15 Southern Summer FINDS | StyleBlueprint.com

Mid-summer in the South is hot — figuratively AND literally. We’ve been scouting our favorite Southern shops and makers to bring you a list of fabulous summer FINDS. With picks for everything from your closet to your home to your new neighbor’s doorstep, here are 15 picks we’re loving this month.

SUMMER-READY CLOSET

Linen top

Front-buttoned vest-like shirts are having a deserved moment this season. A breezy sleeveless linen top is great for a day out in the sun or a casual evening out. Find this versatile summer staple for $130 at Twill.

A woman stands against a plain background, wearing a black sleeveless buttoned top paired effortlessly with a white knee-length skirt and black shoes. — Linen top, $130, at Twill | Image: Twill

Bucket hat

A bucket hat … but make it sublimity chic! The “Rita” by Staud is your new summer companion. This striped crocheted bucket hat will shield the summer rays while you play in style. It’s $195 at Primm’s.

Straw-like hat boasts a wide brim adorned with two horizontal dark blue stripes. — Bucket hat, $195, at Primm’s | Image: Primm’s

Studs

We love narrowing down our jewelry rotation for the summer months. Add a sliver of oxidized silver, sterling silver, or 14-karat gold to your lobes! These dainty, intriguing studs are perfect on their own or a great chance to mix metals across your earscape. Each pair is hand-textured to give them a chic matte look. Each pair (5/8-inch long) is $42 at Moxie Mercantile.

Four pairs of textured metal bar earrings in silver, black, and gold are displayed on a marble surface. — Earrings, $42, at Moxie Mercantile | Image Moxie Mercantile

Cotton dress

There are so many things to love about this light blue dress. It’s got an oversized bow, midi length, handy pockets, and subtle scalloped detailing on adjustable tie-top straps. Shop this dress for $74 at Off the Square.

Person wearing a light blue, sleeveless dress with a bow on the bodice, hands in pockets. The dress has a tiered skirt and the person is wearing woven, platform slip-on shoes. — Dress, $74, at Off the Square | Image: Off the Square

Jute bag

Made for the mindful shopper, these 100% jute bags can withstand enthusiastic use and be composted after a long and happy life. Take this shopping, to the beach, or on the plane. They’re made by talented handicraft women in rural Bangladesh who are paid directly. The bags are $101 each at Sugartown Mercantile.

A hand holds up a woven bag with "DO NOT DISTURB" written on it in orange letters. The background shows various summer finds, decor items, and signs in a store. — Bag, $101, at Sugartown Mercantile | Image: Sugartown Mercantile

A hand holding a woven straw bag with the word "WOW!" in blue letters. The background shows a shop interior with various summer FINDS on shelves and tables. — It also comes in this lighter jute and blue WOW style. Image: Sugartown Mercantile

Sandals

A little platform on our summer slides lifts us and our spirits. This comfortable camel pair can effortlessly transport you from poolside to tableside. Shop these for $148.95 at Silverpaper.

A brown, slip-on sandal with a thick, ridged platform sole and open-toe design. — Chunky slides, $148.95, at Silverpaper | Image: Silverpaper

HOME & ENTERTAINING

Wavy bowl

We’re leaning into the wavy, asymmetrical aesthetic right now, and this piece is right on-trend. It’s the perfect medium size for dips, candy, trinkets, flowers, and more. We’re into this periwinkle hue, but there are many others available! Find this for $110 at The Tiny Finch.

A light gray, ruffled ceramic bowl is placed on top of floral-patterned books, a charming piece among summer finds. — Wavy bowl, $110, at The Tiny Finch | Image: The Tiny Finch

BLT dip mix

This Texas gourmet food brand makes entertaining a breeze with artisanal mixes that create dips, soups, and more. Just combine their best-selling BLT dip mix with a cup of mayo, a cup of sour cream, and half a cup of shredded cheese. Let it sit overnight, then serve with your favorite crackers or veggies. You can even switch the base to cream cheese to create a cheeseball! It’s $6 at Mad Dash Mixes.

A blue bowl filled with a creamy dip garnished with shredded cheese, surrounded by sesame seed crackers arranged in a circular pattern on a green plate. — BLT dip mix, $6, at Mad Dash Mixes | Image: Facebook

Vase wraps

Washington D.C. paper goods designer Lucy Grymes specializes in these clever vase wraps. Dress up your table, shelf, or desk by enclosing any vessel with these paper vases — a jar, can, cut water bottle, stemless wine glass, you name it! A set of three is $19, and there are many patterns and colors at Lucy Grymes. They make a fabulous hostess gift, too.

Three lime green geometric vases, each hold white ranunculus flowers against a plain white background. — Set of three vase wraps, $19, at Lucy Grymes | Image: Lucy Grymes

Short gold straws

These elegant gold straws give your summer sips a little more spunk and shine. They fit any spritz or cocktail glass and are as handy as they are photogenic. The high-quality, food-grade stainless steel will last years with little waste. A pack of three is $16 at Lulubelles.

Three glasses of cocktails with garnishes including flowers, lemon slices, a dried orange slice, lime, raspberries, and mint leaves. Gold straws are in each glass. — Set of three gold straws, $16, at Lulubelles | Image: Lulubelles

Wine coaster

Say farewell to sweat rings from your crisp whites and rosé wine bottles! These handwoven and lacquered rattan wine coasters have a cute scalloped edge and hold any standard-sized bottle. They’re durable, reusable, and ready for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Pick from these three colors for $19.95 each at Jenn & Co.

Three woven baskets and a gold bottle adorned with a pink ribbon sit on a wooden table in a store setting, showcasing chic summer finds. — Wine coasters, $19.95 each, at Jenn & Co. | Image: Jenn & Co.

BATH & BEAUTY

Bug-repelling fragrance

As we pack for any summer vacation, it’s essential that we both smell good and keep pesky bugs away. Called “designer bug spray” for good reason, Charleston fragrance house, The Buzz, crafts multi-functional scents that repel insects too. The Charleston scent — their top seller — layers grapefruit, pineapple, and tangerine, plus peony, vanilla, jasmine, and a woody base. Shop this good-smelling repellent for $65 at The Buzz.

A clear glass perfume bottle with a black cap labeled "CHARLESTON" and "EAU DE BUZZ" with a subtitle "PERFUME + REPELLENT," perfect for your summer finds, on a white background. — Bug-repelling fragrance, $65, at The Buzz | Image: The Buzz

Diffuser

Kentucky’s Hillhouse Naturals has a new Field + Fleur collection named after your favorite outdoor moments, from “Cut Grass” to “Lake Side” to “Beach Wood.” “Coastal Balsam” features scents of sea lavender, eucalyptus leaf, fresh balsam, cedarwood, and musk. Made in the U.S., the diffuser lasts up to six months. Shop this for $54.50 at Hillhouse Naturals.

Tinted sunscreen

Suntegrity’s coveted five-in-one cream treats, hydrates, protects, primes, and covers the skin. Packed with youth-promoting antioxidants that help squash free radicals, this cream provides mineral broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection. It comes in a few shades for $45 at The Vibrant Market.

Beach wave spray

“Beach hair” can be challenging to channel when you’re inland. Thankfully, The Cosmetic Market stocks a hair spray from Oribe that does it all: tames, tousles, texturizes, and gives hair a perfect fresh-out-of-the-ocean look. Grab a bottle for $46.

A tall, dark-colored spray bottle labeled "Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray," featuring a design resembling flowing hair. — After-swim beach waver hair spray, $46, from The Cosmetic Market | Image: The Cosmetic Market

Have a joyous July!

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Zoe Yarborough

Zoe is a StyleBlueprint staff writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant of eleven years. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.