Mint

Somewhere between exotic and familiar, the allure of the West is inescapable. Style wise, it’s a magnificent melting pot of pioneers, Native Americans, fur trappers, vaqueros and cowboys with a dash of gold miners thrown in at the end. Dreamy and practical it’s an essential element for any wardrobe.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren

Always chic and infinitely versatile, shirt dresses are one of those things you can never have too many of. An Annie Oakley-esque gun patch tweaks an everyday staple.

Annie O Horn Cuffs

We’re all looking for something dramatic, wearable and affordable to add to our wardrobes. Horn cuffs fit the bill perfectly. They’re breathtakingly stunning with their natural variegations and an eco friendly material to boot! Try them over long black sleeves for maximum impact.

Colorado Creek Concho Belt

Concho belts make me really happy. “Concho” is Spanish for conch or shell and refers to the metal bits on the belt. Originally, conchos were hammered out of heavy gauge silver, usually American or Mexican silver dollars. Concho belts are awesome with jeans or feathered headdresses, but truly sensational over sweater dresses.

Summertime living might be easy, but summertime dressing? That can be a bit more challenging. Heat and humidity can laze you into a style stupor. The chic trick is to pick up a couple pieces with a bit of embellishment that are as easy to wear as napping in a hammock.

Reiss

We all have jeans-and-t-shirt days, but that doesn’t have to mean boring basics. Something with a little shoulder bling is just as easy to pull on, but ratchets up the style quotient. Wear it with broken in jeans and Jack Rogers for a “rock star off duty” coolness.

Hale Bob

An embellished tunic is a warm weather traveler’s best find. Wear it as a swim suit cover up, over leggings and sandals for casual site seeing and with slim pants and heels for dinner.

Asos

Floaty, filmy, retro and easy a chiffon jacket with embroidered shoulders adds a shot of color and sophistication to your tank top and shorts routine. Throw it on over a simple dress and metallic heels for evening.

Memorial Weekend is the kick off of summer. And summer is the season of casual get-togethers, warm nights and easy dressing. Knit dresses are a great way to stylishly keep your cool when the temperatures keep rising.

Down East

Knee length fluttering knits are amazingly versatile. Try it with a delicate strappy heel for summer and grey tights and blazers for fall.

Rei

Quick drying, wicking knits are a godsend for muggy weather or long travel itineraries. Look for a color with enough oomph to wear it past Labor Day.

Splendid

Longer and lanky, a lean t shirt dress is begging for a light weight scarf. Keep the look sharp with a funky sandal.