// Sau Lee dress, Vogue Eyewear sunglasses //

Summer 2022 was so beautiful in so many ways. Although I spent most of it in the city working, I had incredible weekends in Montauk. These were some snapshots right before the last clambake on the beach with the Vogue Eyewear team. A night under the stars, making a wish, was exactly how I wanted to end my summer.

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// Nanushka dress //

I am really into this abstract print from Nanushka. This is one easy piece that I am slipping in for the rest of summer. Lightweight and totally chic.

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// Solid & Stripes x Prince Sports bra, Studio Nicholas wool skirt, Suzanne Rae loafers, Prada handbag //

Sporty and classic all at the same time. I am loving every single piece from the new Solid & Striped x Prince Sports collection. I wear it to the tennis courts, or out for date night like here, with a low-rise skirt. It’s been hot this summer. Go for anything extra cropped.

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// Who What Wear x Macy’s story //

This is an inside look at a Macy’s summer story I shot for Who What Wear! It is all about vacation ready fashion and beauty. For weekends in Montauk, I live in lemon yellow linens and cotton shirts. For travels to LA, I am all about the classic shirt dress. Thank you everyone who tuned into my Macy’s x Who What Wear livestream. We shot in Los Angeles and there was so much laughter and fun, I want to do it all over again.

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// BLOSSOM H Company blazer, Carbon 38 linen shorts, AGL shoes, Il Bisonte tote //

Summer suiting is extra easy in all white cotton and linens. Completed the look with a sock and kitten heel. So simple yet so good.

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// The Kooples dress, sweater, bucket hat, and handbag //

The Kooples Summer 2022 collection is now here. Crochet minis and bucket hats sprinkled with sunshine make me smile. This look is so picnic appropriate and I am all for it. It’s amazing to partner with the iconic Parisian brand again this season.

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// Significant Other dress //

I was just in Bridgehampton for work the other day before Team Suarez and I hit the beach to catch that perfect evening light. Blue skies and a candy pink sunset. Summer in the Hamptons is fabulous, but it’s also just as magical in the Fall. I think I will plan another little getaway come October or November back to Montauk. There’s just something about the ease and elegance you feel by the breezy beaches, snuggled up under a cashmere sweater. My favorite time of the year. 

// Lanvin dress, Soru earrings //

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// H&M dress, Le Specs x Adam Selman sunglasses, Sophia Webster shoes, Chanel bag //

Throw on your sun dress and sporty shades. There are only a few more days left of summer. It went by so fast. It was one where I actually got to embrace a simple summer in the city, where the parks are the only place to go. This may be the only year where I can fully stay put, and I’m grateful for all this time here in my neighborhood. Slowly, I can already feel the cool breeze coming in as we approach fall. There is always a sense of freshness and excitement that I feel as we move into a new season. The city is so, so ready for it. 

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// Kate Spade cardigan, shorts, handbag (similar), earrings, and shoes //

I am serving up my favorite sweet treats on Kate Spade plates! Lately, I am keeping things close to home, and this is how summer is looking for me so far. Who knew a picnic basket could double as my favorite purse? I’ve got the cherries. The pie. The fruits. Kate Spade brings on the sunshine yet again. 

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I took my Audi R8 to Montauk this summer, and boy does this baby vrrooom fast. Summer never feels complete without a car and the open road. You just feel free, unstoppable, and more excited to explore than ever before. I was out east for a weekend work trip…but managed to squeeze in a ton of R&R. Montauk is a place I’ve been going to for years, but this time, it felt new, exciting, and special. With the usual stops, like dinner at Crow’s Nest and countless hours in the roman baths at Gurney’s, I also ventured out to Sag Harbor. We sailed away in a friend’s boat called The Kiwi in Sag Harbor out to the beautiful untouched shores of Gardiner’s Island. Some of the most peaceful beaches are out East…as are the memories.

There’s certainly a part of me that has outgrown the party scene that swarms the Hamptons each summer. Suddenly, I prefer to take early morning runs on the water, hikes on the cliffs during the day, and eat early dinners on the deck. That’s what I’ll miss most about this summer. The slow pace. The sun in my face. A healthier lifestyle…like simply being outside with the people I love. The sweetness of our hot American summers by the beach always warms my heart.

Tommy Hilfiger bikini

Gigi Barcelona white sunglasses

Back Beat Rags tee

Rebecca Taylor white jeans 

Elizabeth & James black sunglasses

Adornmonde earrings

Allen Schwartz velvet jumpsuit

Alexis Bittar quartz ring + assorted stone ring

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