Cotton, fringed, the ultimate spring statement jacket.

1. Topshop ribbed tank top,
2. Front Row Shop fringe jacket,
3. Vega crystal cuff,
4. Club Monaco sandals,
5. No. 21 culottes,

This warm weather season I intend to stay stylishly cool in lightweight yet high-impact tops. The kind that stand out with nothing more than a pair of jeans or tailored shorts. The billowy , above, would be a good place to start. And I'd keep going in any of these by , , , , , , , and .

I own a very similar looking jacket, which everyone is always trying to steal from me! Now they can have their own.

This origami wrap skort does an excellent job of looking dressed up while feeling at ease.

This studded suede mini sums up my spring statement.

More fringe. More fun! (P.S. is offering 30% off on heaps of just-in, summer-ready pieces, such as these super versatile , this and this .)

I'm head over heels in love with (above). Their price tags? Not so much! So, I just got --and, yes, my heart is set on it!

Henri Bendel calls this terrycloth clutch a "bikini bag," as it features a waterproof canvas interior. I call it brilliant--and would tote it off the beach, too!

My recent travels have made me realize that what I wear flying across time zones is just as important as what's in my suitcase. My outfit needs to be comfortable, stylish, and most importantly, wearable throughout the trip (or at least elements of it!). When I went to Tulum earlier this month, I wore this breezy , which fared well on the flight down and then later basked on the beach (see below). I usually sport stretchy jeans (one of my favorites is by and they're on sale!) or wide-leg pants--nothing constricting and never, ever workout leggings!--a basic lightweight sweater that can be used for layering, like or , and a versatile, unfussy blazer (such as or ) that goes with everything from shorts to dresses. The right-sized carry-on is also key. When it's too big I tend to stuff it with even more (non-essential) stuff. Along with my laptop, book, and magazines, my carry-on should be able to accommodate a few indispensables such as a bathing suit and sandals in case my luggage gets lost! Ideally, it also doubles as my handbag for the trip, suitable for sightseeing new cities and beelining to the beach. The , above, fits the bill, as does , and .

This is my version of Coachella chic. I'd also like to throw it over a bathing suit and call it a day!