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.
By Todd Plummer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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