These head-turners offer the same wear-with-everything mileage as a basic pair of black pumps--with some fierce attitude, to boot.

1. Reiss dress,
2. All Saints earrings,
3. Anya Hindmarch clutch,
4. Joe's ankle-wrap pumps,

A bold stripe mixed with some flower power adds up to a Portofino chic-channeling top. Glam it up with...

The end of season sales bonanza continues, and I just did an edit of Elyse Walker's sale (whose storefront happens to be located a few blocks away from from my house). Among the most desirable items imho are this highly coveted Valentino studded (available in black), these summer-ready JBrand , this head-turning Rodarte , plus , and . You can peruse all the options .


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I feel weird toting a big leather bag around when it's a zillion degrees out. It just feels.... wrong, or more specifically, too heavy. Enter Alexander Wang's sleek city-to-country canvas tote that can be responsible for carrying my life around and look easy breezy at the same time (and, oh, it's half off, too).

It's just about beach o' clock in these parts, hence the recent parade of summery dresses. This one has the wherewithal to go from (and perhaps a music festival or two) and look fun and fresh throughout.

People, it's a big week for sales, and based on my web travels this afternoon, it seemed like a public sales announcement might be in order: is basically Bargain Basement right now... well, not exactly, but the expensive things are less expensive, and in some cases, a lot less. Most compelling are the bags, such as this Reed Krakoff , above (reduced from $590 to $395), along with temptations of the , , and variety. Over at Barneys, there are incredible Saint Laurent , Isabel Marant , and Proenza Schouler PS1 messenger , plus a whole lot of primo designer clothing. For shoes, check out Nordstrom's for the , , and options.

Super short and seriously cute--and perhaps the easiest way to stay cool this summer. At least in my book!

I came across this this score of a skirt over the weekend. Not only is it striking (an up-to-the-minute mirror print! zippers!), it's (almost shockingly!) well priced--i.e., one does not need to wait for it to go on sale to grab it. But while you're there (at ) check out all the amazing stuff that just DID go on (up to 50% off like the clutch below) this morning! I'll publish a full round up of my favorite sale picks shortly...

This partly sheer lace skirt channels the delicacy of a wedding dress--but is appropriate for any type of engagement. I like it toughened up like this...

This cute cropped swing trench makes me want to do a rain dance. I'd wear it in any summer shower with...