Summer style...

 

Kaia Gerber wore the perfect Summer outfit last week in the South of France.  Her white dress, raffia tote and chic sunnies are effortlessly chic. 

via Goff Photos

Tennis time...

 The French Open is underway.  While I'm not in the stands at Roland Garros, I can stock up on merchandise.  

If only...

 

One of the things I don't like about New York City, is lack of a yard.  A place to set a pretty table, grill shrimp on the barbecue, and just be outside.  

placemat / plate / glass / tablecloth / rosé

New in store...

 Coordinated sets, all the raffia, and shoes made for walking... new finds in the shop.  

Cover-up...

Last night I googled something I never imagined I would - clothing with SPF in it.  

NYC had its first taste of Summer over the weekend, 90 degrees and clear blue skies.  While my mind was ready to be outside all day, watching the surfers, playing tennis, strolling thru town, my skin was not.  My sunscreen and wide-brim hat need some assistance, in particular on the tennis court.  A long-sleeve, breathable, crewneck, in white, let the hunt begin. 

Athleta has an impressive selection of clothing with UPF.  I ordered this tee to try.

Mott50 has a rash guard, for some added neck protection.  

Coolibar, a brand dedicated entirely to sun protective clothing, has some options as well. 

 

image via pinterest 

Greenwich time...

I've been eagerly awaiting this house tour.  When I learned, super chic photographer, Claiborne Swanson Frank, teamed up with the lovely Asia Baker Stokes on the design of her new Greenwich home, it would be gorgeous, and it is!  Soothing, etherial, with a bit of whimsey, truly a beautiful space.   See the full story in the June issue of Architectural Digest. 

 

I have a type...

  Whether seaside, or poolside, it is always a black maillot for me.  There is nothing chicer than a simple black suit, tanned legs, and after a stern warning from my dermatologist, a sun hat.  

Frayed cotton hat

Sculpting one shoulder swimsuit

Baseball hat

Contrast bow maillot

Pleated sun hat

Tie shoulder swimsuit

My eye on...

 

This Ginori pattern just doesn't get old for me.  The Avenue is offering 20% off, sounds like a good way to start a collection.  

Your PB&J is instantly elevated on this gorgeous scalloped plate.

Totes are my kryptonite.  My closet is overtaken with them, but that has not stopped me from obsessing over this beauty from Rue de Verneuil.  

Summer sneaks!

This summer I want to build an arsenal of tennis dresses.  Certain tops only work with certain skirts, and inevitably one is always in the wash.  A tennis dress solves this conundrum.  

May moodboard...

 May is all about getting the Summer Blonde just right.  

Lily of the Valley...

 May Day.