Summer dressing gets simple with this cute yellow and white striped sundress from LOFT. Wear it alone or layer with a denim jacket after dark.

Look like an Old Hollywood starlet while you lounge by the pool in these retro white rimmed shades.

Catch the breeze on a bike ride through town and trade in lace up athletic shoes for some easy to slide on espadrilles. Pair this funky print with a neutral sundress and you're ready to ride!

I'm crazy about glamorous, vintage inspired swimwear. This black and white polka dot one piece would look great with red or yellow accessories.

A breezy, 100% cotton chambray shirt dress works for the office and beach alike.

For photos on the go, I like to use my Canon G12 instead of my heavier SLR. It has a lot of the manual features of a professional camera, but the ease of an auto point and shoot mode as well.

In addition to my summer handbag, I always keep a bag full of essentials (see below) by the door so I can grab and go. A striped straw bag is neutral enough to work with almost every summer outfit. MY ESSENTIALS:  SPF lip balm  ·  water bottle  ·  short brim hat

For longer sun exposure like at the park, beach or pool, opt for a
wider brim.

Boldly printed summer skirts always look great with a simple white blouse or tee (I'd even throw this on over the polka dot swimsuit!)

I love the sleek white and white of this easy going nylon band watch from Timex (I'm their summer brand ambassador!)