Now DEEP in summer, I’m scrambling to stay cool, without buying ANYTHING that won’t serve me through October. Living in Los Angeles, we have “warm” days through mid fall and I don’t start REALLY investing into fall / winter until *school starts*. Until then, I’m still only collecting timeless summer essentials that can transition flawlessly.
Here’s a round up of everything I have saved in my cart / am already using / and or is currently en route to me!
+ CLYQUE Samantha Dress - biased because it is my brand, BUT seriously, this dress has saved my ass several times this past month already. It’s one of those ‘throw on, look polished effortlessly with low key accessories and call it a day’ pieces. The neckline is elastic so it pulls on & off easily making it a no-brainer. I take the XS in it, and I can still wear a kitten heel should I prefer to dress it up! It runs true to size & also comes in black. Did I mention its double lined? WIN WIN.
+ Mango Woven Bag - this little cutie can be configured two ways, making it feel like two bags in one! The price point cannot be beat - and feels very Bottega, no?!? Great for evening and all around casual vacation vibes.
+ Aureum No. 8 Belt - I needed a leather belt that wasn’t black to pair back to my ‘summer whites’. This was the perfect in-between; a velvety tobacco brown with silver hardware that will 100% work this fall. I tend to lean more towards silver in the summer as my style is a little more casual, and silver is a bit more practical for day to day wear. Don’t forget my code for 20%! ‘LILY20’.
+ Akoia Crochet Set - I’ve been pining over this set for years when I first saw Arielle Charnas wear it on vacation. I finally ordered it, have NO idea where I’m wearing it but going to make a point to ASAP. While this isn’t going to work for me towards fall, I do find this is something I will have for years to come. I’ve since seen it in person and the quality is superb & each piece can be worn with other things (a white tee or shorts) so it checks off my boxes.
+ Janessa Leone Tinsley Hat - (Can also be found here) I got this hat at the top of the summer and let me tell you - I wear it pool side, EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. It’s got this chic Martha Stewart, meets elevated life guard, meets house on the lake feeling that I AM HERE FOR. The coverage is great, its foldable so you can travel with it AND the color of the hat in general is just the right shade of ‘natural’. Are you sold yet? Code LILYADEL15 gets you a lil’ discount!
+ Ancient Greek Iro Jellies - Jellies are all the rage this summer & there are options for days! I happen to favor these as they act just like a simple ballet flat, with a decent amount of coverage on the foot making them flattering. I personally love the clear but there are several bright options if you wanted a pop of color!
+ Reformation Thong Sandal - They are giving The Row & that is all.
+ Agmes Silver Cuffs - As I’m still very much in my silver area, I’m really into all of these large cuffs as a statement piece. I am in the market for something exactly like these, where they feel perfectly imperfect. I admire the stacking, although I probably would really only do one. The designs are all unique, and while I haven’t been able to decide on which one yet, here are my favorites: here, here, here, and here.
+ Heaven Mayhem Julia Necklace - If you haven’t already seen these - RUN. The design, that calls back to Elsa Peretti’s bean, consists of a glass pendant that comes in various colors / fabrications. This piece adds an ethereal, elevated element that feels neutral without over doing it. I personally am a fan of the red, but the black would be my second choice!
+ Nili Lotan Denim Shorts - Not sure if this is a popular opinion or not, but I LOVE the knee length oversized shorts that we’re seeing right now. 1, I think they make you look tiny. 2, they provide a way to elevate any summer look whereas shorter shorts can make them feel a bit more ‘young’. They are also not stark white which we love, and the raw hem does give it a more relaxed feeling. I love these with a button down shirt, or even a basic tee / tank with a belt and your best sandals (which I have linked for you above <3), done & done! (More sizes here, and here)
Chat soon! xx LA