So do you want to know what style contributor Kristen Bell is taking to the beach this summer? Coastal Living has the deets.
Why does Kristen likes this beach bag?
“I like how it feels when it’s a bit worn in, so I never mind getting it sandy.”
She doesn’t mind her burlap beach bag getting sandy. Imagine that. A bag meant to handle sand at the beach. What a discovery.
Or do you want to know what editor-at-large Jenna Bush Bush Hager is wearing to the cookout? Let Southern Living show off her fave white jeans and a divine chain necklace. Why the necklace, Jenna?
“I love the nautical look of this piece for summer.”
Nautical for summer. Groundbreaking.
Kristen Bell’s Beach Bag Essentials? Jenna Bush Hager’s Wear This to That: Fourth of July Cookout?
How about we call it what it really is. Shit Meet Sherlock to Sell You Stuff.
And That’s Normal wants in on the action!
Welcome to my new monthly column.
No Duh with Amy.
With No Duh, I will give you the low down on things I’m currently loving* with the totally obvious reasons behind it. Why drink dry rosé in summer? It’s refreshing. Duh. Why a flattering mailot for the pool? You can swim in it. Duh.
And what qualifies Amy to be a lifestyle blogger? Because as I type this, I’m also packing for a weekend on the Vineyard. Duh. Fast ferry 4 life, ladies.
Let’s do this. Welcome to No Duh with Amy: August.
*I really do love the things I’m No Duh’ing for you.
August Must Haves (Or Don’t. It’s Your Money.)
White linen pants
You can’t wear white linen after Labor Day, so put them on now before I judge you like Judy.
Squash Casserole
It’s summer, and squash is in season. And this is a casserole, the best way to cook anything. Also, butter.
Wine Cork Maps
I saw this wine cork map at Millie’s on Nantucket. I drink a lot of wine but I am not crafty. One of you people make me this. I’ll supply the corks.
Thomaspaul Whale Plates
Inspired by Martha’s Vineyard, these are trays you can put food on. Way classier than Chinette. They don’t even sell Chinette on the Vineyard.
OldWoodTrader State Key Hooks
Sometimes I forget I live in Little Rhody, the Ocean State. Hanging the keys to my Camry (baller!) on a wood cutout of my state helps me remember.
Million Dollar Listing – San Francisco
This Bravo summer series is real estate porn, and the star Justin Fichelson makes me want to go into escrow. Yes, I’m using escrow as a euphamism.
J McLaughlin Caftans
We should all wear more caftans, Tori Spelling’s favorite style of dress.
Duke’s Mayo
At any Bi-Lo or Piggly Wiggly
Lobster rolls are Yankee food; Duke’s Mayonnaise is Southern food. I make my lobster rolls with Duke’s Mayonnaise. See? I just won the Civil War, y’all.
Wachussett Larry IAP
This is a great beer after I wear myself out doing yard work and keeping my flower beds pristine. Why? Because it has 8.5% alcohol by volume and it’ll get you drunk.
Mystique Sandals
Invest in and wear Mystique sandals because every basic bish at the beach club is wearing Jack Rogers. And you ain’t basic.
Come back in September for the next installment of No Duh with Amy. I’ll probably talk about hardy mums, tailgating, and apple fritters. Duh.
