LE CATCH

Not only did this Instagram snap prompt me to run two extra miles this morning, but it also spurred a red bikini hunt. Good news: I found the Love Stories cutie, above, on Shopbop, and what's more, discovered that other amazing swimsuits and summery things are 40% off today through Thursday! This surprise sale is the perfect remedy for my bad case of body envy! On my favorites list today: this Hello Parry checked tunic dress (below), this reversible Basta bikini, this lightweight Lem Lem dress, these Adina Reyter diamond (go-with-everything) earrings, and these K. Jacques sandals. You can see all the ah-mazing offerings here.

Photo: Lucy Williams

Climbing to the top of spring's hit list: the wrap skirt. This feminine silhouette is endlessly versatile, day-to-night wearable and practically heat-proof. For me, it's my new go-to warm-weather staple. I like these iterations from Citizens of Humanity (pictured above), J.Crew, Rebecca Taylor, Lisa Marie Fernandez, Ulla Johnson and Maje.

Photo: Could I Have That

Yesterday I indulged in an early Mother's Day celebration--organic manicures, FaceLove massages (#bestever), Style Rituals crystal readings, mimosas and matcha lattes--thanks to Goop and Net-a-Porter. I also had the pleasure of sporting my new summer-ready linen jumpsuit, which turned out to be a crowd pleaser! I'd like to load up on more of these one-and-done wonders, so I sourced some more good ones from Asos (also this one), See by Chloe, Anthropologie, Monki, Apiece Apart and Warm.

$175, the outnet

Like the best pair of jeans, this denim dress is tirelessly wearable and effortlessly cool.

1. Tanya Taylor chambray denim dress, $175, theoutnet.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $240, shopbop.com
3. Alison Lou gold and diamond bracelet, $1475, netaporter.com
4. Nannacay straw bag, $180, shopbop.com
5. Christian Louboutin sandals, $995, neimanmarcus.com

When I met some friends for dinner last week at the newly opened (and crazy delicious) Pizzana, we all (yes, all four of us) showed up wearing green army jackets. I wasn't embarrassed or mortified, as this staple is a rock solid choice no matter how many people are wearing it. However, it got me thinking about any possible twists on the standard issue girl-army-jacket. Lo and behold the next day, I saw this Instagram snap: Leandra Cohen, above left, sporting a J.Crew men's camoflage version. I like that the print is more vibrant and abstract than traditional camo and yet equally versatile. And this version might just help me stand out from the crowd a little! You can find it here. (I also like the Diane Von Furstenberg dress Leandra is wearing underneath her camo!)

Photo: Leanda Cohen

$96, pixie market

This gorgeously re-imagined white blouse comes just in time for summer.

1. Pixie Market smocked blouse, $96, pixiemarket.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $177, shopbop.com
3. Jane Iredale Lip Gloss and Stain, $32, nordstrom.com
4. Anne Sisteron gold and diamond hamsa ring, $615, annesisteron.com
5. Frances Valentine basket bucket bag, $195, zappos.com
6. Ancient Greek Sandals velvet slides, $245, shopbop.com
7. Barbara Casasola high-waist jeans, $310, netaporter.com

My best friend calls me Laverne (from Laverne and Shirley!) because I like to monogram everything I can get my hands--and toes--on, such as these summer-perfect denim slides.

$170, moda operandi

This hand-painted monogrammed tote is a style slam dunk.

1. Gucci wool sweater, $1500, netaporter.com
2. Current/Elliott camo jacket, $338, shopbop.com
3. Rae Feather varsity basket bag, $170, modaoperandi.com
4. Van sneakers, $54, nordstrom.com
5. M.i.h. Jeans, $325, netaporter.com

Though I've had lots of practice dressing for summer recently, I'm still up for additional remedial help. Enter: Love by Natsu's Instagram, rife with A-game summer style inspiration. I especially love her use of robes in lieu of traditional cover-ups and one-piece bathing suits that--voila!--double as tops. Also in her distinctly cool mix are billowy, romantic dresses, high-waist cropped jeans, structured basket bags, and wide-brim hats. I'd like to integrate some her style signatures into my warm weather wardrobe starting with this Double J off-the shoulder dress (similar to above), this Realisation ruffle blouse (pictured below), this statement-making Lisa Marie Fernandez swim suit (last pic; I bought this less expensive version, and I also like this slightly more subtle one), these punchy yellow Stuart Weitzman slides (third pic down), these high-waist Re/Done jeans, this structured basket tote bag by Indego Africa, this crochet-trimmed Anna Kosturova kimono, and this super chic sun-shielding Carlson hat.

Photos: Love by Natsu

I did a fun shoot with uber cool NYC-based clothing line La Ligne a few weeks ago and thought I'd share the results: playful pics, a quick Q&A (in which I reveal surprising personal secrets!) and the lowdown on my sparkly, party-ready outfit, above. Check it all out here. P.S. I'm currently craving La Ligne's stripe-accented camo jacket and day-to-night statement dress.