Gucci, Gucci, good at an H&M price! Yes, please!

1. H&M jacquard sweatshirt,
2. Ray Ban sunglasses,
3. Mystique straw bag,
4. Converse leather sneakers,
5. H&M denim mini skirt,

Fall is calling for a rainbow-hued lineup of heels, so I am stepping ahead with these purple pretties. (P.S. I'm also enamored with the navy version too!)

It all started with me wanting a new summer bag. One that I could use day in and day out. One that would fly in Malibu and Manhattan. It would be roomy enough to fit my laptop, kids' snacks along with other random, unessential things. Though I could clearly envision this dreamy bag, I could not find it. Anywhere. So, I called up my bag designer friend Clare Vivier and asked her to help me make one. And, voila, here it is the bag! On top of all those special attributes I listed above, this bag (which also comes in a version) conveniently features long handles, so you can sling it over your shoulder, plus a detachable leather clutch. Additionally, its flip side looks different, which you can further personalize with your monogram. I'm talking three bags in one, people. No small achievement. Get them before they go!

My weekend-ready style inspo to get through hump day.

This dress is made for blue-sky summer days!

Monday's got me fantasizing about wearing this fun, fringed day-to-night dress in a faraway, sun-soaked land...

This lush palm tree print dress has plans for mojitos with the girls tonight!

I've long been lusting after 's glittery glam sandals, but now I'm gunning to slip on this less expensive yet equally sparkly version.

A little print mixing always packs a lot of punch in my book.

Speaking of high impact accessories, the time is now to bust out the brightest, boldest--and itty bittiest--bag. Because, you know, big things come in small packages! And a compact yet colorful bag is the right-now way to punch up an outfit. Compelling options to consider: this , this , this , this , and this .

Photo: Sandra Semburg