Right now, I’m coveting:

• Elegant lamp finials in purple and turquoise howlite
• A shift dress with geometric blocks of coral
• Nautical shorts with brass buttons
• Crystal earrings in delicate pastel colors
• A Hawaiian photo print clutch
• A brass accent table for only $60
• A glamorous swimsuit

We haven’t planned a 2013 seaside escape yet, but that’s not stopping me from dreaming of a new swimsuit in a pretty shade of cerulean. I’ve got my eye on this strapless, scarf-print version from J.Crew (and these yellow shorts to go with it).

Shop It: J.Crew tulle underwire // Miu Miu bow bandeau // J.Crew striped halter // Norma Kamali halter // Violet Lake bikini top and bottom // Tory Burch bikini top and bottom // J.Crew one-shoulder // J.Crew scarf print // J.Crew bikni top and bottom // J.Crew scalloped tank

Weekend Snapshots:

1. A couple of my favorite baubles
2. Downtown Madison
3. Wisconsin pennants decorate the ceiling of The Old Fashioned
4. Celebrating Independence Day a few days early
5. A food truck near the state capitol
6. Escaping the blistering heat

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I only feel svelte enough for a bikini about 10% of the time and that’s only when the conditions are optimal: I ate well, exercised that week and kept away from the cocktails. For the other 90%, I rely on a one-piece suit with strategically placed ruching. This year, I’ve grown tired of my blend-into-the-background black suit and am looking for something much more vibrant.

1. Arrowhead Ikat Tank, J.Crew, $98
2. Prickly Pear Tank, J.Crew, $82
3. One-Shoulder Tank, J.Crew, $150
4. Leopard-Print Suit, Diane von Furstenberg, $110
5. Garden Floral Tank, J.Crew, $92
6. Polka Dot Tank, J.Crew, $86

Wear your most glamorous swimsuit this weekend, sip a fruity cocktail and enjoy the summer sun.

Sunglasses // Bag // Swimsuit // Shoes // Gin // Lemon // Cocktail