The pop-up shop just got tastier.

IcyFreshPops is a new bicycle-powered roving popsicle stand (popcycle stand?) stand that shows up at farmers' markets and events around Vancouver.

With gourmet flavours like Blueberry Honey Lavender, Strawberry Basil and Cucumber Lime Chili ($4 each or 3 for $10) they cooled us off, lickety-split.—Sarah Bancroft

Find IcyFreshPops this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Trout Lake Farmers' Market and Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kitsilano Farmers' Market, www.icyfreshpops.com

After our successful first foray into adult popsicles using Caramilk liquor, we started searching around for other icy recipes to help us beat the heat with a bit of a buzz.

We found recipes for mango-mojito popsicles from Erica’s Sweet Tooth, sangria ice-pops from Emily Bites and these fab vodka-spiked ices made with fresh watermelon by culinary goddess, Giada de Laurentiis. We used these stunning stainless steel molds from Onxy Containers to make our ice-pops, but you can go green by freezing your libation of choice in a thoroughly cleaned yogourt container with a lid.

Just make sure that the kids don’t find them, or there might be tears at happy hour. —Jennifer Nachshen

For a shoe that dates back to the 13th century, the espadrille has done a remarkable job at staying in vogue summer after summer.

It may have been popularized by Spanish peasants, but this shoe is undeniably the chicest summer flat. The simpler, the better: the espadrille is at its best when it remains true to its classic shape. Enter Soludos, the ultimate classic. Whether exploring the markets of Barcelona, lounging in the French Riviera, or simply strolling about Vancouver, we’ve found our summer essential. —Anya Georgijevic

From US$25.91 at Shopbop.com.

Bring out your inner Annette Funicello and plan your own beach blanket bingo party with the world’s cutest picnic grill, Fyrkat Picnic by Bodum.

With its classic red and black colour combo, slick enamel-coated round body, shiny chrome legs, and a heat-resistant silicon handle, this compact little guy is the quintessential beach accessory. It almost sounds like we’re talking handbags! 

We’ll even throw on a few veggies on the barbie. —Anya Georgijevic

$69.99 at Homewerx, 1053 Davie St., Vancouver, 604-682-2204, www.homewerx.ca

Swimsuit season is finally here! Who’s excited? Itsy bitsy bikinis, retro-chic cuts, sporty styles and happy summer prints: here are our top 5 styles of the season.

1. Whoever invented reversible fabric is a genius. This adorable Roxy suit goes from a happy floral to a Breton stripe in a second. Two for the price of one: what’s not to love? $46 for the top and $36 for the bottoms at Roxy.com

2. To play rather than lounge, there is no better designer to turn to than Stella McCartney for Adidas. With this resilient but stylish bikini, we can break the waves and stay fashionable too. $74.99 for separates at Adidas.com

3. For some local flavour, we can look to Cuchè, a Vancouver-based brand that marries retro style with modern cuts (think Brigitte Bardot rather than Dita Von Teese). Our favourite is the Charlotte suit ($185) at Oliver & Lilly’s, 1520 W. 13th Ave., Vancouver, 604-736-7774, www.oliverandlillys.com

4. Sometimes the situation calls for the skimpiest bikini in existence and who better to call on than Rosa Cha, the queen of Brazilian swimwear. This bikini features a Brazilian cut bottom and here’s the trick: less fabric on the bum actually makes it look better. $210 at Net-a-Porter.com

5. On the other hand, a bit more coverage can be just as sexy. With this gorgeous print by Diane von Furstenberg, this one-piece is bound to attract some sunny attention. And it features the DVF signature wrap. $230 at Shopbop.com and DVF.com

—AG and ASI

The future's so bright... well, you know the rest. Herewith, four styles of sunglasses we're lovin'.

1. Gradient Shades. The big glasses trend is still very much in fashion, but they’ve gone very '70s with gradient tones, both on the lens and the frames themselves. These Tom Ford ones have a really cool knot at the side. $435 at Holt Renfrew, 737 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver, 604-681-3121, www.holtrenfrew.com

2. The New Cat Eye. These Prada shades are a modern, angular version of a traditional cat eye frame. Available in tortoise or black. $281 from Della Optique, 2589 W. Broadway, Vancouver, 604-742-3937, www.dellaoptique.com

3. Summer Brights. The trend this season is all about vibrant pops of colour, so why not get yourself a pair of sunglasses in a bright hue? And at this price, you can afford one in each colour. Furlux glasses, $45 from Envision Optical, 2675 W. Fourth Ave., Vancouver, 604-733-2020, www.envisionoptical.ca

4. Oversized specs. We like to think of Marni as the ultimate quirky-girl-gone-sophisticated designer and these round, slightly cat-eye frames really fit that bill. A little bit peculiar with a lot of Jackie O pizzazz, these oversized sunnies are bound to stand out in the crowd. $469 at Bruce Eyewear, 219 Abbott St., Vancouver, 604-662-8300, www.bruceeyewear.com

And if the sun doesn’t bother to come out, we can always wear these inside like the celebrities do. —ASI & AG

You’ll have to pry the iced tea from our cold, dead hands, because we aren’t ready to say goodbye to summer yet.

Denial is best steeped in an Eva Solo Iced Tea Maker ($99.95). Shaped like a milk bottle, the glass carafe comes with all the fittings for making homebrew, so you simply place your tea leaves in the filter, fill with hot water, let cool in the fridge then serve.

We suggest turning The Ô Dor citrus-bergamot rooibos blend Trahison Byzantine ($18/100ml) into the tasty tea sangria they serve up at The Urban Tea Merchant by adding white grape juice, a splash of fruit syrup and sliced fruits.

Sip it while shopping for fall sweaters to ease into the season that isn’t summer.

Tea and tea maker at Urban Tea Merchant, 1070 Georgia St., Vancouver, 604-692-0071, www.urbantea.com

See photos of our afternoon tea on today's Editors' Diary.

Kits Pool is overcrowded and the same goes for Third Beach. What you really need is a rooftop watering hole only a hotel can offer.

While most hotel pools in Vancouver are guest-only, you don’t have to sneak in Samantha Jones-style. The Westin Grand downtown offers daily drop-in ($15) that lets locals access the outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness facilities. Or make it a monthly membership ($60) and you also snag 20 per cent off food and beverage.

We’ll have our pomegranate martini poolside please.

The Westin Grand, 433 Robson St., Vancouver, 604-602-1999, www.westingrandvancouver.com

For more tips on hotel pools, read today’s vanvitamindaily tweets.

To shake up your seaside make-out sessions, leave the blasé tube of lip balm at the home and toss a ball of Twist & Pout in your beach bag.

The easy-to-find sphere comes in a barrage of prints and patterns, both mod and girly. The good gloss inside is a blend of Shea butter, aloe and vitamins and smells like sweet vanilla (a natural aphrodisiac, no less).

It’s also got SPF 20, so if your lips get chapped, it’s certainly not from the sun.

$7.50 at Kado & Karch, Oakridge Centre, Unit #213-650 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver, 604-261-2696, www.kadoandkarch.com

Red, white, rosé: our editor’s sniffed and sipped their way through plenty of bottles of vino and found some delicious summer sippers. Cin cin.

Julie Whelan, Toronto guest editor
This summer we’re drinking Twisted ($16.95) from Flat Rock Cellars. It’s part-Chardonnay, part-Gewurztraminer, part-Riesling and all lovely drinking. At LCBO, www.lcbo.com

Marianne Wisenthal, Montreal editor
All season we’ll be sipping Malbec/Cabernet Fuzion Organico ($13.90) and dreaming of hot Buenos Aires milongas. At SAQ, www.saq.com

Elsa Vecchi, Montreal editor, French edition
While dinner is roasting on the barbeque, enjoy a small glass of the white wine apéritif Dom Brial Muscat de Rivesaltes 2008 ($18.65). At SAQ, www.saq.com

Malwina Gudowska, Calgary editor
The third vintage from British Columbia’s Joie Farms, my pick is the Alsace-inspired A Noble Blend ($37). At Bin 905, www.bin905.com

Joy Pecknold, Vancouver editor
The Okanagan winery turns out award-winning varietals year after year and the crips and floral Wild Goose Gewurztraminer 2007 ($22) white with a touch of lychee sweetness is no exception. At Firefly Fine Wines and Ales, www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com

Sarah Bancroft, Editor-in-chief
A recent trip to Naramata, B.C. had us picking up festive pink 1.5 litre bottles of Joie Rosé ($44) at the corner store—it's Alice Waters’ favourite rosé and the only Canadian wine served at her famous Chez Panisse in Berkley. For retailers visit www.joie.ca