Close one eye and squint the other and this dress is very reminiscent of a certain Italian designer that shall remain nameless. (I’ll give you a hint: it’s Missoni.)
at forever21.com

The mixed patterns, the bowtie in back, the dainty cap sleeves, and even the name are just a few of the things I love about this dress. And it’s 100% cotton and fully lined to boot. Keep ‘em coming, please, Forever 21.
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Look like a lady even if you’re wearing it to this weekend’s beer pong tourney. It’s a blend of linen and cotton and has the prettiest Battenberg lace. (I’m not so sure what that is, but I’m a fan.)
at newport-news.com

With an eyelet lace hem and a grosgrain ribbon tie at the waist, this pretty a-line skirt is a summer staple. Another perfect piece to wear on vacation to Greece. Or to the beach or to the park or to work. You get the idea.
*Down from $118.
at anthropologie.com

This sweet summer skirt reminds me of something Alexis Bledel wore in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. (She spent the summer visiting her grandparents in Greece, and her wardrobe consisted of casual yet ladylike pieces. Or so I’ve heard, anyway.) I’d pair it with a white button down or something else […]

I love the bold navy trim and tie-neck top of this sweet suit. I’d advise against pairing it with the anchor duffel below, however. You’ll look like you’re ready to hop on a Schwinn with red white and blue crepe paper in the spokes for the Fourth of July parade. Unless you […]

This cotton poplin/spandex shirt with a stand collar screams “I’m refined” but not in a “I’m better than you” way. I’d love it with khaki-colored linen trousers and a pair of high wedges.
*Down from $39.
at spiegel.com

I love the ridiculously affordable, contemporary offerings of Forever 21, but the one mildly annoying drawback is that so does everyone else. Which is not to say that I frequently come across my mirror image when I’m donning their duds–their selection is too extensive. But it is to say that the cute stuff […]

This silk-screened cotton tank has the most fun snobby bird design. It’s got so much character, even if you live among the hipsters, I doubt you’ll bump in to anyone else with the same look.
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Man I love Target. Following Luella Bartley in their “Go International” Collection is French designer Tara Jarmon. Her flirty, feminine touch is all over the line, including this pretty half-sleeve cardigan with bow embellishments. Check out some of her non-Target stuff on bluefly.com and then hustle back to Target to snatch up […]