It's summer somewhere--hence justification for buying one of these cute cotton dresses! (I already have one in and love its flowy easiness.) I'm leaning toward the floral print on the top right!

We all know that the best H&M pieces are the ones that prompt those incredulous "No, it can't be H&M!" comments. The long knit , above, falls into this most excellent category. Priced at $19(!), it's "beautifully made," says pictured LA-based shoe designer Haley Boyd. I'm planning to wear it and turn some disbelieving heads on my own! The bag and shoes can be found and .

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Monday morning has me tickled pink and, from the look of things, still in weekend party mode.

My friend Mary Alice Haney and I have long shared an equal love for fashion. She parlayed her passion into jobs at various Conde Nast magazines, working with stylists like Polly Allen Mellon, and most recently into a super successful clothing line called Haney, stocked in stores such as Neiman Marcus and Brown's in London and worn by the likes of Taylor Swift and Reese Witherspoon. It was only a matter of time that the two of us would team up and collaborate on something we both would want in our closets. Introducing Le Catch xo Haney, a limited edition collection of dresses that reflect both our aesthetics: unabashed femininity (Mary Alice!) and effortless chic, along with a price that's right (Marlien). What I love about these dresses, available in , and silk, is its day-to-night, sandal-to-stiletto versatility. It can also be worn as a tunic with pants. Truly, the possibilities are endless! You can check out the collection .

A detachable shearling collar dresses up this denim jacket in a very of-the-moment way.

The cutest denim shoes I've seen yet--with a refreshingly affordable price to boot!

The September swirl has my social calendar kicking into high gear, with an upcoming slew of swanky events. Some of them will require my out and out finest. Naturally, I thought I'd look into a few new dresses that will take me straight through the hectic holiday party circuit. As of this minute, I'm totally smitten with these by (above), , , ,, , and .

Pinstripes get some added pep from an asymmetrical hemline and a corset belt.

These earrings are like little modern pieces of art--and surprisingly reasonable, too!

Proof that pom poms make everything cuter!