Seattle - August 28, 2007

Isle Be Waiting

Modaspia Clothing

Summer lovin’ happened so fast. Or, in your case, didn’t happen at all. (You’re not sure which was dirtier: the swimmer’s itch you caught in Lake Washington or that skeevy Madison Park lifeguard.)

Labor Day be damned: You’re not ready to throw in the beach towel. If only you could swing a last-ditch trip to an exotic island.

Let Fiji keep your spirits up — if not in destination, then in dress. The so-named style is a loungey little transitional number from laid-back San Francisco-based label Modaspia.

Cinched at the waist with pockets on each side, the V-neck dress is just the thing to stem what-happened-to-my-vacay venting. And the line’s other effortless offerings (like the dandelion-print Guadalupe blouse, wool Lolly cardigan, and bell-sleeve Charlotte dress) are bound to transport you to a happier place.

See? You’ve got the island beat.

Available at Velouria, 2205 Northwest Market Street (206-788-0330); online at modaspia.com.