Half sandal, half bootie, all good!

1. Marni cotton and silk blend top,
2. Joomi Lim ball and spike earrings,
3. Narciso Rodriguez clutch,
4. Loeffler Randall booties,
5. Tibi jacquard skirt,

Side ties take this cropped t-shirt to super cute status.

A white t-shirt is one of my year-round wardrobe staples, but I really put them to work during the summer. To anchor statement skirts and print shorts. To temper a sequin skirt or patterned pants. To stay cool without compromising style. The pic, above, makes me want to wear a white tee even more frequently--and, of course, seek out better, chicer options than I currently have. As we all know finding the right t-shirt is no simple task, as nailing all the details--fit, fabric, sleeve length--can be complex. Still, I think I've already hit upon some ideal ones from , , , , and .

Photo: Vogue.it

My ultimate go-to top: it's simple, sexy (it has a split back!), and can be worn day and night.

This will do wonders for the stylish summer uniform. The only question is which color, or all three??

Of all the "it" white bags this summer, I especially like this one for its priceless where-did-you-get-that aura and striking horn handle.

A great t-shirt alternative that also makes a glam statement.

This ultimate summer bag will go from a work meeting to a beach date without flinching.

I once drove all over LA looking for a cute Baja-style hoodie to feature in a Lucky Magazine fashion shoot to no avail. At last I have found one--that's well worth the wait!

I have many minimalist-leaning friends who wince at the sight of a ruffle. Not me. I like a feminine frill here and there, and now it looks like I may be even more ruffled up, thanks to designers like Isabel Marant and Chanel, who have anointed the ruffled top as the next big thing. Yes, they're unabashedly feminine, but not at all princess-y. Alexa Chung executes the trend perfectly, sporting a cropped Chanel, above, and tempering its fancifulness with a simple midi skirt and tough ankle boots. I like an everyday-ready ruffled top, such as the one, below, to elevate a pair of jeans or shorts. More pretty possibilities include this asymmetrical day to night , this organza lace , this cropped and fluttery , and this elegant silk camisole.