping waves. Made of quick-drying mesh fabric, it has a hood with drawstrings and two front pockets. Available in white, black, deep caribbean turquoise, hot coral, in sizes Small - XL. Item #4403 regularly retails for $44 but is on sale as of this writing for $24.99. HURRY! freecountry.com. 

The light as air Sheer Silk and Cotton Scarf from Fair Trade Designs is the perfect wrap over a solid color sundress on a chilly night. Handwoven from cruelty-free silk by craftswomen in India, it measures 72x23". Available in 4 colors, we love the Jewel Tones pictured here. Handwash. $30 at Fairtradedesigns.com.

Guess what this is? Hint: You will never have to search your bag for your keys again! Attach this little Black Dress Finders Key Purse Key Finder to your keyring and slip the attached hook over side of handbag so your keys are always at the ready. Just $6.95 at isntthisclever.com.

The DBelt holds your cellphone, id, key, and cash while safely while you walk, run or exercise. Includes two zippered compartments and a headphone portal. Available in Black in sizes Petite-XL. $39.95 at dbelt.com.

Want to make an entrance at the summer soiree? Put on this Jewel Branch Statement Necklace by Bijuju and a strapless dress. Shimmering faux turquoise stones are accented by crystal "branches". Measures 21". $28 at  bijuju.com.

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Many thanks to each of the brands featured for providing products and/or photos for this editorial.