We started the month of July still in Spain and ended up extending the trip because leaving felt impossible. Our days settled into a rhythm I could get used to: breakfast in the sun first thing, a boat or beach day, dinner in town at night. Printed sundresses and sandals carried me through the daytime, and evenings called for vibrant dresses, party pants, and layered jewelry for an extra dose of sparkle.

Once we got home, I turned right back around for a shoot in the Hamptons, then spent a few days getting reorganized and prepped for our final leg of travel this summer. Those days called for comfortable, casual pieces that could keep up with a long to-do list. Looking back through my Daily Looks, July was summer style at its absolute height, right up until those last few days of getting back to real life.

Zimmermann Top, Francoise Pants, Valentino Belt, Chanel Bag, Dior Heels, Jenna Blake Elephant Pendant | Missoni Dress, Loro Piana Bag (coming soon, similar here), Sherman Field Necklace, Irene Neuwirth Earrings, Ferragamo Heels

Cristiano Marcheli Dress, Chanel Bag & Sandals (sold out, similar here), Missoni Headband (old, similar here and here), Jacque Marie Mage Sunglasses | Valentino Shirt, Gwen Bra Top, Alemais Pants (more sizes here, matching top here), Dries Van Noten Wedges, Savette Bag (more colors), Jenna Blake Elephant Pendant

Rubirosa Shirt (similar here), Eterne Tank, Libertine Shorts, Chanel Bag, Odissi Flats | Rosewater House Vest (sold out, similar here), Sea NY Pants (sold out, similar here), Manolo Blahnik Heels, Chanel Bag, Irene Neuwrith Necklace (similar, less expensive here), Hermes Scarf (similar here)

Montce Bikini, Libertine Pants, Prada Headband, Miu Miu Flats (similar here and here), Saint Laurent Sunglasses | Liberowe Top, Julia Amory Pareo (more colors, similar here), Miu Miu Flats (similar here and here), Valentino Bag, Bottega Veneta Sunglasses

Sanoe Blazer, Comme Si Shirt, Johanna Ortiz Skirt (last seen here), Miu Miu Flats (similar here and here) | Eterne Halter, Doen Skirt, Gabriela Hearst Sandals, Zimmermann Scarf, Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses

Balakata Dress, Prada Headband, Celine Tote (similar here, less expensive here), Gabriela Hearst Sandals |Eterne Bodysuit, Johanna Ortiz Skirt, K.Jacques x Ciao Lucia Sandals, Chanel Bag & Necklace (similar here, less expensive here), Irene Neuwirth Earrings (similar, less expensive here)

TWP Tank, Anthropologie Pants, Alaia Flats, Chanel Bag | Sezane Top, Merlette Skirt, Call It By Your Name Flats, Jacque Marie Mage Sunglasses

Packing for our hiking trip to Gstaad was a completely new kind of style challenge for me. I need proper shoes and practical layers for long days on the trail, but I also want to feel pulled together when we stop for lunch or walk through town afterward. I’m building each look around that shift, mixing functional pieces with color, texture, and a few unexpected details. 

Below are four outfit ideas inspired by what I packed, and you can watch the full packing video here to see everything styled together.

Alpine Stripes

The long-walk outfit, the one that starts in cool morning air and ends with sleeves pushed up along the path. The striped polo knit sets the tone, the lightweight jacket handles the early chill, and the yellow sneakers do the real work while keeping things bright. The stripe on the socks is a small, intentional finishing touch.

Trail To Town

Easy lunch-after-the-walk energy. White cropped pants and a bright tee keep it fresh, while the denim shirt offers enough weight for shade or a cooler start. The bucket hat and scarf add functional personality, keeping the sun off my face and neck. I’d change into the red slides once the hiking is done.

Color Climb

Orange shorts, a violet tank, and a patchwork fleece bring an alpine-sport spirit, while the sneakers, cap, and socks ensure I’m ready for a real climb. Who says hiking gear has to be neutral? Even a mountain is a place to play with color.

Forecast Proof

A look for the forecast that refuses to commit. A red jacket over stripes gives the outfit snap, and the backpack holds whatever needs to stay close if the temperature drops or the sun comes back. The yellow sneakers keep the color moving, and SPF is the accessory I’d never skip for a full day outside in the mountains.

Outfit Details: Liberowe Top (last seen here), Julia Amory Pareo (more colors, similar here), Miu Miu Flats (similar here and here), Valentino Bag, Bottega Veneta Sunglasses

If there’s one thing that’s always on rotation for me summer after summer, it’s a printed skirt. Whether it’s an intricate border, printed panels, a knot at the waist, or an unexpected color, these are the pieces my whole summer look tends to get grounded in. 

And there are so many variations. A wrap feels ready for the water without staying there. A printed column shape takes a white tee to dinner. A fuller cotton A-line has that market-to-lunch ease that feels so quintessentially summer.

The print doesn’t need to be the loudest part of the outfit, especially when it has the right placement. It can trace a hem, frame the hips, fall in tiers, or swing with each step. The right print does the work without asking for much above it, so a tank suddenly has a reason or a bikini top becomes part of the look.