SUMMER FRINGE

Overall, sunshine is a winner for beauty. Hello brown legs, natural blonde highlights, freckles and our vitamin D levels soaring through the roof. But the one thing that doesn't love a healthy dose of heat? Fringes.
The styling possibilities for this fringe dress are endless!

STREET STYLE: MARINE VACTH | EFFORTLESS BLACK DRESS

Photos via: Vanessa Jackman

Absolutely adore this effortless black dress on Marine Vacth. It goes beautifully with her fresh face and ballet flats. I can picture it with a bright lip and strappy sandals as well.

Get the look:

+ Topshop Kimono Wrap Dress by Boutique

+ OTTE New York Heather Dress

+ Solace London Poppy Plunge Neck Mini Dress

+ Jasmin Shokrian Silk Envelope Dress

+ Yosi Samra Foldable Ballet Flat

SUMMER ESSENTIALS

If you haven't already heard, eBay’s Designer Collective has officially launched! As an avid ebay-er since college, I am super excited about this. It has a great selection of designer pieces and the best part is... no bidding and free shipping.

I put together a few collections with my favorite summer essentials for a chic vacation, a summer wedding and for a night out. Here are some of my top picks:

1. House of Harlow 1960 Chelsea Sunglasses
2. Nicole Miller Hinley Floral Knit Dress
3. Cynthia Rowley String Bikini
4. Cynthia Rowley Flask Bangle
5. Siwy Denim Camilla Shorts
6. Billy Reid Audrey Sandal

Be sure to follow me on eBay to check out more from my collections.

My eBay Collections were created as part of my collaboration with eBay. The opinions, as always, are my own.

TWO WAYS: BRIGHT SUMMER LOOKS WITH PLEATED DETAILS

Super Sunglasses Gals Sunglasses // Need Supply Cross Over Crop Tank // Balenciaga Papier Neo Handle Bag (similar here) // ASOS Pleated Midi Skirt // Enrico Lucgani Checked Pump

Veronique Branquinho Sleeveless Blazer // Olivia Palermo x Westward Leaning Sunglasses // Smythson 1887 Collection Tote // French Connection Chelsea Colorblocked Tote // Pinko Contrast Hem Pleated Skirt // Aquazzura Mayfair Peep Toe Booties (also here)

Elizabeth Minett and Olivia Palermo look stunning in two bright summer looks with pleated details. I'm crushing on Olivia's orange sleeveless blazer, which she wore over a pleated maxi skirt turned dress. Just wish she had switched the heels and bag for simple black options. As for Elizabeth, I love how she gave her pink pleated high-waisted skirt a minimal feel with a black crop top and Balenciaga clutch.

Photos via: Haut Appetit | Daily Mail

MODEL CRUSH: JOANNA HALPIN

Photos via: Bryan Rodner Carr | Mate The Label

Crushing on British model Joanna Halpin. Her brows and hair are perfection- What a babe!

Get the look: T by Alexander Wang T-Shirt // RES Denim Romeo Jeans

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Photos via: Urban Outfitters | Mate | Berta Pfirsich | Bryan Rodner Carr | Spook Magazine | Urban Outfitters

PROENZA SCHOULER ON A BUDGET

Photo via: Style

This goes out to all the Proenza Shouler fans with champagne taste on a beer budget... A white and metallic pleated midi skirt that echoes the gorgeous dress version that walked down the runway for S/S 2014? Yes, please!

SIMPLE SUMMER

Photos via: Julia Robbs for A Cup of Jo

Taking notes from this simple summer look I spotted over on A Cup of Jo. She did a great feature on three summer dress and this was by far my favorite. Love the effortless bob, bright red lips, classic black tank dress and nude sandals.

Get the look:
+ NARS Lipstick in Jungle Red
+ James Perse Skinny Tucked Tank Dress
+ Enza Costa Ribbed Tank Dress
+ Splendid Mason Thong Sandals

SUMMER STYLE: WHITE SHIRTDRESS + PLATFORM SANDALS

Photos via: Victoria Platina

One of my favorite looks for summer will always be a white shirtdress and sandals.

Get the look:
+ ASOS Nugget Hair Crown
+ Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses in Black
+ Coach Cotton Poplin Cropped Sleeve Shirt Dress
+ Klear Klutch Small Clear Transparent Clutch Bag
+ Shellys London 'Aaelle' Platform Sandal

JEWELRY CRUSH: GRACE ATWOOD X BAUBLE BAR

Crushing on all the baubles from the Grace Atwood x Bauble Bar collection, especially the vintage-inspired Crystal Christine Ring. See Grace's full look on her blog Stripes & Sequins.

Helmut Lang Smoking Tux Blazer // Bauble Bar Antique Boucher Links Necklace // Sea Cotton and Lace Dress // Bauble Bar Crystal Christine Ring // Bauble Bar Crystal Mason Ring // Saint Laurent Mini Betty Bag // Bauble Bar Double Cape Knot Bracelet

SUMMER BEAUTY INSPIRATION: FRECKLES + LIPSTICK

Photos via: Elle China

I don't care what anyone says, I love freckles. So, stop trying to hide them ladies! They look gorgeous in this summer-perfect beauty spread with simple lipsticks and bold brows.

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CARIN WESTER S/S 2014 LOOKBOOK

Photos via: Carin Wester

Swooning over the Carin Wester S/S 2014 collection. Minimal, sexy and oh-so-cool.

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Shop the Carin Wester S/S 2014 collection.

STREET STYLE: MIROSLAVA DUMA | OFF-THE-SHOULDER DRESS

Photo via: Elle Spain | Grazia | Vogue UK

Miroslava Duma is killing it in this romantic and sexy summer look. Love how her styling gave the feminine ruffled off-the-shoulder dress a downtown cool feel.

Get the look:
+ Ray-Ban Foldable Clubmaster Sunglasses
+ Kate Spade New York Estate Sale Thin Necklace
+ Topshop Bardot Skater Dress
+ Nightcap Clothing Riviera Lace Fit & Flare Dress
+ Choies Black Strapless Ruffle Dress
+ Diane Von Furstenberg Tonda Clutch
+ Gianni Bini Maxene Buckle Sandals

3 FLORAL DRESSES TO WEAR TO A SUMMER WEDDING

I came across these floral dresses and thought they'd be perfect to wear to a summer wedding. While they're all similar in color, each can fit a variety of personal styles. Plus, they can easily be styled with a bright yellow or metallic silver sandal. Can't decide which I like the most!

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Get the look:
+ Floral Printed Tiered Embellished Dress
+ Pleated Floral Stripe Dress
+ Printed T-shirt Maxi Dress