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")

Boyfriend Jeans?

I go back and forth on "boyfriend" jeans....On one hand,  the relaxed, saggy fit totally casually gives off the "I just rolled out of bed looking like this" vibe that I'd love to achieve when I'm getting dressed... however,  they often just end up looking unflattering and frumpy on women.   I keep thinking this style will disappear, but I continue to see stylish women, wearing boyfriend fits and looking fabulous! So, what do you think? 

Check out this timeless Parisian girl in oversized rolled jeans and perfect brown leather oxfords.  Tres chic.....

Although flats can work (above)  heals seem to be the best way to make the boyfriend fit a bit more flattering.

 I bookmarked this image because of her beautiful braid, but the outfit looks pretty good, too.

 I leave you with two images of J.Crew's Jenna Lyons to mull it over...