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The anticipatory build-up to Memorial Day Weekend is proceeding normally (unlike last year!), and I'm so grateful! Thank you, LA, for delivering on the early heat--and Shopbop for the epic pre-holiday sale, generously stocked with out-and-about summer styles. The discounted Zimmermann, above, is particularly compelling (also this! this! this!), along with this embroidered Sea blouse, this ruffled Isabel Marant Etoile denim shirt, these versatile JW Anderson sandals, this puff-sleeve Staud dress and this Brinker & Eliza necklace. Shop the whole enchilada here!

After enduring an incredibly difficult year (understatement), designers are now at least facilitating getting dressed, by offering up easy-to-wear, ready-to-go outfits. Thank you, H&M, for the floral get-up, above, and Marysia, and Mango, below! Also amazing are these matching sets from Ganni, Theory, River Island, Warm Fun and Apiece Apart.

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$145, pixie market

This white-hot dress will see me through summer scorchers.

1. Pixie Market, $145, pixiemarket.com

2. Kule sweater, $498, kule.com

3. Charms Company gold enamel ring, $1140, netaporter.com

4. Clare V market tote, $185, clarev.com

5. Isabel Marant sandals, $625, shopbop.com

A Gucci wallet is one thing. But a personalized Gucci wallet is so much more. And then some! By now, you know I'm a sucker for anything with my initials on it. The only challenge is choosing the color and material of the monogram. I went for the above! What do you think? All options here! (Custom knitwear is also on offer!)

I grew up playing tennis with my twin sister. The sport was ideal because I always had an opponent and a doubles partner. She had a wicked backhand and I was all about a down-the-line forehand. I recently started hitting again, and while my consistency is slowly improving, my court style is not! I want to up my game with Marysia's new Sportclean skirts and dresses, above, along with other cute pieces that straddle the court and the gym. Like these from Nike, L'Etoile Sport, Warm, Asos, and Splits 59. My goal: Queen of the Court!

$39, h&m

This statement top screams all tassel, no hassle. (Sorry, I couldn't help my self.)

1. H&M tassel top, $39, hm.com

2. Alexa Leigh earrings, $80, shopbop.com

3. J.Crew raffia bucket bag, $68, jcrew.com

4. Rachel Comey slides, $425, shopbop.com

5. Valentino pants, $1200, netaporter.com

Looks like we're seeing light at the end of a very long tunnel--showing up even in this season's sparkly, lustrous swim suits! (The above is by Elysiian.) Made with glitter knit lurex, these shimmering suits certainly make a splash and--not to get too deep here--reflect our newfound glowing optimism! The one-piece below is by Beach Riot, which. P.S., could also work as a top with jean shorts or an A-line denim skirt. I also want to dive into this Mikoh, Good American, Oseree, Rumi and Bound by Bond Eye Australia.

Photos: Natalie Zaceck, Beach Riot

And just like that, it's summer in the city! Yippee! The temps are rising--and so are the hemlines. These beauties show how it's best done: with a good amount of leg, but not too much, bare shoulders here and there, and most importantly, teamed with casual, dressed-down accessories (this, this and this). I am so excited to run around in these minis from Essential Antwerp, Scotch & Soda, Faithfull the Brand, Wayf, and Love Shack Fancy. (Dress, above, is on sale by Guiseppe di Morabito and last dress is The Reformation.)

Photos: Jelina Marija, Gala Gonzalez

My best friend in Hawaii calls them slippers. I call them flip flops. But we both agree they are a summer wardrobe staple. Given her beachy lifestyle, she has a sizeable and masterfully curated collection, ranging from the OG Locals ($15!) to the studded Christian Louboutin to the decidedly more elegant The Row, above and below. (I prefer this streamlined version I spotted Ashley Olson wearing the other day in NYC.) Zara, of course, has come out with a pretty good riff! I also love these from Gucci (last pic) and Birkenstock, because you don't see them everywhere.