Living in NYC, I’ve become a mix and match master. Whether it be switching up shorts with blouses or skirts and crop tops, I’m always playing around with colors and proportions. It really just helps make my wardrobe feel fresh and fun. But the perfect summer frock makes life SO MUCH EASIER. I just left the house for a stroll down the Promenade and threw on this one simple piece, a little floral dress. It’s a relief sometimes not to worry about what to wear. I need more dresses in my life! This one’s got a perfect cut: small on the top with a sexy open back. It’s simplicity makes it a must have for whenever I just want to run out without the fuss. I seem to always throw in a little something completely unexpected into my looks as well. This time? My CREEPERS. Girly with a touch of punk! And if you haven’t noticed yet, this green Volcom cargo jacket goes with me everywhere and I know I’ll wear it deep into Fall. Erm, it’s dying for a wash…

Speaking of Volcom, I’m excited to announce that starting today my DAILY VIDEO SERIES featuring Volcom’s Fall ’11 collection is out now! Watch a new video for the next 7 days! Super fun, candid, and totally real. Watch them all on Volcomunity.com!

(We Are Rubbish blouse, Wanderlust + Co necklace, By Corpus shorts, Coach handbag)

I think nude might be my favorite shade to wear, especially with a dark red lip, which I happen to sport very often now! With the heat, a red lip has come down to being one of my main accessories. Here I’m wearing a very basic nude on nude look during my stay in Philly. Because I am addicted to button downs, I’ve been looking high and low for a sleeveless one that works well in this unbearably icky heat, and luckily found the perfect one! The asymmetrical hem billows beautifully to one side and looks great with just a very simple cotton short. Unfortunately, I was in a total time crunch and ran out the door realizing later that I didn’t get a chance to iron it. Oh well, it’s erm…grungy? Enough about my non existent relationship with an ironing board, here’s what I’ve been carrying around every day of my busy schedule here in the city! This huge but totally amazing leather Coach bag. Straight out of the new “Chelsea” collection, I’m hooked. This baby looks good with everything and gahhh the inner compartments kind of saved my life. Never do I ever have to hold everyone up at the subway station searching for my MetroCard or remain outside my building looking for my house keys. IT’S THE BEE’S KNEES.