This week’s cart is full of color, fringe, shells, and finds that feel made for the best parts of summer. A striped halter, shimmering bag, marigold dress, printed poncho, and shell earrings all have that sun-soaked feeling I reach for this time of year.

For the table, I’m drawn to pieces that feel like they belong at a lunch set outside: a rainbow-striped ceramic bottle, an exceptionally fun beach towel, a pink pitcher, speckled plates, and a book on dining al fresco in Capri. For the girls, a ruffled swimsuit, printed dress, and shell sunglasses feel sweet, playful, and perfect for beach days ahead.

Nili Lotan Top (also love the pants), Chan Luu Pants, Chanel Sandals & Bag

Some prints just feel nostalgic, and that is exactly what I love about the ones I keep reaching for this summer. Bandana motifs, paisley swirls, little boteh shapes, tiny florals, all of it has that worn-in, retro quality that makes even the easiest pieces feel special.

They remind me of summer camp, of the bandana tied around your neck or the hand-me-down print you wore until it softened. There is something about that faded, lived-in feeling that makes these patterns make so much sense for the season.

Dior Coat (old, similar here and here), Le Bop Top, Aje Skirt, Dior Sandals, Chanel Bag (similar here),Sherman Field Necklaces

Some outfits are better when one special piece invites another in. There is something about summer that makes me want to dress bolder, a brightness in the air that invites more color, more shine, more print, and makes the case for leaning all the way into ‘more is more’.

The best way to keep a maximalist look feeling intentional and not over the top is to find a common thread running through every piece. Let one shade repeat, maybe a top that echoes your shoe, or balance a bold pattern with something more delicate. Fringe, sequins, or sheer layers all add dimension without making the look feel heavy. The result feels layered and expressive, far more interesting than asking a single piece to carry the whole thing.