These blooms are built to last--for $17, no less!

1. H&M floral blouse,

2. Balenciaga denim skirt,

3. Poppy Lissiman sunglasses,

4. Celine bag,

5. Gianvito Rossi leather sandals,

Pearls make these jelly sandals look posh. I swear they could even pass for Chanel!

It's always fun to see a friend in clothes they bought via Le Catch--and even more so when that friend is a powerhouse in the media industry! She texted me a pic of herself the other day in this blouse that looked as -chic as I had promised! Inspired, I thought I'd recommend a few more goodies! Besides, we might really need them as Omicron is poised to plunge us back into Zoom meetings. Let's get through these crazy times with our shirts on--specifically the embellished pinstripe by , above, the cult white button-down by , ruffle neck, the asymmetric , and 's perfect Safari shirt.

Poised to earn my 2022 stripes in this Celine-ish blouse!

A classic pea coat teams up with a built-in denim jacket effecting fall-layering perfection.

This pic is nudging me to wear (way) more of these feminine, necklace-bearing, everyday-wearing button-down blouses. Practical yet pretty, and right up my alley. I love these new ones from , , , , , and (below).

Before it's too late, I thought I should mention that a sexy top is mandatory this summer. This essential will instantly elevate an everyday pair of pants or shorts and render any outfit super hot! Keep in mind, these are tops that can also be worn straight into fall, underneath a blazer or an oversized cardigan. I love 's coy open-back blouse, below, this asymmetrical tank, this one-shoulder bodysuit, this cut-out , this halterneck , and this vintage-looking rib-knit bodysuit. P.S. A one-piece swimsuit like , or could also do the trick!

Introducing the new linchpin to my summer uniform: the short-sleeve shirt. It's easy and laid-back, but still buttoned-up and pulled-together. Plus, it works everywhere and with just about everything, and yes, even wonderfully over a swimsuit. I just bought the pinstriped one, above, by , but I also love these by , , and .

My new summer--I mean forever--Missoni bag!

The Wall Street Journalrecently reported "joy dressing" is summer's biggest trend, with "exuberant, over-the-top clothing heralding happiness, relief and new beginnings." Well then, this vivid top is my kind of joy!