Add to Cart: The Pre-Summer Splurge

As the seasons change and the temperature ebbs and flows, so does my desire to shop. While I manage to keep my cart adding urges at bay for most of the year–relying on tried-and-true turtlenecks and favorite denim while supplementing my existing wardrobe with a few statement pieces from my Nuuly subscription–I go feral with my credit card as soon as we hit the first 70-degree weather days in NYC. It’s as if I suddenly become a new character who is prepared for anything that the season has in store. While my fiancé has given me no indication that he’s whisking me away on a surprise trip to Italy, he also hasn’t explicitly said that he’s not, and I prefer to remain prepared either way. While some may call it a seasonal splurge, I like to consider it the thoughtful curation of a storyboard—allowing a camera roll filled with screenshots of the pieces that I’m currently coveting to manifest fabulous summer that lies ahead. Take a sneak peek at my dream summer splurge below, and happy shopping.

Fashion

While La Ligne and Farm Rio have come through on the minimalist color palettes and high-quality fabrics that we crave for the season. Michael Fausto and Mirae Paris are scratching the itch for fabulous and bright colors, and Aritzia remains our MVP when searching for that perfect summer pant. These are the summer dresses, tops, and seasonal staples that we’re loving right now:

Flower Maxi Dress

Pointelle Marta Dress

La Loza Top

Cotton Poplin Midi Dress

Gwyneth Slip Dress

Primavera Knit Top

Off-the-Shoulder Puff-sleeve Midi Dress

Dusk Knit Top

Belle Azure Dress

Striped Strapless Top

Cass Midi Dress

Jewelry

Now it’s time to add some extra shimmer to mirror the sparkling waters that surround the currently-imaginary boat I plan to be on this summer. With its wave-like shape, the Grown Brilliance Swirl Ring could not be a more perfect summer piece, and everything at Eliou feels like vacation to me. Shop editor-approved pearls and lab-grown diamonds to complete any summer look:

Pearl Anklet

Round Lab Grown Diamond Double Row Swirl Stackable Ring

Sammi Earrings

Accessories & Footwear

As somebody who has had her wallet stolen, not once, but twice while traveling abroad (definitely a story for another time), the drawstring detail of this summer’s LOEWE x Paula’s Ibiza Raffia Bag may be the feature to finally get me to pull the trigger on this style that I’ve had my eye on for years. I can also report that I’ve already made these Longchamp sunglasses my new personality, and the Court Sneaker from the Keds x Recreational Habits collab is hot girl walk-approved. Shop functional accessories that don’t skimp on summer style: