LE CATCH

If you've been following me on Instagram (@marlienrentmeester), then you'll know I've landed south of the border, where I've been busting out some major dresses, among them this floaty Haney, above, and this gingham Veronica Beard, below. More pics to come shortly!

Valentino's lace-up velvet and leather sandals are the essence of summer luxe. . .but Mango's take, above, is pretty strong too!

$34, h&m

My summer whites just got a little sweeter thanks to this frilled top!

1. H&M ruffled top, $39, hm.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $177, shopbop.com
3. Pascale Monvoisin turquoise and diamond cuff, $785, netaporter.com
4. Whistles striped straw tote, $159, whistles.com
5. Miu Miu ballerina flats, $690, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. J.Crew cropped chambray jeans, $98, jcrew.com

For me, one of the best parts about going on a vacation is shopping for it. With spring break (in Mexico!) on the horizon, I want to pack my suitcase with these beach-ready statements from Free People, Fella, She Made Me, Three Graces of London, Iro, Topshop and Muzungu Sisters. I'd also like to take a cue from the cute girl squad, above, and tie on a new, sexy sarong like this, this or this. A pair of playful sunnies, such as these by Prada, Komono, and Kate Spade would also add to the getaway fun.

Every spring calls for a new little day dress

Photo: Lucy Williams

$129, seed heritage

A little peekaboo lace will help me get through a long, hot summer, no sweat!

1. Seed Heritage lace blouse, $129, seedheritage.com
2. Salvatore Ferragamo sunglasses, $376, shopbop.com
3. Marni ring, $315, shopbop.com
4. Zara straw tote bag, $49, zara.com
5. Gucci sandals, $695, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. MiH jeans, $290, netaporter.com

A statement shoe canstep up an outfit--but don't overlook the way it can elevate your everyday jeans. Of course, it needs to be comfy too, and not too OTT. Thankfully, there are some just-right spring styles out there for the taking. Among my faves: this feather-tufted Prada, this knotted Chloe mule, this sleek MR by Man Repeller, this ruffled Isabel Marant, this re-imagined Nine West Mary Jane, this leopard printed ankle-strap J.Crew, and this bow-embellished Alexandre Birman.

Mixing up my stripes just got easier and chicer with this Anthropologie shirt dress.

I'm not the type to let it all hang out, which is why I'm a fan of this spring's only slightly skin-baring tops. Strategically designed to show just the tiniest--but arguably sexiest--bit of skin, these blouses make a fresh statement, plus provide the perfect amount of ventilation. I particularly love these by Tome (above), Cheap Monday, Tibi, Asos, Maison Mayle, Banana Republic, Milly, and Madewell.

Photo: Harper and Harley

Calling all Isabel Marant lovers: The Outnet just received a motherlode of past season pieces, many of them up to 70% off! My picks include this super wearable black wrap dress, this buckle-trimmed spring-ready jacket, this cotton peplum top, these lace-up sandals, this embroidered mini, this silk print skirt, and these strappy leather heels.