Basic Brights

I’m all about a pop of color — especially in the summertime.

There’s a few key instances that come to mind in which I’ve really shown off the bright side of my warm-weather staples this season, so when Glam.com and Malibu Spiced Island rum (arriba!) challenged me to share a few of my favorites, I happily obliged:

 

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Weekend Recap: T-shirts and Cidre

Ah, Monday… Here we are again. How was your weekend?

A highlight from mine was attending a beverage release party for Stella Artois Cidre (pronounced see-dray), a Belgian-style cider made with hand-picked apples. I’ve spent the better half of my adult years drinking Stella Artois, so it was a no brainer when Jess and I were asked to attend on behalf of Glam.com and report back.

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Miami Swim Week-inspired Style

Miami Swim Week kicked off over the weekend, reminding me how badly I need to somehow secure a (man with a) beach-side Hamptons house to escape the wrath of this city’s humidity. Although, this weekend sure was a fun one.

It was hard not to follow the coverage — so many colorful, fun full-pieces, strapless bandeaus and bikinis that featured hints of neon, palm tree patterns and plenty of prints. Models were fresh-faced with bright, dramatic eye make-up, resulting in some seriously sultry stares. It seems conservative-yet-sexy and surfer chic styles are the look du jour for the season ahead.

What to Wear: Heat Wave

Two words: Heat. Wave.

As I’m sure every other New York-based blog that you read has told you or tweeted, the humidity in our concrete jungle has been brutal this summer. As a result, you’ll find me wearing little as possible on the weekends. Tastefully, of course.

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I’ve been borderline living in my crochet monokini from BCBG. It’s cute, versatile, and it hides a multitude of recurring brunch sins. (Who can say no to biscuits, gravy and Bloody Mary’s?) Better yet, with the right styling, it’s two looks in one!

This post was originally published in my monthly column for Glam.com, so click over for more on how to style (and shop) this chic alternative to the oh-so-standard triangle two-piece.

Happy weekend!