Earth Friendly: Proenza Schouler's thick heeled, laser-cut sandals make that sinking stiletto feeling a thing of the past. // $850 at Opening Ceremony, L.A., 310-652-1120.
Manly Feeling: Real men have lady-soft skin. Enhance the suppleness with Kiehl's Facial Fuel Transformer Age Correcting Moisture Gel. // $30 at Kiehl's on Robertson, L.A., 310-860-0028.
Drive Time: Make your wrist as dashing as a vintage sports car with Tsovet's leather and matte black, "FW-44" watch. // $395 at American Rage Cie, L.A., 323-935-3154.
Head Case: Swap the sartorially stale fedora for a sporty straw "Manuela." // $120 at Goorin Bros. on Melrose, L.A., 323-951-0393.
Cool Carry-On: Prada's punchy riffs on Pan Am's classic flight bags are takeoff ready. // $1,495 and $2,998 at Prada, Beverly Hills, 310-278-8661.
Audubon Worthy: Keep nature close at hand with candles from Fringe. Scents range from cranberry to "arbor." // Bird: $37.50. Floral: $27.50. At Rolling Greens, Culver City, 310-559-8656.
Show Your Stripes: The versatile "Chuck" tunic by Merritt Charles works with shorts, swimsuits, and summer skirts. // $106 at Milk, L.A., 323-951-0030
Beach Boy: Flower prints don't have to be feminine, and Paul Smith's Hawaiian-inspired swim trunks prove it. // $150 at Paul Smith, L.A., 323-951-4800.
Photo Finish: The leather "Pocomo" camera bag by Kate Spade looks as if it could take its own snapshot. // $225 at Kate Spade, One Colorado, Pasadena, 626-356-9460.
Summer Shade: Burberry's Lip Mist Collection includes three new rosy hues. // $30 at Nordstrom, Costa Mesa, 714-549-8300.
Modern Mariner: This Jonathan Adler stoneware vase resembles a sailor but doesn't swear like one. // $495 at Jonathan Adler, L.A., 323-658-8390.
Pedal Power: Cruise past high-priced gas pumps on Schwinn's "Vestige" bicycle made from flax fiber and bamboo. // $1,299 at schwinnbikes.com.
Spectator Sport: Tasseled loafers by Tom Ford are fit for a contemporary Gatsby. // $1,290 at Tom Ford, Beverly Hills, 310-270-9440