LE CATCH

So far my summer has entailed a lot of running around. The kind that goes from camp drop-off to work meetings to errand making. Of course, my aim is to accrue all this mileage stylishly and comfortably in suitably summer-casual sneakers that don't look like they belong in the gym, but instead are made to work some fashion magic! Kicks that go with just about everything in my closet, from dresses, to skirts, to denim shorts (with a nice-touch blazer!), such as these from Tretorn, Z Shoes, Veja, Gucci, and Zara (similar to below).

I'll admit it: I was questioning myself when I ended up in H&M one afternoon last week in downtown New York. Why am I here, I wondered, when I can be bopping around boutiques in Soho? Or drinking a bellini at Cipriani? But then the lace dress, above, appeared before my very eyes, and all of a sudden it was clear why! I also snapped up this Natalie Martin-like top/shorts combo, this floral maxi, and the polka dot dress, below. Score! I also love this tulle lace (wedding guest-worthy) dress, only available online.

In my opinion, the most suitable way to while away the the longest day of the year is in a bathing suit! The question is, which one? I love the pink crochet one-piece by Mum's Handmade, above, but I'm also drawn to these by Same Swim, H&M, Ganni, Red Carter, and Zimmermann. I'm thinking there might be multiple swimsuit changes today!

Photo: Mum's Handmade

I saw lots of chic girls in downtown New York wearing a slinky skirt--and now, of course, I want one, too. I adore the sold-out one, above, by Realisation, but found this similar Alice + Olivia. There are plenty of other options to be had, such as these from Club Monaco, Vince (on sale!), and Lovers + Friends.

Photo: Life of Boheme

Look who's the hero now! Yes, that's right, my Jack dress, according to the editors of Harper's Bazaar! This cutie is now up for grabs on shop.bazaar.com (and in navy, too) till supplies last. I'm guessing it won't be long. Also, definitely make sure to check out my interview with the editors and pics here. It's a good read!

My running around in New York City for the last few days has entailed laps around the Whitney Museum, a jaunt across the Brooklyn Bridge, a head-to-toe exploration of Dumbo Soho House, rounds of miniature golf with my son, and miles clocked up and down the Hudson River Park bikepath--and it has all required a marathon of dress-wearing. Fortunately, I packed well: a carry-on full of frocks that make the Big Apple-style cut and keep me cool, including the Rebecca Taylor (on sale!), above and the striped Madewell, below. Did I mention that I've also been shop-hopping? Of course, this should come as no surprise, and nor should the fact that I snapped up a few more dresses, including this lace H&M, this floral Topshop (I also like this cut-out one for hot, steamy days!), this ruffled Apiece Apart and this mini Saylor wrap.

I've officially begun my summer dress-only streak (read: no jeans allowed). And I just found this corset-inspired cutie by Elliette (on sale, no less) to put into my rotation. I love it so much, I might have to get it in blue, too. But then again I could add other on-sale options into the mix, such as these by Veronica Beard, Ulla Johnson, Warm, and Backstage.

To go with summer's barely-there dresses (I love the Zimmermann, above), I'm going to need a new (i.e., very much this season) big, bold hat! One that will totally shield my face--and turn heads at the same time. I'm talking hats like these from Sensi Studio, Sole Society, Hat Attack, Eugenia Kim, and Lola.

Clearly, there's a consensus among this fashion blogger crew (vacationing in Tulum, natch) that white sunglasses are a warm-weather must, and their go-to's are by Le Specs. I also like these versions from Saint Laurent (below, left), Illesteva, and Le Specs (slightly different from above).

$240, shopbop

The most fetching summer statement bag I've seen yet!

1. Whistles devore dress, $559, whistles.com
2. Saint Laurent sunglasses, $350, shopbop.com
3. Noor Fares multi-stone ring, $3100, netaporter.com
4. Yosuzi bucket bag, $240, shopbop.com
5. Dolce Vita metallic slides, $90, shopbop.com