Tropical Shadow Hues; Shoes That Are Hot & Flat; Lovely Letters

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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, three items of note:

Best Bets Daily: Estee Lauder's island styley color palette (pictured)
Charles & Marie: Simply Salad: bowl and tongs, all in one package
DailyCandy: Give thanks for nummy vegan food at Cafe Gratitude in Larchmont
I Heart Daily: Stress less over your SATs
Refinery29: Not an oxymoron: sexy, sensible shoes
The Rundown: Mardi Gras in LA at the Farmers Market
Thrillist: Comfy boardshorts in lemon/lime colors
WWWD: Style-snappin' the celebs at Milan Fashion Week
The Zoe Report: Elegant, adorable timeless stationery