Sometimes when I feel like shopping I just head over to my sister's house instead--and mine her closet. Frequently there are new acquisitions to check out and always compelling old things to borrow. My last foray into her closet occurred this past Friday, and I came across a colorful , pictured above, from . ("It was the last one at the store," she shrugged, possibly explaining why she didn't pick up one for me.) It's absolutely adorable, kind of ethnic and/or vintage looking, so fun for summer, a day at the beach, or kicking around on the weekends, with sandy flip flops and a t-shirt. The next discovery was the below, also from Forever 21. She said she had already worn it with black lace pants, and the effect was Thakoon-chic. Lastly, she showed me the tan and black striped accordion pleated . It's very languid, swishy and sheer, and a bit sporty too--so cute with a black sweater or a white tank. Of course, as soon as I went home, I went online and bought the very same items.

This tropical (and totally-of-the-moment) print skirt is just the thing for urban sprites. Wear it with...

I am so not a t-shirt type of girl, but I'll be wearing this jersey-inspired top to death. I view it as an alternative to one of my beloved blue and white striped t-shirts, because it offers the same versatility and ease. It's just newer, fresher, more now. Wear it with...

This is one of those deceivingly simple blouses that seem so basic but offer so much in terms of wearability. I can attest as I've been living in mine, tucked in and with the sleeves rolled up--and wearing it in vastly different ways (with skinny light-wash jeans, fancy silver metallic pants, and a leather fringed mini). Because it's tunic-length, I imagine I'll throw it over a bathing suit during high summer and call it a day. It's my new can't-live-without wardrobe staple. Wear it with...

Here I go with the lace again. I just can't get enough. But I love the idea of white lace pants--kind of unexpected and so summery. Wear them with...

This pretty embroidered top looks like it was snapped up at some exotic faraway souk. Wear it with...

When I was in New York last week, I spotted this sleek leather clutch at in Soho and thought how much it reminded me of a clutch I coveted a while ago. The metal clasp is inlaid with frosted shards of quartz. Gorgeous. Now I can't imagine an evening out without it! Wear it with...

Simple. Summer staple. Statement. Wear it with...

This embellished white tank is spot-on for summer. Dress it up with a structured blazer or play it cool with a pair of crisp white jeans. P.S. It's also an doppleganger. I'd wear it now with...

I'm gathering intel on , a Spanish line, I've just discovered, and here's what I've learned so far: The tops are accented with leather embellished collars and the dresses are super short, but damn cute. Not a problem though: Just turn the lace dresses into blouses and call it a day. Loving every single piece.