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The denim skirt is a perennial favorite, but this season it features a decidedly retro flare. (I love how Australian blogger Jessica Stein, above, pairs hers with a gorgeous bohemian blouse!) The A-line shape looks refined and feminine, and yet the skirt remains as versatile as versions past--i.e., equally at home at a farmer's market as in a Sri Lanka market stall, above. I adore these current options, many of them on sale, by H&M, BP, Topshop, Stella McCartney, Rag & Bone, and Asos.

$80, warehouse

A simple shift, a slanted hem, a super stylish summer statement!

1. Warehouse asymmetrical shift dress, $80, warehouse-london.com
2. Marni cuff, $290, netaporter.com
3. Smith & Cult Lip Gloss in Now Kith, $22, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Stella McCartney bag, $1375, nordstrom.com
5. Whistles sandals, $270, whistles.com

My summer sandal inventory has always concentrated on neutrals: beige, black and a few metallics. But now these pics have me thinking I need to inject vivid hues pronto! I'm eyeing these by Zara (above), Mansur Gavriel, Yosi Samra, Paula Cademartori, Gucci, and Whistles.

I love Warehouse's take on this season's must-have ruffled cropped pant (the trend all began here)--and its under $100-price tag!

The one-two punch of Natasha Goldenberg's coral Celine dress and patchwork leather bag is powerfully stylish, but it's her statement chain earring that really takes the outfit to next level! And it's something I could easily incorporate into a look. I found similar outfit-elevating earrings by Chloe, Eddie Borgo, Maison Margiela, Sole Society, and Diane Von Furstenberg.

$47, gap

This chambray jumpsuit defines one-step summer dressing. Or as my seven-year-old describes: easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy!

1. Gap jumpsuit, $47, gap.com
2. Karen Walker sunglasses, $300, shopbop.com
3. Chanel Lip Gloss in Sahara, $30, neimanmarcus.com
4. Gucci tote bag, $530, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Zara sandal, $25, zara.com

$235, netaporter

Next level denim shorts, thanks to the rope detailing!

Every summer, the skinny jeans in my wardrobe take a vacation. They retreat to a dark, quiet spot in my closet and hibernate till fall. Subbing in for them: my looser-fitting pairs that look suitably relaxed yet still polished, like the ones, above, by MiH (on sale!)*. Other great laid-back, summer-ready options are from Frame (20% off), J.Crew, Current/Elliott and Citizens of Humanity.

*Shopbop is offering an extra 25% off already marked down items with this code through 6/24.

Photo: The Frugality

For some vacation style inspo, I'm looking to stylist Natasha Goldenberg, who lounges oh so elegantly in (not your everyday) robe-like cover-ups. Creative director Lily Kwong (last pic) also eschews the traditional caftan for a long silk Stevie Howell kimono. On my next getaway, I'd like to jump on this trend and chill in this Missoni crochet robe (60% off!), this lace Anna Sui, this feather light floral Zimmermann, the print Free People, and this pretty pastel Maaji (50% off!).

Photos: Natasha Goldenberg, Lily Kwong

$295, intermix

This itsy, bitsy strapless top is my kind of cute and fun!

1. Saloni strapless top, $295, intermix.com
2. Topshop sunglasses, $26, topshop.com
3. Maria Black gold plated ring, $155, netaporter.com
4. Stella McCartney bag, $1360, nordstrom.com
5. Proenza Schouler sandals, $530, bergdorfgoodman.com
6. Chloe jeans, $750, netaporter.com