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The one dress that will be crisscrossing time zones with me this summer will seamlessly go with a bikini and flip flops during the day to bling and heels at night. Very much like the ruffled Isabel Marant Etoile, above (I also like Mango's version in red and Topshop's pinstripe!). Other compelling options: this dramatic Caravana halter-neck maxi that can be styled a million different ways, this eyelet Talulah, this off-the-shoulder Club Monaco, this sexy low-V-neck Reformation, and this Cinq a Sept cut-out mini dress.

Photo: Columbine Smille

$59, mango

A dress that epitomizes spring fresh!

1. Mango floral dress, $59, mango.com
2. Alison Lou enameled diamond earring, $550, netaporter.com
3. Wwake multi-stone earring, $285, netaporter.com
4. Clare V drawstring pouch, $199, clarev.com
5. Tata Harper Voluminizing Lip and Cheek Tint in Very Nice, $36, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Loeffler Randall color block sandals, $395, shopbop.com

This season's requisite pinstripe blouse looks way more interesting with a dramatic gathered accent--but, thankfully, remains buttoned-up, 9-to-5-friendly. At $78, it's a closed deal.

In case my Mother's Day wish list didn't inspire self-indulgence yesterday, you might consider perusing Moda Operandi's Friends and Family Half-Off sale, rife with gorgeous, 80 degree-ready finds, including the resplendent Oscar de la Renta earrings, above, along with these embellished Aquazurra sandals, this Caroline Constas tiered stripe dress, this punchy Salinas bikini, and this vibrant Figue caftan. Get the discount code and see it all for yourself here!

My two boys calls all the clothing and accessories in my closet "mommy's toys." So, it would make sense then that in my house, Mother's Day begets new toys! Things (read: mother of all gifts!) I am lusting for: this extraordinary Jenna Blake malachite and diamond cuff, this summer soiree-sensational Anna Sui frock, this OTT velvet leopard print Prada bag, this Riviera-ready Rhode Resort tunic (and this terry cloth-lined Sunkit beach blanket, this lace PilyQ bikini and cute Tabitha Simmons to go with!), and this Gucci cotton tweed jacket. A mother can dream, right?

$195, draper james

This straw bag cutely combines denim, pops of pink and a throw-it-over-your-shoulder gold link chain, along with a whimsical warm-weather vibe.

1. Diane Von Furstenberg dress, $230, netaporter.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $177, shopbop.com
3. Jacqueline Rose orb stack rings, $230, shopbop.com
4. Draper James basket bag, $195, draperjames.com
5. Balenciaga slides, $695, bergdorfgoodman.com

Customarily, spring's the time to wield our wardrobe's cheeriest hues. This season I'm popping out colorful earrings, too! And I'm talking any shade of the rainbow, which will pump extra flash into any outfit. I'm crazy about these bright baubles from J.Crew (pictured below), Kate Spade, Isabel Marant, Ranjana Khan, Oscar de la Renta, Venessa Arizaga, Alexis Bittar, and Bauble Bar. P.S. Leandra's super cute dress, above, can be found here.

$149, banana republic

Raffia trim takes this cardigan from staple to standout!

1. Theory asymmetrical dress, $365, netaporter.com
2. Banana Republic raffia fringe cardigan, $149, bananarepublic.com
3. Gucci Sheer Lipstick in Ladybird, $40, neimanmarcus.com*
4. Mar Y Sol clutch, $129, shopbop.com
5. Givenchy sandals, $995, bergdorfgoodman.com

*P.S.: Neiman Marcus is staging a sitewide 25% off sale. Just saying...

You're probably more than ready to shed all the fur and fluff, but your feet may feel otherwise. In fact, they might just want to warm up to the furry footwear trend that's stepping into the spotlight. My tootsies are intrigued, but at the same time, tentative, too. I think they'd be more comfortable in less-OTT styles, such as the feather Alexander Wang, below, and these by Topshop (this one, too), Prada, and Zara. Those more brave than I should definitely consider the shearling Chloe, above, which is sold out pretty much everywhere except here and here.

Not only did this Instagram snap prompt me to run two extra miles this morning, but it also spurred a red bikini hunt. Good news: I found the Love Stories cutie, above, on Shopbop, and what's more, discovered that other amazing swimsuits and summery things are 40% off today through Thursday! This surprise sale is the perfect remedy for my bad case of body envy! On my favorites list today: this Hello Parry checked tunic dress (below), this reversible Basta bikini, this lightweight Lem Lem dress, these Adina Reyter diamond (go-with-everything) earrings, and these K. Jacques sandals. You can see all the ah-mazing offerings here.

Photo: Lucy Williams