LE CATCH

I want to come back as Australian surfer in my next life.

For the long holiday weekend, I'm traveling 18 miles up the coast to Malibu--and vicariously via Lucy Williams, pictured here, all the way to Andros, Greece! Although we are multiple time zones apart, I can still wear everything in her suitcase. Yay! So for today: I'll start with the glam paisley swimsuit by Faithfull the Brand, then switch into the sarong and matching bikini, above, then move on to the striped Ganni for late afternoon and then finally sunset away in the plaid halter dress by Polo Ralph Lauren. I'll keep you posted for what's on deck tomorrow!

Photos: Lucy Williams

All the festive dresses that have been hanging limply in my closet for months are finally seeing some action--and not just because of me! Friends are coming over to borrow this and that for various events! While sharing my clothes makes me happy, it also reveals what's missing in my wardrobe--which is actually helpful, so thank you, friends! What could I use more of? A splash of summer drama, like the set above from A.L.C., for starters! (I'd throw on a white linen blazer or an oversized cardigan to make it less beachy.) Also head-turning: a long and slinky knit dress (this and this), like below, the bold striped Ganni dress (last pic), this $30 ruffled Shein, this mini print Johanna Ortiz, and this tie-front Zimmermann.

A top that I can wear backwards and forwards is a top that belongs in my closet forever. Thank you, Merlette, for making this summer's easiest, most wearable top. Bonus: it's tissue-light for these hotter-than-heck days!

$192, the outnet

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

1. Vince cotton tank, $175, netaporter.com

2. B Sides jeans, $190, matchesfashion.com

3. Sandro tweed denim jacket, $282, sandro-paris.com

4. Missoni raffia bag, $192, theoutnet.com

5. Maison Irem bracelet set, $145, shopbop.com

6. TKEES sandals, $50, shopbop.com

London-based model Grace McGovern has beach-to-street style nailed, thanks to versatile pieces that are both seaside and skyscraper-friendly. In Ibiza, above, she rocks a cute crochet Zara dress that would also work under a oversized white blazer in the city. Same goes for the flowy checked skirt, below. Her other summer go-to's: simple t-shirt dresses (from Kule, Jonathan Simkhai and With Jean, pictured below); knit dresses (ALC, Line & Dot, and Asos), seductive shoulder-baring tops (this, this and this), statement sunnies (yes and yes!), and a good straw bucket hat (And Other Stories, below).

Photos: Grace McGovern

More days in Hawaii means more standout dresses! I hit the jackpot with Goop's new maxi, above, which makes a major statement from the front and the back (see here). The other beauties that made my carry-on edit: this vibrant Cynthia Rowley, this belted Cleobella mini, this floral Spell dress, this white Ulla Johnson (which I bought in HI), and this day to night shirt dress from Zara.

$69, zara

My kind of Monday blues.

1. Zara dress, $69, zara.com

2. The Last Line flower chain earring, $635, thisisthelast.com

3. The Last Line mini flower earring, $369, thisisthelast.com

4. Ganni tote bag, $295, shopbop.com

5. Fendi slides, $690, netaporter.com

I'm no longer an aspiring chic French girl. I am an aspiring chic French mother, who looks like a sister to her daughters! Translation: I want to be like Paris-based Elisabeth Mory, on the right, above, with her twin daughters. Along with their amazing genes, it's also their amazing jeans and other updated French-girl classics that manifest timeless style. Their go-tos: crisp straight-leg denim from Re/Done, Frame, and Rouje, easy, breezy dresses from The Reformation and Realisation Par, fitted t-shirts by Frankie Shop and Theory (below) and Mar y Sol woven bags.

All the summer drama I want is up to 70% off at Shopbop, starting today, including the Chufy floral mini, above, and the Cult Gaia cover-up, below. Also majorly compelling: this striped Self Portrait, this printed Isabel Marant Etoile, this one-shouldered Lisa Marie Fernandez, this flutter-sleeved Sea tank top, and this pretty patchwork Ulla Johnson. Shop the epic sale here!