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Everyone seems to be on the floral bikini bandwagon this summer, and I am happy to jump on board. I'd like to make waves in these beauties from Frankies Bikinis, Agua Bendita, Minkpink, Reina Olga, and Target (similar to above). Happy Summer Weekend!

This reminds me: I could use a major statement blouse this summer--one that works equally well with casual daytime shorts and date-night jeans. LA-based Jazy Goh has this rare top nailed (above and below). I also sourced these goodies from Ulla Johnson, Veronica Beard, Shoshanna, plus And Other Stories.

This reminds me: I could use a major statement blouse this summer--one that works equally well with casual daytime shorts and date-night jeans. LA-based Jazy Goh has this rare top nailed (above and below). I also sourced these goodies from Ulla Johnson, Veronica Beard, Shoshanna, plus And Other Stories.

How will I be summering? In easygoing, lightweight dresses, of course. Thankfully, my current faves are also easy on the wallet. They include the cut-out And Other Stories, above, the slinky H&M, below, this puff-sleeve Nasty Gal, this mini print Zara, this 0ne-shoulder Shein, and this backless linen Pixie Market.

Okay, Lauren Santo Domingo, we all want some of what you're having this summer! Starting with your Ciao Lucia striped sweater , above, and your black strappy, wear-with-everything A. Emery sandals. Thankfully, she's opened up her closet to all of us, which we can shop here!

Photo: Lauren Santo Domingo

$328, the outnet

M for Missoni or Marlien? Both--and it's my new beach bag!

1. Staud knit dress, $295, netaporter.com

2. Saint Laurent sunglasses, $365, shopbop.com

3. Missoni crochet bag, $328, theoutnet.com

4. KAANAS sandals, $109, shopbop.com

Unlike many people I know, I don't have a drawer full of denim shorts. I own just one pair--vintage Levi's cut-offs--because I am super discerning about fit, length and wash. But I am about to add another to my highly-curated drawer: The high-waist patch-pocket pair by And Other Stories, above, is a little more polished than my cut-offs, plus extremely comfy and flattering. And I love the cute striped sweater to go with! I'd also team with this St. Roche, Sea, Khaite and The Row.

While the pandemic stopped street style in its tracks last year, I'm glad to report it's now up and running again in Sydney, during Fashion Week. Personally, I'm almost shocked to see all the high heels, lug boots, and leather skirts on display--things that have been collecting dust for months now! But there were also plenty of easy-to-wear pandemic holdovers on parade, but with extra styling effort applied. Think dark-hued, straight-leg jeans (these, these, these and above), crisp, perfectly-fitted t-shirts (James Perse, Citizens of Humanity), menswear-inspired trousers, kitten heeled-sandals (love, love and love) and go-with-everything blazers (yes, yes, and yes). All more my current speed!

Photos: Vogue Magazine

All the statement-making swimwear you want to swan around in--but don't want to splurge on--can be snapped up for less The Outnet! Take for example, the Dolce & Gabanna stunner, above! Also sure to make a splash: this Missoni crochet knit bikini, this lattice-trimmed Zimmerman one-piece, this polka dot Lisa Marie Fernandez (or this floral number) and this beautiful scalloped Marysia.

My recent trips to Hawaii have been like discovery missions, yielding the most ground-breaking rainbow spotting, waterfall dipping, and wave-riding--all guided by my dear Honolulu-based friend Katherine Growney. She is a fellow writer and a former beauty editor, who worked at Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Lucky, and when she isn't telling me which snorkel mask to use, she's advising me on the latest and greatest face masks (Goop Glow Overnight Glow Peel) and other sunshine-proof beauty products that actually work. So far, she has turned me on to Heliocare Sun Care, anti-aging antioxidant-packed supplements that help prevent sunburns, to use along with topical sunscreen (her fave is oil-free, mineral-based zinc oxide Elta MD), plus the most deeply hydrating (no joke) facial moisturizer from Augustinus Bader, and Westman Atelier's Highlight Stick for a natural, dewy, made-in-Hawaii glow! Happy Weekend, all!