freshen up

a very chic collaboration between perfume master kilian hennessy (of the famed cognac making family) and artist sophie matisse launched this month.  limited edition bottles of kilian's most popular scents are emblazoned with vibrantly colored forms reminiscent of artwork made famous by sophie's great-grandfather, henri matisse.  what a fantastic way to freshen up for summer. 

good girl gone bad- splash of neroli, $195

straight to heaven- splash of lemon. $195

bamboo harmony, $195

bring the look to life....

saloni dahlia printed jumpsuit, $600

run for the roses

attending the kentucky derby is certainly on my 'bucket list' and not because i am an avid horse racing fan. the crowd that gathers to watch the fastest two minutes in sports is known for seriously fashionable ensembles. ladies in spring dresses topped off with wide-brim hats, men in seersucker suits and the winning horse draped in a lush blanket of roses. and i certainly wouldn't mind finding out what the flashy (but philanthropic) $1,000 woodford reserve mint julep tastes like wearing something like this...

alice mccall eyes wide shut top, $175,  and skirt, $240

eric javits phoenix, $250

valentino rockstud patent leather sandal, $945

jimmy choo camille metallic clutch, $975

yes way rosé

this cheeky little tote is perfect for your next poolside gossip session. toss in your favorite suit, breezy coverup, chic shades and of course, a refreshing rosé! here's what you might find in mine...

yes way rosé tote, $22

calypso st. barth nona shift dress, $395 - similar here and here

kate spade georgica maillot, $151

presqu'ile pinot noir rosé, $20

fendi, 50mm round sunglasses, $340

yipes! more stripes!

there's always room for another striped article of clothing in my closet and i just couldn't pass up this navy and ecru skirt from zara. it's easy breezy for the next outing with girlfriends paired with a fitted cashmere sweater, gladiator sandals (a must-have for summer!), a straw clutch and classic tortoiseshell sunnies. 

zara striped pleated skirt, $79.90 (i also love this)

j. crew collection cashmere tee, $148 (take 30% off with code TIMETOSHOP)

kayu jen straw clutch, $180 (or this)

kaibosh chips & salsa d-frame tortoiseshell sunglasses, $135

k. jacques bikini wrap gladiator, $268

the white shirt dress

plan ahead for chic summer soirees and have a perfectly polished white shirt dress ready and waiting. snap up a version similar to the rosie assoulin seen above on the always fashionable lauren santo domingo and you can't go wrong. this one from loft is my favorite...

loft, softened shirt dress, $79.50

pair it with these fabulous tasseled ulla johnson sandals and a lauren merkin straw clutch and you're party-ready long before you need to rsvp.

ulla johnson tassel luz sandal, $450

lauren merkin, straw tatum clutch, $295

pom poms, tassels and fringe. oh my!

put a little spring in your step with statement-making pom poms, tassels or fringe. you can find just about anything this season embellished with these fun and fanciful trimmings. 

elle sasson, gulper dress, $590

stuart weitzman, tasselite, $339.22

oscar de la renta, beaded tassel clip earring, $395

carolina k, pom pom shawl, $96

figue, chappal pom pom sandal, $195

zara, fringed block heel, $99.90

isabel marant, tacey fringed v-neck top, $715

hunter, original short fringe wellington boot, $185