Playful patches make this striped staple fresh-looking and utterly irresistible.

1. J.Crew striped sweater,
2. Ray-Ban sunglasses,
3. Anne Sisteron diamond ring,
4. Phase 3 Rope Handle bag,
5. K. Jacques slides,
6. Anna Sui silk shorts,

Ruffled shorts are definitely going to be a thing this summer, which works for me because they combine the femininity of a skirt with the practicality of a short. There are loads of good options to mull over, but my whittled-down edit includes these by , , , , , and .

The latest addition to my spring wardrobe: this fantastic embroidered blouse, which I snapped up in , too!

I just returned from a Mexican getaway with my hubby (details/pics to come!) and would love to do it all over again with this top in my suitcase!

This is how I'd like to work the current Victorian blouse trend--in a pretty yet not precious Alexa Chung way.

A feminine frill dresses up these white shorts in exactly the way I like!

I am probably the rare person among us to own just a single pair of denim shorts. They've served me very well for years (and years), and I am loyal to them for their longevity, versatility and sheer ease. That being said, I'm now thinking it wouldn't hurt to have another pair this summer, a fresh alternative, one that's in line with this season's look: slightly distressed, high(er)-waisted, frayed edges and faded blue. I am eyeing these soon-to-be-staples by , , , , and .

Poised to be the hardest working piece in my spring wardrobe! P.S. If you're looking to beef up your next season wardrobe, is staging a surprise two-day sale. Think new spring/summer must-haves at up to 40% off. I will share my picks shortly!

Vibrantly embroidered--and made to be brought somewhere hot and sunny. Like right now.

This is the essence of easy breezy in my book!