My first trip to Greece was back when the drachma was still the currency. A close friend with family in Santorini had extended an invite one summer, and I was more than happy to oblige. What I discovered once there was so much more beautiful than I could have imagined. The natural, raw charm of the Cycladic islands, the exotic, steamy and ancient pace of Athens…represented a full awakening of the senses. And, I mean all the senses. The natural carved out beauty of islands like Santorini, Mykonos and Naxos was somehow reflected in the brilliant and stunning jewelry that was sold along every twisting century-old alley. Shiny, yellow, Greek-hammered gold covered with dots of rubies, emeralds and sapphires was abundant. I had loved jewelry all my life, but this kind of yellow, accented with the most prime of colors, would become my favorite. The beaches – ahhh, the beaches – certainly a far cry from the Jersey Shore, although all different and glorious, have one thing in common - style. A full day of beaching requires more than a simple bikini. Dressing for the beach on a Greek island can be like a casual sport requiring many sleek yet simple beach dresses, sarongs that can be worn 12 different ways, and, of course, as many hats and sunnies as you can possibly squeeze into your luggage. Feeling inspired by this magnificent place, we have selected for you a fabulous assortment of teddy must haves when packing for paradise…be it in Greece or any other island paradise…Enjoy! xo xo - lucy

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