balearic vibes

 

Fully shifted into Balearic bikini-and-sarong mode with a cerulean side of sun-shielding shirt. Color on top (this, this and this)! 

tapas?

 

One minute I was leaning into LA layers, above in Sani and Chan Luu, the next I was changing in the car and sliding straight into tapas at La Boveda in Mallorca. Call it a wardrobe quick-change (with a side of jamón, J.Crew and Amanu sanadals. My sister and I didn’t miss a beat either--with my Clare V bags. Hola! 

shirt and sweet

 

Every summer needs that button-down shirt—the one that looks like it’s already lived through a lifetime of hot, steamy, too-busy-to-sit-still summers. It's a little rumpled, a little sun-faded, the kind of shirt that can be been tossed over a bikini, or tucked into a pencil skirt for dinner, and maybe even borrowed from someone you liked a little too much. This year, my go-to is by With Nothing Underneath, below. It hits that perfect note between tailored and lived-in—slouchy in the chic way, not the slept-in way, plus it rings in at $150. But listen, a classic Polo Ralph Lauren button-down still does it for me too. Those shirts have literally been living my summers since the '80s. They’re timeless--and having a full-blown prime-time comeback RN. (A multitude of vintage ones here.) Should you be in a one-and-done mood (hi, we all are), there’s this Faithfull The Brand button-down romper that absolutely nails that “just landed in Menorca, about to hop on a scooter to lunch by the sea” energy. It's the easiest yes of the season. Happy Summer Weekend! 

getaway bags

 

Someone recently asked me which bag I’m taking on vacation this summer. The real question is: which bags? Inspired by Lucy Williams’ recent Lake Como getaway—a true masterclass in bag rotation (with this, this and this)—I’m packing a mini bag wardrobe. Think statement-makers that are also suitcase-friendly: soft, slouchy, malleable styles that slip into one another like Russian dolls. Beach tote  holds the carryall, which hides the clutch, which tucks away the tiny top-handle. Get it? Here's what I am thinking for my line-up so far: this Staud, Gucci, Clare V, Baguu (for beach days), Coach (lives inside in all bags), Call It By Your Name, and The Row.

hot tee

It's officially a t-shirt summer. They still go with everything, but now they do a little more: inject an outfit with ease and a sense of in-the-know intention. And they go places: to the London launch of Chanel's Arts and Culture Magazine, above and below, and shout out posh, thanks to Kule, to the Upper East Side. Larissa Mills, last pic, is working her striped Cos in Italy, while I am planning for this (the ruching), this (the color), this and this (looks vintage).

Photos: Sandra Semburg, Stephanie Covington, Larissa Mills

step and shine

 

This summer jewelry doesn't stop at the ankle--it starts there! I'm going to dress my steps in sparkle with anklets that accent, toe rings that pop, and sandals that shine. Chan Luu enhanced my new Reformation satin sandals and Chi Studio pedicure yesterday with a beaded turquoise and teal charm anklet plus a fun crystal emerald toe ring. Even Tory Burch is in on it, with just-out sandals that come pre-adorned—doing the accessorizing for you. Get blingy, but make it effortless.

summer studs

 

$1395, bergdorf goodman

Summer's boldest statement yet.

1. Toteme knitted tank top, $320, netaporter.com

2. Diotima skirt, $1395, bergdorfgoodman.com

3. Quay sunglasses, $75, quay.com

4. Counter Sheer Genius Conditioning Lip in Orchid, $36, counter.com 

5. Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream Daily Moisturizer, $87, counter.com

6. J.Crew hand-knotted metallic bag, $41, jcrew.com

7. Paris, Texas sandals, $495, netaporter.com

jupiter ascending

 

Thanks to my IG feed, I just learned that today Jupiter—the cosmic king of luck—is shining its big benevolent light on us, marking the luckiest day of the year. As in: a cosmic nudge to start saying yes to the dreams we've been quietly sketching out. Summer style manifestation included! Coincidentally (or maybe celestially planned), Dôen and J.Crew just dropped new collections today. Jupiter moves in mysterious, well-dressed ways, apparently. I'm taking advantage in Doen's floral maxi, above, which I tied just below the waist. I also want to realize my dreams in this and this. J.Crew-wise, highlights include the go-with-everything lace-trimmed tank, blue wedges and a white top. 

u la la

 

There’s something almost magnetic about Ulla Johnson’s signature pieces—those artisanal embroideries, vibrant prints, and feminine silhouettes that practically announce themselves in a crowd. They’re recognizable in the best way. But what I’ve been loving lately are the Ulla pieces that feel a little more off-the-radar, unidentifiable even—but no less exquisite. Perhaps they're even more elegant and elevated but in that same easy-to-wear Ulla way. And as fate (and fashion karma) would have it: some of these desirables are on major sale right now, including the embellished coat/dress (yep, that's right, which comes unadorned too), above, and, below, the crochet maxi, the lace-up color-block dress and the ruffled top. Speaking of sales, Saks' designer sale is officially on, and it’s flush with Ulla—both the statement-makers and the stealth-stunners—as well as a host of other covetable labels (score #1, score #2, score #3). 

heat wave

 

This weekend’s heat wave didn’t thwart the fearless fashion front. From Positano’s sun-drenched piazzas to Manhattan’s molten crosswalks, the looks were fire. Lace fluttered in the breeze, short shorts reached new altitudes, crochet clung to hope and hydration, and leopard print roamed free like it owned the block (it did). Here's proof (and major inspo) that a true style warrior doesn’t sweat the heat—they serve it. Pictured: black lace shorts with white lace trim (or white!), red hot shorts, short white slips, a cape-accented crochet by Doen, Cara Cara leopard print, Posse gingham, and black Prada mini.