Want/Need/Love: We Found the Best Reason to Start a Garden

1Sandra Weil 'Oporto' Dress

Step 1: Buy this tropical off-the-shoulder maxi. Step 2: Plant a garden. Step 3: Throw a fabulous garden party, and wear the dress. Trust us, it’s worth it. Or just wear it to brunch. Whatever. $600, at Cooperativa.

2Sandra Weil 'Oporto' Dress

Step 1: Buy this tropical off-the-shoulder maxi. Step 2: Plant a garden. Step 3: Throw a fabulous garden party, and wear the dress. Trust us, it’s worth it. Or just wear it to brunch. Whatever. $600, at Cooperativa.

3Clinique Take the Day Off Eye Makeup Remover Stick

Eye makeup remover has long been a frenemy of mine—I know I need it to get the gunk off my face, but it always somehow ends up in my eyes (not fun). I consider Clinique’s new stick version nothing less than a godsend—swipe it under your eyes than just wipe all the makeup away. It also erases post-mascara sneezes and other makeup mishaps in a snap. $18.50, at Clinique.

4Clinique Take the Day Off Eye Makeup Remover Stick

Eye makeup remover has long been a frenemy of mine—I know I need it to get the gunk off my face, but it always somehow ends up in my eyes (not fun). I consider Clinique’s new stick version nothing less than a godsend—swipe it under your eyes than just wipe all the makeup away. It also erases post-mascara sneezes and other makeup mishaps in a snap. $18.50, at Clinique.

5Coalesse Emu Ivy Lounge Chair

So, now that we’ve decided you’re throwing a garden party, you’ll need lawn furniture, like these amazing lounge chairs that allow grass and ivy to grow under, around and even on them. $2,088 at Steelcase.

6Coalesse Emu Ivy Lounge Chair

So, now that we’ve decided you’re throwing a garden party, you’ll need lawn furniture, like these amazing lounge chairs that allow grass and ivy to grow under, around and even on them. $2,088 at Steelcase.

7Genuine People Metal Feather Hair Clip

Finally, there’s a ’90s trend revival for girls who identified with American Girl Samantha, a.k.a. the fancy one. Yes, oversized barrettes are cool again. Yes, we’re pretty excited. $20 (on sale) at Genuine People.

8Genuine People Metal Feather Hair Clip

Finally, there’s a ’90s trend revival for girls who identified with American Girl Samantha, a.k.a. the fancy one. Yes, oversized barrettes are cool again. Yes, we’re pretty excited. $20 (on sale) at Genuine People.

9Ban.do Work It Out Gym Bag

The eight weeks since your New Year’s resolutions seem like a lifetime, don’t they? Celebrate making even the most mediocre effort to follow through with a gym bag that gives it to you straight. $35, at Ban.do.

10Ban.do Work It Out Gym Bag

The eight weeks since your New Year’s resolutions seem like a lifetime, don’t they? Celebrate making even the most mediocre effort to follow through with a gym bag that gives it to you straight. $35, at Ban.do.

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Here’s one thing I’ve learned: Houston ladies love a garden party in the spring. Tickets to garden related-functions comprise nearly 90 percent of all Houston museum budgets annually. Fine, that’s not true at all, but you wouldn’t be remiss for thinking so. But why should the social set have all the fun? Invest in a great floral frock and go drink champagne on the Menil lawn—same effect. Other necessary indulgences this week: tear-free eye makeup remover, ’90s-inspired hair accessories and an honest gym bag.