Molly Bloom knows style

For the curious, here’s a look at my fashion line. It’s called First Resort. I hope you like it.

What you’ll be wearing next year on vacation. If you’re really really rich. (image via Getty Images)

I love it when people ask for fashion advice. Dear reader Angela wrote in with a footwear crisis:

I am going to Bermuda next week and am renting a scooter to get around. I need to find some shoes (pronto, so Zappos would be ideal) that are sturdy enough for biking around, but also cute enough that I can to drop into places for lunch and not feel dumb, like I would in sneakers or flip-flops. I would prefer open-toe to show off my pedi, but that’s not 100% necessary. My color preference is boring black, but I am open to other options.

Anything I can do to end the rule of flip-flops, Angela! Flops are great on the beach but like you I find them too casual for much else.

Basic black sometimes looks too hard with resort wear unless you’re wearing all black. And if you’re in the sun I hope you’ve opted for some light fabrics and color. These polka-dot flats from Privo are neutral and would look great with a tan leg. I especially like the penny detail on the heel. They also come in black if you insist. Privo makes sturdy, stylish walking shoes as I’ve posted previously.

Gladiator sandals are all the rage these days. This pair from Jeffrey Campbell strikes a good balance between sandal and costume.

These silver peep-toe flats would look great with Bermuda shorts, short-shorts or a sundress. I’m a Puma fan and these peep-toe sneaks are adorable; I like the black and the almond. If you’re looking for more of an open-toe shoe, these T-strap flats are only $40. I would probably ditch that flower charm but who knows, resort wear can take a lot of whimsy without being too precious.

If you like a wedge heel these are adorable. Every color combination of these peep-toe flats is adorable; good luck choosing.

I love yellow shoes. I usually prefer a rubber sole for my expeditions but if you’re on the scooter you’d do fine.

If you’re going anywhere with white sands, blue lagoons, nautical-themed piano bars or taxidermy swordfish, this bag is a winner. You can carry it in St. Somewhere or the South Pacific. You could go matchy-matchy and pair it with wedge heel esparadrilles; go casual with sandals or beach-appropriate flip-flops. This purse looks big enough for a small camera, trial-size SPF, wallet and room key. And “room key” is one of my favorite words.

Catalog-slut favorite Anthropologie has pulled through with a resort wear guide reflecting fantasy far-flung locales. It’s looking good. And lucky me, I’ve been to one of their destinations: Virgin Gorda. Picture rum drinks with fresh nutmeg and conch fritters. It’s splendid.

As much as I love a vacation scenario, you’ve got to be practical. Someone should tell Anthropologie about better footwear; promoting flat, one-strap leather sandals in Vietnam is foolhardy.

It’s almost Christmas and you know what that means? It’s almost time for the resort collections. Woo-hoo!

(A girl can dream, can’t she?)

Norma Kamali, the woman who launched the massive 1980s sweatshirt trend, is back. She’s teamed with Everlast (the boxing gear people) for a line of resort/lounge/workout wear. It’s no secret I love resort wear and this is about the cutest thing I’ve seen all year.