1. Merry Vose
Owner, CabanaSummer jaunts? Harbour Island, Bahamas, and Montauk, New York.
The prep? Find those easy, wearable pieces that convey my effort-less style at … where else but Cabana!
Best places to pick up swimsuits, hats and more: On vacation, usually at a store in Montauk, called Tauk — they have the best selection. I also love OndadeMar and Zimmermann bikinis that I now sell in my shop. Remember, the smaller the bottoms, the smaller your bottom looks!
Sun product you can’t live without: Dr. Lancer’s Vitamin C Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 30. I don’t leave home without it!
Who’s on your speed dial for … Haircut: Samantha at Lisa Bennett Salon.
Highlights: Monica at Lisa Bennett Salon.
Mani/pedis: Sophia’s Nail Salon.
Facials: Marilee St. Louis at Luxury on Lovers.
2. Nicole BoykinOwner, designer Koch Handbags and ClothingSummer jaunts? To Casey Key, Florida, an eight-mile barrier island, to visit my 100-year-old grandmother for daily Whitman’s chocolates and perfect Manhattans. Then to La Jolla to spend time with my family.
The prep? Buy a new wetsuit — the Pacific is cold! I’ll also raid my summer collection for our boy shorts and caftans.
Best places to pick up swimsuits, hats and more: My favorite place is Cabana. I also love Bird Rock Bikini, birdrockbikini.com — a swim-and-surf shop in a beach community in La Jolla. And I can’t wait to get a Hanne Bloch black bikini from wild-swans.com.
Favorite self-tanning product: L’Oréal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion from Walgreens.
Who’s on your speed dial for … Spray-tan: Magdalena at Bella Vita Rejuvenation Center.
Waxing and eyebrows: Heather at the Cooper Aerobic Center’s Day Spa.
3. Shelby WagnerOwner, Shelby Wagner DesignSummer jaunts? We’re going to Mustique in July to launch Niven’s [Morgan] new line of Mustique products; a cruise on SeaDream to the Greek Isles and Amalfi Coast in August; and planning to spend time as much time as possible at my ranch outside Canadian, Texas.
The prep? Book flights using AAdvantage miles!
Best places to pick up swimsuits, hats and more: Vilebrequin for swim trunks, Scoop NYC for t-shirts and L. L. Bean for their “Boat and Totes.”
Sun product you can’t live without: Lancaster. I stock up at the duty-free shops when passing through London or Frankfurt.
Who’s on your speed dial for … Haircut: Shara at Osgood-O’Neil Salon in Snider Plaza.
Body scrubs: At home with discontinued Niven Morgan Lavender Mint scrub that I have been hoarding.
4. Josh MadansVP, director of marketing for Todd Event Design Creative ServicesSummer jaunts? We’ve got a family vacation to Seaside, Florida, this July, and we’ll close out the summer with friends in Aspen.
The prep? Get out the blender, stock up on the essentials (vodka, tequila, etc.) and hit the gym with a little more enthusiasm and frequency.
Best places to pick up swimsuits, hats and more: Vilebrequin swim trunks — which I buy online or when traveling since their NorthPark store closed; colorful (some might say “loud”) Etro shirts from Neiman Marcus; polos from Lacoste.
Sun product you can’t live without: SkinCeuticals.
Who’s on your speed dial for … Haircut: My dear wife buzzes my hair once a week in our bathtub “salon.” She complains about it, but it’s about as convenient as it gets.
5. George Cameron NashOwner, George Cameron Nash showroomSummer jaunts? To Provincetown, Massachusetts, aka Cape Cod.
The prep? Cut my hair shorter; sort through my shorts.
Best places to pick up swimsuits, hats and more: Mad As A Hatter and Item, both in Provincetown.
Sun product you can’t live without: Panama Jack, of course!
Who’s on your speed dial for … Haircut: Drew Schlup at Floyd’s 99 Barbershop in the West Village for the best scissor cut in town.
Beard grooming: Shane Stovall at Floyd’s. Hot steamy towels and zoning out to rock ‘n’ roll music.
Body scrubs: Who needs that when you have a Westie named Buster to lick you to death?
6. Tricia BesingNew co-owner, Dunmore Beach Club on Harbour IslandSummer jaunts? To my favorite beach spot, Harbour Island in the Bahamas, and to my favorite mountain spot, Whitefish, Montana.
The prep? As I type this, I am arriving at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. So, I guess you could say this is how I prep for “bathing-suit weather”?
Sun product you can’t live without: Anthelios — once only available through dermatologists, now it’s sold at CVS.
Favorite self-tanning product: I love how a spray tan looks, but still haven’t found one that doesn’t smell! So, I’ve decided to embrace my pale skin and freckles, plus a little powder bronzer from Bobbi Brown.
Who’s on your speed dial for … Highlights: Michael Flores Salon for my blonde!
Mani/pedis: TN Nails on Lovers Lane.
Who's on Brooke's Speed Dial?With a schedule as maddening as mine, I must admit, I stock up on service numbers in threes. If one can’t fit me in last-minute, there’s two who I hope can.Haircuts and colorCeron Salon at Neiman Marcus Downtown, 1618 Main St., 214.573.2626; ceronsalon.com
Jean-Philippe Salon, 5600 W. Lovers Lane, 214.350.7897; jeanphilippesalon.com
Salon Pompeo Palomar, 5330 E. Mockingbird Lane, 214.203.3333; salonpompeo.com
Spray tanningBella Vita, 6170 Sherry Lane, 214.373.4233; bellavitadallas.com
Lash Studio’s Xen-Tan (I use Xen-Tan self-tanner at home), 3699 McKinney Ave., 214.520.0511; lashstudiotx.com
Ceron Salon at Neiman Marcus Downtown, 1618 Main St., 214.573.2626; ceronsalon.com
WaxingWaxing the City, 6131 Luther Lane, 214.265.0121; waxingthecity.com
Nail Bar, 3839 McKinney Ave., 214.528.6245; nailbardallas.com
Neinast Salon, 3622 Fairmont St., 214.999.0400; neinastsalon.com
Mani/pedisSophia’s Nail Salon, 5541 W. Lovers Lane, 214.350.7400
Julie’s Nails, 5215 W. Lovers Lane, 214.350.7966
Pampered Soles, 5210 W. Lovers Lane, 214.358.0006
EyebrowsCindy DiMaggio, 8335 Westchester Dr., 972.523.9921
Eliza’s Eyes at Exhale Spa, 5670 North Central Expressway, 214.370.5800; exhalespa.com
Waxing the City, 6131 Luther Lane, 214.265.0121; waxingthecity.com
Beauty BuzzA world of Kérastase and Kevin Murphy hair products awaits at Preston Center’s recently opened
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Zeal Med Spa and Salon. Services including Brazilian blow-outs, Botox and teeth whitening, 10720 Preston Road, 214.363.1993; zealmedspa.com …
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