It's no secret that I love stripes for summer {see here}, and this outfit below is my ideal outfit for a summer afternoon: striped dress, nautical sandals, simple gold jewelry, and a large tote. How perfect is that dress!?

Satomi Kawakita champagne diamond earrings via Catbird NYC {here}
Tom Ford sunglasses via Neiman Marcus {here}
Laura Mercier illuminating powder via Sephora {here}
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi dress via Stylebop.com {here}
Essie nail polish in "Maximillian Strasse" and "Tuck It In My Tux" via Beauty.com {here and here}
Loren Stewart gold necklace via Barney's {here}
FEED Projects FEED 1 bag {here}
BP sandal via Nordstrom {here}
The best thing about a little black dress is how versatile it can be; I normally gravitate towards shades of blue or green, but I love how red pairs with an LBD and neutral make-up. And I am dying to get my hands on that gorgeous LV bag! :)

Butter London lipstick in "Abbey Rose" via {here}
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi sunglasses via Shopbop {here}
Bobbi Brown warm eye shadow palette via Barney's {here}
Red Valentino dress via Far Fetch {here}
Tory Burch sandals {here}
Unfortunately, it is already so warm in Georgia that peony season is already over {I'm devastated! Anyone know where I can get some peonies in Athens!?} But peonies and stripes are two things that really make me feel like summer has arrived. Below are a few of my current favorite items inspired by both of those things {image via This Is Glamorous}:

Elizabeth Arden lipstick in "Peony" via Dermstore.com {here}
By Terry lipstick in "#300 Cupid Peony" via Beauty.com {here}
LVX nail polish in "Peony" via BeautyBar.com {here}
Crabtree & Evelyn nail polish in "Peony" via Beauty.com {here}
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi shirt via Net-A-Porter {here}
Kate Spade watch via Shopbop {here}
Msgm trench coat via Bagheera Boutique {here}
I love keeping an outfit simple in the summer; a simple, chic dress and minimal accessories can look so classic! Below is my idea of this concept, and a few pieces I am dying to have {I LOVE those sandals, and they're totally affordable!}
Lena Wald inverted diamond earrings {here}
Prada bag via Saks Fifth Avenue {here}
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi dress via Net-A-Porter {here}
The Row sunglasses via The Outnet {here}
Penny Handmade sandals via Etsy {here}
This season is all about SKIRTS! I love all of the ways I've seen skirts styled on blogs this fall, everything from chic mid-length skirts, fall florals, and feminine shapes paired with chunky knits. Below are a variety of skirts that have caught my eye for the autumn season, and I honestly wish I could try them all!

1. Rag & Bone via Net-A-Porter {here}
2. Topshop {here}
3. Alice + Olivia via FarFetch {here}
4. Preen by Thornton Bregazzi via Net-A-Porter {here}
5. Vivienne Westwood via My-Wardrobe {here}
6. Tibi {here} <--- on sale!
7. J Crew {here}
8. Zimmerman {here}