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$62, madewell

When I would interview cover subjects for Lucky Magazine, one of the questions that I would always ask is: What is the one thing you are perpetually shopping for? For me, it would be the striped top. I am continually on the quest to find one that's better than the versions I already own. This black-and-white striped linen (read: comfy!) guy may mean I can call off my search, for now.

1. Madewell striped top, $62, madewell.com
2. Topshop sunglasses, $28, topshop.com
3. Topshop chain-link handle bag, $70, topshop.com
4. Luxury Rebel sandals, $125, shopbop.com
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs leather skirt, $458, netaporter.com

The feminine scalloped edging does so much for an everyday pair of shorts. It's exactly what I want to wear all summer long. I'm loving these lovelies from Asos, Club Monaco (also in chambray), and MiH.

Photo: Pinterest

$288, whistles

Anyone who sees me do the school run every morning can attest to my affinity for the army jacket. I have three of them, each one cut a little differently, all of them indispensable. It's my throw-it-on-over-everything go-to, because it adds style to even the most unstylish outfits (like my workout uniform!). I also like the contrast of an army jacket over something fancy, like a cocktail dress. Here, the zippered pockets, waist-cinching drawstring and cool motorcycle jacket cut yields enduring wear-everywhere greatness.

1. Day Birger et Mikkelsen embellished top, $300, netaporter.com
2. Whistles army jacket, $288, whistles.co.uk
3. House of Harlow snake embossed leather clutch, $195, shopbop.com
4. Isabel Marant sandals, $730, forwardbyelysewalker.com
5. Rag & Bone distressed jeans, $297, netaporter.com

I've been stalking Topshop's website for this giant chain link choker for months to no avail. I first saw it in Topshop's spring campaign and then on Spanish chicster Sara Escudero. It's kind of OTT but totally amazing--and it's only $40. I finally found it in silver here.

Photo: Collage Vintage

$241, shopbop

These sandals are as versatile as a pair of black pumps but a gazillion times more original and sexy and statement-y and fun. Plus, they're on sale.

1. Sara Berman laser-cut leather dress, $395, theoutnet.com
2. Giles & Brother crystal-encrusted earrings, $100, shopbop.com
3. Asos paneled clutch, $58, asos.com
4. Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent sandals, $241, shopbop.com

If any of you missed out on that sold-out Club Monaco striped dress featured a few weeks ago--or you're simply just hankering for more striped cuteness, consider this leather-pocketed, zipper-trimmed number by Whistles. It's a good one!

A random journey down the internet rabbit hole the other day led me to Camille Over the Rainbow, a blog by Paris-bred, London-based journalist Camille Charriere. Her style reflects her Franco-Anglo background: like a true Parisian, she keeps things simple and clean, but as stylish Brits tend to do, she says "I am always keen to try out edgy, crazy trends and have fun with the way I look." The staples of her wardrobe: a throw-it-on-over-everything boyfriend blazer, winter-to-summer tough-chic ankle boots, a feminine (and very French-chic) pencil skirt, along with statement-making white Mango wedges.

Photos: Camille over the Rainbow

$78, nordstrom

An instagram of a friend spring skiing (actually she was deep into the apres part), wearing just a cute winter-to-spring sweater with a hoodie underneath prompted me to hunt down a similar one. I think this easy-to-layer knit will do the trick!

1. Leith sweater, $78, nordstrom.com
2. Push by Pushmataha gold-plated turquoise earrings, $132, shopbop.com
3. Jerome Dreyfuss suede and leather tote bag, $1050, netaporter.com
4. Madewell buckle-trimmed wedges, $158, madewell.com
5. Current/Elliot jeans, $208, netaporter.com

You've heard me sing the praises of a classic white button-down shirt many times before, but what about its blue brethren? It's equally timeless and versatile--and the perfect (neutral) foil to summery statement skirts and pants. Here are some amazing iterations from J.Crew, C&C California, and Boy. by Band of Outsiders.

Photos: Vogue UK, Pinterest

$260, topshop

I've got a friend's fancy dinner-and-dancing birthday bash coming up in early May and I'm thinking this dress might just be perfect for it. It's fun, sexy, flowy...and different, thanks to its straps and peekaboo cut-outs. Very Dance Fever--and I'm all over that!

1. Topshop silk strappy dress, $260, topshop.com
2. Bing Bang Sacred Geometry earrings, $108, charmandchain.com
3. Henri Bendel jeweled clutch, $398, henribendel.com
4. Givenchy chain-wrap sandal, $1250, bergdorfgoodman.com