$110, the outnet

A whole lot of striking leopard print vivid color coolness going on in these strappy little sandals. So cute for beebopping around this summer with...

1. T by Alexander Wang jersey dress, , or or
2. Han Kjobenhaven sunglasses, 
3. Jules Smith tusk necklace,
4. Gucci gold-plated crystal bracelet,
5. Mar Y Sol basket tote,
6. Pour La Victoire sandals (%50 off), 

$350, topshop

A pretty print summer shift dress rendered in paper-thin leather? Don't mind if I do! Especially with...

1. Topshop leather dress,
2. Anthropologie drop earrings,
3. Bottega Veneta fringed clutch (33% off),
4. Alexander Wang ankle strap heels (30% off),

$88*, j.crew

This is an enduringly excellent chambray shirt that's poised to be a wardrobe staple. (Love the novel stripes!) Of course, my twin sister adores it, too. So, you might just see one of us sporting it, sleeves rolled up, along with...

1. J.Crew striped chambray shirt,
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses,
3. Elizabeth and James ring,
4. Shourouk embellished clutch,
5. Valentino pumps,
6. Dolce & Gabbana printed pencil skirt,

*Get 25% off through June 9 by typing in SUMMER at checkout.

$169, club monaco

A throw-on-and-go drama queen of a dress is hard to come by, but this one is all of those things, plus Malibu-to-Manhattan suitable. Wear it with...

1. Club Monaco dress,
2. Iosselliani crystal and brass studs,
3. Madewell ring set,
4. Mario Testino for Mate satin clutch,
5. Guissepe Zanotti metallic sandals,

$76, topshop

Stripe-y, sexy, and statment-y--and a bit of asymmetrical Dion Lee-ciousness thrown in for good measure. Now that's a skirt.

1. Alexander Wang t-shirt, or
2. Illesteva sunglasses,
3. Paralux braided nylon bracelet,
4. Jennifer Zeuner gold bracelet,
5. Henri Bendel eyelet clutch,
6. Jean-Michel Cazabat patent leather sandals, or
7. Topshop skirt,

$135, piperlime

These head-turners offer the same wear-with-everything mileage as a basic pair of black pumps--with some fierce attitude, to boot.

1. Reiss dress,
2. All Saints earrings,
3. Anya Hindmarch clutch,
4. Joe's ankle-wrap pumps,

$52, oasis

A bold stripe mixed with some flower power adds up to a Portofino chic-channeling top. Glam it up with...

1. Oasis stripe top,
2. Lydell NYC earrings,
3. Tory Burch bracelet,
4. MAC lipstick in All About Orange,
5. Anthropologie beaded clutch, 
6. Stuart Weitzman patent pumps (55% off),
7. J.Crew sequin skirt, or

*Get it at J.Crew for $484 (25% off) through June 6 using discount code SUMMER

The end of season sales bonanza continues, and I just did an edit of Elyse Walker's sale (whose storefront happens to be located a few blocks away from from my house). Among the most desirable items imho are this highly coveted Valentino studded clutch (available in black), these summer-ready JBrand jeans, this head-turning Rodarte dress, plus this, this and this. You can peruse all the options here.


Photo: Vanessa Jackman

$364, the outnet

I feel weird toting a big leather bag around when it's a zillion degrees out. It just feels.... wrong, or more specifically, too heavy. Enter Alexander Wang's sleek city-to-country canvas tote that can be responsible for carrying my life around and look easy breezy at the same time (and, oh, it's half off, too).

1. Madewell silk bow blouse,
2. Sensi Studio hat,
3. Kelacala Q necklace,
4. Topshop bangle,
5. Alexander Wang canvas tote,
6. Alexander Wang sandals,
7. Mango paisley print pants,