Not that I was judging or anything, but I was amused this morning when a friend of mine (and a devout reader of this site) texted me from the Bahamas, where's she vacationing with her family, asking me whether she should buy the denim espadrilles featured earlier or the python print ankle strap sandals from yesterday's post. (Clearly, I'm not the only one who'd let paradise get in the way of shopping!) Naturally, I responded, "Both," as they're quite different. Her next pressing question: which white jeans are the most flattering? Funny she should ask, because I've been thinking about and researching this myself lately, as white jeans are, of course, a summer essential. You may recall that I've written about my favorite white jeans in the past, but with each year comes new styles and better options. Hence this year's top seven: the amazingly flattering AG Stilt Cigarette (they run small, so go up a size), the classic straight-leg Rag & Bone (similar to above), the skinnifying , the (they're fitted but not tight--just right!), (for a long, lean line), (great price, perfect flare), and . (P.S. If you are curious to know what my new favorite blue jeans are, they are these straight, high-rise .)

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$120, revolve

Some friends and I wanted to go in on a pair of denim Chanel espadrilles as a group birthday gift for a friend--but alas, they were sold out. Along the way though, I happened to discover this baby, which at a fraction of the price, would make a nice gift for moi!

1. Isabel Marant lace silk blouse,
2. Ray Ban mirrored aviator sunglasses,
3. Jennifer Meyer thin turquoise ring,
4. Vanities chain link beaded bracelet,
5. Paige Denim jeans,
6. Marc Jacobs shoulder bag,
7. Jeffrey Campbell denim espadrilles,

P.S. This espadrille also comes in cute and . Seriously enchanted with all of them!

Stripes, tassels, laid-back ease. I just can't resist!

1. Mango striped blouse,
2. Madewell sunglasses,
3. Alexis Bittar Swarovski crystal cuff,
4. Golden Lane satchel,
5. See by Chloe sandals,
6. Victoria Beckham jeans,

$178, joie

A blazer, as we all know, has the power to elevate an outfit, but this one, rendered in (surprise!) jersey, is exceedingly comfortable-easy-wearable-travel-worthy, too! I cannot stop wearing mine.

1. J.Crew camouflage sweatshirt,
2. Joie jersey blazer,
3. J Brand boyfriend jeans,
4. Kate Spade wicker bag,
5. Katie Rowland twisted ring,
6. Tibi leather sandals,

$92, the outnet

My only issue with these army green AG boyfriend jeans is that I'd want to wear them every single day.

1. Rag & Bone t-shirt,
2. Vanessa Bruno oversize crepe motorcycle jacket,
3. AG army green boyfriend jeans,
4. Emily Elizabeth wire band pearl ring,
5. Clare V geometric print clutch,
6. Converse leather sneakers,

$29, joe fresh

My quickly-get-dressed-in-the-morning routine involves an easy-chic blouse just like this one.

1. Joe Fresh polka dot blouse,
2. Warehouse cape,
3. J Brand jeans,
4. Mayle bag,
5. Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Stain in Orange Fusion,
6. 3.1 Phillip Lim d'orsay flats,

$175, tory burch

This straw fringed bag is so spring break-bound. Of course, I'd use it all summer long too!

1. Cool Change floral top,
2. Spektre mirrored sunglasses,
3. Anthropologie cuff,
4. Tory Burch raffia clutch,
5. Isabel Marant leather sandals,
6. Paige jeans,

$180, river island

The flower-embellished neckline is totally in sync with all the whimsically offbeat accents seen in and around the fashion shows. More to come on that later!

1. Band of Outsiders silk sweatshirt,
2. River Island embellished jacket,
3. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania clutch,
4. Nine West sandals,
5. J.Crew Selvedge jeans, 

Stripes and camouflage are always a winning combination in my book. P.S. This roomy tote can be monogrammed, too.

1. Vivienne Westwood blouse,
2. Chloe wool jacket,
3. Stella McCartney jeans,
4. C. Wonder tote bag,
5. J.Crew ankle-strap heels,