Our Top Picks for the Week of August 6, 2018

Nude shoes are the key to transition wear, and we've got a pair of booties and slides that will ease you right into fall fashions. The rest of our top picks are all about easy, too: instant and delicious cocktail mixers (just add liquor); the official earring of hot summer days (and nights!): easy-to-wear hoops; a tote that transcends seasons; and a detergent that's made to go easy on silk.Elizabeth: My love affair with AGL continues with these nude booties. I have been emailing my sales rep weekly to find out when they would arrive and they are finally here! They will go with everything and since they are AGL, they will be comfortable; it is a win-win. (Available at The Shoe Hive, $455)Alicia: The Kempton & Co. Navy Silver Striped Beach Tote is a spacious bag made from 100 percent cotton canvas, embellished with a metallic stripe. With adjustable leather handles, this tote includes interior pockets for your cell phone, pen, and water bottle. A handy clip holds your keys for easy access. This bag is great for beach and city life. (Available at TSALT, $249)Celeste: Studs for days. This effortless slip-on by Dolce Vita gets a bold, embellished upgrade. A perfect shoe for spring, summer, and fall, we love pairing it with tailored trousers and dresses alike. (Available at Kiskadee, $138)Amy: Craft a cocktail – or three – with ease. Just add a shot of your favorite top-shelf spirit to one of these syrups and you’re done! (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $35)Meaghan: Hoop earrings have been a major trend all summer, and for good reason. When it's 102 degrees out (plus humidity) and all you can do is wear your hair in a bun and call it a day, big hoops like these gold-plated sterling silver ones will instantly make you look and feel infinitely more polished. These are set with blue chalcedony and can come un-plated for a silver look, or gold-plated, like these. (Available at Alx&Co., $174, add $40 for gold-plating)Angela: Keep your silk pillowcases and eye masks in pristine condition with this hypoallergenic wash. A huge bottle of Slip Gentle Silk Wash is very well priced, so throw your favorite blouse in the wash, too! (Available at Bellacara, $25)