Summer officially began this past weekend with a festive Friday lunch at Chez Mia with an oversized dancing robot drifting through the outdoor patio, blowing bubbles on us (because why not). By sunset, we were at San Vicente in Santa Monica for an al fresco birthday dinner, with golden light, extra layers to stave off the sea breeze, and that easy, anticipatory rhythm only a June evening can bring. From midday whimsy to evening elegance, it was a reminder that the best summer days stretch across settings—and that the right outfit makes each me feel effortless. On that note:  just launched an edit for summer occasions that makes getting dressed easier (and honestly, more fun). It's worth bookmarking because the season’s just getting started--and so is shopping, specifically  floral dress (above!), the , below, this lunch-to-dinner ruffled , this printastic , and this stunning ethereal . Check out the masterful party-ready capsule !

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