LE CATCH

Espadrilles are going to be everywhere (again!) this summer, and the ones that look a little different from years past are my favorites. Take for example, the sexy, gladiator-inspired Asos sandals, above. Or this wrap-around leather Chloe. Other cool new options: this elegant, pointy-toed Paul Andrew, this slide-like H&M, this platform Steve Madden, this sneaker-spirited Alexander Wang, and this frayed New Look. (In case you're wondering, those stylish army green chinos, above, can be found here.)

Photo: The Frugality

I am probably the rare person among us to own just a single pair of denim shorts. They've served me very well for years (and years), and I am loyal to them for their longevity, versatility and sheer ease. That being said, I'm now thinking it wouldn't hurt to have another pair this summer, a fresh alternative, one that's in line with this season's look: slightly distressed, high(er)-waisted, frayed edges and faded blue. I am eyeing these soon-to-be-staples by Levi's, Frame Denim, J.O.A., Hudson, and L'Agence.

$109, pixie market

I'd blow off summer steam in this chic, lightweight top!

1. Pixie Market top, $109, pixiemarket.com
2. Topshop sunglasses, $25, nordstrom.com
3. Givenchy bracelet, $660, netaporter.com
4. Milly raffia bucket bag, $325, shopbop.com
5. Boden flats, $138, boden.com
6. Frame Denim jeans, $240, netaporter.com

My Mother's Day is going to be fun and mom-filled, as I'll be celebrating with my mother, twin sister (who has children the same age as mine) and mother-in-law. Lucky me! Honestly, I feel blessed to have these incredibly giving, loving, and caring women in my life. And I feel grateful to mothers like my friend Clare Vivier who work to help others in need. She designed this cute tote bag to support Every Mother Counts, a non-profit organization that raises funds to support maternal health programs around the world and aims to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother. The bag's message says it all!

With summer on the (not too distant!) horizon, some additional vacation style inspo seems in order. London-based fashion journalist and stylist Pandora Sykes is currently offering up fantastic eye candy from Nicaragua, exhibiting her proclivity for bold, punchy colors, kicky prints, and relaxed silhouettes. Pandora favors vivid dress-like caftans (like this, this, this and this) and rompers (hers is by Asos below) that seamlessly travel from the beach to sightseeing expeditions. Her getaway footwear smartly spans from the statement kind (i.e., the Altuzzara espadrilles, below, and the Ancient Greek Sandals, above) to the laid-back simple (Asos sandals in last pic). Her bikinis are also distinctly chic. I adore both her retro-spirited Tory Burch bandeau suit (immediately below) and glamorous Missoni (second to last pic). Ready to pack your bags?!

Photos: Pandora Sykes

$12, h&m

Chanel's 2017 Cruise Collection features an abundance of slide sandals (some with pearls, embellishment and metallics!), proving that this summer shoe has a promising future ahead. So I just picked up this patent leather-like guy, whose price belies its elegance!

1. J.Crew sweater, $79, jcrew.com
2. Wildfox sunglasses, $179, shopbop.com
3. Rebecca Minkoff ring, $58, shopbop.com
4. Gucci bag, $2490, neimanmarcus.com
5. H&M slides, $12, hm.com
6. MiH cropped jeans, $325, netaporter.com

You know how much I love a Shopbop sale. This one came as a surprise, so it's extra special. Here's the stellar summer stuff galore I need/want: these metallic Ancient Greek Sandals, this lace-up 3.1 Phillip Lim tank, this striped Shakuhachi tunic, this ruffle-trimmed Cushnie et Ochs dress (similar to above), this Nina Ricci leather bucket bag and this cut-out Thakoon dress. So much more here!

$82, shopbop*

Poised to be the hardest working piece in my spring wardrobe! P.S. If you're looking to beef up your next season wardrobe, Shopbop is staging a surprise two-day sale. Think new spring/summer must-haves at up to 40% off. I will share my picks shortly!

1. Madewell striped lace-up blouse, $82, shopbop.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $220, shopbop.com
3. Nadri stone bar ring, $50, nordstrom.com
4. Dolce & Gabbana bag, $995, netaporter.com
5. Alvaro sandals, $380, barneys.com
6. French Connection embellished shorts, $198, frenchconnection.com

Monday is getting off to a good start, thanks to Neiman Marcus' First Call Sale, replete with all things summer chic in the city (and beyond). Highlights include this super versatile Tibi shift, this sleek one-shouldered Helmut Lang top, this boho-chic Derek Lam 10 Crosby blouse, these wide-leg, high-waisted Alice & Olivia jeans, this party-ready Rebecca Taylor dress (or this one!), this cropped and fringed 3.1 Phillip Lim tee, this black tie wedding-worthy Milly gown, and these go-with-everything Tory Burch mules.

$9, h&m

This is one of those incredulous H&M pieces that cost nothing but look impressive. I actually have it in navy, but I think I like this one now even more, with its unexpected yet polished combo of striped straw and chain link!