Swap white skinnies for a cool crimson pair (perfect this past weekend at the Cape) and invest in a rainbow of oxford shorts that can be paired with a neutral top or a contrasting hue to embrace the ubiquitous color-block trend (did Jil Sander miss a beat?). J.crew is undoubtedly my personal go-to store (above center) for pieces that put a modern spin on classics, not to mention the spectrum of colorful separates from chemises to shorts, and accessories alike (is anyone else lusting after the edie purse?).
Whether you embrace the trends, or stick to what is time-tested and true, you can't go wrong either way by anchoring your look with essential summer accessories. Classic Ray-Ban aviators and a fabulous Panama hat (think Lauren Hutton) or fedora shield le visage from the sun's strong rays, while thin gold hoops and a chunky men's watch offset a beautiful (ahem, safe) golden glow. Right now I'm also loving a faux-turquoise necklace, comme the H&M gem that sold out in weeks...
Accessories wouldn't accessorize a look without handbags, and for summer, anything in straw, citron, or an all-season nylon (for unexpected sun showers) is the perfect companion to a warm-weather ensemble. Kate Spade has a plethora of colorful clutches and carryalls, and Longchamp is the long-standing champ for handbags no matter the season (I love my le pliage in beige). Finally, and to prove my commitment to an aforementioned seasonal obsession, a white bikini is a timeless, chic staple that is perfectly appropriate (by perfect, I mean Grace, of course) at both a posh resort pool or a low-key local beach.
"I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer"
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
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