Currently Obsessed with Mara Hoffman's Colorful Prints

If my life was a tropical beach vacation, I'm pretty sure my wardrobe could be entirely made out of Mara Hoffman's colorful bathing suits, sundresses and shorts.  (It's amazing that these amazing ethnic/tribal seeming prints come from a woman born and raised in NY!)  If you have an end of summer vacation on the calendar, it's definitely worth picking up just one piece to spice up your suitcase :) 

My current wishlist: 

1- HoffmanTechno Animal printed one-piece swimsuit ($255)

2 - Mara Hoffman Maya printed triangle bikini ($195)

3 - Mara Hoffman Inca printed bikini ($215)

 4 - Mara Hoffman Mexican Blanket High Waisted Shorts ($389)

5 - Mara Hoffman Fitted Bustier Mexican Print Dress ($297)

 6 - Maya printed stretch-modal kaftan ($340)

Summer Essential: the Perfect Yellow Dress

The second the summer sun comes out, I'm drawn to yellow.  And, a soft tan + a flowy yellow dress is all you need for the perfect summer outfit.

super simple yellow street-style perfection, as captured by the SartorialistMs. Olivia Palermo out for a casual bikeride.

Fancy Treehouse in earthy, daisy-chain, yellow perfection

Kate Moss in a killer vintage yellow chiffon dress...

Turns out this is actually a yellow skirt and blouse, but either way, Ms. Blake Lively is glowing...

the awesome drama of a flowy (yellow) maxi dress on a beachthe dress that inspired my senior prom dress :) (Kate Hudson in yellow silk from "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days")