LE CATCH

Considering the hundreds of likes the above Instagram post garnered, I'd say this Ulla Johnson dress is a definite crowd-pleaser! People kept stopping me that day to inquire about its provenance, which is exclusively available here. I paired this print-happy frock with these Zara sandals ($29, but not the most comfortable to walk in--just FYI) and this statement-making Jenna Blake necklace. What you don't see is my cute daisy-print Topshop bucket bag (more is more!) and can't-live-without diamond Anne Sisteron star earrings. More dresses poised to make my future days: this simple yet sexy Reformation, this vibrant Rixo, and this lovely lace and floral Alice + Olivia. Summer, here I come!

There's nothing quite like the high of raiding your best friend and fellow fashionista's closet--except when you can actually take what you want and walk out wearing it! Such was the case the other day when I rifled through the racks belonging to my friend LA-designer Mary Alice Haney and tried on the latest styles from her much-lauded line Haney. I ended up buying/going home in the cute animal-print yellow jumpsuit, below. Yay me! As for the jacquard wrap dress and sleek silk jumpsuit, I'll be back to borrow those!

$184, donni

This canvas bucket bag is big enough for summer's big plans!

1. Co denim dress, $695, netaporter.com
2. Anne Sisteron ruby earrings, $350, annesisteron.com
3. C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve, $5, nordstrom.com
4. Donni bucket bag, $184, donni.com
5. The Row sandals, $790, netaporter.com

$258, intermix

So summer-sexy, even my abs want to crunch their way into it!

1. Fifth & Mode linen dress, $259, intermix.com
2. Ariel Gordon ruby earrings, $435, shopbop.com
3. Argentino Vivo enamel ring, $28, nordstrom.com
4. Missoni clutch, $295, neimanmarcus.com
5. Prada sandals, $570, netaporter.com

$69, steve madden

This colorful sandal is going to add pep to my step--and any spring outfit!

1. Isabel Marant Etoile sweater, $460, farfetch.com
2. Missoni knit wrap, $1960, netaporter.com
3. GRLFND jeans, $230, netaporter.com
4. Kule canvas tote, $168, shopbop.com
4. Jacquie Aiche enamel ring, $1552, shopbop.com
6. Steve Madden rope slides, $69, stevemadden.com

Not only does this floral-print bikini look like a highly coveted and high-priced Anjuna suit, but it's reversible (read: two for one!) and you'll love the flip side maybe even more! See it here! Other amazing (and affordable) suits: this

My Insta feed yesterday was on Sunday finest-fire, with everyone busting out their newest, prettiest, spring-iest frocks, including Meredith Melling, above in Innika Choo, and Lauren Santo Domingo in Johanna Ortiz, below. My friends and I opted for florals as you can see here (my dresses are by The Reformation and Rebecca Taylor). Also super fetching: this Gucci-looking Topshop, this dramatic, off-the-shoulder coolchange and this striped, cut-out J.Crew.

Just saying: the cache of (inexpensive) caftans at H&M is worth a look (or three) as I snapped up the embroidered cutie, above, along with this pretty eyelet, this Euro-chic oversized shirt, and this floral, ruffled dress.

The beach isn't the only place you'll spot pretty sea shells this summer. They'll be adorning everything from sandals (Loeffler Randall, above) to bikinis (Zara, below) to necklaces (I'm wearing this insanely beautiful one by Jenna Blake, but I also love this simple Shashi). More shell shockers: this Rosantica hair pin, this Mystique clutch, and these Tohum Design puka earrings.

$39, zara

Because I wore my lace-up sandals into the ground last summer (see proof here), I'm going to buy two pairs to beat the heat!

1. Ulla Johnson crochet dress, $895, netaporter.com
2. Le Specs sunglasses, $129, netaporter.com
3. Kate Spade, $68, shopbop.com
4. Chloe clutch, $550, nordstrom.com
5. Zara sandals, $39, zara.com