LE CATCH

Fact: this season's trendy high-waist bikini provides more coverage. Consequently, my theory is to wear this suit with less of a cover-up. (Evidently, others seem agree with me, above and below!) This new kind of summer staple reveals your suit but still conceals the whole schebang--and as an added bonus, can be worn off the beach too. I'm talking picture-perfect pieces like this Lisa Marie Fernandez wrap top, above (also cute with high waist white jeans, BTW), and the Sea print robe, below. Other amazing options include this Tiara Hawaii blouse, this Figue kimono, this H&M belted shirt, this Zara button-down, and this Skin cotton voile shirt.

I always love wearing/touting my creative, talented friends, but I'm doubly thrilled about the launch of La Double J x Goop, both pals of mine who teamed up on a twice-as-chic capsule collection. The Visconti Dress, above, is equal parts JJ and GP: vibrant yet elegant! Check out and shop the other amazing (exclusive) styles here--before they sell out!

I'm thinking it's about time I snap up this summer's requisite pant: the cool khaki! What makes them "new" now is their loose but feminine, flattering cut; wide, cropped leg; and relaxed yet crisp vibe. What's more is their work-to-weekend versatility. Might I also add: they're not white (boring!) jeans. I'm eyeing these guys by Everlane, Dickies, Prada, Monse, Phillip Lim and J.Crew (on sale).

$330, the outnet

These on-sale Dolce & Gabbana slides should solve most summer outfit conundrums!

1. Matin striped dress, $760, netaporter.com
2. Bobbi Brown x Ulla Johnson Lip Color in Loulou, $29, nordstrom.com
3. Shashi ring, $49, shopbop.com
4. ARANAZ bucket bag, $330, shopbop.com
5. Dolce & Gabbana leopard-print embellished slide, $330, theoutnet.com

This week is churning out one surprise after the next, starting, of course, with the Battle of Winterfell's ending (no spoiler here!) followed by an unexpected but always welcome Shopbop sale! Up for grabs are the most excellent summer styles, such as the Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini, above, this pretty patchwork Ulla Johnson, this animal-print Saloni mini dress, this ruffle-trimmed Sea midi, and this Cult Gaia clutch, above. Take it all in here!

Havianas has improved on the basic rubber flip flop (read: summer staple) with a freshly chic striped grosgrain ribbon and slide-like silhouette. They're aptly called the Saint Tropez flip flop (but at a very un-South-of-France $40). Mais oui!

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