The $16 Lifesaver I Packed For a Weekend on Fire Island — Plus 9 Other Essentials

Zara High Heeled Vinyl Sandals ($60)

I've been seeing vinyl heels everywhere lately, some more appealing than others, but most were way too expensive for me to justify buying — especially when I wasn't sure how comfortable the vinyl strap would be. But these have been a lifesaver. They're comfortable, minimalist, and definitely turn heads. I wore them all weekend on Fire Island without needing a single Band-Aid or feeling the urge to take them off.