Wedge Platform Sandals

Splurge on platform sandals for your summer closet

And they'll make your legs look great, too.

The Etta Sandal is $325 at piperlime.com

BURLAP BAGS DOUBLE AS ARTY TOTES

Check out these tote bags made from burlap coffee bean bags.

They're hand sewn by Teresa Rogers of Brighton, Mich., and available online.

"They're all one-of-a-kind," said Rogers, 44. "You find a lot of duplicate burlap, but the lining, the pockets, the straps, are all different."

Prices start at $7 for a wine bag. Totes and purses start at $23. Pillows start at $15.

For more information or to check out the online shop, visit www.burlapboutiquellc.com.

OVERSIZED SUNGLASSES FROM BURBERRY

What's not to love about some red oversized round sunglasses from Burberry?

They'll protect you from all those dangerous UV rays. They'll never go out of style because Burberry never goes out of style. They're sturdy so they'll last - unlike the glasses you're tempted to pick up at the discount store.

And they'll make you look - and even better, feel - glam-glam-glamorous.

$190 at nordstrom.com.

AS SEEN IN STORES: TANTOWEL

THE PRODUCT: TanTowel self-tanning towelette.

THE PITCH: Rub this disposable towelette over your clean, exfoliated skin and you'll have a (fake) tan for about four days - even if you shower. The package says you'll "look good naked!"

THE PRICE: $3-$3.50 per towelette (depending on whether you want a light tan or a dark tan. A box of 10: $26-$29). For stores: tantowel.com. Each towelette will cover about half your body.

THE PROS: The tan looks super natural, not - paging Michael Kors! - orange. It doesn't streak. Easy to apply and not messy the way lotion sometimes is. It's super portable, just stash it in your purse!

THE CONS: It takes 4-6 hours to work. As for whether it makes you look good naked, well, that's for you to decide.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Tan away. Everyone looks healthier with a bit of a tan.

Georgea Kovanis writes for the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at kovanis(at)freepress.com.

Rockin' the red, white and blue

If you're gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend, you might want to think about making your wardrobe festive with an item or two in keeping with the holiday. Red, white and blue are the obvious choices, and those colors alone or as a combo will always work. Here are a few items we found that are fun, whimsical and definitely patriotic-chic.

Maria Sharapova Collection by Cole Haan Women's Air Renfrow Wedge ...

Maria Sharapova has added designer to her list of accomplishments by creating a capsule collection for Cole Haan. The Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan collection reflects who the 22-year-old tennis sensation really is–both on and off the court. Maria’s on-the-go, international lifestyle inspired her chic collection of handbags and footwear. Through working with Cole Haan’s design team, Maria was able to infuse aspects of her playful personality into the line. This personal joi de vivre can be seen in the details–from the buckles of the shoes, to the chain straps of the bags. Maria has also subtly stamped her signature by coloring the outsoles of her footwear in blue–her favorite color.Whether your day is full of corporate jets or carpool duties, you’ll relish looking your perpetual best in this women’s Air Renfrow wedge platform sandal from the Maria Sharapova Collection by Cole Haan. The slim, stylish sandal is a geometric marvel from all sides, starting with its sleek leather upper and ending at its sculpted 4-1/2-inch wedge. In between, a contoured footbed and adjustable ankle strap keep you cinched in and comfortable, with an open toe and cutout sides ensuring a bit of legendary exposure.

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