This Thakoon Addition's sexy cut-out black dress would be a legitimate reason to throw a fun party ASAP.
1. Thakoon Addition dress,
2. Lionette by Noa Sade earrings,
3. Miu Miu clutch,
4. Prada wraparound sandals,
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
In walked my friend to pick me up for dinner at Scopa in Venice the other night, wearing a creamy white organza shift dress by . Her tanned limbs practically glowed, and with her hair up in a loose ponytail, she personified summer's lustrous ease. Of course, short little dresses go hand in hand with summer like long beach days and rose wine. I am enamored with them as they easily go from day to night, stand up to the grimiest heat waves and, with either flats or heels, look impeccably chic. Other small, summery miracles include this fringed (pictured below, also available ), this , this (similar to above), this , this , this , and this .

1. Asos embellished dress, $285, asos.com
2. Anthropologie earrings, $28, anthropologie.com
3. Charlotte Olympia satin pouch, $495, netaporter.com
4. Gianvito Rossi sandals, $765, bergdorfgoodman.com

1. Tibi eyelet dress, $254, nordstrom.com
2. Marc Jacobs sunglasses, $350, shopbop.com
3. Rebecca Minkoff bracelet stack, $98, shopbop.com
4. Clare V printed leather clutch, $225, netaporter.com
5. Gianvito Rossi open-toe bootie, $504, neimanmarcus.com

Photos: Garance Dore
1. Tory Burch dress, $795, netaporter.com
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim sunglasses, $250, shopbop.com
3. Hipanema bracelet, $128, shopbop.com
4. Saint Laurent clutch, $745, forwardbyelysewalker.com
5. Forever 21 sandals, $16, forever21.com

1. Stella McCartney dress, $1290, netaporter.com
2. Bauble Bar metallic studs, $24, baublebar.com
3. Jasper & Jeera woven clutch, $68, anthropologie.com
4. Nicholas Kirkwood sandals, $1195, modaoperandi.com

1. Equipment silk dress, $250, netaporter.com
2. Henri Bendel metal bracelet, $98, henribendel.com
3. MAC Lipstick in Korean Candy, $17, nordstrom.com
4. Rebecca Minkoff floral clutch, $75, shopbop.com
5. Joie leather and suede sandals, $255, saksfifthavenue.com
1. Saloni crepe de chine dress, $450, netaporter.com
2. J.Crew open-weave hat, $32, jcrew.com
3. Ray-Ban sunglasses, $155, netaporter.com
4. River Island tapestry leather clutch, $85, asos.com
5. Jules Smith ear cuff, $39, shopbop.com
6. Lanvin sandals, $237, nordstrom.com (60% off)*
* The Nordstrom designer clearance sale happening now has a ton of amazing stuff at serious discounts. Check out yesterday's post to see my favorites!

1. Warehouse floral print dress, $91, asos.com
2. Saskia Diez Tahiti pearl ring, $908, stevenalan.com
3. Mary Katranzou leather clutch, $245, modaoperandi.com
4. Tibi ankle strap sandal, $425, shopbop.com
1. Topshop denim dress, $80, topshop.com
2. The Row sunglasses, $460, netaporter.com
3. Juicy Couture evil eye stud earrings, $32, shopbop.com
4. Cleobella fringe leather clutch, $158, anthropologie.com
5. Chinese Laundry mixed print sandals, $80, piperlime.com