Top Off Your Summer Whites

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For the warmer weather, give me a couple of black and white pants, a white skirt, and some really good tops. Then I will be set for Summer. If you feel the same, this post is for you.  As always, these picks are at all price points. 

Erin Off The Shoulder Top
Just my style. Made with lightweight stretch Jersey. $358

Shopbop

Scarf Detail Shirt

Scarf dressing is so on trend this season. This all cotton button up is a good example. It will also look good with your white pants, too. The scarf aadds the contrast. $39.99

H & M

Marcella Teagan Top

Nothing like an air conditioned top. In fact this is my favorite type of top. It's a great "going out" look. Several stores have htis shirt, but the best price is $82.40 at

Macy's

 Lucille Boatneck Top

An everyday classic with a chic Parisian touch. $185

L'Agence  or  Bloomingdale's

Elena Stand Neck Jacket

Love this all cotton jacket. The Milano stitching takes it up a notch. $360

Boden

The Corto

Simple but elegant.  It's made from luxurious heavy weight silk. Loving the bracelet length billowy sleeves. The hemline means no tucking $325

AYR

Puff Sleeve Linen Shirt
Blue and white is usually right. This shirt has a matching pant. $190

Boden

Dark Denim Jacket

An updated denim jacket made with all cotton. The gold buttons elevate a classic denim look. $148

Tuckernuck 

Anne Fontaine Lucille Top

No one does tops bettter than Anne Fontaine. $595

Wolf and Badger

Loch Poplin Button Up

One of my fave tops of the summer! And I am okay with the little peek-a- boo moment in back. Crafted in a cotton blend, and available in 13 colorways. $265

Simon Miller

English Factory Colorblock Top
Stripes just never get old. $85

Anthropologie

Liberty Cardigan

This midweight knit is said to have a soft feel. It's not just for holidays! Red, white, and blue, works all summer long. $168

Splendid

Glittering Stars Slouchy Sweater
Be the star on Memorial Day and the 4th of July! $100

Boston Proper

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Spring Statment Skirts

Sleeves For Summer

Via: Banana Republic  

After a warm winter here in the Hudson Valley, we are getting hit with a hot and humid summer. What's a girl to do when she isn't comfortable going sleeveless?  I am asking for a friend, as they say. I mean, we all can't have Michelle O'Bama arms from her White House Days. Here's some stylish solutions for staying cool, chic, and covered.

Cruz Linen Maxi Shirtdress

Most maxi's are sleeveless, and few are short sleeved. But it all works in this style. The linen and side slits will keep you cool.

Banana Republic

Crochet Beach Sweater

Consider this your air conditioned summer sweater. Forget the crochet midi skirt, though it's fun, few of us have the nerve to wear it. This all cotton crochet sweater can be worn with so many other things. If you click the link or the photo to suggested ways to  wear it. 

J. Crew

The Blossom Tee

If you are going to wear a tee shirt, make it memorable. These balloon sleeves are everything. It's a stylish shirt that comes in seven shades. Less than $70, and all cotton.

Free People

Maeve Linen Shirt Dress

Made with responsible linen, something we should all appreciate. It's an easy breezy look that you could wear anywhere. Under $200.

Anthropologie

Yana Tuxedo Jacket

Perfect to pair with any sleeveless dress or top. On sale now at...

Reiss

Sequin Kirsten Gown

Just add sequins. Almost sold out everywhere except at Halston. I can see why. If you want to make a summer statement at your next soiree, this sparkling dress gets it done. The mesh sleeves camoflauge anything you don't want noticed on your arms.

Halston

The Miranda Top

I have brought this top to you before, but it is so good, that it bears repeating. I am shocked to see that this is not cotton. It looks like polished cotton, and it is not hot at all. The top stays put, and is available in four colors. I own the black and white styles. Under $100. 

Tuckernuck.

Ba & Sh Missouri Top

Add some cut-outs. A beautiful boxy blouse will be flattering on most of us.

Shopbop

Light Weight Jumpsuit

This is fun. And while you are covering your arms with those batwing sleeves, you show a little leg with the knee length hemline.

Natori

Cult Gaia Simona Dress

Puff it up! Lovely in a linen blend. The sleeves are everything! Now on sale with an extra 20% off through tonight.

Saks Fifth Avenue

The Bow Back Tee Shirt

The ultimate business in front and party in the back look. Made from organic cotton, available in three colors, and under $50

Cos

The Eyelet Lettie Top

Just add a little. Sometimes all you need is just a little coverage to make you feel more confident. These ruffle sleeves are pretty and practical. Crafted in 100% cotton, and it's 1000% beautiful. 

Hill House Home

Anne Fontaine Virtyl Bow Tee Top

Just add bows. My favorite designer of dressy and fun tops is Ann Fontaine. They are always feminine and sometimes sexy. This top with a sheer bodice  and beautiful bows is just so good. Wear it with anything, but above you can see how you can dress up denim with it.

Neiman Marcus

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A Sheer Sheer Summer

Light Layers For Spring

 
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Ease into the new season with light and lovely layers. Within a four day stretch, we had temps from 30 -70 degrees  in Chicago. It's hard to know how to dress. A lightweight jacket, sweater, or wrap is the way to go. Scroll through and shop 14 perfect picks priced for

 every budget.

Linen Long Open Cardigan
This is the same sweater as in the opening photo above. You can see that it is so light and lovely, you can even wear it at the beach. It's a chic choice, when you don't want to be sleeveless.

White & Warren

Cashmere Tie Dye Travel Wrap

I am crazy for these colors! This is the pink combo, but it is equally as good in shades of blue or green. Best yet, it has a matching cashmere crew neck sweater, for a complete look.

White & Warren

Varley Axtell Pullover Top

This cotton top is one of my favorite birthday presents. The shade of pink is the prettiest. It's nice and long to cover or scrunch up. I have already worn it with a tank under it. It's fab.

Neiman Marcus or Anthropologie

Zebra Print Poncho
I love a good poncho. This one has spring written all over it. I'm wild about the color of the zebra stripes. Now on sale for less than $75.

Chico's

Morgane Jacket

A pop of coral will brighten any rainy day! perfect for running errands, walking the dog, and more.

Tuckernuck

Farm Rio Maxi Cardigan

Striped with style! A lightweight chunky knit that you can pop over anything from dresses to jeans.

Shopbop

The Blake Pleated Trench

Lafayette 148 NY reimagines the trench with sculptural lines and light-as-air pleating. It's still the best coat of the season. Shop it at

Bloomingdale's or Neiman Marcus

Beacon Linen Plaid Jacket
The best dressed girl on our Easter Sunday beach walk was wearing a jacket. She paired it with good skinny pants, fab flats, and a great backpack. If you are going to buy one thing this season, a jacket will take you anywhere.

Veronica Beard

Gabardine Jacket

Straight  from the runway. This jacket in a dusty blue, is comfort inspired with a dash of glam.

Tory Burch

Universal Love Cropped Cardi

Too much fun not to include. Very groovy!

Nicole Miller

The Jagger Shirt Jacket

Spring weather calls for a "shacket." That's a shirt with the weight of a jacket. This one is made from quilted nylon. Quite chic in black or white.

Cynthia Rowley

Cotton Classic Peacoat

Double breasted with shiny show stopping buttons. This chic classic will last a lifetime. Take 30% off with Code: SILVERLINING

Kate Spade NY

Nightbird Burnout Kimono

A luxe sheer kimono features a velvet floral print design and fringe hem. For those boho moments in life. This would be fun to wear. Other 

colors available.

Free People

Linen Open Front Cardigan

Light and ever so lovely with two pockets, and plenty of length, Also available in blue.

Ralph Lauren

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