Straw Hat the month of January has taken its ugly hold and what better way to prevent the winter blues then by taking a vacation? the ladies who lunch and their socialite circles will be fleeing Jack Frost's nasty wrath and heading to sunnier locales: think st. tropez, st. barts (any island that starts with st.) and guess what? thanks to the over-abundance of last minute vacation packages offered online, you too can be sunning yourself on a white sand beach. while in the past, few designers actually took part in the resort showings, the recent popularity of "cruisewear" has created enough demand to necessitate a growing list of designers jumping on the resort bandwagon. and we thought we didn't take enough vacations. this resort season, what better way to prevent pre-mature aging and sunspots (while still looking remarkably chic) then an oversized straw hat? perfect for preventing raccoon eyes while tanning with your sunglasses, a straw hat with a wide brim (6 inches or larger) will also add drama and sophistication to your beach ensemble. by oscar de la renta by chanel $24.99 at luxurydivas.com

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