I’m linking up with La Petite Pear today for Sam’s “Fashionistas in Flats” series to share why I’m smitten with flat shoes. Although, I’ll admit my love of flats is second to that of this camera case. I fell for Rebecca Minkoff’s vintage-meets-modern DSLR bag during last year’s fashion week. (I’m sure you remember the street style photos of bloggers toting their monogrammed versions of the case.) It popped up on Gilt last week and after checking the dimensions of my camera for the umpteenth time, I clicked the “purchase” button and couldn’t be happier.

Featured: J.Crew dress // Rebecca Minkoff camera case // gifted Julie Vos earrings // Hermes, Kate Spade and J.Crew bangles // Marc Fisher flats (similar) 

Perhaps I’m going a bit overboard with the mint-meets-grass-green hue that I love so much, but this monochromatic look is as close to a daytime romper as I’ll get. (The bathroom logistics freak me out too much to try one.) I was actually saving this shirt for fall (hopefully to wear with this skirt), but I couldn’t keep it tucked away any longer when it matched the Kendra Scott earrings from SusanB. If you haven’t heard of SusanB, check it out. It’s an online jewelry store with great fashion jewelry from classic styles to designer pieces, all at affordable price points. Stop by tomorrow for a chance to win your own pair of these fabulous earrings!

Featured: gifted Kendra Scott earrings from SusanB. // Leifsdottir top // J.Crew shorts // Kate Spade loafers (similar) // Lodis clutch (similar) // gifted Astley Clarke ring // gifted Daniel Wellington watch // Essie “First Timer” nail polish

Featured: Banana Republic dress (similar) // Sam Edelman sandals // gifted Wendy Mink necklace (similar) // Hermes bracelet // Banana Republic bag (similar)

As much as I’d like to be an effortless beauty in the summer, barely glistening as the humidity skyrockets, I’m not. I’m usually preoccupied with my lifeless hair (which, by the way, is curled in that photo) and slathering on sunscreen in fear of irreparable sun damage. And then I discovered this tunic. Who knew that putting on more fabric would be cooler than itty bitty tank tops? Lilly Pulitzer, that’s who. 

In other news, the Shoshanna white dress I hoped would be “the one” didn’t work out. The shape was lovely, but the fabric wrinkled awkwardly on the sides of my chest. It would look better on a gal with more up top to fill it out. 

Featured: Lilly Pulitzer tunic // LOFT shorts // gifted Gorjana ring // gifted Astley Clarke ring // Tiny Sparkle Studio ring // Sam Edelman sandals // Banana Republic bag (similar) // “Bikini So Teeny” Essie nail polish

Featured: H&M dress (similar) // Kate Spade purse (similar) // Banana Republic shoes (other colors) // gifted Astley Clarke ring // Melinda Maria cuff (similar) // “Bikini So Teeny” Essie nail polish