The Launch: Fashion News to Know This August

Who: Mother What: “Lost & Found” collection Where: Online at motherdenim.com Why: Fall is just around the corner—and Mother is ushering in the new season with a vintage-tinged 11-piece capsule collection, “Lost & Found,” which references throwback styles from the ’70s and ’80s. (Think: trucker hats, two-tone tops, and dark-wash denim.) We love the retro…

7 Great One-Piece Swimsuits

August might seem a little late to shop for swimsuits, but it’s also the time of year when many of us may finally be on vacation — and, hopefully, in or near a body of water. If you’ve waited ’til now to replace your old swimsuit, fear not. There are lots of options still available…

A Soup and Salad That Can Beat a Heat Wave

This August menu is essentially designed for beating the heat on seriously sweltering summer days, when ice-cold everything seems appropriate. We’re on the right track, I think, with a chilled soup, followed by a room-temperature vegetable salad and a dessert straight from the refrigerator. The avocado soup — a cool, savory smoothie of avocado, lime…