tiers of joy
Thursday, July 23
Super stylish Swedes are maxing out summer in Malene Birger's tiered dress--a head-to-toe, throw-on-and-go (or stay) stunner. Other similar options: this Staud (with its shorter length and balloon-sleeves), this lightweight Amanda Uprichard, this eyelet H&M, and this floral Free People.
air france
Wednesday, July 22
Since I can't actually travel to the South of France this summer, I'm thinking the next best thing would be to look like I am languishing somewhere (anywhere!) on the Cote d'Azur. One budget-friendly flight there comes via Sezane, the Paris-based label, famous for its Gallic-spirited goodies. My current and possibly all-time favorites include the $70 bow-tie blouse, above, the unerringly chic high-waist black trousers, below, the gorgeous floral dress, the ruffled polka dot top (like it was snapped up at Marche Aux Puce), and the animal-print shirt. Bon Voyage here!
statement suits
Tuesday, July 21
A not-your-average summer warrants a not-your average-swimsuit. Am I right?? At the very least, it's still fun to check out this season's hottest new suits, even from a distance. The splash-making La Perla, above, mixes classic gingham with unexpected cut-outs, while the Oseree, below, combines glimmer and glam (I also like this slightly more subdued iteration.) I wouldn't mind being wrapped up in Matteau's bikini, below, or getting ruffled up in this Eberjey. Without a doubt, now's the time to stock up (hello, endless summer) as many suits are on super sale over at Revolve (this and this, both cute as tops with a skirt), Moda Operandi (this and this, pictured on my sis in the last pic!), and Shopbop (this, this and this).
on the dot
Tuesday, July 21
A double whammy with polka dots and eye-popping pink.
1. Asos dress, $60, asos.com
2. Jennifer Zeuner enamel ring, $88, shopbop.com
3. Votary colorless natural lip oil, $46, netaporter.com
4. Stella McCartney bucket bag, $519, farfetch.com
5. Staud ruched sandals, $250, shopbop.com
world tour
Monday, July 20
This past weekend, I got to see things far and wide from the Comet Neospace, with binoculars on my rooftop, to fellow fashionistas I follow on Instagram, who, in spite of our upside-down world, continue to light up the style universe. This silver lining flickers in Free People's sweater set, above, Lou Lou Studio's cashmere sweater, immediately below, Lee Matthew's decadent maxi (second pic down, on sale) and Arket's flowy satin skirt (last pic). A whimsical camp shirt over a sexy swimsuit also goes a long way as does an excellent pair of denim bermuda shorts. But, if you really want to go for it, there's the end-all-be-all lace embellished Gucci, last pic!
Photos: @sincerelyjules, @wethepeoplestyle, @monikh, @chrissyford, @ericaboldrin, @anoukyve
in the trenches
Friday, July 17
One thing I can certainly count on this fall is a lightweight, oversized trench in my wardrobe. Its job: To finish an outfit, fend off the chill, and make "getting dressed" even easier. (P.S. This trend has strong legs, headlining the Resort 2021 collections of Gucci, Victoria Beckham and Louis Vuitton.) The selfie master and Irish mother of two @smythisters, pictured here, shows how it's done right this minute with inexpensive coats, culled from High Street stores: this Weekday (immediately below), this Asos, this Arket (above), this Monki, this H&M, and this on-sale Herno.
Photos: Smythsisters
precious little
Friday, July 17
I'll be making a big statement in this off-the-shoulder mini. (P.S. Another cutie from Asos!)
1. Asos one-shoulder mini dress, $51, asos.com
2. Anissa Kermiche diamond, gold and garnet ring, $340, netaporter.com
3. Glossier Lidstar, $18, glossier.com
4. Pamela Munson tote bag, $185, nordstrom.com
5. Porte & Paire lace-up sandals, $250, netaporter.com