The High-Waisted Shorts Trend

High-waisted shorts are bigger than ever, and they’re not going away come fall. Paired with tights, they are the perfect replacement for a skirt (especially on a windy day). As most have waistline detailing, it’s important to wear a shirt tucked in so as not to create bulk but instead accentuate curves. If you tend to be biggest in the middle, opt for a pair without any detailing (bow, pleats, ties, etc) in the very front.

Here are seven great styles for summer into fall…

Gestuz High Waisted Turn-Up Shorts, $42 at ASOS

Sparkle & Fade Belted High-Waisted Shorts, $48 at Urban Outfitters

ASOS Heart Print Shorts, $47 at ASOS

Alice by Temperley Alivia High-Waisted Shorts, $195 at Net-A-Porter

Rag & Bone Montpelier High-Waist Shorts, $230 at Bergdorf Goodman

DVF 'Dax' Sequin Shorts, $391 at Farfetch

Joie Denver Leather Shorts, $378 at Neiman Marcus

Floral Blouses for Spring/Summer

I tend to wear a lot of solids, and not because I don’t love prints but because I am incredibly picky. To me the perfect print is a balance of soft femininity and artful sophistication.  I hate overly girly, unless paired with something more edgy, and I hate overly bright prints that stand out too much. With that said, here are seven gorgeous floral blouses for spring.

Flowering Pasture Blouse by Dolan at Anthropologie

Leifsdottir 'Kimono Leaf' Silk Blouse at Nordstrom

Yumi Kim "Joey Blossom" Silk Bohemian Floral Top at Bloomingdales

Patterson J. Kincaid 'Camilla' Racerback Tank at Nordstrom

Rebecca Taylor Sequin Camisole at Nordstrom

Tucker Smocked Collar Blouse at Shopbop

Izzy 3/4 Sleeve Top by Joie at Shopbop

Summer Style

When I think of summer dressing, I think of light and airy, with touches of gold and sea blues. I adore the breeziness of this Joie dress, especially when contrasted with this colorful Ikat bag. The best outfits tend to be a mix of high and low, vintage and new. (Note: “high” to me is a $250 dress. Anything couture I’ll probably just call “the unaffordable” or “the dream on”.)

Jilly Dress by Joie, $228 at Shopbop.
Sunglasses by Marc Jacobs, $97 at Revolve Clothing.
Vintage Stretch Belt, $16 at UnforgettableYou.
Ikat Boho Sak by Cleobella, $94 at Shopbop.
Diamond Coin Bracelet by Gorjana, $85 at Shopbop.
Dylan Sandals by dv by Dolce Vita, $55 at Shoes.com