Lounge Here, Wear This:: Shelter Island, NY

Have you been bitten by the summer bug?  Alluringly high temperatures here in New York (it is supposed to get up to 90 degrees today!) have made me eager to pack up my belongings and head to a local beach.  We typically head to Fire Island for the seclusion factor, but I have always wanted to visit Shelter Island off Long Island.  This Shelter Island home, belonging to the Knoll CEO has a pool and dining space with a view that is quite spectacular.  If I were so lucky to hang out poolside this is what I would be wearing.  Are you all set to head to the beach?

Joe Fresh Silk Tank Top / Bird Printed Shorts

Joe Fresh Fedora / Zara Flat Sandals

Norma Kamali Swim Top / Norma Kamali Swim Bottoms

Melissa Odabash Coverup

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Lounge Here, Wear This: Curaçao

Our count down has officially begun - in just a little more than two weeks we will board our plane, leave this temperamental New York weather behind and venture to the warm and sunny Caribbean island of Curaçao. Have you ever been?   For some reason it seems like it is almost impossible to switch from my fur jacket that has gotten way too much wear this year to girly sundresses, shorts and sandals.  It has been a long time since my boyfriend and I went away so I couldn't be any more excited, plus I have never been to the Caribbean!  The items I picked below are all from Zara - that store is just too amazing right now and dangerous on the wallet.  If you have been to Curaçao, do you have any recommendations?  

Zara Bermuda Shorts / Zara Tunic / Layered Print Dress / Zara Rustic Cotton Sweater / 

Zara Flat Sandals / Zara Bandeau Top / Zara Bottom 

Zara Cowboy Hat / Zara Vintage Shorts

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Lounge Here, Wear This: Provence, France

I have had a love affair with France ever since I first visited in high school. I have been back a few times since, including an amazing six-month stay in Paris during college.  I really need to get back very soon just to relish in the café  life and marvel at the stunning architecture.  I also have a plan/dream to rent a chateau in Provence - luckily, there are websites like Rentavilla.com that allow you to stay in luxurious abodes around the world.     This pristine chateau is located in the quaint town of Saint Laurent des Arbes in the Provence region of France.  I imagine a day wearing the items below sitting under the fragrant wisteria and smelling the salty breezes swept off the Mediterranean. Continue for more..