Here’s a great accessory to pack for your beach vacation….a packable straw hat.  This one is from Eddie Bauer and comes in natural or blue.  $24.50.

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I really love the selection of mix and match swimwear from Lands End.  Choose from banduar, tankini or bikini tops to pair with your choice of 3 bottoms.  Cover-up skirt and one-piece styles also availalbe.  What a great collection!  My choice:  the black bandeau top coupled with the black/white coral reef print swim-mini.  Available in an assortment of solids and prints for regular and short torso sizes 4-16, and women’s sizes 16W-26W.  Order from Land’s End.

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I love these mix and match separates, and the color selection is great!  I like the lime/olive paisley bikini top ($44) paired with the skirted bottom ($49).  It never ceases to amaze me how so little fabric can cost so much, but maybe that’s just me!  Misses sizes 4-16.  Order from Talbots.

photo courtesy of talbots.com