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Shikiri Shares Her Summer Must-Haves

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Shikir's summer must-haves

Summertime is a season to indulge in new routines, new beauty faves, new places, and of course new style trends. As the summer wraps up and Fall comes blasting in, it’s the perfect time to squeeze in last minute vacays and Labor Day trips. A travel buff herself, Shikiri Hightower-Gaskin is always inspired by the things she sees, smells, and hears during her travels. As she loves 90+ degree temperatures and the beach, summer is her favorite season. And for her favorite season certain items are a must to keep this California girl happy (often year-round). She shared what keeps her smiling and cool through the warm summer months in the Bay and beyond.

On travel…

My favorites places to vacation are Port Antonio, Jamaica, Koi Samui Thailand and the island of Lanai in Hawaii. I love bright colors and fun patterns. When I’m traveling I can’t live without pieces from my favorite designer Tracy Reese. I also have a deep love for Roberto Cavalli, Matthew Williamson and Catherine Malandrino.

On trends…

I love the spikes up top for summer travel (shown on Shikiri). I can wear it for nightlife and I recently wore it as a cover up over my bikini. It’ll be available on our new Kickstarter campaign as a rewards item for a $25 pledge. I also must have a versatile dress like the butterfly dress. You can wear it with flats for a sleek relaxed looked or in the evening add some heels and make it sexy.

I’m loving this summer’s trendy Asian-inspired prints as shown by the trend in Etro, Emilio Pucci and Prada (pictured).

On classics…

For all season weather I love the China Royal long cashmere cardigan. In the cold months which are on the way it can be layered over a cashmere sweater or dress with a coat, and it’s also perfect for these last few summer nights with a cool chiffon maxi or cami.

On beauty…

I have three all time must have beauty products–Haute Face’s base face and Chanel’s Soleil Tan (pictured)in Sunkissed. The two products together give my face a perfect golden tan all year long. I also love Body Conscience’s Body Veil Dry Oil Mist in white orchard vanilla. The product is 100 percent natural and keeps my skin glowing and hydrated on hot days.

On accessories…

As far as accessories go I can’t live without is my hot husband, Bela. I don’t need an It bag with him on my arm–he always makes an outfit look smashing. But I do love my Havaianas and the China Royal wedge (both pictured). It comes in three summery shades of cream, nude and green.

Cross Tank Becomes Transitional Piece Du Jour

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Rona in a Cross tank topWe all love that perfect summer tank top. It’s usually long (sometimes only in the back), it floats against the body in a way that it hides all our imperfections, and it makes our breasts look like they were created by the angels. The China Royal Gold Cross tank, if not perfect, comes fairly close.

After giving birth to three children over a span of 17 years, Shikiri Hightower-Gaskin knows something about making clothes that compliment a woman’s best features. And from running around with a 3-year-old these days, she puts comfort and function first.

The chiffon Gold Cross Tank moves with you. It’ll take you from meeting with your business partner, to picking up dinner, to wrangling a toddler from a sandbox. In four colors, it mixes with a woman’s pre-existing wardrobe seamlessly. It’s the perfect transitional piece to take you from season to season.

During the spring and summer pair yours with your favorite cut-off shorts, high-low skirt, or cropped skinnies. When fall rolls back around throw a sleek blazer over it and add a fitted cigarette pant or trendy loose fit trousers. And during the winter, layer it underneath your favorite v-neck sweater to give your look a sweet pop of color without going overboard. The Gold Cross Tank sells for $50, but own it for only $27 on Kickstarter as a Tier 1 reward on China Royal’s campaign here.