Henri Bendel Summer 2013 Press Preview: Good Vibrations (Photos)

Any bag you could ever possibly want was on display at the Summer 2013 Preview at Henri Bendel last week. Clutches, totes, beach bags, hobos - and, most importantly, a stately shopper with a compartment for one's iPad that zips on and off the front ($298). This would be an excellent way to get some work done on the way out to Montauk on the Hampton Jitney.

Against a backdrop of cupcakes from Baked by Melissa and scented candles, the preview felt the way all good previews should - like a mini-vacation. Summer is coming, people. A statement necklace made with raffia-twine, black cord, distressed-looking stones, and powerful rhinestones would look as good at a beachfront BBQ as it would at cocktails at sunset ($398). The Out The Door wristlet would be a wise addition to any wardrobe - besides carrying the bare essentials for a night out, it would also look just right with the pared-down outfits of summer ($118). And the HB Cabana tote would be good with a polo shirt and jeans, a bikini, or a little black sundress ($178).

These new items will arrive starting in April through June. Don't be afraid to turn your summer wardrobe around by splurging at Bendel's.

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Mary Carroll Wininger is a writer and performer based in New York City. Her work has appeared in Page Six Magazine, Long Island Family, Queens Family and she has worked for Bottega Veneta and Chanel. She makes it her business to know what's going on in the New York luxury market.

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