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J Crew skirt and shirt, Seven for all Mankind denim jacket, American Apparel bag, Michael Kors watch, Low Luv x Erin Wasson bracelets, Iosselliani ring

A sneak peak at what I’ll be wearing in some form or other all summer — lots of neons, light wash denim (like chambray), and grays. And I used to be married to the notion that you had to wear either silver or gold jewelry, but what I love about this Michael Kors watch is that it allows me to wear both. Just some random musings on this Thursday morning.

Free People’s May 2012 catalog is Miami inspired, which couldn’t have come at a more perfect time since I’m in the process of planning a birthday weekend in Miami, and yes, there will be a yacht involved. What are your summer plans, and more importantly, what will you be wearing???

Diane Von Furstenberg pants, Madewell shirt, Sam Edelman shoes, YSL ring

This season, I’ve seen some fabulous pants options that would look amazing over a bikini, like these silky DVF’s. I really wanted to show you them with a white bikini top, but because of my somewhat serious day job, I should probably limit my discussion of swimwear to posts of others wearing bikinis, not me. But picture these with a white corset bikini top by a pool in South Beach. That’s what I was going for.

Meet my new addition. It happened on a random Sunday night in April in Hollywood. I may or may not have been on a date. I was tinkering with the idea of a new one all day, but couldn’t decide between a feather or a word. The word is significant for many reasons. Mostly, it has to do with a new life, new attitude, new adventures, new dreams, new friends, new interests, and new feelings. Interestingly, the word is in the title of my two favorite songs of all time (Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin” and Blessed Union of Soul’s “I Believe.”). I could get much deeper on you, but I’ll leave it at that. So how do you like my new accessory???

A yummy collaboration if I do say so myself.

Helmut Lang tank, Alexander Wang sports bra, J Crew pants, Ash shoes, American Apparel bag, Gucci sunnies, Michael Kors watch

I live in Beverly Hills where getting decked out in almost work-out gear sometimes has nothing to do with working out. That premise was the inspiration for this look. I mean, surely Mr. Wang didn’t really intend for this sports bra to see the inside of a gym…. Or did he?

A few years ago, I was reading E. Jean’s advice column in Elle magazine (if you haven’t read it before, its genius, trust me!), when I stumbled upon some advice that seemed uncomfortable to come to terms with, but frankly quite true: E. Jean unabashedly declared that where you sit at the lunch table in high school is where you sit at the lunch table in life. I’ve touched on this slightly before, and maybe its still a sensitive subject for me (kidding!), but let’s just say I wasn’t exactly cool in high school. That’s putting it mildly. Thus, per E. Jean’s epiphany, I’m still not exactly cool, although I have to admit, I do a very good job of playing the part most of the time. Well, that was until I saw these Kate Spade book clutches and I majorly dorked out for a few minutes. Brilliant! Now, Kate, because you were all the rage back in 2000, and possibly one of the reasons I had to become a Kappa, maybe you and I should have a little off the record discussion as sisters: This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Best book ever. I mean even the name is alluring. Want to see the clutch. Thanks, sis!

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I’m so confident that you are going to thank me for this one, that I’m just going to start off with a very humble your welcome. His name is Thierry Lasry. He is French. He designs INCREDIBLE sunglasses. The handmade kind, not the shitty designer label crap made in China with a 200% markup (yeah, I wear those too, but I’m just saying….). His sunnies are nearly impossible to find, but trust me on this one — they are worth the hunt. Swear. Your welcome again!

Helmut Lang dress, Dolce Vita booties, American Apparel bag, Made Her Think earrings, Iosselliani ring, Low Luv bracelet

When I started this little adventure last year, there were the things that I expected: (1) the initial anxiety about being in front of the camera so frequently, and oftentimes in public; (2) the joy from being able to combine several of my favorite pastimes (writing, shopping, styling) into one collective; (3) the constant battle with time due to my commitments as a fairly overworked civil litigation attorney with an unhealthy (but completely normal in this profession) obsession with the billable hour; (4) the wanting to throw my laptop across the room at times because of the frustration that comes with being the least computer savvy person in the universe, just to name a few. And while Resort Rock Sugar was born from my desire to share my passion for fashion with old friends and new, I did not anticipate becoming improved by the experience. And yet, I’d say the unexpected has become the most rewarding part of it. This outfit is just one example. I’ve always loved Helmut Lang, but I would have never before considered a minimalist dress like this, and definitely not with a bright turquoise bag. And here I am now.