By Natalie Kaar
Boundary "Casey" Cutout Sleeveless Dress, $198; cusp.com
Cutting-edge cutouts, a soft mint color and a flouncy pleated skirt make one killer combo. What this image doesn’t show is an equally striking back view, featuring woven detailing. And did I mention the shoulder-enhancing, waist-whittling shaping at the top? Wow!
Clare Vivier "Hildy" Weekender, $478; anthropologie.com
As if getting away for the weekend were not already an enticing enough endeavor, this slouchy and seriously stylin’ weekender makes things even more exciting. For starters, the sizable standout (17” H x 25.5” W x 9”D) is versatile; it can be held as a satchel or strapped on as a crossbody.
Rebecca Minkoff "Skylar" Mini Crossbody Bag, $225; shopbop.com
Crossbody bags are a style-minded busy body’s best friend—ask about any young mom. There’s always a lot of talk about push presents in Hollywood—besides the babies themselves. Expecting this month, here’s hoping my hubs takes a hint. Totally obsessed with this bag!
Rebecca Minkoff "Bettina" Two-Tone Flat Sandals, $165; shopbop.com
Flat sandals that are equally fashionable and foot-friendly can be hard to come by, but this pretty pair is proof that it does happen. Minkoff makes a girl melt yet again. Not exactly practical for every occasion—mud is not a good match—but, hey, we only live once.
TKO Skeleton Watch, $125; The Shoe hive in Alexandria, store.theshoehive.com
Summer calls for casual, colorful wrist candy, and this mint TKO option is the absolute sweetest! Not only do you get a peek at how it keeps the time (pretty cool) but its strap is lightweight and flexible, and, well, it doesn’t get more gorgeous than its happening hue.
(June 2013)