Meet my newest partner in crime, which will see me through this summer's cosmo-swilling soirees.

1. Three Floor lace dress, 
2. Lulu Frost earrings,
3. Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick in Princess,
4. Edie Parker clutch,
5. Gucci buckle sandals,

I love trans-seasonal skirts, especially ones that make a big, look-at-me graphic statement. This one by Tibi is 25% off (along with--yes!--all full-priced merchandise at Tibi).

Think of these as a fresh alternative to your crisp white jeans. Breeze around in them right now with...

I really want these shoes. And it seems so do many others, as they have been available in only size 6 for weeks--until today.

While I am putting away my heaviest sweaters for the season, I am looking for new featherweights that will see me through California's sometimes foggy summer days and cool nights. This one fits the bill perfectly.

An editor friend of mine came over earlier this week, sporting a cute cross-body bag. She shared its story: it was a random, designer-looking, inexpensive find, worn to pieces, because it was accommodating and just the right wear-with-everything color. Those kind of bags are hard to come by--and this studded, tasseled, multi-handle tote falls squarely into that category.

I don't plan on giving my statement jackets a rest this summer. In fact, I'll be working them like this..

The mini embellished bag could just work as this summer's go-to, adorning both beach-ready and city-slicker looks. It's a good thing for me, because a) I love the pop it lends to any outfit and (b) it possesses an I've-just-come-back-from-somewhere-exotic aura. Check out these options from , , and . The one featured below can be found .

Leave it to Isabel Marant to update the and make it more seductive with a block heel and studded leather straps. Mango's take on it is a little more subtle and a lot easier on the wallet...

It's always fun to see your friends at a party dressed to the nines, but it's another thing when you see one of your friends step out of her comfort zone--i.e., a short dress with subtle but strategically placed cut-outs--and own it. It certainly inspired me...