motherlode
Thursday, May 5
I'm using this year's Mother's Day to basically make my teenage kids do the things I want to do with them that they don't necessarily want to do with me: go for a five-mile hike, play paddle tennis and picnic on the beach. (Plus, put down their phones the whole time, too!) I'm also self-indulging--and getting a jump-start, I might add--in Doen's Mother's Day sale, kicking off today, and snapping up all kinds or pretty, romantic-leaning pieces, such as the smocked waist dress, the super versatile button-down shirt dress, the chambray scallop-trimmed blouse, the billowy check print top, and the floral dress, all pictured. Shop the entire sale here!
shoulder smolder
Thursday, May 5
I'm taking this one-shoulder stunner on all my summer adventures, because it's sandal-to-sky-high heel versatile.
1. Something Navy dress, $195, intermixonline.com
2. Elaluz Pink Lip and Cheek Stain, $18, netaporter.com
3. Alison Lou cocktail ring, $2575, shopbop.com
4. Adina's Jewels chain ring, $58, shopbop.com
5. Lele Sadoughi clutch, $250, neimanmarcus.com
5. Larroude lace-up sandal, $295, shopbop.com
summer sparkle
Wednesday, May 4
How I plan to sparkle at my first summer soiree!
1. Asos sequin dress, $118, nordstrom.com
2. Elizabeth Cole earrings, $175, shopbop.com
3. Cult Gaia clutch, $328, neimanmarcus.com
4. Isabel Marant sandals, $690, mytheresa.com
let it shine
Tuesday, May 3
Life in summer looks good on all of us--but even better with additional sparkle! The eye-catching baubles on these beach babes possess the perfect amount of shimmer: a glint of gold, a pop of color, and loads of happy-go-lucky whimsy. I love Georgia Fowler's rose gold Tiffany & Co Smile necklace, above, and Jen Azoulay's colorful beaded pieces by Eliou (also here!), Dorsey, and cute heart necklace immediately below by Loren Stewart. (The hot zebra print dress in the last pic can be found here.)
blazing summer
Tuesday, May 3
In case you're looking for the most perfect summer-light blazer, I've found not one but two! The above gold-buttoned Veronica Beard is tailored and slim-fitting, yet laid-back enough to go with denim shorts, while the white linen-blend Zara, below, looks equally sleek with an evening dress or everyday jeans. Done and done.
button up
Monday, May 2
I spotted one of these cute vintage Chanel necklace pendants on someone the other day and was delighted to learn it's a $23 re-worked button that's available here!
summer accessories
Monday, May 2
Barcelona-based Blanca Miro Scimieri's more-is-more melange of upbeat prints and vibrant accessories is inspiring me to invest in some summer outfit-making statements, such as the studded Valentino flats and green Bottega Veneta bag, above, or the Gucci mules, below. Along with the white Nanushka embroidered pants and striped Kule tote bag!) More Blanca-bold beauties include the quilted Mulberry bag, Celine moccasins, the Call It By Your Name bandana bag strap, and the Chanel brooch. Plus, these less expensive standouts from See by Chloe, Nannacay, Aje, Schutz, And Other Stories.
Photos: Blanca Miro Scrimieri
summer jam
Friday, April 29
These jelly sandals will be my beach-to-street summer jam.
1. H&M eyelet dress, $59, hm.com
2. Gas Bijoux hoops, $133, shopbop.com
3. Chloe tote bag, $890, mytheresa.com
4. Stuart Weitzman jelly sandals, $125, netaporter.com
spring sale
Thursday, April 28
Lots of pretty dresses and spring-y things are up for grabs at Shopbop's just-launched sale. Take, for example, the under $200 floral Mille frock, above, and the off-the-shoulder O.P.T., below, along with this Ulla Johnson swimsuit-meets-top, this ruffle-collar Sundry shirt, this allluring Faithfull the Brand, and these classic Levi's cut-off denim shorts. Check it all out for yourself here.
braid aid
Wednesday, April 27
My new favorite summer statement!
1. Adam Lippes dress, $1790, netaporter.com
2. Cult Gaia hoop earrings, $158, shopbop.com
3. Loewe bucket bag, $1600, mytheresa.com
4. Ann Taylor low-heeled sandals, $148, anntaylor.com