tie one on

these tibi 'pierce' sandals are absolutely fantastic and on SALE! the bright poppy color will spice up summer whites, especially a white shirtdress. and, this dreamy olympia le-tan embroidered book clutch would be the most perfect complement.

tibi pierce sandal, $270

tibi pierce sandal, $270

olympia le-tan the red shoes embroidered clutch, $1547

olympia le-tan the red shoes embroidered clutch, $1547

quay kitty shades, $40

quay kitty shades, $40

suit up boys

just in time for the start of summer,  i had the pleasure of hosting a trunk show for vanessa fox.  her recently launched men's and boy's swimwear is absolutely fantastic.  it was great fun sharing the line with friends and now my boys are ready to kick off the summer in style!

a few of my favorite prints...

boy's seahorse boxer, $95 (also available in men's, $145)

boy's seahorse boxer, $95 (also available in men's, $145)

boys' seahorse surfer, $95 (also available in men's, $145)

boys' seahorse surfer, $95 (also available in men's, $145)

boy's sea fan boxer, $95 (also available in men's, $145)

boy's sea fan boxer, $95 (also available in men's, $145)

be sure to check out her site for the full line of men's and boy's swim and don't miss her perfectly polished made-to-order women's dresses. 

vanessafoxdresses.com

beach babe

take your beach look from 'basic' to 'babe' with this black bikini from marysia. the scallop edges are hot! hot! hot! 

marysia broadway triangle top and bottom, $136/each

marysia broadway triangle top and bottom, $136/each

h&m crinkled caftan, $69.95

h&m crinkled caftan, $69.95

eric javits daphne broad-brim fedora, $295

eric javits daphne broad-brim fedora, $295

beach by florabella sicily tote, $94

beach by florabella sicily tote, $94

sun bum sunscreen lotion, $16

sun bum sunscreen lotion, $16

the knockoff by lucy sykes and jo piazza, $17

the knockoff by lucy sykes and jo piazza, $17

image: marysia

easy breezy

this easy breezy cutout dress from sea is perfect for summer! keep the look cool with neutral wedges and sunnies and add a perfect pop of color with a cross-body bag. 

sea cutout embroidered dress, $261  (also available here)

sea cutout embroidered dress, $261  (also available here)

aquazzura nude suede belgravia wedge, $675

aquazzura nude suede belgravia wedge, $675

le specs peach pit cat-eye acetate sunglasses, $50

le specs peach pit cat-eye acetate sunglasses, $50

prada saffiano mini bi-color crossbody, $970

prada saffiano mini bi-color crossbody, $970

red, white and blue roundup

it's time to sport the official color palette of summer: red, white and blue! 

tibi off shoulder tunic, $295

tibi off shoulder tunic, $295

tabitha simmons jenny striped espadrille wedges, $495

tabitha simmons jenny striped espadrille wedges, $495

kotur merrick american flag minaudiere, $895

kotur merrick american flag minaudiere, $895


tibi satin popin one-shoulder dress, $625

tibi satin popin one-shoulder dress, $625

yves saint laurent gloss voluptƩ rouge shantung, $32

yves saint laurent gloss voluptƩ rouge shantung, $32

christian louboutin spachica patent leather espadrille wedge sandals, $675

christian louboutin spachica patent leather espadrille wedge sandals, $675


lisa marie fernandez striped caftan, $450

lisa marie fernandez striped caftan, $450

essie russian roulette, $8.50

essie russian roulette, $8.50

melissa + jason wu harmonic flip flops, $85

melissa + jason wu harmonic flip flops, $85


loup charmant airy cotton tent dress, $285

loup charmant airy cotton tent dress, $285

toss designs newport striped clutch, $56

toss designs newport striped clutch, $56

mark & graham leather turnlock bracelet, $89

mark & graham leather turnlock bracelet, $89


j. crew short-sleeve popover shirt, $78

j. crew short-sleeve popover shirt, $78

muun riga small straw tote, $185

muun riga small straw tote, $185

escadrille striped jersey espadrille, $125

escadrille striped jersey espadrille, $125

summer sandals: its a wrap

pass up basic flip flops this summer and step up your style in a pair of ankle-wrap sandals. here are a few favorites...

band of outsiders strappy multicolor ankle-tie sandals, $450

band of outsiders strappy multicolor ankle-tie sandals, $450

cynthia vincent farie d'orsay espadrilles, $165

cynthia vincent farie d'orsay espadrilles, $165

soludos classic stripe sandal, $55

soludos classic stripe sandal, $55

aquazzura beverly hills leather and snakeskin sandals, $587

aquazzura beverly hills leather and snakeskin sandals, $587

tomas maier leather sandals, $425

tomas maier leather sandals, $425

j. crew raffia ankle tie sandals, $128

j. crew raffia ankle tie sandals, $128

chloƩ suede sandals, $450

chloƩ suede sandals, $450

k. jacques bikini wrap gladiator sandals, $268 (previously featured here)

k. jacques bikini wrap gladiator sandals, $268 (previously featured here)