According to Club member Eve Dawes, sometimes a timeless bag is worth a splurge—particularly when you can also bring it to the beach (or use it as a carry-on)!
What’s your essential summer purchase—and why do you love it?
I just got the Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, and they’re quickly becoming my go-to. I can capture videos and snap photos hands-free, video call my family and share exactly what I’m looking at, and listen to music, all without ever having to take my phone out of my bag. They also don’t come off as super-techy—I mean, they’re Ray-Bans.
What’s a beauty product that everybody should get their hands on—and why?
Soleil Toujours Clean Conscious set and protect micro mist sunscreen with SPF 30. I love multitasking beauty products, especially when packing, and this works as both a sunscreen and setting spray. It’s also water-resistant, smells amazing, is hydrating, and has an antioxidant complex of Vitamins C and E, red algae, and bisabolol. You’ll find me on the beach spritzing this all day long.
What’s a place you love to visit—and how do you spend your time there?
I just visited St. Barths, and one of our favorite ways to spend time there is relaxing over long, leisurely lunches on St. Jean Beach. Those views are hard to beat—especially when combined with good company, great food, and a cold glass of rosé (or a fun cocktail)! Eden Rock is perfect for a more upscale but still relaxed lunch, Nikki Beach for a buzzier vibe (and incredible lobster pasta), and Gyp Sea for a relaxing afternoon with impeccable service.
What’s the one summer shoe you can’t recommend enough?
I love gold high-heeled strappy sandals for the summer. It’s an evening-style shoe that adds a touch of glam and looks great with a tan—if you’re looking to give off golden-goddess vibes, add a pair to your summer shoe collection.
What’s one accessory you can’t do without—and why?
My Chanel beach tote was a bit of a splurge, but it’s a timeless classic that I use as both my beach bag and my carry-on. I bought an organizer for it to make it easy to find everything, and since I bought it in neutral colors, it goes with all of my resort wear and swimwear.