basic french
Friday, June 18
Despite months of closed cafes, restaurants, bars, the French have not skipped a fashion beat. Their style game is as sharp as ever--turning up in just-opened Paris in polished summer staples, such as
summer whites
Thursday, June 17
Happy to report that my summer is breezing along beautifully, except it's lacking one thing: a long white dress that's lightweight, easy-going, and everywhere-chic. Thankfully, great options abound but my all-out favorites come from Minkpink, Faithfull the Brand, Cecilie Bahnsen (pictured below--this one on sale), Opt, Ulla Johnson (on sale), and Merlette (size down).
in my basket
Thursday, June 17
A next level basket bag for what's going to be a next level summer!
1. Ulla Johnson crochet dress, $895, netaporter.com
2. Alexa Leigh huggies, $80, shopbop.com
3. Vanessa Bruno basket bag, $270, shopbop.com
4. Larroude sandals, $235, larroude.com
in the mode
Wednesday, June 16
Since my early days at Lucky Magazine, I've always championed emerging, female-founded brands. I love the thrill of discovery and sharing--and so I jumped at the opportunity to curate a summer shop on Modatrova, a site dedicated to up-and-coming female designers. I think you'll want to check out all the under-the-radar beauts I found, including the gorgeous Cara Cara dress, above. See my selects here!
big daddy
Wednesday, June 16
Anyone else scrambling for a last-minute Father's Day gift? I'm asking for a friend! ;) I do have some good ideas up my sleeve though, with some of them rendering mutually beneficial payoffs. Take, for example, Surfrider Hotel's Malibu candle, which will transport him to a beautiful big-wave day at Third Point (and make your house smell like heaven)! Also great: GrillKilt, an innovative grilling apron-meets-tool belt that holds grilling accessories, facilitates cooking and will make him like grilling even more! Read: less slaving over the stove. Then there's the self-cleaning water bottle, Larq, which, believe it nor not, purifies the water inside every two hours. Want to go all out? How about The Art of Ping Pong's wall-mounted table, above?! It looks like a piece of art on your wall and then comes down for fun and action. Yes, please!!
laced
Tuesday, June 15
For me, nothing screams summer more than a little lace. It's a light, delicate, and sexy flourish that goes a long (stylish) way in warm weather. I love Sezane's new silk, high-collar blouse, above, and also these pretty options from Farm Rio, River Island, Alice & Olivia, Ulla Johnson (on sale), and Love Shack Fancy.
out of the blue
Monday, June 14
I'm going to wrap this over my bikini and be good to go all summer long.
1. Waimari eyelet kimono, $490, netaporter.com
2. Zimmermann bikini, $210, netaporter.com
3. Votary Tinted Lip Gloss, $64, netaporter.com
4. Nach Bijoux bracelet, $45, clarev.com
5. TKEES sandals, $50, shopbop.com
zara haul
Monday, June 14
Thank you, Zara, for making my summer style a breeze with high-impact shorts. Plus great tops to go with. I love the embroidered pair, above, the print blouse, below, these bandana-print short (and matching top), these gingham pair (and top) and this Pucci-spirited pair.
