Glam Gladiators, and Five Other Things Sunny Hostin Is Coveting This Month

The View cohost—whose Martha’s Vineyard-set debut mystery novel, Summer on the Bluffs, comes out this month—shares her packing list for her favorite local vacation spot.


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1. The Sandals

“Typically there is a white party in Oak Bluffs every year, and these would be the perfect shoe to wear. You can never go wrong with a gold gladiator sandal.”

Gianvito Rossi “Ribbon” metallic-leather knee-high gladiator sandals, $745, Saks Fifth Avenue.

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2. The Book

“I could never find beach reads centering the stories on women and women of color. So I started sketching out this book on a flight.”

Summer on the Bluffs, $28, Bunch of Grapes.

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3. The Hat

“This is an homage to my mother island…and quite frankly, I don’t love combing my hair in the summer. So I can wash it and put my hat on.”

“Gran Ranchero” hat, $250, Olé Puerto Rico.

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4. The Earrings

“They’re funky and stylish. You put your hair back in a nice little pony, put these on, and it’s just perfection.”

Sequin beaded medallion earrings, $58, Vineyard Vines.

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5. The Dress

“I imagine I would wear this to get ice cream at Mad Martha’s.”

Lemlem “Neela” plunge-neck cotton-acrylic dress, $395, Magnetic North.

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6. The Sweater

“I have this in a lot of different colors. I just love it. Perfect for those chilly Vineyard nights.”

“Mini Striped Toujours” cashmere sweater, $295, La Ligne.

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