Beach cover-up or brunch with the girls, flip flops or tennis shoes. Near endless possibilities. Just don’t fear the horizontal stripes.

*Down from $68.
Striped

Close your eyes and picture this without the belt. Cute, right?
(It doesn’t come with the belt, so who knows why it’s in the photo.)

*Down from $68.
at shoptommy.com

So pretty! Need a reason to buy? Because you deserve it. (That’s what I’m telling myself.)

*Down from 58.
at anthropologie.com

Sharp Lily reader Allison sent in this amazing tip she saw on Bluelines, the official blog of Blueprint mag. Love it. Not only can you wear it approximately eighty-seven different ways (fine, I made that up, but there’s a video that shows a number of options) but it also comes in fourteen different […]

Recently I came across an ad for my favorite little shopping service and I thought I’d share. I signed up for it last year on a whim–my inbox was so junked-up with emails from Pottery Barn, J.Crew, insert-any-store-name-here, what was one more? Fast forward 8 months and it’s become a Sharp Lily-ing staple. […]

Among other goodies, there are cute hooded raincoats and striped terrycloth zip-ups perfect for the beach. If they still have your size, lucky you.
Fabulous Sandals $26, Down from $88

Breton Jumper $27. Down from $68

This breezy, 100% cotton dress features a fun pattern and simple sash that bow-ties in back. Pair with huge shades and espadrilles for your European vacation. Or for your Sunday trip to Target .

*Down from $29.99.
at thefusionboutique.com

Since I’m such a fan of Bigelow’s Mentha Lip Tints I thought I’d give the new body wash a whirl. Infused with peppermint oil, it smells fresh and leaves skin tingly. So it’s great for post-workout (or post stank subway ride) showers.

*Down from $12.
at bathandbodyworks.com

Welcome everyone, to the new and improved site, brilliantly designed by the incredibly talented jbird&co.! (And implemented by my fab fiance Eric!) After over a year of Sharp Lily-ing, it was high time. More great finds on the way, and thanks for stopping by!

If you weren’t one of the seven people to get the limited edition Anya Hindmarch Tote try one of these Polka-Dotted numbers. Less cachet perhaps, but no less cute. Also come in red and black.

at oldnavy.com